CAPE CANAVERAL, FL — Bumper cars collided nearby as Seymour Baum, a Holocaust survivor, lit the first candle on a melting menorah carved from ice.
Rabbi Zvi Konikov said Baum was “a living miracle.” Then, he talked about a miracle long ago that kept one cruse of oil burning for eight days. And he said miracles can still happen today.
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We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli Eiluz (Jerusalem, Israel) and Sterna Ataln (Paris, France) on their engagement.
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — In honor of shnas hakhel, the students of Bnos Menachem, from pre nursery through 12th grade, held a grand hakhel on the first day of Chanukah. The inspiring program featured the 12 pesukim, a beautiful video, as well as spirited singing and dancing.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA — This past Sunday, the annual Chanukah Festival, which was sponsored by Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington, took place in Old Town at J&J Oriental Rug Gallery.
This year’s festival was dedicated to the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks, especially Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg, the Chabad emissaries to Mumbai.
ALBERTA, Canada [CHI] — In honor of the 20th anniversary of Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta, Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper joined the Head Shluchim of Alberta – Rabbi Menachem and Rochel Matusof as well as the Canadian Federation of Chabad Lubavitch including regional Shluchim from across the country at the 20th Annual Community Menorah Lighting in the City Hall Atrium of Calgary, Alberta.
LIVE: In the spirit of Hakhel and in loving memory of the Rebbe’s Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, a global Chanukah Hakhel rally is taking place and is being broadcasted live over the internet!
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MUMBAI, India [CHI] — In front of the eyes of the world media the delegation to India lit the 5th light of the Chanukah menorah in front of the destroyed Chabad house in an emotional ceremony flowed by the heartwarming singing of Haneiros Halalu.
More pictures and a video in the Extended Article!
ALABNY, NY [CHI] — Albany’s Maimonides School presented New York State with a historic “Henry Hudson Halfmoon” Menorah they crafted, launching a statewide 400 celebration since the famous explorer discovered the Hudson River in his “Halfmoon” boat in 1609.
This weeks Living Torah, titled “Chanukah Rally” (Volume 56, Episode 224)
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Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, for snow removal. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. However Thursday, December 25, is a major legal holiday, and parking meter regulations are also suspended. Also on major legal holidays, stopping, standing, and parking are permitted, except in areas where stopping, standing, and parking rules are in effect 7 days a week (for example, “No Standing Anytime”).
The 2009 alternate side parking (street cleaning) rules suspension calendar is now available here.
MUMBAI, India [CHI] — Yesterday, Wednesday, a delegation of Anash and Shluchim traveled to Mumbai, the city which was held by terror for close to 4 days and where six Jews were murdered among them the Shluchim Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg. This Chanukah the mission was to rekindle the light in the face of the terror and destruction.
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BH Its been busy at Yeshiva Darchai Menachem. Every night of Chanukah another drawing with exciting programs have taken place. On Sunday, the first night of Chanukah Darchai Menachem had a menorah competition like never before. Menorahs were built out of all kinds of things you can ever imagine. “Judging the winner this year was pretty tough” says Rabbi Lieder, one of the judges, “all the boys did a wonderful job”.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The Friendship Circle of Brooklyn hosted a grand Chanukah party for Friendship Circle families, volunteers, and supporters. The children enjoyed many Chanukah crafts and games together with their volunteers.
Beautiful Photo Gallery in the Extended Article!
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY [CHI] — On the third night of Chanukah The Nassau Coliseum on Long Island witnessed history being made. As the first period of the hockey game, Islanders vs the Thrashers ended. The Zamboni entered the arena followed by a 6 food Menorah.
All in attendance excitedly awaited the entry of the Chabad team led by Rabbi Yossi Lieberman of Chabad of West Hempstead along with his 3 Lamplighters and cantor Joshua Levine.
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NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Close to 1000 people took to the ice on Central Park’s Trump Wollman Rink for an evening of Jewish unity on Tuesday, December 23, the third night of Chanukah. Chabad’s Chanukah on Ice NYC drew people from all five boroughs and beyond, to as far way as Hungary, South America, Israel and France.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Meir Pliskin)
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