Mazal Tov! – Wednesday Night L’Chaim!
Laiby Lewis (Crown Heights) and Chaya Mushka Nemtzov (Monsey, NY) .
IYH at 1383 Union St, [between Brooklyn and New York Ave].
Email your Simcha or Mazal Tov to MazalTov@CrownHeights.info !!
As the Israeli Defence Force spread out across the borders of Gaza City preparing for a ground incursions, a group of Bochurim, Shluchim and Anash went out amongst the soldiers to do Mivtzoim!
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Bereleh Shainer)
Photo Gallery: Mivtzoim on Israel’s Frontlines
As the Israeli Defence Force spread out across the borders of Gaza City preparing for a ground incursions, a group of Bochurim, Shluchim and Anash went out amongst the soldiers to do Mivtzoim!
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Bereleh Shainer)
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Over 700 people filled the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center on Motzoei Shabbos Chanukah, for a kinus achdus arranged by over 20 shluchim from the South Brooklyn area, and a fundraiser to the Mumbai terror victims families.
After lighting the Menorah, Chazan Yehoshua Samuels sang Haneiros Hallalu, accompanies by famous pianist Israel Edelson.
Spark Boys Choir Perform at Fundraiser with MBD
BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Over 700 people filled the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center on Motzoei Shabbos Chanukah, for a kinus achdus arranged by over 20 shluchim from the South Brooklyn area, and a fundraiser to the Mumbai terror victims families.
After lighting the Menorah, Chazan Yehoshua Samuels sang Haneiros Hallalu, accompanies by famous pianist Israel Edelson.
Address 18 Darby Rd, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: 845.426.2215
E-mail: maryemt26@yahoo.com
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Info to be menachem avel family of Mrs Galperin OBM
The children of Mrs. Mera Galperin, about whom the Rebbe once wrote was a “Mame tzu de madilech” of Machon Chana, are sitting Shiva until Sunday.
Address 18 Darby Rd, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: 845.426.2215
E-mail: maryemt26@yahoo.com
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Chabad in Israel to continue aiding Troops on Front Lines in Gaza War
SDEROT, Israel [CHI] — Rabbi Josef Aronov, Director of Chabad in Israel, has announced that following Chanukah, Shluchim in Israel, with the help of a broad cadre of volunteers, will be continuing their assistance to Israel Defense Forces soldiers on the front lines of the Gaza War.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Sima Gansburg (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

Chanukah Typo – Misspelling of Rebbe’s Name on National Menorah
WASHINGTON, DC — The big sign on the big National Chanukah Menorah, right near the National Holiday Tree just south of the White House, includes a misspelling of the name of the late rabbi to whom the menorah is dedicated.
It should be Menachem M. Schneerson, not Menachem M. Scheerson, in pictures in the Extended Article. (Photos by: Israel Bardugo).

Palestinian Rocket Inflicts Heavy Damage on Shliach’s House
SDEROT, Israel — As Israel Defense Force air strikes against Hamas targets in the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip extended into the fourth day of fighting, enemy rockets rained down on civilian centers, sending citizens scurrying and damaging homes, including that of Rabbi Chananel and Tzivia Pizem, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in the border town of Sderot.

First Can-orah in England
ESSEX, UK [CHI]– The Buckhurst Hill Canorah is the first such Menorah ever to be built in England, built by Rabbi Odom Brandman and his community the 1300 cans collected will benefit two local charities, a Homeless Night Shelter and Norwood, a UK charity that helps disabled people and their families.
He was buried Tuesday morning next to his parents and older brother, who also died of the same disease two years ago. Dov had been living in a long-term care facility in Jerusalem.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Dov Ber Holtzberg OBM
With extreme sadness that we report the passing of Dov Ber Holtzberg OBM, son of kedoshim, the Rebbe’s Shluchim to Bombay Rabbi Gavriel Noach and Rivky Holtzberg HYD, at the young age of 4 years old. Dov Ber’s passing comes just one day before his family concludes the shloshim period of mourning for his martyred parents, making this a double tragedy for the family and indeed all Anash.
He was buried Tuesday morning next to his parents and older brother, who also died of the same disease two years ago. Dov had been living in a long-term care facility in Jerusalem.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
ORACLE, AZ [CHI] — At a camp for Shluchim’s kids in Oracle, Arizona, children are enjoying ten days of friendship and fun with their friends from all over the world. Usually students in virtual classrooms, the camp provides ten days of the company of friends their own age.
Shluchim’s Kids Enjoying Winter Camp
ORACLE, AZ [CHI] — At a camp for Shluchim’s kids in Oracle, Arizona, children are enjoying ten days of friendship and fun with their friends from all over the world. Usually students in virtual classrooms, the camp provides ten days of the company of friends their own age.

Orange County Residents “Unite the Lights” with Chabad’s Community Menorah Lightings
ORANGE COUNTY, NY [CHI] — With a sense of unity, and the special holiday spirit, many Orange County residents gathered to “Light Up the Night” and participate in the community menorah lighting celebrations hosted by Chabad of Orange County.
Become a sponsor of the Soul II Soul concert benefitting Crown Heights children with special needs and join the exclusive post concert reception on motzoei Shabbos 14 Teves, January 10 at Wingate Auditorium.
A Sponsorship gives you two tickets in sponsor-only premier seating, an ad in the concert journal, and an invitation to the exclusive post concert reception with the star of the show Lipa Schmeltzer where you can personally greet and chat with Lipa!
*At the very least, help support this cause by buying your tickets today at Judaica World or online at jewishtickets.com
Your chance to support a GREAT cause and personally Meet Lipa Schmeltzer (A)
Become a sponsor of the Soul II Soul concert benefitting Crown Heights children with special needs and join the exclusive post concert reception on motzoei Shabbos 14 Teves, January 10 at Wingate Auditorium.
A Sponsorship gives you two tickets in sponsor-only premier seating, an ad in the concert journal, and an invitation to the exclusive post concert reception with the star of the show Lipa Schmeltzer where you can personally greet and chat with Lipa!
*At the very least, help support this cause by buying your tickets today at Judaica World or online at jewishtickets.com
Mazal Tov! – 3 Tuesday Night L’Chaims!
Yisroel Noach Blank (Miami, FL) and Slava (bas R MM) Edelman (Brunoy, France) .
IYH at FREE, 1383 President St, [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave].
Yisroel Heber (Miami Beach, Florida) and Shira Keller (Crown Heights)
IYH at Congregation 935, 935 Eastern Parkway [between Albany and Troy Ave].
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
NETIVOT, Israel [CHI] — In the Soroka hospital in Be'er Sheva, where the injured from Kassam attacks on Netivot are hospitalized, Rabbi Menachem Kutner from Chabad's Terror Victim Project, together with the Shliach to Be'er Sheva, Rabbi Zalman Gorelik, visited the injured in the various departments. They lit the Menora and encouraged and uplifted their spirits, while distributing jelly doughnuts to the patients and their worried families.
Chabad Visits Injured from Kassams in Netivot
NETIVOT, Israel [CHI] — In the Soroka hospital in Be’er Sheva, where the injured from Kassam attacks on Netivot are hospitalized, Rabbi Menachem Kutner from Chabad’s Terror Victim Project, together with the Shliach to Be’er Sheva, Rabbi Zalman Gorelik, visited the injured in the various departments. They lit the Menora and encouraged and uplifted their spirits, while distributing jelly doughnuts to the patients and their worried families.
PIESTANY, Slovakia [CHI] — On the last night of Chanukah, the town of Piestany, Slovakia, was roused to its first public Menorah lighting in the town square. Formerly the home to tens of thousands of Jews before 1939, Piestany is now home to Shluchim Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Stiefel & a few local Jews, as well as the thousands of Israeli, European, & even American tourists who visit this beautiful spa town every year. Over 100 people, including Jews from neighboring towns, joined the community to celebrate the holiday of freedom.
The Light of Chanukah Returns to Piestany, Slovakia
PIESTANY, Slovakia [CHI] — On the last night of Chanukah, the town of Piestany, Slovakia, was roused to its first public Menorah lighting in the town square. Formerly the home to tens of thousands of Jews before 1939, Piestany is now home to Shluchim Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Stiefel & a few local Jews, as well as the thousands of Israeli, European, & even American tourists who visit this beautiful spa town every year. Over 100 people, including Jews from neighboring towns, joined the community to celebrate the holiday of freedom.