Menorah at Surfing Competition in Hawaii
OAHU, HI [CHI] — For the first time ever there was a Menorah placed at the biggest Surfing competition in the world. the Bilabong Pipeline surfing competition in North Shore, Hawaii.
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FJC Brings Chanukah to Rural Communities of Western Ukraine
ZHITOMIR, Ukraine –- This year, Ukraine saw the largest comprehensive initiative effort ever aimed at spreading Chanukah light to rural Jews and those otherwise hard to reach due to extenuating circumstances. For this holiday period, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine simultaneously carried out initiatives aimed at dispersing light to reach as many Jews, as far and effectively as possible.
Chabad Rabbi Extols New and Creative Ways to Involve Children
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PEORIA, IL – A towering, 7-foot-tall menorah made from 4,000 Lego pieces was built Sunday afternoon as the highlight of Peoria’s annual Hanukah celebration, but lighting it will have to wait.
“We’re always looking for new, creative ideas on how to get the children involved,” said Rabbi Eli Langsam of the Chabad of Peoria. “We decided to do something really exciting to get kids involved so they can see their work and appreciate the holiday.”
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Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
The unmistakable echo of hulking walking boots pounding pavement, was enough to strike terror into the hearts of the small band of Chassidim gathered in a dimly lit basement in the Russian city of Samarkant.The purpose of the gathering was a “Farbrengen,” a Chassidic get-together meant to encourage and inspire one another in the pursuit of spirituality and divine service. Such gatherings were obviously utterly outlawed in communist Russia and punishable by unthinkable penalty.
As the Farbrengen lingered into the wee hours of the night the discussion was heightened and the atmosphere intense. A number of younger Chassidim were weeping bitterly as they poured out their hearts to the presiding Mashpia (spiritual mentor) regarding their deficient spiritual state.
The Weekly Sedra – VaYigash – A Time To Cry, A Time To Act
Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Shliach to Jacksonville, FL
The unmistakable echo of hulking walking boots pounding pavement, was enough to strike terror into the hearts of the small band of Chassidim gathered in a dimly lit basement in the Russian city of Samarkant.
The purpose of the gathering was a “Farbrengen,” a Chassidic get-together meant to encourage and inspire one another in the pursuit of spirituality and divine service. Such gatherings were obviously utterly outlawed in communist Russia and punishable by unthinkable penalty.
As the Farbrengen lingered into the wee hours of the night the discussion was heightened and the atmosphere intense. A number of younger Chassidim were weeping bitterly as they poured out their hearts to the presiding Mashpia (spiritual mentor) regarding their deficient spiritual state.
MANCHESTER, England [CHI] — Jewish armed forces members will be able to celebrate Chanucah - thanks to South Manchester Lubavitch.
The Jewish Committee for Her Majesty's Forces has reinstated the practice of gifts for personnel serving away from home.
Chanucah Gifts for English Servicemen
MANCHESTER, England [CHI] — Jewish armed forces members will be able to celebrate Chanucah – thanks to South Manchester Lubavitch.
The Jewish Committee for Her Majesty’s Forces has reinstated the practice of gifts for personnel serving away from home.
Con Edison, New York City's utility company, co-sponsored a giant menorah in the Riverdale section of the Bronx this year. The company supplied a truck and two workers to give Rabbi Levi Shemtov a ride to the top of the 25-foot structure.
Video of the Day! – A 25 Foot Menorah in Riverdale!
Con Edison, New York City’s utility company, co-sponsored a giant menorah in the Riverdale section of the Bronx this year. The company supplied a truck and two workers to give Rabbi Levi Shemtov a ride to the top of the 25-foot structure.
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Sid Hellman lights a 9-foot-tall menorah Sunday in Rochel Rubin’s yard in the Luther Forest neighborhood in Malta.
MALTA, NY — Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a remembrance of what a small group of people can do when they come together through faith.
Neighborhood Marks Hanukkah
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Sid Hellman lights a 9-foot-tall menorah Sunday in Rochel Rubin’s yard in the Luther Forest neighborhood in Malta.
MALTA, NY — Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a remembrance of what a small group of people can do when they come together through faith.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aryeh Leib and Chana (nee Beyer) Rosenblatt (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Celebration includes bullet casing crafts and BMX stunts
PASADENA, CA — Members of the Jewish community gathered Sunday for a Hanukkah celebration that included BMX bike riders, a 15-foot menorah and children’s crafts fashioned from spent bullet casings.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shmuli Bendet (St. Paul, MN) and Aidy Katzman (Staten Island, NY) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Motzoei Shabbos at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St, [entrance on Albany Ave].
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Hey Teves Book Fair in Oholei Torah!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — One of the instructions of the Rebbe following Hey Teves, Didan Notzach, was to purchase more Seforim. Oholei Torah marked it with a special book fair for the second year. Organized by the PTA of Oholei Torah along with assistance from OTEG [the Oholei Torah Eight Grade] a special fair was put together in the Lunchroom along with a Safrus workshop where kids got their own quill and piece of parchment, and games relating to Hey Teves.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (60 pictures)
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Chaim Morris OBM (Crown Heights).
The Levaya will be tomorrow, Friday and will leave from Shomrei Hadas at 10:00am, passing 770 at 10:45am.
The Morris Family will be sitting shiva at their home, 779 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave], (Minyonim Times to be Posted).
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
The Levaya will be tomorrow, Friday and will leave from Shomrei Hadas at 10:00am, passing 770 at 10:45am.
The Morris Family will be sitting shiva at their home, 779 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave], (Minyonim Times to be Posted).
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Baruch Dayan Hoemes – Reb Chaim Morris OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Chaim Morris OBM (Crown Heights).
The Levaya will be tomorrow, Friday and will leave from Shomrei Hadas at 10:00am, passing 770 at 10:45am.
The Morris Family will be sitting shiva at their home, 779 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave], (Minyonim Times to be Posted).
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
by Yossi Friedman
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — Close to 1000 people attended the ‘Chanukah with the Stars’ carnival organized by the Sydney Tzemach Tzedek community on Sunday 29 Kislev. This event turned out to be one of the most successful of its kind in this congregation’s history. However, this great event would have been reduced to failure, if not for the occurrence of an unexpected miracle.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos By: Shmueli Tuvel)
Nes Gadol Hayah Sham!!
by Yossi Friedman
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — Close to 1000 people attended the ‘Chanukah with the Stars’ carnival organized by the Sydney Tzemach Tzedek community on Sunday 29 Kislev. This event turned out to be one of the most successful of its kind in this congregation’s history. However, this great event would have been reduced to failure, if not for the occurrence of an unexpected miracle.
More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos By: Shmueli Tuvel)
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Ariel and Ilana (nee Plotke) Steinherz on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Tonight, Thursday at 8:00 PM there will be a farbrengen at Campus Chomesh, 470 Lefferts Ave, [corner Brooklyn Ave] in the 'Rose' auditorium.
More info with full flyer in the Extneded Article
Hey Teves Farbrengen at Campus Chomesh
Tonight, Thursday at 8:00 PM there will be a farbrengen at Campus Chomesh, 470 Lefferts Ave, [corner Brooklyn Ave] in the ‘Rose’ auditorium.
More info with full flyer in the Extneded Article
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