Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Naphtali (Tali) and Chani (nee Hecht) Fraenkel (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
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Public Menorah Lightings in Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — For the third candle lighting a huge parade of over 100 cars with Menorahs was organized, driving throughout the city, culminating with a public Menorah lighting in the CBD “Martin Place”, Hundreds of Men woman and children came to celebrate.
One Kol Nidrei night, after everyone had left the little Synagogue in his small Polish town, the peasant tarried. He recited Psalms and poured out his soul unto G-d. Then he approached the Holy Ark and cried out: “Dear G-d, if only I could have but a few more acres to till, how happy and contented I would be!”
The local duke, who owned practically all the land in the area, happened to pass the Synagogue that very evening. Noticing the light, he curiously opened the door to see what was happening in the synagogue at that late hour. He entered just as the Jew was offering his moving plea.
The duke approached the praying Jew: “Chaim, I overheard your petition and am deeply moved. Now, I am willing to make you a generous offer: The day after your fast, you are to present yourself early in the morning at the gate of my palace. At dawn you will begin to walk through my fields and orchards. All the land that you will cover until sunset will be yours. But you must return to my palace by sunset, should you fail you will get nothing.”
The Weekly Sedra – Miketz – Life is to Precious to Waste
A hard working Jewish peasant, who eked out a meager livelihood farming, loved his small parcel of land and yearned for more.
One Kol Nidrei night, after everyone had left the little Synagogue in his small Polish town, the peasant tarried. He recited Psalms and poured out his soul unto G-d. Then he approached the Holy Ark and cried out: “Dear G-d, if only I could have but a few more acres to till, how happy and contented I would be!”
The local duke, who owned practically all the land in the area, happened to pass the Synagogue that very evening. Noticing the light, he curiously opened the door to see what was happening in the synagogue at that late hour. He entered just as the Jew was offering his moving plea.
The duke approached the praying Jew: “Chaim, I overheard your petition and am deeply moved. Now, I am willing to make you a generous offer: The day after your fast, you are to present yourself early in the morning at the gate of my palace. At dawn you will begin to walk through my fields and orchards. All the land that you will cover until sunset will be yours. But you must return to my palace by sunset, should you fail you will get nothing.”
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Captain DiPalo executive officer of the 71st precinct, adding a third bulb to the menorah, symbolizing the third night of Chanukah.
The menorah is located in the front office, to the right of when you walk into the Police station. The menorah was sponsored by members of Shomrim.
Lighting Menorah at the 71st Precinct
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Captain DiPalo executive officer of the 71st precinct, adding a third bulb to the menorah, symbolizing the third night of Chanukah.
The menorah is located in the front office, to the right of when you walk into the Police station. The menorah was sponsored by members of Shomrim.
Spreading the Light – Chanukah Menorah Parade
MILWAUKEE, WI — For some, it’s a matter of pride. For others, it’s about spreading the light of the season.
Whatever the motivation, thousands of Jews around the world are taking part in menorah parades this Hanukkah, a twist on the holiday that’s been gaining popularity thanks in part to promotion of the idea by the international Chabad Lubavitch group.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yosef (ben R Leib) Schapiro (Miami, FL) and Raizel Abenson (Manchester, UK) on their engagement.
The L’Chaim will IYH be Motzoei Shabbos at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave].
ALEXANDRIA, VA — As the story goes, after the Jews won a triumphant battle against the ruling Syrians in the 2nd century B.C., one of their first priorities was to reclaim and rededicate their desecrated temple.
Digging Into Chanukah
ALEXANDRIA, VA — As the story goes, after the Jews won a triumphant battle against the ruling Syrians in the 2nd century B.C., one of their first priorities was to reclaim and rededicate their desecrated temple.
LONDON, England [CHI] — The Menorah at Trafalgar Square is standing 32 feet tall, weighing just under 13 ton, made out of steel finish in zinc color and is illuminated with cutting edge LED technology.
On Tuesday, the 11th of December, at 5:00 PM the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone and other dignitaries, are expected to attend a special lighting ceremony. The organizers of Chabad of Hendon are expecting 5000 people at the lighting.
Menorah at Trafalgar Square in London
LONDON, England [CHI] — The Menorah at Trafalgar Square is standing 32 feet tall, weighing just under 13 ton, made out of steel finish in zinc color and is illuminated with cutting edge LED technology.
On Tuesday, the 11th of December, at 5:00 PM the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone and other dignitaries, are expected to attend a special lighting ceremony. The organizers of Chabad of Hendon are expecting 5000 people at the lighting.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eli and Chanie (nee Zarchi) Wolf on the birth their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
University of Illinois Menorah Lighting
CHAMPAIGN, IL [CHI] — Wednesday night about 200 people came to watch chancellor Richard Herman of University of Illinois light the Menorah at Urbana Champiagn on the Quad. The chancellor received a gift from Chabad, a Menorah in the shaped in a school bus. The lighting was followed by a Chanukah party.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Shabbos
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Shabbos, December 8, for holiday observance. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2007 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar and here for the 2008 Calendar.
Chanukah Ushered in at Washingtonville Menorah Lighting
WASHINGTONVILLE, NY [CHI] — On Tuesday, December 4, the eight-day festival of Chanukah was ushered in at a festive Menorah Lighting in Washingtonville. Many locals braved the cold to attend the lighting ceremony led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, director of Chabad of Orange County.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mordechai Adelist (Melbourne, Australia) and Suri Raigorodsky (Los Angeles, CA) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
GAITHERSBURG, MD — Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, like his uncle before him, has pierced the “beard threshold.”
That term was coined by Germantown resident Martin Hershkowitz to describe a Department of Defense grooming regulation prohibiting military personnel from having beards.
A Truly Hairy Situation Despite Beard, Rabbi Cleared to Serve as Chaplain
GAITHERSBURG, MD — Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, like his uncle before him, has pierced the “beard threshold.”
That term was coined by Germantown resident Martin Hershkowitz to describe a Department of Defense grooming regulation prohibiting military personnel from having beards.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Dovid Chaim Gurovitch (Denver, CO) and Racheli Kats (Toronto, Ontario) on their engagement.
To submit a Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Menorah Lighting at JRCC in Toronto
THORNHILL, ONT, Canada [CHI] — Menorah Lighting organized by the Jewish Russian Community Center, there were a few hundred people in attendance, including mayor of Toronto and Vaughn, there was a spactacular juggling fire show. Latkes and doughnuts were served and Chanukah Gelt was handed out.
