New Engagement!
Simcha Minsky (Crown Heights) to Surry Gurkov (Oceanside, NY) L’Chaim: Monday, Dec. 22nd, 8:00pm at Bison and Bourbon 191 7th Street, Brooklyn
VIDEO: Levaya for Rabbi Yaakov Levitan HY”D Held In Australia
The Levaya for Rabbi Yaakov Halevi Levitan HY”D, the Shliach and Chief Operating Officer of Chabad of Bondi, took place today in Australia. Watch a video replay of the Levaya.
Shiur to Address Halachah of Public Menorah Lightings
Public menorah lightings according to halachah, and practical questions on Chanukah.
Jewish Man Stabbed In Kingston Ave Altercation
A Jewish man on Kingston Ave was stabbed in the chest Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Kings County Hospital and is not in life threatening condition.
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, 39, Father of 4, Murdered in Bondi Massacre
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was killed Sunday evening at Bondi Beach while helping organize the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration. He was doing what he always did: making sure everything ran smoothly for Sydney’s Jewish community. He was 39 years old.
LIVE Broadcast 7:00PM: Funeral for Rabbi Eli Schlanger HY’D
Rabbi Eli Schlanger HY’D, a Chabad rabbi and shliach in Bondi, was one of the holy victims of the Sydney massacre at the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach. The Levayah (funeral service) will be broadcast live from Sydney, Australia.
NYPD, DOJ Investigating Antisemitic Subway Incident Involving Chabad Students
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division are investigating a disturbing, caught-on-camera verbal and physical confrontation targeting a group of Chabad bochurim on the New York City subway earlier this week.
Tonight, the Third Night, We Honor Rabbi Nochum Pinson
Rabbi Nochum Pinson was a driving force behind the CHJCC in its earliest days, a leader with energy, presence, and a deep sense of responsibility for Crown Heights. He championed families who needed help navigating benefits, housing, and government support, pushing systems forward and ensuring people received the assistance they were entitled to.
Alternate Side Parling Suspended Wednesday For Snow Operations
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 , to facilitate snow operations related to continued icy conditions. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
LIVE at 5:30PM: The World’s Largest Menorah (2025)
Watch a live broadcast of the lighting ceremony of the 36-foot-high menorah at Grand Army Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. This iconic menorah was designed by world-renowned sculptor Yaacov Agam and has been lit every Chanukah since 1977—a project of the Lubavitch Youth Organization.
Video of the Day
At a Public Menorah Lighting event, Rabbi Moshe Bryski of Chabad of Agoura Hills and Dean of the Conejo Jewish Academy, addresses the sadness following the Bondi Beach, Australia, and the ongoing fight against the darkness.
Meaningful Interviews: Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie #2 – Previous Rebbe Life and History, Litvish Gedolim
Watch part #2 of a meaningful interview by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin with Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie, the Chabad Shliach to North County – Yorba Linda, California.
Chanukah Mivtzoyim in Full Force — Go Out Tonight
Lamternshtik, working together with Chabad Outreach of Sheepshead Bay, has made it simple for families to take part. Choose a night, bring your family, and everything else is ready—organized packages, clear directions, and a meaningful experience waiting for you.
SCAM ALERT: Shomrim Warns of “Broken Bottle” Scheme in Crown Heights
Shomrim received a call Monday about a “broken bottle scam” that was successfully averted thanks to a quick-thinking caller and a rapid response by their volunteers.
How Las Vegas’ Dancing Dreidels Became a Chanukah Phenomenon
They march onto NFL fields, get booked by news stations, mobbed by fans, and chased by lines of selfie-seekers — and no, they’re not influencers. They’re Dancing Dreidels.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.25 Billion, Second-Largest Prize, After No Winning Numbers Monday
The Powerball jackpot has surged to a staggering $1.25 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night.
Their Story Began in A Hospital
Today, the two of them run a Chabad house, Chabad of Trois Rivières, for friends who are seeking warmth, Shabbos, community, and authenticity. Their home overflows with guests, music, and meaning.
