The city of Kaliningrad, also known by its historical name “Konigsberg”, is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, a Russian enclave between Poland and Lithuania. Kaliningrad celebrated Chanuka with special events on every night of the holiday, in order to publicize the miracle amongst all the city’s residents, and to bring the joy and mitzvot of the holiday to all its Jews.
While the opportunity to study in a yeshiva in Israel is a dream come true for many Chabad bochurim, it is important to consider the potential drawbacks as well. Distractions and excitement can be a major obstacle to spiritual growth and development. For some Chabad bochurim, studying in a yeshiva close to home may be a better option. By being mindful of the potential drawbacks and carefully considering their options, Chabad bochurim can ensure that their time in yeshiva is a truly meaningful and transformative experience.
The winner of the KSCVK Diamond Raffle in honor of Devorah Benjamin’s 50th birthday, has been announced. Mazal Tov to Miriam Shwarzberg.
A letter from the Rebbe to all participants in public Menorah lightings in the USA.
While there is much to write about the whole registration process, the anxieties of waiting for answers and the exorbitant cost of camps, it will not be the focus of this article. Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Cincinnati, Ohio
Eli Lieber (Boca Raton, FL) to Shoshana Cohen (North Miami Beach, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Motzei Shabbos, 8:30pm at Rubashkins
It was an ice cold act of anti-Semitism, according to Rabbi Uriel Vigler of the Chabad Israel Center of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, as the reality that the ice sculpted Menorah placed on the streets by the Chabad House was purposefully targeted last Wednesday.
For the 36th year running, Chabad NSW in conjunction with CBDChabad Sydney hosted Chanukah in the City located in Martin Place, opposite Parliament House, the seat of the NSW Government.
Shimmy Ben-Abou proudly supported Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights throughout the years. After his illness and untimely passing on Rosh Chodesh Elul earlier this year, Mrs. Shoshe Ben-Abou and her daughters approached Bikur Cholim with a wish to continue Shimmy’s generous legacy by expanding Bikur Cholim’s Chanukah gift giving
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, a shliach in south Florida, gave an in-depth lecture on this fascinating topic to a Chabad-house crowd, explaining the history of this day, the customs surrounding it, and its relevance to the Jewish community.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Leiby and Mushka (nee Moskowitz) Brikman from Montreal, Canada had a baby girl!
Mendy and Chaya Mushka (nee Moscowitz) Hecht from Prospect Heights, Brooklyn had a baby boy!
After spending the first few days of Chanukah home with their families, 100 young Shluchos from all over the US converged to beautiful Glendale, California, this week for the annual Tzeirei Hashluchos West Coast Winter Camp in partnership with MyShliach.
On Monday night, the second night of Chanukah, the Crown Heights Community LIT UP THE NIGHT in front of All My Children on Leffets Avenue at a Grand Hakhel Menorah Lighting.
At Chabad of Coastal Bend in Corpus Christi, Texas, the car Menorah parade was led by a double-decker bus, and some cool cars. This was followed by a double Gelt and Dreidel Drop from both a Firetruck and an airplane.
This Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Hillel Heller is the Rosh Yeshiva of Westchester Yeshiva as well as a noted Magid Shiur. He will be giving this weeks Shiur on Shabbos, Chanukah, and Rosh Chodesh.
