Baby Boy!
Akiva and Mushky Steinmetz from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Sholom Zachor: 1490 Carroll Street (between Albany Ave and Troy Ave)

German City Celebrates New Torah Scroll
Its main synagogue was torched by the Nazis, its Torahs destroyed and its Jews murdered. Today, Karlsruhe, Germany is seeing a Jewish revival.

A Brief Update From The Shmotkin-Federman Families
In reply to the countless inquiries received, he Shmotkin-Federman families have provided a brief update following the tragic incident in the Virgin Islands.

BESHT: A Dream Shabbos and How It Connects to Yud-Tes Kislev
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendy Hershkop is the Sgan Menahel of the Oholei Torah Mechina Division. He will be giving this weeks Shiur titled “A dream Shabbos and how it connects to Yud-Tes Kislev”.

Weekly Story: Chanukah Live
I heard the following story at a farbrengen from Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky sheyichye, and it occurred with his son Tzvi. I thank him for sharing it with me and once again repeat my request to those who know of encounters with the Rebbe to please share them with me so that I can publicize them.

Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel For Chanukah
In honor of Chanukah, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel beginning on Monday, Dec. 19th through Monday, Dec. 26th.

Man Randomly Struck By Bullet While Driving In Crown Heights
A man driving a van on Eastern Parkway and Rochester Ave was randomly struck by a stray bullet this week after it passed through the passenger side window and struck him in the upper chest.

Weekly Dvar Torah: Hayom Yom at Eighty
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains what the Rebbe said that Kislev is a “Chassidishe Month”.

Committed To Learn A New Masechta This Yud-Tes Kislev?
Committed to learn a new Masechta this Yud-Tes Kislev? Need some help to make it thru the masechta? Looking for a clear and concise Gemorah Shiur to really help you through it? Here’s a new resource!

Van Crashes Into Multiple Parked Cars on Kingston Ave, Due To Mechanical Failure
A white utility van making the turn from Carroll Street onto Kingston Ave after midnight last night crashed into a parked car, causing a chain reaction that damaged others.
Baby Girl!
Menachem Mendel and Shterna Sara (nee Brook) Mondshine from Moscow, Russia had a baby girl!

The Rise of the Public Art Menorah, 15-Foot-Tall Menorah and Lighting Unveiled at the Ice Rink at the Seaport
On the streets of the “Greatest City on Earth,” and in countless cities across the globe, it is the public menorah which many have come to look to, to set the tone and the spirit of the holiday season. And this year’s “new light” will be a shining public art menorah installation commissioned by The Howard Hughes Corporation for the Seaport, a historic waterfront neighborhood in Lower Manhattan.

ENDED: A Meaningful Night To Remember With RCCS
Join Live at 8:30PM: Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society (RCCS) is hosting a live event titled “A Meaningful Night To Remember”, with entertainment from famous singers and musicians as they wrap up their $3 Million fundraiser.

Growing Number of Anash Communities Spend Shabbos by the Ohel
On erev Shabbos Tes Kislev, the Ohel was bustling with activity as dozens of Anash from Florida arrived to share special Shabbos with members of their communities. It was an uplifting marathon of learning, davening and farbrenging.

Weekly Letter: Public Menorah, The Answers to The Naysayers
As we prepare for Chanukah we present a letter of the Rebbe explaining the position of Lubavitch in answer to those objecting to the public menorah lighting campaign of Chabad. The Rebbe lists the advantages of the public menorah lighting and dispels some false assumptions about it.

Chabad Hebrew Schools to Participate In Worldwide Chanukah Event On Sunday
Thousands of Jewish children worldwide will join together in an incredible “Chanukah Live” Hakhel event organized by CKids International.

Chanukah Hakhel Event For Young Shluchim
In Honor of Chanuka, MyShliach Chassidus Club is hosting a unique Hakhel event for Yaldei Hashluchim.