Unfortunately, last week Binyamin ben Nathan Z”L passed away, at the age of 65, after suffering a stroke. When the Chabad Shliach, Rabbi Arieh Raichman heard about his passing, the only feasible option was to bury him in Parintins. The Parintins Jewish cemetery had not had a burial in 47 years.
Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky of Merjos302 lit the final candle of Chanukah in the Rebbe’s room, marking the last night of Chanukah.
Another night of Chanukah, another Kiddush Hashem. On the 5th night of Chanukah, Jewish Heritage Night at the Utah Jazz vs. the Washington Wizards, the National anthem was sung by Chazon Aryeh Leib Hurwitz, with Brochos and candle lighting taking place at half time.
Just like we add in the number of Chanukah Candles every day, we too, must constantly be growing. It’s not enough today to do the same as yesterday.
Even though inflation is something that we are all currently living with, Camp Emunah will continue to offer scholarships to all needy families.
It’s the fourth night of Chanukah on St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Two Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students are walking through the island’s Red Hook neighborhood, home to a handful of restaurants and bars, armed with menorahs, candles and dreidels. All of a sudden, a young woman catches a glimpse of them and bursts into tears.
This is a somewhat long but fascinating story told by Rabbi Moshe-Chaim Greenwald, unpacking a chain of miracles that went from Europe to the American Continent.
Hey Teves is the time of year to purchase your Sefarim, with Kehot putting on a sale of up to 50% off single Sefarim and sets. Check out their sale list and don’t forget to order quick, as they usually sell out fast.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on December 26th.
The annual Mitzvah Tank and Car Menorah Parade flooded the streets of New York City this past Thursday, bringing the holiday to thousands.
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.
