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Students View Rebbe’s First Letter to Rogachover Gaon
On Sunday, Hey Teves, the Talmidim of Cheder Menachem in Los Angeles, California were privileged to view the original copy of the first known existing letter written by the Rebbe to the Rogatchover Gaon in 1925. It is printed in Igros Kodesh, Chelek 21.
Talented Women Perform at Library’s ‘Night of Lights’
The last night of Chanukah was lit up in Crown Heights, with a dazzling show of talent at The Levi Yitzchok Library’s exclusive concert, titled ‘A Night of Lights.’
Historic Menorah Lighting at Colorado State Capitol
An historic moment took place in Denver, Colorado on the seventh night of Chanukah. For the first time in history, a public menorah was erected in front of the State Capitol building, and was lit by Colorado’s Jewish Senator, Michael Bennet (D).
A Horse and Buggy Topped with a Menorah
The Rohr Chabad at Franklin & Marshall College offered free rides on a horse-and-buggy with a menorah strapped to its roof last week.
Mayanot Gives Jewish Youth a Chanukah to Remember
Remember that feeling when you saw something you’ve only heard about for the first time in your life? Remember the emotion? It’s a pretty cool moment, isn’t it?
by Levi Margolin
Councilwoman-elect Laurie Cumbo
Op-Ed: A Frightening Portent for New York City
One interesting aspect of Bill de Blasio’s landslide victory in the New York mayoral race last month is that it leaves the city with very little electoral life outside the Left.
by John Podhoretz - Commentary Magazine
The Night the Keyboard Died and the Souls Came Alive
I’ve attended many Chanukah Festivals in South Florida, but the 34th Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, was to me, by far, the most memorable and enjoyable.
by Yehudah Obermeyer
Radiating the Light of Chanukah in Over 80 Countries
With Chanukah beginning this Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, preparations are at a high pitch at Chabad-Lubavitch centers to reach an estimated 8 million people in more than 80 countries through public menorah-lightings large and small, in addition to the distribution of 2.5 million holiday guides, 700,000 menorahs—oversize public ones and those affixed to car roofs for parades—and some 30 million Chanukah candles.
Students Learn Laws of Menorah Hands-On
After learning about the history, laws and customs of Chanukah, the students of Rabbi S. Turk in Lubavitcher Yeshiva – Crown Street made their very own Menorahs out of wood.
Friendship Circle Farbrengs for Kislev
The boys’ division of the Crown Heights Friendship Circle got together this past Sunday to celebrate the various ‘Yomei D’pagra’ that take place during the festive month of Kislev.
Jewish Kids Press Olive Oil in Preparation for Chanukah
Kids crowded the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Riverside, CA to learn how to make olive oil on Sunday, Nov. 10.
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Again, and Again: Another Home Burglarized on Friday Night
First it was just the residents, now even the police are frustrated. Just 12 days ago we reported on the arrest of a suspect tied to a string of burglaries that were occurring on Friday night. Just three days later, the suspect was released without bail. This weekend, a Crown Heights resident interrupted a burglary taking place in his home.
The author with Jerry Silverman (R), President & CEO of Jewish Federations of North America and William Daroff, Vice President of Public Policy and director of Washington DC office of JFNA. Photo: Real Jerusalem Streets.
Chabad: The Missing Link
Welcome to the Global Jewish Shuk: a marketplace of dialogue and debate! The Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly is simply a whirlwind of just that: discussion, debate, dialogue, ideas (big & small) and a full on who’s-who of the “organized” Jewish world.
by Levi Margolin - Times of Israel
Vancouver Island’s Jewish Community Blooms
Several months ago Rabbi Meir Kaplan invited synagogue newcomer Don Morris to wrap tefillin for the first time. It turned out to be a life-altering experience.
Sixteen Epic Moments from the Kinus Hashluchim
During the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries, rabbis and guests from around the world came to Crown Heights, Brooklyn for a chance to improve their craft, reconnect with old friends and gain inspiration for the year to come.
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