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Each year, the leaders of the Bukharian Jewish community in New York designate one evening of Chanukah towards ensuring the future of the Jewish people. This year’s 10th annual dinner celebrated the marked success of the five institutions of Ohr Avner. At the dinner Community paid homage to the Shluchim who lead the community: Rabbi Zalman Zvulonov, Rabbi Levi Wolowik, and Rabbi Shmuel Kogan • Full Story, Photos
Southwest Airlines canceled thousands more flights early today as it struggled to recover from a massive winter storm that enraged passengers. According to Flight Aware, as of 7:03 a.m. this morning, Southwest had canceled over 2,350 flights, accounting for 96% of all canceled trips in the United States • Full Story
In a bid to incentivize volunteering and address the shortage of volunteers in fire and emergency response departments, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation offering a tax break to volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel which includes Hatzalah volunteers. The move will provide a 10% exemption for these dedicated individuals who serve their communities • Full Story
In honor of Hey Teves, in accordance with the Rebbe’s directive, Yeshivas Chasidei Chabad Lubavitch Tzfas held their own Seforim sale, allowing the Bochurim to purchase new books at a highly discounted price • Photos
Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn into office Thursday, taking the helm of the most right-wing and religiously conservative government in Israel’s history. Netanyahu promised that his sixth stint as prime minister will deliver political stability after five back-to-back elections rocked the country since 2019 • Full Story
Israel is set to declare the Coronavirus pandemic over, according to Hebrew media reports. As of Jan. 18, the country’s civilian health system will assume responsibility for conducting Covid tests in place of the Israel Defense Forces’ Home Front Command • Full Story
Close to one thousand happy faces were seen on Sunday, the first night of Chanukah at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills (Beverly Canon Gardens), hosted by the JEM Community Center, with a grand setup of a large 10-foot Menorah, music, face painting, photo booths, fruit carts, latkes, and of course the traditional donuts. Joined by Mayor Lili Bosse (Mayor of Beverly Hills), Council Member Dr. Sharona Nazarian, and Holocaust Survivor Mr. Joe Alexander • Full Story, Photos
A glimpse at the Chanukah kits that the Rabbinical Centre of Europe send to hundreds of Jewish communities. The Rabbinical Centre of Europe sends some 100,000 Chanukah kits to about 600 Jewish communities throughout Europe • After completing the complex operation, and while visiting the Jewish communities in Kazakhstan, Rabbi Arie Goldberg, CEO of the RCE, speaks about the historic scope of spreading the light of Judaism • Full Story, Photos
After a group of 150 Chareidim were left stranded at the Chișinău International Airport in Moldova after being removed from their flight. The Shluchim of Chabad of Moldova headed by Rabbi Zushe Abelsky and the local Jewish community stepped in to provide food, lodging, and support to those stranded • Full Story, Photos
The Chanukah celebrations with Chabad of Midtown Manhattan was a unique blend of warmth and coolness, featuring a ice menorahs and a variety of festive events. If you missed out on the action, be sure to check out the roundup Chabad of Midtown’s past Chanukah events and ice menorahs • Photos
Daniel Namdar – Crown Heights to Sossie Shain Tenafly, NJ
L’chaim: Sunday, April 14 in ULY Crown St.
Aharon Grossman – Cleveland, OH to Leah Hezrony – Roosevelt, NJ
L’Chaim: tonight (Monday) in Khal Neustadt Hall in Lakewood, NJ
Mendy Forer – Los Angeles, CA to Fraida Katan – Miami, FL
L’Chaim: tonight (Sunday) in ULY Crown St.
Moshe Rozenblat – Cedarhurst, NY to Moussia Lesches – Melbourne Australia
L’Chaim: Monday, April 8, in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.
