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Can I use Ma’aser from an inheritance on my mother’s dental bills, that my parents are having difficulty paying?
האם יוצאים ספירת העומר כשסופר הלילה, דהיינו שאומר ״הלילה ליל כך וכך לעומר״ או כיו״ב בשאר שפות?
I know we avoid eating apples on Erev Pesach. How about drinking apple juice?
We bought cutting boards, and it says they’re made out of wheat straw. is that an issue for Pesach?
Is there a problem when one of my Shabbos Licht went out pretty soon after I lit it?

Queen’s Annual Chanukah Extravaganza “Lights Up the Night”

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Despite the cold temperature, Queens recently witnessed the dazzling spectacle of the annual “Light Up the Night” Chanukah celebration; a unifying event that brought together diverse communities for the fifth consecutive year • Full Article

Unprecedented Surge: Record Numbers of Letters Sold Since Onset of War

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Following the Rebbe’s instructions, hundreds of activists across Eretz Yisroel and around the world signed up hundreds of thousands of Jews, including men, women, and children, especially members of the security forces and IDF soldiers, for a letter in the Unity Torah scroll • Full Story, Photos, Video

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Mayor Adams Hosts Chanukah Party at Gracie Mansion, Decries Ani-Semitism

New York

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted hundreds of community leaders for a Chanukah gathering at Gracie Mansion Tuesday night where he decried the rise of antisemitism and presented the families of Israeli hostages held by the Hamas terrorists and issued a demand for their release • Full Story, Photos, Video

Mitzvah Tanks Bring Light, Hope To Israel’s Northern Border

Israel At War

Photos: Chaim Tuito

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This morning, a “brigade” of Mitzvah Tank went to Israel’s Northern Border to bring Chanukah to IDF soldiers stationed there. They went through the Galilee towards the border, bringing the soldiers Chanukah candles and guides, as well as much-needed joy and hope • Full Story, Photos

World’s Largest Menorah Brings Light To New York City

New York

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The World’s Largest Menorah, a New York City icon and the world’s premier menorah, brings light to the city. On Sunday evening, the guest of honor was Philip Ozuah, CEO of NYC’s Montefiore Health System • Full Story, Photos

Mikaitz: Dreams bring Moshiach.

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The life of Josef, the favorite son of the Patriarch Jacob, was dominated by dreams: First his own regarding his brothers (37:5-9) that got him imprisoned. Then those from Pharaoh’s two imprisoned ministers (40:8-19) that got him released • Full Article

Yaakov Yisroel Releases Energy Packed Song “Rotzim Geulah”

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As we reach the peak of Chanukah, Singing Sensation Yaakov Yisroel presents, “Rotzim Geulah” an upbeat and exciting song featuring Klal Yisroel’s journey through difficult times in this long Galus and the optimistic hope for the unity of our People and the Ultimate Redemption with the coming of Moshiach very soon • Full Story, Listen

Mastermind Behind Upcoming Unity Concert Shares Heartfelt Letter

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In the following letter, the mastermind and inspiration behind the upcoming “Symphony of the Stars” concert shares a heartfelt letter to the audience • Full Story

IDF Recovers Bodies of Two Hostages from Gaza

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During an operation in Gaza, the bodies of the hostages Eden Zakaria and (CSM) Ziv Dado were recovered by IDF Special Forces and brought back to Israel • Full Story

Chanukah Gelt & Farbrengen For Fifth Night

770

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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After returning from Mivtzoim, the Temimim learning in 770 were treated to a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi and Rabbi Kuti Feldman, in honor of the fifth night of Chanukah, in the small zal • Full Story, Photos

Jewish Pride In Kyiv: Europe’s Tallest Public Menorah Kindled

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As every year, at Maidan Nezalezhnosti, in the heart of Kyiv and with the participation of the local leaders and a number of ambassadors, Europe’s tallest Menorah in Europe was lit. On the fifth night of Chanukah, Michael Brodsky, the Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine, was honored to light the Menorah • Full Story, Photos

Israeli Defense Minister Lights Menorah at IDF Headquarters

Israel At War

Photos: Meir Alfasi

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Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ofen, Shliach to Israeli security personnel paid a Chanukah visit to the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, in which Defense Minister Yoav Gallant lit the Chanukah candles together with the IDF chiefs • Full Story, Photos

Three Public Menorah Lighting’s Illuminate Yerushalayim

Israel At War

Photos by Schneur Mor Yosef

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As every year, and despite the ongoing war in Eretz Yisroel, three major Menorah lighting’s took place throughout Yerushalayim with thousands in attendance • Full Article Photos

Chanukah Celebrated Across Ukrainian Cities

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On December 7th, one of the major Jewish holidays, Chanukah, began. A key tradition of this celebration is the lighting of the menorah, to be done each evening for all eight days of Chanukah • Full Article

Despite The Cold Hundreds Join Public Menorah Lighting at the Kremlin

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On the first night of Chanukah, Chief Rabbi, R’ Berel Lazar lit the Menorah at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia’s Capital. Despite the cold, hundreds joined the first candle lighting • Photos

Fifth Light of Chanukah Kindled in Beis Chayeinu

770

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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A large crowd attended earlier today for the Fifth night of Chanukah in 770 with thousands of Anash, Temimim, and guests watching on as the Fifth Light was kindled after Mincha • Photos

From 770 To Midtown, Annual Menorah Parade Brings Light To NYC

Crown Heights

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The annual New York Menorah Parade took place on Motzei Shabbos, with over 300 Menorah-topped cars and 60 Mitzvah Tanks leaving from 770 en route to Manhattan, and then to NYC’s neighborhoods to spread the light of Chanukah • Photos

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Heartfelt Farewell: Florida Jewish Community Bids Final Goodbye to Beloved Shliach

Members of the Florida Jewish community gathered this afternoon to escort Rabbi Sholom DovBer Lipskar ע”ה, the Rebbe’s devoted Shliach to Bal Harbour and surrounding areas. The funeral procession began in Florida and is en route to New York • Photos
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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Shalom Ber Lipskar, the Rebbe’s Shliach to Bal Harbour, Florida, and founder of the Aleph Institute. He passed away on Shabbos, 5 Iyar, 5785 • Full Story
“Stay in Your Lane”: Rabbi Lipskar on Shlichus

Following the recent passing of Rabbi Sholom DovBer Lipskar, OBM, a powerful clip of him addressing Shluchim has begun circulating widely on social media. “Be the Rebbe’s representative—stay in your lane!” he urges. “Love what you do, and ask yourself: Am I doing what the Rebbe wants?” These heartfelt words, now heard with fresh poignancy, serve as a lasting message of clarity, humility, and purpose in the sacred work of Shlichus • Watch
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