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Illuminating Europe with 100,000 Chanukah Lights

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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

Catalog: Hei Teves Sale on the Rebbe’s Seforim

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Vaad L’Hafotzas Sichos will be opening today, Wednesday, the ‘Grand Hey Teves Sale’. All of the Seforim of the Vaad will be sold at discounted prices at the entrance of 770 throughout the 24 hours of Hei Teves • Catalog

Obituary: The Prolific Work of Rabbi Moshe Miller A”H – Author, Translator and Teacher

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Moshe Katz remembers Rabbi Moshe Miller A”H was a renowned scholar and kabbalist known for his lifelong dedication to learning, teaching, and guiding others. Yet, despite his illness in later years, he continued to share his knowledge, focusing on authentic text-based Chassidism and Kabbalah, with more than 20 books to his name • Full Article

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“We Will Go Out Of Golus With Mishnayos!”

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The Rebbe encourages the study of mishnayos at a Hey Teves farbrengen • From Maor’s RebbeDaily #2555 • Watch

After 150 Travelers Left Stranded in Moldova, Chabad Steps In

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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

Frost and Fire: A Retrospective of Chabad of Midtown Manhattan’s Chanukah Celebrations

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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

Oman Unexpectedly Votes to Expand Boycott of Israel

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Oman’s Shura Council has voted to expand the country’s boycott of Israel, according to the Omani WAF news agency. The decision comes as a surprise, as there had been expectations that Oman would follow in the footsteps of other Muslim states in normalizing relations with Israel • Full Story

Chanukah in Beis Chayeinu: 50 Unique Moments

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Photographer Shimi Hershkop spent all eight days of Chanukah 5783 with a camera in hand, capturing all of the goings on in and around 770 and NYC. Now he presents a summary album of the 50 most special moments of this Chanukah with the Rebbe • Photos

Swift Response By Shmira Leads to Arrest in Car Vandalism Case

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On Monday night, a perpetrator was arrested in connection with a car vandalism incident that occurred near Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue. The perpetrator was observed by the victim smashing a menorah off the car and damaging the car’s mirror with a stick • Full Story, Photos

Chabad of Namibia Brings Chanukah to the Jews of Windhoek and Beyond

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At Windhoek’s Central Park, a Public Chanukah Menorah lighting took place, arranged by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Mushka Rahimi of Chabad of Namibia. Dozens of Jews from the local community came to celebrate with a Public Menorah lighting and event • Full Story, Photos

Chabad Lights Up New Delhi’s City Center with Menorah Parade

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Chabad of New Delhi, India, hosted a Menorah parade which explored the city’s most iconic landmarks started at the Chabad House, passing by the Parliament, the Israeli embassy, and the Gateway of India before culminating with a Menorah lighting ceremony and was attended by thousands of tourists and residents • Photos

Azerbaijan President Attacked by Iran Online After Standing with Jewish Community

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The President of Azerbaijan manifests warm and sympathetic attitude towards the Jewish community and Israel and thousands of Jews led by the Chabad Shliach Rabbi Shneur Zalman Segal celebrate in the streets of the Shia state and light Chanukah candles in splendor and most of the time in the streets these days • Full Story, Photos

Chabad of Uganda Hosts High-Profile Chanukah Event

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Chabad of Uganda, headed by Rabbi Moshe and Yocheved Raskin, hosted a high-profile Chanukah event attended by about 150 people, including the Jewish community, government officials, ambassadors and CEO’s. The event took place on the third night of Chanukah at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala • Photos

Terrorist Who Perpetrated Double Bombing in Jerusalem Apprehended

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The Shin Bet and Israel Police said they have apprehended an Arab Israeli affiliated with ISIS who set off two bombs at bus stops in Yerushalayim just over a month ago, killing 2 and injuring two dozen • Full Story

L’Chaim: Greenwald — Goldberg

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The Greenwald (Kfar Chabad, Israel) and Friedman (Crown Heights) families celebrated the L’Chaim of their children Shneur and Devorah, Monday night at Rubashkin • Photos

Chabad Lights Up Cyprus on Chanukah

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Chabad Houses throughout Cyprus under the Head Shliach Rabbi Aryeh Zeev Raskin lit up Cyprus for Chanukah with Public Menorah lightings, events and menorah parades in Cyprus cities including Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Ayia Napa • Full Story, Photos

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After the eighth day of Chanukah, we stop lighting candles. But what do we continue to do on each day afterwards? The Rebbe greets Mr. Silvan Shalom, director of the Israeli Electric Company, with a message connected to light. The Rebbe instructs Mrs. Yehudit Moses of the “Yedidot Achronot” newspaper to prepare an empty slot in the next paper. Why? From Maor’s RebbeDaily #2554 • Watch

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Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY

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No 3 Trains At Kingston Ave? MTA Plans Major Change to Subway Services in Crown Heights

Updated with statement from the MTA: The MTA announced it will unclog the infamous “Nostrand Junction,” just east of Franklin Ave in Crown Heights, which merges the 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines in Crown Heights. The plan means that the 3 train may no longer run along Eastern Parkway and stop at the Kingston Avenue station, and would be replaced by a new “8” subway line • Full Story
Sunday: Siyum Sefer Torah in Memory of Reb Yoel Kahn in Boro Park

The Boro Park community invites everyone — family, friends, talmidim, Chassidim, and all — to take part in a Siyum Sefer Torah this Sunday, dedicated l’ilui nishmas Harav Yoel Kahn a”h, the Rebbe’s chozer and a foundational teacher of Chassidus in our generation • Full Story, Details
Op-Ed: A New Approach To “Mivtza Tzedakah”

Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: This week’s column is not a paid advertisement or fundraiser for any specific institution or program. This is to speak about a unique approach to fulfilling the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and the Mivtza (from the 10 Mivztoim!) of Tzedakah. I will be writing from the perspective of an administrator of an educational institution and will share my personal experiences in this area • Full Article
HY”D: Bodies of Hostages Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Recovered and Brought to Jewish Burial

After more than 600 days, the bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Haggai HY”D — who were murdered by the Hamas terror organization — were returned to Israel overnight (Thursday) in a military operation • Full Story

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