A letter released by Rabbi Yitzchak Dayan, Chief Rabbi of Geneva, Switzerland, who inspected the manufacturer of popular vodka ‘Grey Goose’ personally, clarified once and for all that the vodka is indeed made from wheat, and is produced in a factory used only for wheat vodka. This comes following the fallout of an alert released last week from the Chicago Rabbinical Council and the Belz kashrus agency that the vodka was made from grapes • Full Letter

Low-to-moderate income homeowners in the state will now be eligible for up to $50,000 in coronavirus-related relief as a part of New York’s $539 million assistance fund, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday • Read More

In a unique project, led by the Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS, tens of thousands of special Chanukah Kits were distributed to Jewish families in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and additional former Soviet Union countries. The kits were warmly welcomed, and brought the joy, delight and traditions of Chanukah to the most remote and isolated cities and villages • Full Story, Photos

As ChabadInfo.com reported less than a month ago, a new Chabad house was established in the southern African country of Namibia by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Mushka Rahimi. As soon as they arrived, the young couple rented an elegant space for their new Chabad house. This Chanukah the Rahimis got right to work with various successful activities, including Chabad’s first Chanukah event in Namibia • Photos

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority said on Monday that, as part of its 2022 budget, it will be raising tolls on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike by 3%. The rise comes just 16 months after the tolls on the two largest toll roads in the Garden State spiked by 36% and 27%, respectively • Full Story

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which claims to present data on casualties of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, distinguishes between the deaths or injuries of Israeli citizens and “settler citizens,” a distinction that isn’t applied to any other location in the world. If that isn’t outrageous enough on its own, the UN doesn’t even bother getting its facts straight. Following the murder of Eli Kay, h’yd, in a shooting attack in the Old City of Jerusalem two weeks ago, it listed him as a “settler casualty” • Full Story

Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Throughout the 32 years of a communist party ruling the city, any religious event in front of city hall out of question. This year the Shluchim to Aubervilliers decided to to something drastic to bring some light to the city • Full Story, Photos

Last night, R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin celebrated the fourth anniversary of his release with a ‘Night of Bitachon.’ Four years ago on Zos Chanukah 5778 we all celebrated the miraculous release of Reb Sholom Mordechai. It wasn’t just a nes and a victory for him and his family, it was a victory for us all – a triumph of trust • Watch

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

I am doing well in yeshiva, why is it so important that I also go on mivtzoim? Rabbi Mendy Wolf answers. To ask your own question or for more answers, visit StumptheRabbi.org • Watch

Michael Brodsky, Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine, joined Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi and Shliach Rabbi Moshe Azman on a cherry picker to light the city’s giant menorah on the last night of Chanukah. A large number of spectators gathered next to the large stage erected for the event and were treated to inspiring words and engaging entertainment • Photos

Moscow’s Bolshaya Bronya community joined their Rabbi, venerated Shliach Yitzchok Kogan for an inspiring Shabbos Chanukah shabbaton in the village of Lubavitch. Following an inspiring shabbos the community celebrated the engagement of a 65 year old community. The first engagement celebration in Lubavitch in known memory. The couple is also set to get married in the village, the first of such in over a century • Photos

It was an unpleasant morning when Rabbi Tzemach Mizrachi entered Beit Chabad Milano as he does everyday. Rabbi Mizrachi heard suspicious noises: thieves on the run. After inspecting the damage, he realized that the silver crown from the shul’s sefer torah, a golden decoration plate, and several expensive electronics were missing. To add insult to injury the thieves left a great mess. Authorities rushed to the scene to investigate and Rabbi Mizrachi committed to increasing security in the Chabad House • Photos, Video

Chabad of New South Wales, under the auspices of Senior Shliach Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, held a public menorah lighting in Downtown Sydney’s Martin Place. Hundreds attended the event, which featured rides, shows, a children’s rally, and the lighting of a giant menorah. The crowd was addressed by both local Shluchim, as well as Sydney’s Mayor. Images captured by Noel Kessel • Photos, Video

Six months after the formation of the Bennett-Lapid-Lieberman government, the Chareidi parties in the opposition, in coordination with the Religious Zionist party, established a joint headquarters to present a united front in the battle against the government’s religious reforms • Full Story

New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The vaccine mandate for private businesses will take effect Dec. 27 and is aimed at preventing a spike in COVID-19 infections during the holiday season and the colder months, the Democratic mayor said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” • Full Story

Let’s make it a reality! We need to buy a tank (see photos for an artists impression) and to increase our collection and add more events. In addition we are also regularly providing food vouchers and other financial support to families and individuals who are encountering difficulty. Your donation will help us buy the Mitzvah Tank and increase our activities and reach • Full Story, Photos, Donate

The large procession of mitzvah tanks continued on its way through the width and breadth of Eretz Yisroel, stopping in towns and settlements on their way to their final destination, the holy city of Yerushalayim. Images captured by Yossi Jerufi • Photos

Israeli Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli (Labor) is trying to thwart the construction of a new Chareidi neighborhood in Atarot and is promoting the restoration of the operation of the abandoned airport at the site instead, joining the efforts of the Biden administration to end Jewish expansion in “occupied” east Jerusalem. Atarot Airport has been abandoned since the start of the Second Intifada in 2000, due to safety concerns caused by the fact that the area is surrounded and easily accessible by Arab communities • Full Story