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Beloved Mechanech Remembered at Shloshim

Crown Heights

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On Monday night, Vov Teves, Family and friends gathered at Oholei Torah for the Shloshim of Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, the legendary Mechanech who taught at Oholei Torah for over 25 years and co-founder of KSCVK • Full Story, Photos

Rabbi Yosef Itkin, 69, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Itkin, a legendary Chassid, who served as a Shliach and Mashpia in Pittsburgh, PA. He passed away on Monday evening, the 7th of Teves, 5784. Updated with Levaya Information • Full Story

Live: Shloshim For Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin

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The community is being invited to join the Benjamin Family for the Shloshim event of Rabbi Shmuel Hakohen Benjamin A”H. The event will take place on Monday, 6 Teves, Dec. 18th at 8:00 pm • Full Story, Watch Live

The Vilner Gaon Says We Must Study Chassidus

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Chabadinfo in collaboration with Beis Moshiach Magazine presents: The Rebbe’s Opinion On, a series featuring the Rebbe’s opinion and directive on various subjects • In this letter, dated the 24th of Marcheshvan, 5720 [November 25, 1959], the Rebbe corresponds with an individual on the absolute necessity to learn Chassidus • Full Article

Annual ‘770 Bochurim Parade’ Conducts Lights Up New York City

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Photos by Shalom Ross for Chabadinfo

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In addition to the yearly car Menorah parade to celebrate Chanukah. 770 Bochurim headed out from 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights to New York City, in cars and Mivtza Tanks lighting up NYC in the process • Photos

Benny Friedman: Rebbi, It’s All From You!

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In recent years, Chasdei Lev has released a number of inspiring songs and music videos, depicting the real life impact of our Rebbeim, teachers, and Moros. Today, we’re excited to release a new hit song and music video starring world-renowned, singing sensation Benny Friedman, titled “Rebbi, It’s All From You!” • Full Article Watch

Paris Celebrates Hei Teves with Seforim Sale and Farbrengen

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Photos: Mordechai Lubecki

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The Chabad community of Paris celebrated Hei Teves on Wednesday night at Beis Chaya Mushka in Paris with a Seforim sale and Farbrengen, with guest speaker Rabbi Bentzion Vishetzky of Kfar Chabad • Photos

Ethiopia: New Chabad Campus Holds Groundbreaking Event

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Last Thursday, the final night of Chanukah, Chabad of Ethiopia headed by Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv and his wife Devorah, held the groundbreaking ceremony of their new massive 32,000 square-foot Chabad House and Jewish Center in Addis Ababa • Full Story, Photos

Didan Notzach: Hei Teves Joyfully Celebrated in Kfar Chabad

Eretz Yisroel

Photos: Nehoray Edry

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On Motzei Shabbos, the central Farbrengen of Eretz Yisroel in honor of Hei Teves took place. In honor of Didan Notzach, thousands of Chassidim joined the Farbrengen in Kfar Chabad, which continued until the wee hours of the morning • Photos

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Hosts Shluchim For Official State Menorah Lighting

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Chanukah in Springfield, Illinois was one for the books! On Thursday afternoon, the final night of Chanukah, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted the Shluchim, Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Turen, at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield for this year’s State menorah lighting • Full Story, Photos, Video

Chanukah Lights Bring Joy Where Slavita Brothers Were Once Imprisoned

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In a triumph of light over darkness, Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Berel Lazar lit Chanukah candles in the world’s oldest prison, bringing light and joy to where the Slavita Brothers were once imprisoned • Full Story, Photos

Dramatic Rise in Missionary Activity in Yerushalayim

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Yad L’Achim reports a startling increase in the number of missionaries operating in Yerushalayim, particularly in chareidi neighborhoods in the center of the city • Full Story, Photos

Hei Teves: 770 Turns Into A Seforim Fair

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The vibes of the auspicious day of Hei Teves have been palpably felt, as myriad chassidim come in and out of the doors of Beis Chayenu, stopping at one of the many tables set up to sell seforim. As people were snatching up their traditional Hei Teves bargains. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman was on the scene during Hei Teves capturing several unique moments • Photos

Ohr Menachem, Beis Moshiach Staff Hold Zos Chanukah Farbrengen

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Last night, a Hakhel Farbrengen and took place for the Hanhala members of Cheder Ohr Menachem, Tomchei Tmimim Poconos and Queens, the editorial team of Beis Moshiach Magazine, Chabadinfo English and Hebrew • Full Article Photos

Anash, Businessmen, And Professionals Test For Smicha

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A group of talmidim in the acclaimed Online Smicha program led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm were tested by Rabbi Yossi Marlow of North Miami Beach this week • Full Article

In Light of the Darkness, Sydney Rallies for Light

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In Light of the Darkness that has permeated the Jewish global community following the terrible tragedy of 7th Oct, and the spreading of hatred and darkness across the globe • Full Article Photos

Menorahs Lit Up Stalin’s “Jewish Autonomy” of Birobidzhan

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When Stalin created an “autonomous Jewish region” near the China–Russia border, he definitely did not even dream that one day, the Rebbe’s shluchim would be spreading the light of Chanukah there • Full Article Photos

Mazal Tov

Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights

Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Garden House 1386 S. Johns PL

Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.

Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.

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