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North Brooklyn sparkled last night as a vibrant car menorah parade filled the streets with the joy and spirit of Chanukah. Dozens of vehicles, each topped with glowing menorahs, made their way through the neighborhood, spreading light, music, and the holiday’s timeless message • Photos
On the final night of Chanukah, thousands gathered at the Kosel to honor the theme of “Redemption and Unity of Israel” amid the ongoing Operation Swords of Iron. Hostages’ families, bereaved families, IDF soldiers, and citizens from across Israel and the world came together for an emotional menorah lighting ceremony • Full Story
In a heartwarming display of unity and support, Chabad’s iconic “Mitzvah Tanks” brought light, joy, and encouragement to IDF soldiers stationed on the Gaza border this Chanukah • Full Story, Gallery
Hundreds of Kiryat Malachi residents participated last week in the Hachnassas Sefer Torah held by the Shamis family in memory of their young son, Moshe Nissim, a”h, who was niftar half a year ago after a brief illness • Full Story, Photos
After a bit of uncertainty as to whether or not the 22-foot-tall menorah was going to return to Poughkeepsie city property. Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino stepped up and collaborated with Chabad Mid-Hudson Valley to bring the first-ever menorah to the front of the Dutchess County Office Building on Market Street before the beginning of the Jewish festival • Full Story
JUSA-Chabad installed a 9-foot Menorah at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, the US Army’s oldest active proving ground • Full Story, Photos
As in years past, the Kevutza Bochurim organized a stunning “Parade of Light,” featuring an impressive convoy of brightly lit Menorahs on vehicles. The parade began in Crown Heights and made its way to the heart of Manhattan, spreading the light of Chanukah and sharing the uplifting message of redemption with thousands of passersby • Chabad Info photographer Shalom Ostrovski present a Gallery
An inspiring central Chanukah menorah lighting took place yesterday in Guatemala City, the capital, under the leadership of the country’s head Shliach, Rabbi Shalom Pelman • Full Story
Last night, the vibrant island of Cozumel was illuminated by a heartwarming Chanukah celebration, as Chabad of Cozumel hosted its annual grand event outdoors, attracting hundreds of participants from the local community and beyond. The evening was a beautiful testament to the spirit of unity, kindness, and the enduring light of Chanukah • Full Story
At Kyiv’s Independence Square, the heart of Ukraine’s capital, the fifth candle of the country’s largest Chanukah was ceremoniously lit, marking a special moment of unity and celebration. This evening, 12 members of the diplomatic corps—representing nations such as the US, UK, Canada, France, Argentina, Sweden, and others—came together with Ukraine’s Jewish community to honor Hanukkah’s enduring message of hope and resilience • Full Story, Photos
The week before Chanuka is the time to prepare the best plan of action for a most meaningful and educational experience for our families. And in the following paragraphs we will highlight a few ideas that with proper planning can prove to move the educational experience of Chanuka several notches up. • By Rabbi Yisroel Tevel, Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article
For the first time, Chabad of Pushkar India, led by Rabbi Shimshon and Zelda Goldstein, received permits to hold a Menorah lighting ceremony with a large crowd of people • Full Story, Photos
In a unique twist on the traditional car Menorah parade, the Lod branch of Tzivos Hashem, led by Rabbi Yaakov Hillel along with Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Abravaya and Rabbi Mendy Eitan, organized an inspiring bicycle parade featuring the children of the local Tzivos Hashem branch • Read More
After Yosef reveals his identity to his brothers, he urges them to bring their father and families down to Egypt. Just before sending them on their way, he gives them a surprising instruction: “Do not become agitated on the way”. What prompted Yosef to give this warning? • Full Article
Renowned Chabad singer Mendy Shapiro, known for his performances across New York and around the globe, has released his highly anticipated debut single, “Kivinu”. The song delivers a heartfelt message of unwavering faith and trust in Divine Providence, composed by the gifted hitmaker Elchanan Elchadad • Watch
Chabad Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Odessa and Southern Ukraine, Rabbi Avraham Wolff, joined by children from the “Mishpacha” orphanage, met with Odessa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov in his office to light the fifth Chanukah candle • Read More
Chabad’s Mitzvah Tanks are spreading unparalleled joy and light this Chanukah, lifting the spirits of IDF soldiers stationed across the northern region of Israel. Under the leadership of Rabbi David Nachshon, director of Chabad’s Mitzvah Tanks in Eretz Yisrael, the tanks rolled onto the bases, infusing them with the warmth, miracles, and festive energy of the holiday • Full Story
For the first time in nearly 15 years, the Chabad House in Pushkar was granted special approval by local authorities to host a grand and joyous public menorah lighting at the famous Pushkar Lake. The event, filled with light and spirit, drew a lively crowd of locals and Israeli travelers, all uniting to celebrate the miracles of Chanukah • Read More
The vibrant Menorah Parade, led by the Rabbi Yossi Nachshon alongside Shai and Yisrael Cohen, brought a dazzling display of light and joy to the streets of Kiryat Arba and Chevron. Winding through the neighborhoods, the parade spread the warmth and spirit of Chanukah to all, culminating in the iconic lighting ceremony at Me’aras HaMachpela • Read More
For the 36th time, the largest Menorah lighting in France took place at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in which several thousand Yidden participated on the fifth night • Full Story, Photos
Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, under the visionary leadership of Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz and Rabbi Meir Simcha Minkowicz, hosted a remarkable Chanukah celebration at the picturesque Castle Golf in Fort Myers • Full Story, Photos
On erev Shabbos Chanuka, the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, arrived at the gates of the Butyrki prison in central Moscow — the very prison the holy brothers, the grandchildren of Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz, sat, in the famous libel of the Slavita press — to bring Chanukah joy to the prison’s Jewish prisoners • Full Story, Photos, Video
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
A thrill of excitement ran through the crowd as the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s image appeared on the screens, as he spoke about the role that everyone has, no matter where they may be, in lighting up the darkness, both physical and spiritual • Full Story, Photos, Video
Over 500 cars with Menorahs proudly displayed atop the vehicles, paraded through the main streets of Paris, France, bringing much light to the “City of Lights” • Photos
Chabadinfo.com Exclusive: In the last Sicha we heard from the Rebbe on Parshas Vayigash, in the year 5752, the Rebbe explains how Yehuda’s tough stance against the unrecognizable Yosef gives us Jews the power for all generations to demand Moshiach • Learn this week’s Sicha with Chabadinfo’s Weekly Shiur of the “Dvar Malchus” Sicha in English, presented by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Lipskier, Mashpia of Mesivta of Melbourne, Australia • Watch
As heard in 2004 from a Holocaust survivor, who was an eleven-year-old child in the camps. At the time (in 2004) he was 71 years old and living in the United States. Chanukah 1944. Auschwitz. It was exactly 60 years ago. Time moves very quickly and very slowly for me. 60 years ago is both like yesterday and like a 1000 years ago • Full Article
Everyday Heroines by Sara Gopin for Beis Moshiach Magazine • Did you ever hear of a woman going to have her makeup done professionally before going to the Beis Din to get divorced? I certainly didn’t, and neither did the makeup artist who has been working over eighteen years at the job! Shoshana (a pseudonym) explains, “Yes, it was definitely an out of the ordinary thing to do, but it was how I prevented myself from feeling totally crushed and heartbroken. I dressed myself up and convinced myself that I’m victorious!” • Full Article
Up-and-coming musician Shlomo Hecht releases a Chanukah Dance Medley featuring Berel Zucker • Watch
Interesting and practical halachic Q&As that come up in connection to the celebrated Jewish custom of giving “Chanuka Gelt”, by HaRav Yosef Yeshaya Braun shlita, Mara D’Asra and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din • Full Article
On Wednesday night, The Crown Heights community gathered for a dazzling Chanuka party hosted by Lubavitch Yeshiva featuring a grand menorah lighting, featuring the much-anticipated return of the Twins from France Show • Full Story, Photos
Chasdei Lev released “The Rebbi’s Medley,” featuring the songs of Yitzy Waldner, performed by the globally renowned Benny Friedman and Shulem Lemmer, with a dynamic music video to accompany it • Watch
Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • The Yom tov of Chanukah is obviously connected to the concept of light. Besides lighting the candles and bringing light into our own homes, we go out to bring the light to the world. Whether it is through the setting of Menorah’s in the centers of so many cities, public Menorah-car parades or the age-old door to door knocking on homes and business facilities, Chassidei Chabad are bringing the light and message of Chanuka to the entire world • Full Article
In honor of Rosh Hashana L’Chassidus, the Bochurim of Shiur Daled at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Queens (CH) organized an elegant Seudas Yom Tov feast. The event, held in the redesigned Rubashkin Hall, featured distinguished speakers, live music, and dancing • Full Story, Photos
Some 5,000 people attended the annual Chabad lighting of the National Menorah on the Ellipse, south of the White House, on Wednesday night, the first night of Chanukah, according to organizers, who had to set up extra chairs for the overflow crowd • Full Story, Photos
Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights
Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY
L’Chaim: tonight (Tuesday) in ULY crown st.
Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14 in the JCM
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
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
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
We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Chana Scharf, whose children were known for being cared for by The Rebbe after the passing of her husband in 5750. She passed away on Thursday, 9 Sivan, 5785 • Read More