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