After a grand sendoff from Beis Chayenu, the maor, the source of light to the whole world, the massive parade of tanks clogged up some of New York’s main arteries. The column drove through Downtown Brooklyn, subsequently splitting off into smaller groups to cross multiple bridges into Manhattan, conquering the island with good from multiple fronts. The parade broke off and tanks parked themselves on street corners, where their crews disembarked to bring light to the streets around them. Images captured by ChabadInfo.com photographer Dov Ber Hechtman • Photos
After the stormy weather in previous weeks in Eretz Yisroel, thousands of Israelis took advantage of the pleasant weather last week and flocked to the Chermon Mountain. Some have seen this as an opportunity for the spread of Judaism, bringing “Mitzva tanks” headed by Rabbi David Nachshon • Photos
The iconic tank which departs from Crown Heights to the streets of Manhattan on a daily basis has been a decades-long initiative under the auspices of Rabbi Levi Baumgarten. After many years of use, the tank will be decommissioned, as a brand new tank has already been outfitted to replace it • Photos
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
Photographer Shmulik Reinitz accompanied a large group of students of Cheder Ohr Menachem, who traveled to Midtown Manhattan on their mitzvah tank, lighting up the streets with Mivtza Chanukah. The boys engaged passersby, handing out menorahs to Jews who needed them and making a great kiddush hashem • Photos
Preparations in Crown Heights are underway for this year’s spectacular Mitzvah Tank Parade taking place next week. Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman was on scene capturing several unique moments of temimim working tireless hours readying the magnificent event • Photos
Berel Grossbaum (Minnesota) to Chana Shmotkin (Detroit)
L’Chaim tonight in F.R.E.E.
Baby boy to: Shmuel and Esther Neft (nee Tyshenko) – Toronto.
Baby boy to: Menachem and Esty Sheinberger – Crown Heights
Baby girl to: Meir and Chanie Levinger (nee Richler) – Yerushalayim, Israel