As the world prepares to celebrate 11 Nissan, Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, arranged for Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to officially proclaim 11 Nissan as Education Day in the state of Ohio. Joining the Governor in this special recognition were the Mayors of Cincinnati, Amberley Village, and Golf Manor, highlighting the profound impact of education and moral values inspired by The Rebbe’s global teachings • Photos

Every year, Mr. Mike Dewine –  the Governor of the state of Ohio –  gives his “State of the State” address in which he outlines his priorities for the new year. It is attended by all elected officials of the state as well as the justices of the Ohio Supreme Court and watched by thousands across the state.This year, the Governor’s office reached out to Rabbi Gershon Avtzon – Cincinnati, Ohio – to give the opening prayer • Read More

In preparation for this 11 Nissan, Rabbi Gershon Avtzon,  went to City Hall to have Mayor Aftab Puravel sign the proclamation that designates Yud Alef Nissan as “Education and Sharing Day” in Cincinnati. Rabbi Avtzon also reached out to the office of Ohio Governor Mike Dewine • Full Story, Photos

With a month to Yud Aleph Nissan, Shluchim are already reaching out to their local governments to have their State and City join the President in proclaiming that special as Education Day. Rabbi Gershon Avtzon made special trips to Columbus (state capital), where he met with the Lt. Governor and to City Hall of Cincinnati • Full Story, Photos 

Despite cold temperatures, Riverside Park was packed with community members ready to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the Chabad Jewish Center of Chagrin Falls, run by the shluchim Rabbi Shneur and Simi Itzinger. The event was the first grand menorah lighting hosted by the Chabad House, which opened at the end of August • Full Story, Photos

“Food is a medium that every person in this world has to be involved with it,” said Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann, executive director of the center. “It doesn’t matter who you are, it doesn’t matter from what demographic you come from in society, you’ve got to eat food and food transcends all denominations, everything” • Full Story