Representative of The Honorable Mr. Scott Morrison Prime Minister of Australia and Former Prime Minister of Israel The Honorable Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, both joined ‘Show Up’, a worldwide virtual mental health event, to share a personal message of support in strengthening mental health in the Jewish community. The mental health event was held in honour of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s upcoming 120th birthday • Full Story, Video
As Purim is a time of giving and inclusion, Sydney launches into a huge giving project headed by Rabbi Chaim Levy of Sydney’s Shul and Tomer Hemed, famed soccer player on the Israeli National team and the Australian Premier League. Hundreds of children from the community have been packing gift bags together with writing heartwarming notes for children in hospital to be distributed over the Purim holiday • Full Story, 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
Many communities around Sydney, Australia joined together to commemorate and celebrate Yud Tes Kislev together. Following long stretches of Lockdown, Sydney’s Chabad Community, along with many friends and admirers of Lubavitch, united in honor of the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schniur Zalman of Liadi – the first leader of Chabad Chassidim. Images captured by Noel Kessel • Full Story, Photos
Rabbi Chaim Levy of Sydney’s Shul in Syndey, Australia teamed up with famous Israeli soccer player Tomer Hemed to host a Chanukah party aimed at making a difference. At the event, over 15,000 gifts were packed for children in hospitals across Australia • Full Story, Photos, Video
The first Chanukah candles have been lit down under in Australia for Chanukah 5782, effectively opening all Chanukah celebrations around the world! Tomorrow the festivities will continue with 15,000 gifts being packaged for children in hospitals around Australia in an event featuring Israeli soccer star Tomer Hemed • 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