Faced with challenges from the COVID shutdowns, floral designer and event producer Chani Greenbaum has not been deterred and has expanded her Crown Heights flower shop to offer luxury gifts as well. Full Story
Women Invited to Ice Skate Event
Aliya Girls Loft of Crown Heights invites women and girls to the 6th Chanuka Ice Skating event in Prospect Park. Full Story
Or HaChassidus Illuminates New York
Yud Tes Kislev was celebrated throughout New York by enabling thousands of individuals to gain access to, and learn from, the Alter Rebbe’s Torah. Full Story
Joseph Safra, 82, OBM
Joseph Safra, Brazil's richest person who was born to the prominent Jewish family of bankers, generously supported Jewish and Chabad institutions and frequently consulted with the Rebbe, passed away. Full Story
Weekly Moment With the Rebbe
A New York doctor promises Rabbi Feivel Rimmler, of Brighton Beach, to take on Shabbos, Family Purity, tefillin, and to influence others on one condition: the Rebbe openly states his belief that the earth revolves around the sun. Will the Solar System prove the Rebbe a “wise man” or a “fool?” The Avner Institute presents an elegant exchange of letters where the Rebbe firmly takes up the challenge with a geocentric view that is solidly grounded in contemporary science and, most importantly, in Torah thought. Full Story
Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, 95, OBM
Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, the renowned posek and Av Beth Din of the Beth Din of America and the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) who was blessed by the Rebbe for "long years," passed away at the age of 95. Full Story
Watch: The Donuts of Kingston
Chanukah treats: Yosef Yakubov of the Kingston Bake Shop in Crown Heights shows the large variety they have in store this year, and Glick's Bakery bakes donuts on premises; view the luscious selection at Gombo's and the Marketplace. Photos, Video
Announcing Chabad Global Giving Day
Charidy and Merkos 302 announce "Chabad Global Giving Day," an international day of support for every Shliach everywhere and anywhere, united with one Rebbe and one mission. Full Story
First Chanukah Candle Lit at 770
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Hundreds joined for the lighting of the first Chanukah candle at the main Shul of 770 Eastern Parkway, lit by Rabbi Shloime Leib Abramowitz and followed by the Haneiros Halalu. Photos, Video
Mitzvah Tanks Will Distribute Menorahs and Masks in NYC
Over 30 of Chabad's iconic Mitzvah Tanks will be making their rounds in New York City bringing the joy of Chanukah to the streets. This year they will distribute free Menorahs and candles along with facemasks. Full Story
The Best Gift: A Music Skill They’ll Have Forever
It’s tough to figure out what to give some children for Chanukah. A keyboard and lessons? Perfect, fun, and productive! Full Story
Lavish Chanukah Party Thrown at Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Photos: Yehuda Lavi
500 Jews—both locals and tourists—are expected to join the nightly Chanukah party organized by Chabad at the Armani Hotel adjacent to the Burj Khalifa and the first public menorah in the United Arab Emirates. Full Story, Photos
Live: National Menorah Lighting in Washington DC
Live at 4:00 PM ET: The National Menorah will be lit in front of the White House in Washington DC, with a performance by the United States Navy Band and the 3 Cantors. Live
ULY Invites the Community to a Grand Chanukah Event
Tonight: Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street invites the community for a Menorah Lighting with music, donuts, lights and more on Thursday evening. Full Story
Menorah Lights Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate
Watch: Europe's largest Menorah was lit in the heart of the German capital, at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s most famous landmark and in which the Nazis once marched. Full Story, Photos, Video
Live: “Menorah in The D” Lit in Detroit
Live at 5:00 PM ET: Watch the 10th annual Menorah lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit, called “Menorah in the D”. Featuring a full and exciting program featuring 8th Day Band and joined by dignitaries. Live
Levaya Held for Mrs. Miriam Rosenblum
The Levaya of Mrs. Miriam Rosenblum obm, a longtime devoted Shlucha and educator who dedicated her life to helping others, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Thursday. Photos
Yitzchok Feldman, 54, OBM
Yitzchok Gedalia Feldman, a longtime Crown Heights resident, passed away on Thursday, 24 Kislev, 5781. Levaya today at 2:00 PM. Full Story
The Doctors Said She’d Be Fine. Then, She Started Seizing
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Earlier this week, 1-year-old Suri Diamond was in the news as her mother rallied to raise money to afford her treatments. Unfortunately, Suri has now suffered a second stroke, making her situation more urgent than ever. Full Story
Live: Menorah Lighting at Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall
Watch Live at 11 AM ET: The famous Chabad Talbiya menorah will be kindled in Jerusalem's Mamilla Mall with special guest singer Nemouel. Live
Watch: Grand Summary
Moshiach Shmooze with Rabbi Dov Bialo: Final Episode before my brother’s Yartzeit. Video
Live: Menorah Lit at the Kotel in Jerusalem
Watch Live Now: The lighting of the first Chanukah candle will take place at the Kotel in Jerusalem. Live
Live: Morning Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Live Now: Start your day with a boost of Chassidus: A new shiur by Rabbi Simon Jacobson in Hemshech Ayin Beis will delve into the deepest ideas explained in the clearest and most relevant terms. Live
Worse Than Being Blind?
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For Yehudis Safal, raising 13 kids was in and of itself a challenge. But when she developed severe vision impairment and became 100% disabled, the challenges in her life were brought to a whole new level of hard. Full Story
Chitrik Family Loans Menorah to White House Chanukah Party
A silver menorah adorned with an eagle was loaned to the White House for the annual Chanukah party by the family of the Crown Heights jeweler Rabbi Hirsch Chitrik OBM; President Donald Trump offered greetings. Full Story, Photos, Video