Chabad Shliach Hanoch Hecht, who authored "Kabbalah of Food" and competed on the "Chopped" cooking show, demonstrated how to make sufganiyot, a jelly doughnut for Chanukah on PIX11 Morning News. Full Story, Video
The Candle that Brought Pain
Photo: Hasidic Archives
Motzoei Shabbos story: Rabbi Yisroel Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz, was suspected during his childhood for spending the night playing cards with scrupulous individuals. But what really happened? Full Story
Picture of the Day
Brooklyn's Largest Menorah at Grand Army Plaza was lit just a few minutes before Shabbos with the help of a cherry picker. More
Defeating the ‘Hellenists’ of Today
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In the spirit of Chanukah and the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks and Hellenists, the brave struggle of the Frierdiker Rebbe when he arrived in America in 1940 – to “break the ice of America” in defeating the Hellenists of today. Video
The Late Parsha Show: Extended Chanuka Edition
The Late Parsha Show with Eli Weiss: Why the pain and suffering? Why the lack of donuts? Yaakov wanted to live in serenity but cue the suspenseful music: major drama on the way. Video
Weekly Sicha Video for Kids, By Kids
Watch: Siblings Nosson, Shaina and Leah Gourarie, Shluchim in Toms River, NJ, have created a weekly video series for kids on the weekly Sicha from Project Likkutei Sichos, this week for Parshas Vayeshev. Video
Using Someone Else’s Oil Without Permission
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses whether one is allowed to use the olive oil that belongs to another person to light their own Chanukah Menorah without permission. Video
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
Photos: Menush Amit/COLlive
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Parshas Vayeshev - Shabbos Chanukah 5781 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
Families Join ULY Outdoor Menorah Lighting
Photos: Menush Amit/COLlive
A large crowd of families and children of all ages gathered for a grand outdoor Menorah lighting at Lubavitch Yeshiva of Crown Street with music, donuts and dancing. Full Story, Photos, Video
Rabbi Dubov Teaches Weekly Sicha
Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, Shliach in Wimbledon, UK teaches a weekly video summary of a Sicha of the Rebbe from the years 5751 and 5752, for accessible learning and teaching. Full Story, Video
Cuomo Now Suspends NYC Indoor Dining
With COVID cases rising in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is suspending indoor dining indefinitely as of Monday, a measure that "would hurt" restaurant owners, said Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Full Story, Video
National Menorah Lit in Washington, DC
Photos: Sholem Srugo/COLlive
This annual lighting of the National Menorah took place in Washington, DC, on the first night of Chanukah, with special precautions in place due to the global pandemic, and reaching record numbers who tuned in virtually from around the world. Full Story, Photos, Video
Chani Greenbaum Opens ‘Beyond Blooms’ Gift Shop
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
Photos: Menush Amit/COLlive
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