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
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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
3 Entrepreneurs With Moroccan Roots Offer Their Support
Three Chabad entrepreneurs David Schottenstein, Eli Nash and Mendel Banon are keeping their heritage and family roots alive and support Chabad in their parents’ native land of Morocco. Full Story
Mrs. Miriam Rosenblum, 78, OBM
Mrs. Miriam Rosenblum, a longtime devoted Shlucha and educator who dedicated her life to helping others, passed away on Wednesday, 23 Kislev 5781. Full Story
Shlucha’s Chanukah Book Now an Animated Video
The popular Chanukah Big Book, "If the Candles Could Speak," by Shlucha Dassie Prus has now been produced as an animated video, perfect for virtual and drive-in Chanukah events. Full Story, Video
What To Do If There’s a Fire on Yom Tov
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England. Today's Shiur is sponsored Lizchus LiRefuah Sheleima of Chaim Meir Halevi Ben Rivkah. Video
Live: RCCS Evening of Entertainment
Watch Live at 8:30 PM ET: The RCCS Annual inspirational and amazing evening will feature musical performances, an entertaining Live Game Show, host Mendy Pellin, and a panel of celebrities including Lipa Schmeltzer, Joey Newcomb, and Yoely Lebowitz. Live
Chanukah App Reaches 100,000 Users
Just in time for Chanukah, the Saber Team, has rolled-out a massive update to their already very successful Chanukah App. Available in IOS and Android. Full Story