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At the Kremlin, Aleksander Torshin, Acting Chairman of the Russian Parliament, lit the shamash candle, and congratulated thousands of Jews celebrating Chanukah. “Mazel Tov and…

By Staff Writer

December 17, 2014

U.S. Vice President Joins Menorah Lighting

“Tonight is about miracles, the miracle of courageous warriors overcoming the great odds,” Biden said, pointing to another noteworthy miracle: “Thousands of years later, Judaism…

By Staff Writer

December 17, 2014

German Interior Minister Notes Berlin Chanukah Miracle

At the Brandenburger Gate, where Germans once marked the rise of the Nazi party and Hitler announced his plans to make the world Judenrein, thousands…

By Staff Writer

December 17, 2014

Chanukah at Sporting Events

This year’s Chanukah will be celebrated at more than a dozen sporting venues. To read about these, go to As American as Apple Pie: Chanukah…

By Staff Writer

December 16, 2014

Texas Gov’s Most Memorable Moment: Dancing with the Rabbis

“It’s been fun,” Governor Rick Perry told reporters of his life as Governor. “Some of you got to watch [my son] Griffin walk in the…

By Staff Writer

December 16, 2014

Half-Million Shekel to Bereaved Families of Jerusalem Terror

Chabad’s Terror Victims Project (CTVP) disbursed half-million NIS shekels ($127,000 US) when they visited the families of those who were murdered in last month’s terror…

By Staff Writer

December 15, 2014

From Banks to Office Buildings: Proud to Have Their Own Menorah

It is now forty-one-years since the first Chanukah menorah went up in the public sphere by Chabad-Lubavitch. More recently this phenomenon has been taken on…

By Dovid Zaklikowski

December 14, 2014

New York Police Authorities Meet With Chabad Leadership

New York City Police Department’s top brass met Wednesday morning with senior Chabad rabbis to discuss security issues following the stabbing that occurred on Monday…

By Staff Writer

December 10, 2014

As American as Apple Pie: Chanukah at the Stadium

Over a dozen sports stadiums will be hosting Jewish Heritage Nights during the Chanukah holiday, an event that has become popular with sport fans.

By Dovid Zaklikowski

December 10, 2014

Stabbing at Chabad Headquarters Under Investigation

An Israeli student was stabbed last night while studying at the synagogue of the Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway. He is in stable condition.…

December 9, 2014

Vice President to Attend National Menorah Lighting

U.S Vice President Joseph Biden will participate at the lighting of the National Menorah with Chabad-Lubavitch on the first night of Chanukah, December 16th.

By Staff Writer

December 9, 2014

Chanukah: Miracle Of The Ages For All Ages

Siblings create a Chanukah dreidel top out of Knex in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Below students make their very own Chanukah jelly doughnuts and a senior in…

By Dovid Zaklikowski

December 9, 2014

A Menorah With A Past Donated To Chabad of Ottawa

The Christian family kept the menorah for years as a valuable reminder of their family history. Recently, Bloomfield decided that the menorah should be returned…

By Dovid Zaklikowski

December 5, 2014

Brooklyn Beat: “Excuse Me, Are You Jewish?”

Josh Wolff, a documentary filmmaker, was annoyed. It was Rosh Hashana, and Chabad students eager to share the mitzvah of shofar, were canvassing the streets…

By Dovid Zaklikowski

December 4, 2014

Chabad To Open in Angola

Rabbi Levi Itshak and Dvora Léa Chekly, a young couple who spent time in Africa, were appointed Chabad representatives to this Southern African country.

By Staff Writer

December 3, 2014

At Texas Tailgate Lots to Give Thanksgiving For

It was football Thursday at A&M University, a rare occasion, when most of the games are on Saturday. Chabad at the university together with the…

By Staff Writer

December 3, 2014

Circumcision: Benefits Outweigh Risks, CDC Finds

After a seven-year study on circumcision, the Center for Disease Control has found that the ancient ritual is so beneficial, insurance companies ought to pay…

By S. Fridman

December 2, 2014

Women Explore Mikvah, Myths and Mystery

Pam Ruben, a freelance journalist had read about mikvah, the ancient Jewish ritual, in a mystery novel by Faye Kellerman. But she’d never been to…

By C.R. Zaklikowski

December 2, 2014

Home Depot, Lowes, Partner With Chabad For Chanukah

Partnering with Chabad, major hardware store chains such as The Home Dept, Lowes and Ace Hardware, will bring Chanukah crafts to dozens of locations across…

By Dovid Zaklikowski

December 1, 2014

Chabad of Richmond, Virginia, Celebrates

Chabad of Richmond, Virginia, recently celebrated the renovation of its center. Founded by Rabbi Yaakov Noach Kranz, of blessed memory and his wife Fay (Kranz…

By Staff Writer

November 30, 2014

Thousands of Israeli Second Graders Celebrate Genesis

Over the past month tens-of-thousands of school children received the book of Genesis at Chabad synagogues across Israel.

By Staff Writer

November 28, 2014

Thanksgiving Meals for Homebound Residents

Volunteers will bring hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners free of charge to homebound residents in Morris County. “There are many residents of our community who are…

By Staff Writer

November 27, 2014

Bulgarian Deputy PM Recognized at Chabad Conference

Bulgaria’s former Deputy Prime Minister Tsvetan Tsevatanov was recognized by Chabad leaders and his country’s own Chabad representative, during the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries.

By Staff Writer

November 27, 2014