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Chanukah Begins With Light, Love And Jewish Pride In Response To Darkness

Chabad-Led Chanukah Celebrations Around the World Bring Urgently-Needed Boost of Jewish Pride and Confidence Amid Ongoing War in Israel, Rising Antisemitism

By Staff Writer

December 6, 2023

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Chanukah Lights Go Up At Sunday Night Football

Millions Exposed to Holiday’s Message via the NFL

By Staff Writer

December 19, 2022

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Kindling Faith With The Chanukah Lights

Do miracles get in the way of your faith? Do you find them an obstacle to making a deeper commitment to Judaism? Many people find…

By Alex Troy

December 16, 2022

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Is This Chanukah Story Too Violent For Children?

“Chanah and Her Seven Sons” is a classic Chanukah tale. It is a story of faith, courage, and resilience. But is also a story of…

By Dr. Chana Silberstein

December 1, 2021

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How To Chanukah

The Menorah On each of the eight nights of Chanukah, this year beginning November 28 through December 6, we light the menorah. Here, in a…

By Boruch Werdiger

November 30, 2021

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When Kids Are The Lone Menorah

Jewish students at secular primary schools all over the country face daily challenges to their cultural and religious identities.

By Ashira Weiss

November 29, 2021

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Traditional Meets Unconventional: The World’s First Ever Chile Menorah Inaugurated in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Jewish tradition fuses with authentic New Mexican flavor in the “chile capital of the world”

By Liba Rimler

November 28, 2021

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Helicopters, Firetrucks, and Menorahs – Oh My!

For Chabad Rebbetzin Sarah Barash, dropping chocolate coins from a helicopter creates powerful educational moments

By Yoni Brown

November 27, 2021

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Do Menorahs Belong in the Public Square?

The public menorah has become a ubiquitous symbol at shopping malls, parks and public spaces the world over. But arguments over holiday displays and the…

By Staff Writer

November 27, 2021

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Virtual Hugs for the Hospitalized

Rachel* clutched the package close to her chest, in her room at Morristown Medical Center. In the hospital for a month as she is treated…

By Ashira Weiss

December 16, 2020

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Music, Light, and Love for US Troops

It began with a little music. Chaplain to the Iron Rangers and Rabbi on Post at Fort Riley Army Installation in North Central Kansas, Rabbi…

By Ashira Weiss

December 13, 2020

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A Little Boy Who Lit up His Town

“Why is there no menorah in Chadwick Lake Park next to the tree?” five-year-old Brandon asked. His Dad was impressed by the kid's thoughtfulness, but…

By Ashira Weiss

December 10, 2020

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Chanukah in the Time of Covid

In line with local COVID guidelines, Chabad communities around the world will be giving the 2,215-year-old traditions of Chanukah a 2020 twist.

By Ashira Weiss

December 7, 2020

Seven Menorahs in North East, London: A Grateful Man Gives Back

When Grant was a child in the sixties, living in Stamford Hill, in a non-observant home just two streets away from the Lubavitch Foundation of…

By Mussi Sharfstein

January 1, 2020

At 100, Vet Who Fought The Nazis Lights Menorah For The First Time

When the rabbi visited Yeffim Isakovich at his home on Thursday, the fifth night of Chanukah, to celebrate the Red Army Veteran’s 100th birthday, Yeffim…

By Ashira Weiss

December 27, 2019

A Rock From Dachau At A Massachusetts Menorah

He ran to his car parked nearby and I wondered what he could possibly be giving me. He returned with a small lucite box that…

By Rabbi Michoel Green

December 26, 2019

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Fun Chanukah Quiz!

Jewish tradition employs candle lighting to mark many important events, significant dates and Shabbat and festivals. Lighting candles is central to the observance of Chanukah.…

December 24, 2019

Contested In The Courts, Public Menorahs Now Inspire Unity

High ranking Government officials in just about every important capital in the world are honored to participate in these public events.

By Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky

December 31, 2015