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Chabad To Light Menorah In Polish Parliament (Sejm)

Yet another addition to the roster of public and prominent spaces now displaying giant menorahs, Chabad-Lubavitch of Warsaw will be conducting the first menorah lighting…

By Staff Writer

December 7, 2007

Chanukah with Chabad

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December 6, 2007

6 Year old Pianist, Musician and Composer to Perform at Gulfstream

Ethan Bortnick, the six-year old pianist, musician and composer who has astounded audiences on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Good Morning America, will…

December 6, 2007

Menorah-Topped Cars A Growing Trend

Like chocolate coins in plastic mesh bags, Chabad rabbis driving around with menorahs strapped atop their cars are familiar sights during Chanukah. A surprising trend…

By Rivka Chaya Berman

December 2, 2007

Tampa Bay Lightning to Host Jewish Heritage Night on Chanukah

The National Hockey Leagues Tampa Bay Lightning—the 2004 Stanley Cup Champions—will be hosting their first ever Jewish Heritage Night at the St Pete Times Forum…

November 29, 2007

Macy’s and JCM Bring A Chanukah Wonderland to Children

Macy's mega department store is partnering with the Jewish Children's Museum of Brooklyn to bring "Chanukah Wonderland" to the Macy's children's floor in two New…

November 29, 2007

Chabad of California Takes Chanukah On the Road

Commuters gnashing their teeth in traffic on the 405, the 5, the 101, the 134 or anywhere from Sacramento to San Diego will have reason…

By Rebecca Rosenthal

November 28, 2007

The Chabad Chanukah Coca Cola Challenge

Dudi Kaplan, a rabbinical student working with the Chabad-Lubavitch representatives in Golden Beach, Florida, had a brainstorm that would not only keep the streets clean…

November 20, 2007

In Denmark, Chabad-Lubavitch Draws Assimilated Jews Back In

Of the 30 children who will be attending Chabad of Copenhagen’s Vinter Lejr, winter overnight camp, a good many will arrive a day late, after…

By Rivka Chaya Berman

November 19, 2007

Chabad Promotes Chanukah With Help of American Gothic Couple

After solemnly holding tight onto a pitchfork for over seven decades, the dour-faced Depression era couple is almost breaking into a “Happy Chanukah!” smile.Indeed, the…

By Rabbi Israel Rubin

November 16, 2007

Soldiers and Civilians With Chabad in Hebron

Danny Cohen, Chabad-Lubavitch representative to Hebron with his wife Bat-Sheva, insists that if you want to experience Hebron, you must come for Shabbat.“It’s really the…

By Baila Olidort

November 14, 2007

Chabad Representatives Evaluate Creative Efforts in Sukkot Outreach

Migrating geese and horse drawn carriages were but some of the vehicles Chabad centers around the world used to drive more Jewish families to celebrate…

By Rebecca Rosenthal

October 12, 2007

Ottawa’s Largest Sukkah Expands

Ottawa’s largest sukkah now has a living room and a fireplace, bringing real Jewish warmth to Chabad Jewish Youth Library’s holiday activities. Chabad Jewish Youth…

By Rivka Chaya Berman

September 26, 2007

President of Brazil Meets Chabad Delegation

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September 23, 2007

At Johns Hopkins Chabad: Students and Non-Students Come For Yom Kippur

In the snazzy Inn at the Colonnade, across the street from Johns Hopkins University, half the assembled crowd clattering across the gleaming marble lobby to…

By Rivka Chaya Berman

September 21, 2007

A First for Jewish Inmates in a Texas Prison: High Holy Days Plus Sukkot

While religious books are being purged from federal prison libraries, a Texas state prison hosted a prayer service, complete with two Chabad rabbis and a…

By Rebecca Rosenthal

September 19, 2007

New Jersey Chabad Rabbi Uses YouTube to Mark High Holy Days

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September 17, 2007

Inspired by Rosh Hashana, Children Carve Shofars for Yom Kippur

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September 17, 2007

In Small Brazilian Neighborhood, One Thousand March With Chabad Rabbi To Tashlich

Home of soccer and Carnival, religion does not usually take center stage in Sao Paulo, Brazil. But this Rosh Hashana saw of hundreds of Jews…

By N. Margolis

September 16, 2007

In Odessa, Chabad-Lubavitch Prepares for 2,000 At Rosh Hashana Services

To ensure the safety of a crowd of 2000 worshippers on Rosh Hashanah, the city of Odessa’s municipal authorities plan to close the streets surrounding…

By Rebecca Rosenthal

September 12, 2007