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Jul 21, 2010
Once a week Rabbi Fishel Zaklos of Chabad of Naples and others of the local Jewish community don athletic shoes and yarmulkes for a game of hoops. Full Story, Video
Jul 20, 2010
Many knew him as Rabbi Hecht. His brothers called him Yank. To most of us he was J.J. A profile in honor of his yahrzeit.
Full Story
Jul 18, 2010
The International Moshiach Campaign has announced its latest interactive game for children, titled Race to Moshiach. Full Story
Jul 16, 2010
Napoleon Bonaparte was passing through the Jewish quarter in Paris when he stopped to investigate the strange cries and laments emanating from the local synagogue. Full Story
Jul 6, 2010
In honor of the Shloshim since the passing of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu obm, JEM presents footage of Israel's Chief Rabbi at the Chanukah Live celebration 18 years ago. Video
May 6, 2010
"The best way to get a glimpse into the high neshamah of Nosson Deitsch is to look at his daily schedule," writes his aunt, Mrs. Rishe Deitsch, editor of the N'shei Chabad Newsletter. Full Story
May 5, 2010
In just over a year, CTeen - the Chabad Teen Network - has captured the imagination of youth directors across the world, with close to one thousand participants. Full Story
May 2, 2010
Photos: Lubavitch.com
Providence Tarzana Medical Center has reached out to Jewish patients with Chabad’s help. Full Story
Apr 1, 2010
Chabad E-Myth initiative, led by business developer Michoel Gerber for Shluchim worldwide, is beginning its phase II.
Full Story
Mar 28, 2010
At a meeting in Brussels, Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili asked: What can I do in honor of the Rebbe. Full Story
Mar 24, 2010
The 2nd annual Chabad Lobbying Day in California took place Monday, with the California Legislature officially recognizing the Rebbe's birthday as the start of Passover Education Week in the state. Full Story
Mar 22, 2010
Rabbi Zalman Heber of Chabad of Pierce County
"Deciding to re-discover my faith, I looked up Chabad of Pierce County," writes Joe Siegel in Gateway Magazine. Full Story
Mar 13, 2010
Rabbi Ari Kirschenbaum and developer Bruce Ratner
Shliach Ari Kirschenbaum was one of the guests at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 18,000-seat Brooklyn Nets stadium. Full Story
Feb 22, 2010
Ahead of his "Songs and Stories" concert in Agoura Hills, Benny Friedman rehearsed the song "I Believe" in the studio.
Full Story, Video
Feb 17, 2010
Florida Shliach Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky writes to COLlive about the heart-wrenching experience of being with Martin Grossman in his final moments. Full Story
Feb 4, 2010
Photos by Chedva Romano for COLlive and Odelia S.
In a moving talk at the Kinus, the Shlucha in Montana Chavie Bruk spoke of the adoption of a baby girl, now named Chaya. Full Story, Photos, Video
Feb 2, 2010
"Many think that the Tzemach Tzedek's ruling against removing one's beard is an individual opinion," the late Crown Heights Rov Zalman Dworkin wrote in 5737. Full Story
Feb 3, 2010
Rabbi Nochum and Malki Labkowski with 18-month-old Mendi and 7-week-old Ita
Jim Duff of Hudson Gazette in Quebec, Canada, writes: "I am thrilled at the arrival of Rabbi Nochum and Malki Labkowski. Chabad beats any previous synagogue experiences." Full Story
Feb 3, 2010
Rabbi Zalman and Nechama Duchman
Cut off from the Manhattan mainland and its very Jewish heartbeat, the Jews of Roosevelt Island may be the least-known Jewish community in the area. Full Story
Jan 19, 2010
A Shliach asked COLlive to publish this article by Conservative Rabbi Eli Schochet written about Chabad in December 1974.
Full Story
Dec 30, 2009
Though Chanukah latkes are barely out of the oil, brick ovens are long fired up in order to fill the demand for handmade Shmura Matzah by Pesach’s start in late March. Full Story
Dec 24, 2009
As European Union chief Catherine Ashton criticizes Israel, members of European Parliament hosted a Chabad event.
Full Story
Dec 24, 2009
65 business men and women attended the first Wall Street Jewish Business Network event held by Chabad. Full Story
Dec 23, 2009
Photos by Menachem Kozlovsky
Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano presented Shluchim with a medal of "Distinguished Service" honoring the Rebbe. Full Story, Photos
Dec 24, 2009
Rabbi Levi Shemtov of American Friends of Lubavitch is credited with much of the Jewish activity this past week in Washington, DC, writes Jewish news agency JTA. Full Story, Photos
Dec 22, 2009
Nathan Lewin and Guy Cook submitted an Appellant on Motion for Release Pending Sentencing for Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin. Full Story
Dec 23, 2009
Avraham Fried and Dudu Fisher performed at the Jewish "Man of the Year 5769" award ceremony at the Kremlin Palace. Full Story, Video
Dec 23, 2009
Students of Hamesivta and Lubavitch Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway enjoyed a winter ski getaway in Saratoga Springs, New York. Full Story
Dec 22, 2009
President of Uruguay Dr. Tabare Vazquez warmly received a Jewish delegation headed by Chabad Rabbi Eliezer Shemtov.
Full Story
Dec 21, 2009
The Intown Chabad in Dallas, TX, dedicated a Shabbos candle for Shula Swerdelov OBM during the Friday GLOW event. Full Story
Dec 22, 2009
Bochurim of the Milan Yeshiva in Italy assisted Shluchim Rabbis Moshe Shaykevitz and Sender Wilschanski with Chanukah activities in Livigno and Passo del Tonale cities. They also lit Menorahs for Israelis skiing on the Alps. Photos
Dec 22, 2009
A Chanukah dinner and show, attended by over one hundred young adults, took place at Chabad of Markham, Ontario. Full Story
Dec 22, 2009
Yeshivas Tzeirei Hashluchim of Tzfas visited more than 3,000 soldiers on over 20 army bases in northern Israel on Chanukah, bringing Menorahs, doughnuts and holiday cheer. Photos
Dec 21, 2009
This Chanukah a Menorah was lit at the site of a Shul which was destroyed during 'Kristalnacht' 71 years ago in Krefeld, Germany. Photos, Video
Dec 20, 2009
A wine and cheese tasting event was held at Chabad of Kensington, Brooklyn, with guest speaker Rabbi Simcha Weinstein. Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
The island of S. Catarina off the south coast of Brazil, home to a handful of Jewish families and many Israeli backpackers, was able to celebrate Chanukah this year with Chabad. Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
A 6-foot carved ice menorah was lit before the Rivermen game at the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, on Chanukah. Full Story
Dec 21, 2009
Photos by MeirPliskin.com
Chabad of the West Side held its Chanukah on Ice at Central Park's iconic skating rink organized by Mrs. Sarah Alevsky. Photos
Dec 21, 2009
Photos: shmuliphoto.com
On the fourth night of Chanukah, fifteen teen directors from across the tri-state area came together at Chabad of Midtown in Manhattan, along with their teens to experience the holiday in style. Photos
Dec 21, 2009
This Chanukah a Menorah car parade traveled through the streets of Berlin, from the Chabad House to the enormous Menorah lighting at the Brandenburg Tor: where Hitler Y'SH delivered his vile public addresses. Full Story, photos
Dec 20, 2009
A Menorah in Milwaukee was filled by Jewish pupils with coins for charity. After the lighting it was donated to a Jewish center. Full Story
Dec 21, 2009
A surprise flood in Hallandale Beach Thursday has destroyed the preschool and main offices of Chabad of South Broward. Full Story, Photos
Dec 21, 2009
A Chanukah family event was held at Cheder Tzeirei HaShluchim at the Ohel, with Mendel Shmotkin lighting the Menorah.
Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
In what is becoming an annual tradition in Montreal's city hall, Mayor Gérald Tremblay hosted a Menorah lighting with Chabad.
Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
Chabad provided services to the Jews among the 50,000 participants of the International Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
The students of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto put together a stunning educational Chanukah play entitled Chanukah Alive. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Lubavitch restauranteur Mendy Mochkin created "the world's first sushi Menorah" at Yakimono Sushi Bar in Montreal. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman and Governor Tim Pawlenty lit Chabad's Menorah, and a lighting was held at a Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game. Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
Leah Rubashkin of "Chabad of South Dakota" held the first public Menorah lighting at Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. Full Story, Photos
Dec 20, 2009
Inspired by Superman, singer Moshe Kravitsky created Menorah Man - a bearded 'Jewper Hero' with 580 fans.
Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Released Time instructors visited some 500 of their students in their homes, bringing the joy of Chanukah to their families.
Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Chabad at Stony Brook held a public Menorah lighting and Chanukah concert with singer Sholom Jacobs and keyboard player Avram Zamist. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
500 people attended Chabad of Georgetown's annual Chanukah bowling party, singing Maoz Tzur and enjoying free pizza. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Mendy Kaye's 'Menorahcycle' sent the message of Chanukah to the streets of Los Angeles. Full Story
Dec 18, 2009
Photos: Boruch Ezagui
The Jewish Learning Center in Miami, Florida, held a Chanukah carnival Thursday, organized by Rabbi Yossi Duchman and Rabbi Aron Rabin. Participants enjoyed food, rides, and a performance by children's entertainer Chaim Fogelman. Photos
Dec 19, 2009
Chanukah in Sydney was celebrated with a Menorah car parade, a Chanukah festival, and a four foot chocolate dreidel. Full Story, Photos
Dec 20, 2009
The Chabad Jewish center of Holmdel, New Jersey, celebrated Chanukah with the city's first ice Menorah lighting, attended by Holmdel Mayor Serena DiMaso.
Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
A Menorah was built in Curitiba, Brazil, with historic dates displayed in golden letters. It was lit by 95 year old Sara Krieger and 5 year old Henrique Kohane. Full Story
Dec 20, 2009
New York Governor David Paterson lit the the World's Largest Chanukah Menorah on Fifth Avenue in New York. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Chabad of Stamford, Connecticut, created a Chanukah Wonderland in a donated storefront in downtown Stamford this week. Photos
Dec 20, 2009
The world's only Menorah Fire Truck Parade took place this past week in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Photos
Dec 18, 2009
200 people gathered Tuesday to watch the lighting of a giant 9 foot Menorah at the Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, NJ. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
Photos: Yossi Percia/COLlive
New York's famous landmark the Empire State Building was illuminated in blue and white this past week in honor of the Chanukah holiday. More
Dec 18, 2009
Armed with menorahs, dreidels and latkes, Shmuely Friedman of Chabad of Port Washington set out to bring the light of Chanukah to residents. Full Story
Dec 19, 2009
More than 500 donated new toys filled the world's largest toy menorah by Chabad of Hunterdon County, NJ. Photos
Dec 18, 2009
1,000 people enjoyed the Chabad Israel Center of Los Angeles, Callifornia's Chanukah festival. A giant Menorah was lit by Israeli Consul General Menashe Mizrachi. Full Story
Dec 18, 2009
Close to 300 people enjoyed a "snowy" Chanukah, in sunny Melbourne, Australia. Full Story
Dec 18, 2009
Deb Ransom / PMO / Chabad.org
The Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, took part in a Menorah lighting ceremony in his office in the Langevin Building in Ottawa. Full Story
Dec 17, 2009
At the annual Chassidic Chanukah Festival in south Florida Wednesday, singing star Lipa Schmeltzer danced to Hup Kazak with shluchim Rabbis Pinny Andrusier and Raphael Tennenhaus. Video
Dec 17, 2009
Despite attempts by some officials not to allow a public Menorah lighting in Santa Cruz, California, Shliach Rabbi Yochanan Friedman didn't let the red tape stop the Chanukah celebration. Full Story
Dec 16, 2009
More than 100 people celebrated the third day of Chanukah in front of Pasadena City Hall on Sunday with food and crafts, as well as an 8-foot-tall menorah made of jelly beans, lit by Shliach Rabbi Chaim Hanoka. Full Story
Dec 17, 2009
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger and Guma Aguiar were honored with lighting the public Menorah at the Mamila Mall in Jerusalem. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
Chabad of Delmar, NY celebrated Chanukah with Menorah lightings at a local Hockey game and in the center of the town, lit by Shliach Rabbi Nachman Simon. Photos
Dec 17, 2009
photos: Boruch Ezagui
10,000 attended the annual Chassidic Chanukah Festival in south Florida Wednesday, starring Lipa Schmeltzer. Photos
Dec 16, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke with Rabbi Avraham Shemtov, Chairman of Agudas Chasidei Chabad at the annual White House Chanukah party Wednesday evening. More
Dec 15, 2009
A Menorah lighting ceremony was held in the Victorian Parliament House by Shliach Rabbi Chaim Herzog. Rabbi Yossel Gutnick addressed the crowd. Full Story, Photos
Dec 16, 2009
Students from the Cheder Yaldei Hashluchim, located in Yonkers, NY, performed at a Menorah lighting ceremony in Yonkers City Hall. Full Story
Dec 16, 2009
Before heading to the Senate floor in the US Capitol on Thursday morning, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lit a Menorah with Rabbi Chaim Cunin. Full Story
Dec 16, 2009
Popular Jewish entertainers Lipa Schmeltzer and Ohad will perform tonight, Thursday, December, 17th at the legendary Lamport Auditorium in New York City. Full Story
Dec 16, 2009
It’s true: The much-loved Crown Heights Nightlife events are retaking their prominent positions on the calendars of single young women in and around Crown Heights. Full Story
Dec 16, 2009
Photos: Yankee Junik
300 attended Chabad of Sunny Isles and the Chabad Russian Center in Miami's annual Chanuka Celebration and Menorah lighting. Participants enjoyed rides and live music. Photos
Dec 16, 2009
Archive photo by Pete Souza / White House
Lubavitch Shluchim and a Crown Heights official attended Wednesday's White House Chanukah party, COLlive has learned.
Full Story
Dec 16, 2009
Photo Credit: Yisroel Bardugo
Michael Bloomberg's liaison and the Moshav Band appeared at Chabad of Midtown Manhattan's Chanukah concert. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
Hundreds turned out for a Menorah lighting ceremony on the third night of Chanukah in Prague, with guest of honor Czech Republic Prime Minister Jan Fischer. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
Photography by Yakov
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn participated in a Menorah lighting ceremony at the State of Illinois building on Monday. Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, head Shliach of Illinois, addressed crowd. Full Story, Photos
Dec 16, 2009
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn’s annual Chanukah Breakfast on Thursday will honor Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg with a tribute to Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg, HYD. Full Story
Dec 15, 2009
Thousands of children from Chabad schools worldwide united for a live Chanukah children's rally Wednesday. Video
Dec 15, 2009
A Chanukah children's program was held Sunday in Atlantic City, NJ, organized by Shliach Rabbi Avrohom Rappaport. Kids enjoyed a Chanukah Magic Show, menorah lighting and crafts program at the Shore Mall. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
Hundreds joined for a Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in Odessa. Photos
Dec 16, 2009
Over 500 children and parents attended the grand Chanukah Carnival on Motzoai Shabbos Chanukah, organized by the High School students of Beth Rivkah Montreal. Full Story
Dec 15, 2009
Photos by: Baruch Ezagui
Thousands celebrated the 5th night of Chanukah with Chabad at the American Airlines Arena along with the Miami Heat, the 8th Day Band and LEC Boys Choir. Photos
Dec 14, 2009
Photos by Yossi Percia / COLlive
A congregation that bills itself 'The Crown Heights Shul' held a Chanukah party Sunday for its members. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
600 gifts were were given out to Crown Heights children by Rabbi Avraham Lieder of Ahavas Chesed Center on Kingston Ave. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
Photos by Borsht for COLlive.com
Students of Montreal Yeshiva school joined Cote-des-Neiges Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum in lighting a Menorah. Photos
Dec 15, 2009
Two Jewish bakeries in Boro Park and in Israel demonstrate different methods and styles to making a Chanukah jelly doughnut.
Video
Dec 15, 2009
At a Menorah car parade in Baltimore, Rabbi Elchonon Lisbon of Park Heights, Maryland, explains to the Baltimore Sun why we share the light. Video
Dec 14, 2009
45 babies accompanied by their parents were in attendance at Mill Hill Shul in London Sunday for the annual 'baby blessing.' Full Story, Photos
Dec 14, 2009
The mayor of S. Paulo, Brazil, Mr. Gilberto Kassab, lit the city's 21 foot Menorah, accompanied by Rabbi Dani Eskinazi. Full Story
Dec 15, 2009
Lubavitch bochurim Yankie Shemtov and Shimon Ash held a Menorah ceremony in Montana at 9 degrees below zero.
Full Story
Dec 15, 2009
Photos: Yossi Percia/COLlive
Kids with special needs and their families and friends in Crown Heights enjoyed a grand 'Chanukah in Candy Land.' Full Story, Photos
Dec 15, 2009
They've been carved of chocolate and ice, constructed of lego and food cans, and now, Hong Kong made a Menorah of Crocs. Full Story, Photos
Dec 14, 2009
Photos by Israel Bardugo
Manhattan offers many distractions and attractions - day and night - but this is something you don't see every day: Chabad of Midtown's ice Menorah. Photos
Dec 14, 2009
800 people gathered in Brisbane, Australia, to mark the third night of Chanukah, at an event organized by Rabbi Levi Jaffe and Rabbi Chanoch H. Sufrin. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
A candy menorah, a menorah lighting at City Hall, and a parade featuring 20 “menorah mobiles,” are some of the methods Chabad of Houston will use to spread the message of Chanukah. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
Rabbis Yossi Kahanov and Shmuli Novack of Jacksonville, Florida, talk about their annual Chanukah celebration complete with a Menorah lighting, kosher food, and Jewish hip-hop artist Nosson Zand. Video
Dec 13, 2009
Special for Chanukah, Danny Finkelman of the Sparks Boys Choir speaks about his personal miracle: an eye disease that almost made him blind. Video
Dec 14, 2009
Over 500 people rode 12 boats adorned with Menorahs for a Chanukah Cruise at the 12th annual Chanukah on the River celebration in Downtown S. Antonio on Sunday. A concert by Jewish rock band 8th Day followed. Photos
Dec 12, 2009
Photos: Yedidya for COLlive
Bais Shmuel Congregation in Crown Heights celebrated with a Chanukah party complete with doughnuts, Menorah lighting, and a concert by kids' favorite entertainer Uncle Moishy. Photos
Dec 13, 2009
A Chabad rabbi walks into a bar in Glasgow holding a small Menorah and candles and asks for a light... Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
Bashing politicians might be a public sport in Italy, Chabad, however, warmly greeted the Mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno. Full Story
Dec 14, 2009
Photos by Baruch Ezagui
NCFJE-Chabad of Mineola, NY, hosted its 17th annual Chanukah Telethon Sunday, where a Jewish couple married according to Halacha. $427,000 was raised. Photos
Dec 13, 2009
Photos by Andrew H Williams Photography
What is thought to be the world's first ever 'whisky menorah' was unveiled Sunday at Buckhurst Hill Chabad in England. Full Story, Photos
Dec 13, 2009
Aguiar (L) with Rabbi Yossi Swerdelov lighting the Menorah at the Kotel in Jerusalem, Sunday * by Mendy Hechtman
Energy magnate Guma Aguiar has made a gift of $770,000 to Lubavitch World Headquarters in honor of Chanukah 2009. Full Story, Photos
Dec 13, 2009
Photos: Meir Dahan/COLlive
Chabad of Hoboken, New Jersey, directed by Rabbi Moshe Schapiro, held its 9th annual Menorah Lighting outside of City Hall Sunday, joined by many local politicians. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
Photos by Israel Bardugo
The National Menorah on the ellipse of the White House was lit Sunday in Washington, DC, by Rahm Emanuel.
Full Story, Photos, Video
Dec 12, 2009
1,000 children and adults came together on Sunday night, the 3rd night of Chanukah, for the annual children's event and giant Menorah lighting in Golders Green, London. Full Story
Dec 12, 2009
Photos: Baruch Ezagui
Hundreds gathered in 770 in Crown Heights for the lighting of the third Chanukah candle Sunday evening. Photos
Dec 12, 2009
Rabbi Moshe Leeds and his wife Nechama Dina founded the first synagogue in Gilbert, a growing town in Arizona. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
Unknown vandals in Worcester, Massachusetts, have smashed the car Menorah of Shliach Rabbi Yossi Prus. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
Children of Bais Shmuel congregants in Crown Heights went on Mivtzah Chanukah Sunday, which proved to be effective.
Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
Thanks to Captain Rabbi Lazer Danzinger, Canada's Land Forces in Toronto hosted their very first Menorah. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
ENDED: The annual Chanukah Live was broadcast Sunday from public Menorah lightings in major cities on three continents: Jerusalem, New York, and Paris. More
Dec 13, 2009
Photos by Baruch Ezagui
200 car Menorahs paraded around Philadelphia landmarks in their largest Chanukah display yet organized by Rabbi Avraham Shemtov and local Shluchim. At the public lighting, Chony Milecki and Eli Marcus entertained. Photos
Dec 13, 2009
A Muslim attacked Chabad Rabbi Dov Gruzman during a public Chanukah lighting ceremony in Vienna, Austria. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and artist Yaacov Agam lit the World's Largest Chanukah Menorah in Manhattan Friday. Full Story
Dec 11, 2009
Naples, Florida, Rabbi Fishel Zaklos has teamed up with welder Alan Meyers to create a 25-foot menorah which will be seen for miles around. Full Story
Dec 11, 2009
"It's an overblown latke," Shliach Rabbi Levi Shemtov told the New York Times about a feverish debate over the size of the guest list for the White House Chanukah party. Full Story
Dec 13, 2009
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: An urgent message from the Rebbe changed a professor's life. For Chanukah and Parshas Mikeitz: Why did the miracle of "lights" happen in the time of the Chashmonoim. Video
Dec 11, 2009
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Chabad Shluchim Friday to celebrate Chanukah at the capitol.
Full Story, Video
Dec 13, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist hosted a Chanukah celebration arranged by Chabad of Tallahassee with Shluchim and students. Full Story, Photos
Dec 11, 2009
For the weekly 'Oneinfocus' spiritual picture email, Michoel Ogince set up a camera, tripod, flash strobes, a menorah and candles in Times Square, NY, this week. Photos
Dec 12, 2009
A past menorah lighting of Chabad of Santa Monica
An electric menorah is "symbolic, but it's not the real deal," Simcha Monica Rabbi Eli Levitansky told local press.
Full Story
Dec 11, 2009
NY1's Roger Clark visited the Chanukah workshop at Jewish Children's Museum and just could not resist a jelly doughnut. Video
Dec 10, 2009
IDF soldiers serving in northern Israel will be receiving Chanukah gelt next week by bochurim of Yeshivas Tzerei Hashluchim - Tzfas. Coins were packed Thursday night. Photos
Dec 9, 2009
Children help make real olive oil in Kfar Chabad, Israel
Kashrut expert Rabbi Yosef Zaritsky told shoppers buying oil for Chanukah they should "be on guard for counterfeit oil." Full Story
Dec 10, 2009
In preparation for a grand Chanukah car parade, bochurim at Yeshivas Menachem Mendel Lubavitch in Oak Park, MI, built wooden Menorahs and packed Mivtzoim kits. Photos
Dec 10, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, councilmen and and Cheder Menachem choir joined a Chanukah celebration at City Hall by Chabad California. Photos, Video
Dec 10, 2009
On Motzei Shabbos, the second night of Chanukah, a parade of 25 Mitzvah tanks and 150 Menorah cars will depart for Manhattan from Crown Heights. Full Story
Dec 9, 2009
The popular Moshav Band will perform live on the fifth night of Chanukah at an event sponosored by Chabad of Midtown Manhattan. Full Story
Dec 8, 2009
Organizers of the 30th annual south Florida Chanukah Festival, starring Lipa Schmeltzer, will raffle off 4 V.I.P. and 4 box seats to the highly anticipated event. Full Story
Dec 9, 2009
Rabbi Mendel Marasow of Beth Rivkah Montreal has joined Quebec Minister Pierre Arcand on a visit to Chabad of Moscow. Full Story
Dec 9, 2009
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel will be lighting Chabad's National Menorah in Washington, COLlive has learned.
Full Story
Dec 8, 2009
Photos: Avrohom Gershon
Rabbi Levke Kaplan, Dean of Jewish Technical Vocational School in Brooklyn, NY, was the guest speaker at the annual 19 Kislev farbrengen in Chicago. Full Story
Dec 6, 2009
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The error in the Mezuzah was the cause of the problem with the leg. Yud Tes Kislev: Special stories of the Alter Rebbe and the connection to Chanukah. Video
Dec 3, 2009
A crowd gathers to celebrate Hanukkah in downtown Santa Cruz as Ryan Coonerty helps light the menorah sponsored by Chabad by the Sea
Chabad of Santa Cruz, California, must spend thousands of dollars to hire a private, 24-hour security guard or abandon its annual downtown menorah this Chanukah. Full Story
Dec 3, 2009
The NY Islanders will host Chabad of West Hempstead for a menorah lighting on the ice, the second night of Chanukah. Full Story
Dec 2, 2009
For the first time in history, New South Wales Parliament in Australia held a pre Chanukah reception with Chabad rabbis and community members. Full Story, Photos
Dec 2, 2009
Photos by Berele Sheiner / haredim
Top Litvish leader Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman hosted known Lubavitch scholar Rabbi Yoel Kahn in a rare meeting.
Full Story, Photos, Audio
Dec 2, 2009
In memory of Shula Swerdlov, a"h, who was tragically taken from her family at the tender age of three, children around the world will learn with their parents during Chanukah. Full Story
Dec 1, 2009
The Shalshan family
Tatyana and Alex Shalshin will have a full Jewish wedding ceremony on the Chabad Chanukah Telethon, co-officiated by Shluchim Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Mineola, NY and Rabbi Levi Gurkov of Oceanside, NY. Full Story
Dec 1, 2009
Over 10,000 are expected to attend the 30th annual south Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival, which will include performances from popular Jewish music star Lipa Schmeltzer and the Kenyan Safari Acrobats. Full Story
Dec 1, 2009
The Miami Heat basketball team will host a Jewish Heritage Night this Chanukah. 8th Day will perform, and a giant Menorah will be lit during half time. Full Story
Nov 29, 2009
Brothers Shmuel and Bentzy Marcus of the 8th Day band performed a tribute song to the Holtzbergs, "Yiddishe Mameh of Mumbai," on LA's KTLA morning show. Video
Nov 28, 2009
Chabad of Oregon will put on its third annual Chanukah party with the Oregon Trail Blazers basketball team, at a game against the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 15, the fifth night of Chanukah. Full Story, Video
Nov 23, 2009
Rabbi Yoseph Dubrawsky came up with a way to mark 120 years of Jewish immigration to the Brazilian state of Parana. Full Story
Nov 23, 2009
Only one week remains to take part in the toy drive in memory of Shula Swerdlov a"h. Bins are located in many stores on Kingston Avenue. The toys will be given to children with special needs this Chanukah. Full Story
Nov 18, 2009
Cory Miller, 22 year-old head of a Brookstone Securities financial trading chapter, was visited Monday by Wall St. Shliach Rabbi Shmaya Katz and Moshe Frank who installed a Mezuzah on his office door. More
Nov 19, 2009
President Barack Obama at a briefing with his staff * by Pete Souza / White House
The number of invitations to the White House Chanukah 5770 party is set to shrink to half of last year's. But Chabad Rabbi Levi Shemtov says complaints are "very inappropriate." Full Story
Nov 17, 2009
Google Earth is helping Jews understand the miraculous Chanukah victory thanks to the initiative of Rabbi Shlomo Hecht who brings history back to life on the computer. Full Story
Nov 14, 2009
Photos by Meir Dahan / COLlive
Brazil's Head Shliach Rabbi Shabtai Alperin received a standing ovation after he told the story of a non-religious youngster who once "nudged" him, "and is now sitting in the crowd." Full Story, Photos, Video
Nov 10, 2009
At a luncheon for Released Time bochurim, Rabbi Shazak Zirkind set the goal of reaching 770 public school children in the 5770 year. This is after breaking a 30 year record. Full Story
Nov 9, 2009
'Farbrengen Magazine,' customized by many Shluchim throughout the US, caught the eye of Lifestyle Europe Magazine publisher Jarred Sundel, who contributed to its brand new look. Full Story
Nov 7, 2009
Tzafir Rubin lights Chanukah candles with Rabbi Goldstein, December 2007
Jerry Harris, a Reform Jew and resident of Southwest Houston, says he has put his "heart and soul into helping make Rabbi David Goldstein's dream become a reality." Full Story
Nov 1, 2009
A toy drive in memory of Shula Swerdlov a"h has begun, with bins placed in many stores on Kingston Avenue. The toys will be given to children with special needs this Chanukah. Full Story
Oct 26, 2009
Popular Israeli performers Yehoram Gaon, David D'or, Dudu Fisher, and the Oif Simches band will tour the U.S. this Chanukah. Full Story
Oct 25, 2009
Shula Swerdlov OBM
Estee Capland, a friend of the Swerdlov family, has initiated a toy drive for special needs children, in memory of Shula Swerdlov, OBM. Full Story
Oct 21, 2009
How profoundly can a professor affect his university students? Could he, perhaps, shape the rest of their lives? The Avner Institute presents an interesting letter, written by the Rebbe to a professor in a California University. Full Story
Oct 1, 2009
You’re sitting on a plane buckled-up in your seat, the plane is pushing back. You’re ready to relax – but there’s one more piece of business to be taken care - of before you can kick back. Full Story
Sep 21, 2009
400 people gathered in Washington, DC to mark the Annual Benefit Event of American Friends of Lubavitch, directed by Rabbi Levi and Nechama Shemtov. Entertainment was by child prodigy Ethan Bortnick. Full Story, Photos
Sep 15, 2009
Photo Credit: jewishchildren.com
Shofar Factories are popping up in cities across the globe, attracting children to explore the significance of the shofar and the holiday it represents. Full Story
Sep 13, 2009
Hundreds of communities worldwide tuned in to JLI's fourth Unity Lecture Sunday featuring Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski and a music video by Mayer Rivkin. Full Story, Video
Aug 26, 2009
Moving into their new building next week in South Metro Denver will be a dream come true for Rabbi Avraham and Hindy Mintz. Enrollment has nearly tripled since they opened the Jewish center in 2004. Full Story
Aug 20, 2009
History comes to Hallandale Beach on September 6th as 3 Mikvahs accessible to the physically challenged are dedicated by the South Florida Jewish Community. Full Story
Aug 10, 2009
Rabbi Bukiet at a Chanukah program for children
In honor of its five years of existence, Chabad of Bradenton is instituting five new programs for 2009, Shliach Rabbi Mendy Bukiet said, whose Chabad membership has grown steadily from humble roots to 660 families. Full Story
Aug 4, 2009
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It is as unlikely a place as any, but for Laurie Zimmet and Moshe Lans, Iraq will always remind them of how much they have in common and what brought them together. Full Story
Aug 4, 2009
Children learn about Chanukah at the Chanuka Experience in Washington DC, 2008
A new study claims that US Jews are drifting from faith, that one-third are thoroughly secular. Full Story
Aug 4, 2009
The Rebbe at a Farbrengen in the mid 1970's * The Avner Institute
A Chasidic discourse the Rebbe delivered in 1977, as he was recuperating from a heart attack he had suffered that year, has been translated into English. Full Story
Jul 23, 2009
Napoleon Bonaparte was passing through the Jewish quarter in Paris when he heard strange cries and laments emanating from the local synagogue. He asked, "When did this thing happen?", writes Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov. Full Story
Jun 28, 2009
EXCLUSIVE: As turmoil continues in Iran over alleged electoral fraud in the 2009 presidential election, a secret mission from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, involving the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Chief Rabbi of Mexico Avraham Hershberg, comes to light. Full Story
Jun 23, 2009
Financial resources owner David Findel, who paid $400,000 for two seats at the new Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey, is backing another hobby of his: Chabad of Western Monmouth County, directed by Rabbi Shmaya and Rochi Galperin. Full Story
Jun 15, 2009
In a shift unheard of since pre-Nazi Europe, multitudes of Hungarians took to the polls last week in support of an extreme neo-Nazi party. "The only thing we can do is hope for the best politically," says Rabbi Shlomo Koves. Full Story
May 6, 2009
Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of the passing Rabbi Yehuda Leib Raskin, Chabad emissary to Morocco for more than 44 years. COLlive presents exclusive photos from his institutions in Casablanca. Full Story, Photos
Apr 17, 2009
The first White House Seder on Thursday night, April 9, 2009 * White House photo by Pete Souza
While he himself did not attend the Pesach Seder President Barack Obama held at the White House, Chabad Shliach in Washington, DC, Rabbi Levi Shemtov says, "We've come a long way, chevra." Full Story
Apr 6, 2009
Bobbie King, 72, was teaching English to adult students Friday at the American Civic Association when a gunman burst into her classroom and killed her and 12 others. Rivkah Slonim first met her at a 1985 Hadassah dinner shortly after her arrival in Binghamton. Full Story
Mar 23, 2009
Devorah Scheiner (R) and Leah Gorodetsky, today * by Yossi Percia / COLlive
People of various ages stood today in front of a private home on Montgomery Street in Crown Heights eagerly waiting to receive packages of poultry and meat from Mrs. Devorah Scheiner. "I saw the need - many families can't make ends meet," she told COLlive. Full Story, Photos
Mar 21, 2009
COLlive INBOX: Zalman Dubinsky and Nisson Friedman, bochurim at the Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan Chabad in Los Angeles, CA, visit an elderly man, in his mid-to-late eighties, every week at a furniture store. And have they got a story to tell... Full Story
Mar 10, 2009
Esther & Ahaseurus by Bernardo Cavallino
COLlive proudly presents the Purim edition of Jewish Thought in Simple Words, by Getzy Markowitz. "Purim means the lottery of days that gambled with our lives, it is danger as opposed to deliverance." Full Article
Mar 3, 2009
Levi Wolowik OBM (L) with a counselor at Camp Gan Israel Detroit
When word got out Saturday night of the shocking loss of Levi Yitzchok Wolowik, administrators of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, where he was a fourth grader, had to prepare their staff and their students to deal with his death. Full Story, Photos
Feb 17, 2009
Mrs. Chani Lifshitz, a Chabad Shlucha in Nepal and close friend of Rivki Holtzberg, presented an emotional speech at Sunday's gala banquet of the International Kinus Hashluchos in New York. Delivered in Hebrew, with English subtitles, she speaks about the unique character of Chabad's slain emissary to Mumbai, India. Video
Feb 8, 2009
The first two of eight rowdies charged in a hate-fueled attack on a group of Jewish straphangers in Brooklyn on Chanukah 2007 took no-jail deals Friday. As part of the deal the thugs will have to serve 250 hours of community service with a Jewish organization.
Full Story
Jan 28, 2009
Rabbi Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg, HY"D, seen with guests in the Chabad Center
"Gabi and Rivky epitomized hospitality at their Chabad House," says Mordechai Kaler, brother in law of Gavriel and Rivky Holtzberg HY"D. "They saw the opportunity to open their doors as a tremendous zechus and privilege." The family wishes to continue with the slain Shluchim's incredible work. Full Story
Jan 12, 2009
On Sunday information obtained by Cyprus Police resulted in dozens of policemen surrounding the Chabad Center of Cyprus for more than 4 hours. 40 cars with Palestinians were planning to protest Israeli operations in Gaza. The threat is the latest in a string of recent incidents of this type in Cyprus. Full Story
Jan 9, 2009
Chabad of NDG and Loyola College, under Rabbi Yisroel and Sara Bernath, celebrated the finishing of a new Torah in their new Chabad House in Montreal, Canada. “Walk through our doors and you'll encounter a friendly, welcoming home to Jews of all ages" says Bernath, "Here, the spiritually thirsting find fulfillment.” Full Story
Jan 8, 2009
Sixty menorahs were lit as each teen had the opportunity to light and say the blessing for their very own menorah.
Sixty teens from the Brighton Beach area spent part of their winter vacation snow tubing in the Pocono mountains, as part of the Chabad Teen Club. “This is the first time in my life that I lit Chanukah candles, it was super!” said Boris Mazoranski, a participant. Full Story
Jan 4, 2009
Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe speaks to Rabbi Dov Ber Goldberg Photos: Debra Rubin
At a Chanukah party in Monroe, the crowd stood silently as Rabbi Dov Ber Goldberg, who took over for Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, HY"D in India spoke to them by phone. Goldberg offered his hope that “the light we bring into Chanukah will bring light into” Mumbai. Full Story
Jan 5, 2009
Please say Tehillim for Yitzchok ben Faiga Basya Devorah Hadassah, who will be undergoing surgery at 1:30 pm today. He is one of the victims injured in the accident at the Chanukah Wonderland at Chabad of the Five Towns. Tehillim
Jan 5, 2009
Rescuers outside Chanukah Wonderland (by Avi Fertig) and Mr. Seidemann (inset)
David Seidemann, a partner with the law firm of Seidemann & Mermelstein, was at the Chanukah Wonderland of Chabad Five Towns when the accident accured. He recalled the incident this past week in the latest issue of the Jewish Star. "I saw the blood and the tears, the twisted metal, the immobile, the wounded and the heroes. There were more miracles than one could count." Full Story
Jan 1, 2009
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin lit a candle in memory of slain Mumbai Chabad Shluchim at a memorial tribute in Anchorage. Organized by Shliach Rabbi Yossi and Esther Greenberg, the Chanukah event featured holiday art and a children's expo. Palin said her state sends condolences to the Jewish people and the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Photos
Dec 31, 2008
Rabbi Fishel Zaklos, from Chabad of Naples, kindled a 32-foot menorah on the eighth night of Chanukah during a grand menorah festival at King Richard's Family Fun Park in Naples, Florida. The menorah was attached to the top of the Dungeon Drop, a ride at King Richard's, competing in height with the largest menorah in the world in New York City.
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Dec 30, 2008
For the first time in Washington DC, a Children's Chanukah Experience was held in a popular shopping center. Over 1500 people participated in crafts, games, entertainment, a Chanukah Theater and Chanukah Superstore, organized by Shuchim Levi and Nechama Shemtov. Full Story
Dec 30, 2008
At the Jerusalem Plaza hotel, 200 people attended a Torah class given by Professor Velvl Green. One attendee, who has been bombarded by missionary messages lately, told organizers, "Prof. Green really spoke to me. I now have a renewed energy and stronger sense of purpose." Full Story
Dec 30, 2008
Kids had a blast at a Chanukah party organized by Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport, Shliach in Atlantic County, New Jersey, at a local ChuckE Cheese play area. The children enjoyed games, songs and treats all in the Chanukah spirit. Video
Dec 30, 2008
This Chanukah, the Zemach Zedek Congregation in Cleveland held activities which included a grand Chanukah Menorah that was kindled at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square. The Mayor of Cleveland, Frank G. Jackson, officially declared “Cleveland is now a city of light” before kindling the Shamash of the grand Menorah. Full Story
Dec 30, 2008
On the last day of Chanukah, at Nassau County’s own 9/11 memorial in Eisenhower Park, government leaders, joined by Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg's HY"D sister, gathered to light all eight Chanukah candles with Chabad of Mineola, led by Rabbi Anchelle Perl. Full Story
Dec 29, 2008
Darchei Menachem students with the gifts they received
Luxury French fashion brand Louis Vuitton treated students of Darchei Menachem Yeshiva with toys and games they requested for Chanukah. Hillary Deutschman who works for the brand, contacted Sheva Tauby of iVolunteer with the idea. "We were back and forth with the directors of the Louis Vuitton foundation," Tauby told COLlive. Full Story
Dec 29, 2008
The Yeshiva at the Ohel, directed by Rabbi Abba Refson, initiated a number of Mivtza Chanukah programs, with uniquely-designed "Chanukah Mitzva Tanks," helping many Shluchim in Long Island and Queens with their Chanukah celebrations and Menorah lightings. Full Story
Dec 30, 2008
Three Lubavitch rabbinical bodies have joined a rare call for Chabad communities around the globe today, to join worlwide Jewry in marking the Shloshim of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg HY"D in saying Tehillim. Full story
Dec 30, 2008
A Chanukah reception was held at the Pentagon, with special guest Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England. The event was organized by Rabbi Levi Shemtov of American Friends of Lubavitch and Rabbi Aaron Lipskar of the Aleph Institute. Photos
Dec 29, 2008
Photos: Mendy Lewis/COLlive
Just Days after the terrible accident at Chabad of the Five Towns Chanukah Wonderland, hundreds of children gathered at the Chabad Center to rejoice in the spirit of Chanukah. Children affected by Thursday's accident were cheered with gifts and a performance by Eli Gerstner. Full Story
Dec 29, 2008
lighting the Menorah (Images distorted by IDF request)
Minutes before leaving for Gaza on the eighth night of Chanukah, Shluchim from Chabad of Be'er Sheva joined a group of soldiers for a Menorah lighting. The shluchim gave warm words of encouragement, and joined the soldiers in a dance, finally ending the gathering at 2:00 am. COLLive was allowed to video, however the images were distorted by IDF request for security reasons.
Dec 29, 2008
"Turn Darkness into Light" was the theme of a Chanukah Memorial for the victims of Mumbai. More than 200 people from throughout Ocean County, NJ came together to honor the victims by celebrating Chanukah. Rabbi Moshe Gourarie spoke about the Holtzbergs and the importance of increasing light through additional Mitzvos. Full Story
Dec 29, 2008
Photos: Meir Dahan
On the second day of Chanukah, Westchester County Executive Mr. Andrew Spano, hosted a Chabad Lubavitch Menorah lighting ceremony in his executive chamber. Upon receiving a 770 pushka from the shluchim Mr. Spano fondly and vividly described how he was ushered in through a side door in 770 when he came to see the Rebbe.
Full Story
Dec 29, 2008
Rabbi Yosef Y. Aronov, Director of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad in Israel, has announced that following Chanukah, Shluchim in Israel, with the help of a broad cadre of volunteers, will be continuing their assistance to Israel Defense Forces soldiers on the front lines of the Gaza War. Full Story
Dec 29, 2008
At a Chanukah celebration held across from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, movie star Robert Downey Junior joined Rabbi Chaim N. Cunin for the lighting of the Menorah. Comedians Mendy Pellin and Vick "the Brick" Jacobs were the MC's for this spectacular event on the eighth night of Chanukah. Video, Photos
Dec 29, 2008
Students of the Ohr Menachem Yeshiva in Napierville, Quebec built a grand Chanukah Menorah on the main highway between Canada and New York, where tens of thousands drive daily. The boys braved below zero temperatures each night while they lit the Menorah. Passing motorists honked in support. Photos
Dec 29, 2008
Formally welcoming Chanukah to London this year, the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Louise Hyams, hosted a Sunday evening ceremony at the Lord Mayor’s Parlour at Westminster City Hall on the first night of Chanukah. The Lord Mayor lit the Menorah at the event, which was organized by Chabad-Lubavitch. Full Story
Dec 28, 2008
Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive
Hundreds gathered in 770 to watch the Menorah lighting for the last night this Chanukah. Photos
Dec 28, 2008
Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive
Famed reggae musician Matisyahu was seen strolling the streets of Crown Heights today, Chanukah. Photos
Dec 28, 2008
Photos by Israel Bardugo for COLlive
Over 170 cars cruised through the streets of Center City Philadelphia, the 3rd largest downtown in the United States, lighting up the Chanukah night with Menorahs. The annual parade is organized by the local Chabad Houses and Shluchim. "This was our largest parade ever," they told COLlive. Photos
Dec 27, 2008
Wallingford residents remain indoors for Chanukah * Dave Zajac / Record-Journal
Rabbi Baruch Kaplan was preparing for a large public menorah lighting at the Railroad Station Green in Wallingford, CT. But an snowy, icy storm forced him to opt for a smaller gathering at the Chabad Jewish Center. "I didn't want people getting into accidents on their way," Kaplan said. Full Story
Dec 28, 2008
Rabbi Yosef Yitchok Aronov, Chairman of Tzach in Israel, called for Chabad to increase the amount of activities for the rest of Chanukah, to bring illumination and joy to those under attack. He also suggested that Shluchim everywhere dedicate the public Menorah lightings tonight to the people and soldiers of Israel. Full Story
Dec 27, 2008
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik of Chabad of the Five Towns delivers a bit of good news: all of the injured children were released before shabbos from local area hospitals. "We still continue to pray for those who remain hospitalized, and those who are on the road to a full recovery," he says. A support session has been arranged to assist the community in coping. Full Story
Dec 28, 2008
Despite a severe winter storm in Seattle, a Chanukah party for the Russian Jewish community still took place. The planned olive oil press demonstration equipment could not be delivered due to the snow storm, so the kids built a snow Menorah instead and enjoyed a program run by Shimona Leah and Rivka Rapoport. Photos
Dec 27, 2008
Over 150 people gathered at XTreme Fun at Jungle Village in Cape Canaveral, Florida for a Chanukah celebration that featured bumper cars, concession stands, and an ice Menorah carved out of a 300 pound block of ice, which was lit by Seymour Baum, a Holocaust survivor. Full Story
Dec 27, 2008
The new Maayon Yisroel Chassidus Center, a Los Angeles learning center, is already a favorite stop for visitors looking for a song-enthused Kabbolas Shabbos or an in-depth study of some of the deepest Maamarim. Their first annual Chanukah event featured singer Benny Friedman. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
More than 250 people listened as Alexandria, Virginia Police Chief David Baker addressed an enthusiastic crowd and then was honored with lighting the six-foot high Menorah. “Tonight we vow to counter that senseless hate with unconditional love,” said Rabbi Mordechai Newman, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
In celebration of the first night of Hanukkah, hundreds of parents and children from across Memphis and the region came Sunday to the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in East Memphis."That's the focus of Chabad, to bring people together," said Rabbi Levi Klein. "That's also the focus of Chanukah." Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
On Chanukah the students of Meorot yeshiva visited the Nachal Chareidi Base to spread the joy of the holiday to the soldiers. The singing and dancing were heard throughout the entire base. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
Students at the Chabad Hebrew School of Cincinnati constructed a giant Menorah made entirely of candy Sunday morning. "This is an opportunity for our students... to bring a smile to children who are spending Chanukah in the hospital," says Rabbi Berel Cohen, principal of Chabad Hebrew School. Video
Dec 25, 2008
In the picture-perfect setting of Dolphin Beach with picturesque views of Table Mountain, the community gathered in Cape Town to celebrate Chanukah. As the sun began to slowly set on the horizon, Rabbi Mendel Popack adressed the crowd on how our adding light to the world is our response to the darkness of those who attacked the Chabad House in Mumbai. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
On Monday Dec 29th at 12:30 pm, the last day of Chanukah, all 8 Chanukah candles will be lit in a special ceremony to be held at the Nassau County’s own 9/11 memorial in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow NY. “We chose this significant location”, explained Rabbi Anchelle Perl, director of Chabad in Mineola, “to link the 9/11 in the USA with the 9/11 in India.” Full Story
Dec 26, 2008
Eyewitnesses talk to COLlive about the accident
VIDEO: COLive has exclusive eyewitness accounts from the scene of the terrible accident at the Chanukah Wonderland in the Five Towns. At an emotional Menorah lighting ceremony, Shliach Rabbi Zalman Wolowik tearfully prayed for the injured, and wished all to have strength to deal with this challenge. VIDEO
Dec 26, 2008
Photos: Israel Bardugo
Heads of the World Bank and other financial experts and diplomats joined a Chanukah reception at the IMF - International Monetary Fund - hosted by Chabad Rabbi Levi Shemtov. International specialties like sushi and variations on the classic latkes were served, and singer Benny Amar entertained with a 'Tour around the world' medley. Full Story, Photos
Dec 25, 2008
John A. Catsimatidis, NYC Mayoral hopeful, joined Rabbi Shmuel Butman for the lighting of the world's largest Menorah at 5th Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan. During his remarks, Rabbi Butman referred to Mr. Catsimatidis as 'the next mayor of New York.' Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
Close to 1000 people took to the ice on Central Park's famous ice skating rink for an evening of Jewish unity on Tuesday, surrounded by snow covered hills and trees, with the dramatically lit NYC skyline overhead. Even the staff of Trump Wollman Rink joined the celebration: Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg heard the Menorah lighting ceremony over his cellphone. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, The front of the damaged Chanukah Wonderland location, one SUV still inside, the wrecked center. Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive
At least 15 people were injured after a blue SUV slammed into a building that houses the Chanukah Wonderland of Chabad of the Five Towns. Shliach Rabbi Zalman Wolowik has requested that we say tehillim for the critically injured. One staff membertold COLlive, "It was truly Hashgacha Pratis that four shluchim - Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik and Rabbi Meir and Hadassah Geisinsky were all here at the time of the accident, which is not usual - they usually come in shifts. They were all on hand to deal with the crisis."
Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
On Sunday evening, a record 130+ people came together for a Menorah lighting on Fisher Island, a residential island on the Atlantic Ocean in Miami. Meyer Flacks was honored with the lighting of the Menorah, followed by a Chankuah message from Rabbi Avraham Korf, the Head Shliach of the State of Florida. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive
A live Hakhel gathering took place today, with live performances by Avraham Fried, Chaim Fogelman, and Yitzi Erps. Children gathered in 10 locations icluding New York, Kfar Chabad, Moscow, London and Los Angeles. Photos
Dec 25, 2008
On Motzei Shabbos, the 7th night of Chanukah, a Menorah parade will drive from Crown Heights to Manhattan, and will pass by the Menorah lighting of the world's largest Menorah at 59th Street and 5th Avenue. 25 Mitzvah Tanks and 130 Menorah Cars are expected. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
 Photo: Shmuel Ben-Tzvi, COLlive
Exclusive: A very moving Menorah lighting took place this evening (Thursday) in front of the destroyed Chabad House in Mumbai. Family members, freinds, Rabbis and Shluchim stood together and sang Haneiros Halalu. "We celebrate today the victory of right over wrong, and we are committed to continuing the legacy of Gavriel and Rivka. We won't take even one baby step back. We are not leaving Mumbai," said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky. Full Story, Video
Dec 25, 2008
In honor of Chanuka, JEM presents a video of a rally in 770, on the eighth night of Chanukah, 5748 (1987). The children watch the lighting of the Menorah with the Rebbe, and sing Haneiros Halalu. Video
Dec 25, 2008
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz lit the Menorah at City Hall for the final time as Mayor of Miami. Shliach to South Dade, Rabbi Yakov Fellig thanked the Mayor for his support of Chabad activities, including extravagant Chanukah celebrations with spectacular fireworks displays at City Hall. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
 Photos: Shmuel Ben-Tzvi, Mumbai
A short while ago the group that left for India to take part in the Chanukah event at the Chabad Center landed in Mumbai. The group davened Shacharis and heard the day's Torah reading. The group includes about 20 people; just joining them this morning are China Shliach Mordechai Avtzon and Nepal Shliach Chezky Lifshitz. Photos
Dec 24, 2008
On Sunday, Erev Chanukah, Beth Rivkah Montreal held its 35th annual Chanukah carnival and concert. All the children received cotton candy, dreidels and Chanukah gelt. Many prizes were awarded throughout the day. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez saluted Jewish leadership at a Menorah lighting in North Miami Beach. Florida’s head shliach Rabbi Avrohom Korf presented the mayor and Israel's Consul General with copies of the book 'The Lamplighter,' and the mayor thanked Yehuda Kaploun and Rabbi Yaacov Kaploun for the work they do on behalf of special children nationwide. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
On Tuesday, the third night of Chanukah, 500 men women and children gathered for a Menorah lighting in Montevideo. Shluchim Eliezer and Rochi Shemtov joined His Excellency Don Yoel Barnea-the Israeli ambassador to Uruguay and other communal and national dignitaries, to light the public Menorah along the skyline in Montevideo, Uruguay. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
At a South Beach, Miami, Menorah lighting, which took place at the trendy Lincoln Road mall, a unique seashell Menorah was lit. At the ceremony, a new Sefer Torah was dedicated to slain Mumbai Shluchim Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg HY"D, which will replace the Torah the Chabad House on Wheels lost in a burglary and fire last April. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
On the first night of Chanukah, hundreds braved the bitter cold to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new JRCC (Jewish Russian Community Center) to be built at the site of the current F.R.E.E. Center/Hebrew Alliance synagogue in Brighton Beach, New York. Rabbi Hershel Okonov, Shaliach of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and executive director of F.R.E.E. was joined by Brooklyn-Borough President Marty Markowitz and State Senator Carl Kruger. Full Story
Dec 25, 2008
Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive
The Friendship Circle at the Jewish Children's Museum, under the leadership of Levi and Chayle Eckhaus, hosted a grand Chanukah party. Volunteers, their special friends and their families enjoyed crafts, games and a doughnut menorah. The highlight was a concert with the famous singer, Yeedle. GALLERY
Dec 24, 2008
Photos: Mendy Lewis/COLlive
For a great Chanukah experience close to home, nothing beats the Chanukah Wonderland of the Five Towns. Kids love the variety of activities and crafts, and that great Chanukah spirit. COLlive's photographer Mendy Lewis was there today, and captured the smiling faces of participants. Info, Photos
Dec 24, 2008
(Photos: Meir Dahan, Mendy Lewis/ COLlive)
A Chanukah party was held at the Jewish Children's Museum, for friends and supporters of the Museum. Participants enjoyed a buffet dinner and entertainment by a juggler and the 'Parrot Rebbe,' who brought along a collection of trained parrots. Photos
Dec 24, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist and the First Lady, Carole, joined in a “Light Up the Night” Chanukah party, at the second annual Menorah Lighting at the Florida Governor’s mansion. The 6-foot menorah was lit, with blessings led by 8-year-old Ari Oirechman. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
Chabad of Melbourne's Central Business District, directed by Rabbi Chaim Herzog, held a Menorah Lighting at Victoria's Parliament House. Victoria's Premier John Brumby and the Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu were in attendance as well as many other politicians, community leaders and members of the community. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
(Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive Video By: Mendy Lewis/COLlive)
At a Menorah lighting at the Statue of Liberty in New York, Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg, father of Gavriel HY"D, lit the menorah - a light of Jewish freedom and strength in the shadow of the world's most recognized symbol of freedom. Full Story,VIDEO
Dec 24, 2008
At the Staten Island Mall in New Springville, the 28th annual lighting of the menorah took place by Chabad of Staten Island. "Chanukah celebrates the victory of a handful of God-fearing Jews who were fighting those who were trying to terminate us," explained Chabad's Rabbi Moshe Katzman before he lit the first candle on the nine-branch menorah. Full Story
Dec 24, 2008
Rabbi Mendel Aisenbach, Executive Director of the Jewish Foundation for the Vision Impaired, was invited to make a Chanukah party at New York Governer David Paterson's office. He was accompanied by Rabbi Chezky Wolf of Chabad of Manhattan and Rabbi Avraham Kozliner. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
Bruce Lipsky/The Times-Union
Lessons of strength felt on first night of Chanukah at a memorial and lighting of the menorah. Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov, director of Northeast Florida Chabad, lit the menorah Sunday. A memorial was also held for victims of the Mumbai attacks. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
A global live web event is planned for the Thursday, the 5th night of Chanukah. Children around the world can participate by logging on to the MyShliach.com website. The event will feature live performances by Avraham Fried, Chaim Fogelman, and Yitzi Erps. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
Over 200 people attended the Menorah Lighting in Parque Washington in Barranquilla, Colombia. Shliach Rabbi Yossi Liberow lit the Menorah and one lucky child won a raffle to accompany him on the 'cherry-picker' to assist him. Full Story
Dec 22, 2008
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined Chabad of California for a Menorah Lighting ceremony at City Hall. The Mayor gathered with members of the L.A. City Council to share holiday greetings with the public, and Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin, head of Chabad of California, remembered the Mumbai terror victims. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
 Photos: Yaniv Levy
Thousands gathered in a Melbourne park for a Chanukah carnival and public Menorah lighting. Rabbi Yosef Y. Gutnick explained the meaning of Chanukah, and said that we have to light the world with the light of Chanukah, especially after the latest tragedy in Mumbai. Full Story, Photos
Dec 23, 2008
Hundreds of cars with Menorahs lit the streets of Central Israel. Throughout the parade route, drivers honked and pedestrians cheered. Full story, Photos
Dec 23, 2008
A crowd of over 500 participated in a moving Menorah lighting ceremony on the first night of Chanukah, in the center of Hong Kong. Shliach Mordechai Avtzon was joined by the Consul General of Israel to Hong Kong, Mr. Amikam Levy. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
At a Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Shliach Eli Langsam, of Chabad of Peoria was joined by Representative Lou Lang (D) 16th District - Assistant Majority Leader. The ceremony was covered by many news stations. Full Story
Dec 22, 2008
(Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive)
A striking scene attracted thousands of passersby near the Chabad House of Midtown Manhattan- the carving and lighting of the shimmering ice menorah in the streets of New York City. Full Story, PHOTOS
Dec 23, 2008
On Sunday 100 Jews from the Southern Russian city of Stavropol gathered in the local ice skating rink to celebrate Chanukah. The skating was followed by a Menorah lighting and grand dreidel competition. Full Story
Dec 23, 2008
A Menorah lighting was held at Alexandra Palace in London. On the first night of Chanukah, a public lighting was held, with the Mayor of Haringey and Rabbi Yossi Simon of Tzivos Hashem in attendance. Full Story
Dec 22, 2008
At a concert this Motzei Shabbos in Queens, renowned singer Avraham Fried told the audience that he was stuck in the airport over Shabbos - due to his flight's delay in landing. The concert also featured the Marcus brothers' 8th Day, Eitan Katz and Baruch Levine. Full Story
Dec 22, 2008
(Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive Video By: Mendy Lewis,COLlive)
The second candle on the world's largest Menorah was lit by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, at Fifth Ave. and 59th Street in Manhattan. Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of Lubavitch Youth Organization, will continue to light the Menorah nightly together with guest dignitaries throughout the week of Chanukah. Full Story, VIDEO
Dec 21, 2008
Thousands gathered Sunday night at Universal CityWalk for the largest Chanukah celebration ever in Los Angeles. Superstar singer Mordechai Ben David entertained the crowd. Local Shluchim joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Israeli Consul General Jacob Dayan. GALLERY
Dec 21, 2008
Hundreds braved unusually cold weather for the annual lighting of the menorah in Bakersfield, California, joined by Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall. Shliach Shmuel Schlanger confessed to being a little more tired than at previous menorah lightings, because he and his wife got an early Chanukah present just a few days ago — a baby boy. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
On the first night of Chanukah the entire Monsey community came together for a Chanukah parade with over 80 car menorahs, which were joined by fire trucks from the local fire department and an entourage of police cars. Watch in Video
Dec 22, 2008
Thousands took part in the lighting of the Chanukah menorah at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, which once was a symbol of power for the Nazi regime. The lighting was organized by Shliach to Berlin Rabbi Yehuda Teichtel. The ceremony was accompanied by music and spirited dancing. Photos
Dec 22, 2008
Meeting darkness with light and coldness with warmth, Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois set out with 101 cars, SUV’s, Mom’s taxis and minivans adorned with Menorahs, to spread the message of Chanukah. “The Rebbe always stressed the importance of our ability to overcome darkness with light,” said Regional Chabad Director Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
Video By: Mendy Lewis/COLlive Edited By: Shmarya Yeret
Jewish pride and Chanukah spirit light up Manhattan: Senator Charles Schumer lights the first candle on the world's largest Menorah, accompanied by Rabbi Shmuel Butman of Lubavitch Youth Organization and Assemblyman Sheldon Silver. Watch in Video
Dec 22, 2008
Photo by Rick Hellman: Rabbi Mendy Wineberg shows the type of rooftop menorah that will be featured in Sunday's parade to the Plaza.
Rabbi Yitzhak “Itche” Itkin and his wife, Chanele, have accepted an emissary post in Kansas City and should arrive before Purim. They announced the new initiative at a Chanukah menorah-lighting ceremony. Full Story
Dec 22, 2008
Chabad of Greater Orlando held a grand Chanukah Menorah lighting in Winter Park, Orlando. Over 700 people joined in the event, which was visited by the mayor. The crowd enjoyed entertainment by singer Yoel Sharabi. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
On the first night of Chanukah a joint celebration took place in Paris and Jerusalem simultaneously, via a live video hookup, which was also connected to the Rebbe's room in New York. Watch the exciting display of Jewish pride with the backdrop of the Kotel and the Eiffel Tower in Video
Dec 22, 2008
Thousands participated in the lighting of the National Menorah on Sunday, at the annual event organized by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, on the Ellipse near the White House. The favorite holiday tradition receives extensive media attention every year, bringing the message of Chanukah to millions worldwide. Official event photographer Yisrael Bardugo presents a gallery in Full Story
Dec 22, 2008
As the fans streamed into the stadium, the ice was sparkling clear, the lights were sharp, and a nine foot Menorah stood on the bandstand. Nashville shliach Yitzchok Tiechtel lit a Menorah for over 16,000 people at the Sommet Center stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
Photos: Shimon Roumani
The world's largest Menorah was lit last night by Senator Charles Schumer at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in New York City. Due to the height of the Menorah, the lighters were lifted by "cherry-picker." Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization, will light the Menorah nightly together with special dignitaries. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
(Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive)
On Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights Beis Shmuel Shul celebrated the first night of Chanukah with a menorah lighting, then gathered inside for food and crafts for the children. The Menorah was lit by the Shul Rabbi, Rabbi Yossi Jacobson. Photos
Dec 21, 2008
 Photos: Moshe A. COLLive photographer in Belgium
Gallery: Over 1200 people joined a public Menorah lighting Sunday in Antwerp, Belgium. People from all affiliations took part in the "pirsumei nissa," organized by Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki of Chabad of Antwerp. Full story, Photos
Dec 21, 2008
 Photos: Mendy Ben Chamou
A crowd of 5,000 gathered in front of the Eiffel tower Sunday for a Menorah lighting event organized by Rabbi Shmuel Azimov of Bais Lubavitch. The Chief Rabbi of Paris, Rabbi David Mashash, was honored with the lighting of the candles. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
 Hundreds gather at the Kotel, Sunday. Photos: COLlive photographer in Jerusalem
Hundreds gathered at the Kotel promenade for the lighting of the first Chanukah candle. The lighting was connected live with the lighting at the Eiffel Tower in France and the lighting in the Rebbe's room. The MC for the coordinated event was Rabbi Naftoli Roth. VIDEO & GALLERY
Dec 20, 2008
In a moving video from the first night of Chanukah, little Moishie Holtzberg lights the chanukah candles while standing with his family and nanny Sandra in the Rosenberg house. Rabbi Rosenberg told YNet news "When we said 'She'asah nissim La'Avoseinu' this year, it had new meaning. Moishie is our little miracle." Watch in Video and Photos
Dec 20, 2008
(Photos: Meir Dahan, COLlive Video: Mendy Lewis,COLlive)
The first Chanukah candle was lit in the Rebbe's room by Rabbi Moshe Klein. He was joined by Rabbis Groner and Klein, amongst others. Photos,Video
Dec 21, 2008
At a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach, Australia, Shliach Mendel Kastel, Director of Jewish House in Sydney, lit the menorah, and hundreds participated in creating dreidel sand sculptures. Photos
Dec 21, 2008
Dressed in period Dutch costume, students presented New York State with a historic “Henry Hudson Halfmoon” Menorah they crafted, at the New York State capitol in Albany. The students were also allowed to play a game of Draydel in the Legislative Chamber on the Assembly floor. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
Dozens of teens from Chabad of NDG joined the Chai Center this past Sunday to prepare for its annual Toys For A Smile event for Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. “This is one of the most humble moments for our teens to experience,” says the famous Rocking Rabbi, David Lazar of the Chai West. Full Story
Dec 21, 2008
Girls practice for the Menorah project. (David Guralnick / The Detroit News)
More than 30 students from the Shul in Detroit are collecting canned food for a 'Can-Orah,' which will later be donated to a local food bank. Levi Stein, a 20-year-old rabbi at the Shul, said they have made menorahs out of unusual objects in the past. Last year it was LEGOs. One year, a menorah was placed on a construction crane and fireworks were lit. Full Story
Dec 20, 2008
United States Senator Schumer and Speaker Silver will light the first candle of world's largest Chanukah menorah on Fifth Avenue in New York. "The event is advertised in a new radio spot on WCBS and WINS, calling millions of people to 'Come light the Menorah,' says Rabbi Shmuel Butman of Lubavitch Youth Organization. Full Story, Audio
Dec 20, 2008
Preparation is underway for a benefit concert for the orphans of the Mumbai terror attack victims. The concert will take place on Motzoei Shabbos Chanukah, and will feature Mordechai Ben David, Yeedle, and Moshe Benasher singing his emotional tribute "Fallen Angels," among others. Full Story
Dec 20, 2008
A mass Menorah Lighting will be held at the Statue of Liberty, organized by Merkos, who has received special permission for this unique event. "As a symbol that beckons with her light and represents the values under assault by those who terrorized Mumbai, we thought the Statue of Liberty a suitable backdrop for Unite the Lights in New York," said Rabbi Mendel Sharfstein, one event coordinator. Full Story
Dec 19, 2008
WEEKLY SHIUR: COLlive.com presents the popular program "Shabbos Night Live" by Rabbi Shmuel Butman, Director of Lubavitch Youth Organization. In the class this week for Chanukah: A story about the Rebbe suprising doctors at a world renowned Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh; Which Lubavitch Rebbe didn't know the form of a coin and on which day do we give children Chanukah Gelt. Watch in Video
Dec 20, 2008
In a first for the Crown Heights community, an outdoor public menorah lighting is planned for Sunday, the 1st night of Chanukah, on the corner of Crown Street and Albany Avenue. The menorah lighting will be followed by Chanukah activities. Men, women and children are invited. Info in Full Story
Dec 18, 2008
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Chabad of California for a Menorah lighting ceremony at the California capitol. Speakers included radio personality Dennis Prager, Governor Schwarzenegger, and West Coast Chabad Director Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin, who said, "We are not afraid of darkness, bullets, or hatred...we are going to bring more light to the world." Full Story
Dec 19, 2008
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"We are a many-menorahed family. In addition to the menorahs that our kids made in nursery school and kindergarten, we also possess a blue motorcycle menorah, a black bicycle menorah, and many others. But this Chanukah, I'm drawn to a menorah that we've never used and remains in the plexi-glass case in which it was presented to us..." More
Dec 18, 2008
"How can you ever repay someone for giving the love of learning to your child?" That is the question asked time and time again about Darchai Menachem. Every parent has felt that gut-wrenching tug on their child's first day at school, with the nagging anxiety, "Will my child be happy?" Full Story
Dec 19, 2008
A menorah is erected at 770 -Kfar Chabad. Photos: Y. Belinko
A giant 26 ft. tall menorah was installed today on the roof of 770 in Kfar Chabad. The menorah is dedicated to the memory of Mumbai Shluchim Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg HY"D. "You can't imagine the 'Pirumei Nisa' that this Menorah is going to bring throughout Chanukah," Rabbi Menachem Latar told COLLive. "The increase in light is our answer to terror." Video, Photos
Dec 18, 2008
The parade will stop at the sites of Chabad of India's past Chanukah programs
A large group will be flying to Mumbai next week for the Chanukah parade and Menorah lighting which will take place at same the locations as in past years.
Dec 18, 2008
At the White House Chanukah party this week, Chabad shluchim met with George Bush for the last time as president. "We will miss him, he was a good President," said Rabbi Avraham Shemtov to COLlive. Will we have the same warm relationship with Obama? "We don't know-that remains to seen," says Shemtov. Full Story
Dec 17, 2008
Exclusive: COLlive has obtained audio of a new radio spot prepared for Merkos’ new 'Unite the Lights' campaign, encouraging Jews around the world to unite in lighting chanukah candles together with thousands of others in memory of the Mumbai terror victims. Full Story, Audio
Dec 16, 2008
Merkos is embarking on a new campaign, COLlive has learned. The campaign, "Unite the Lights," is in memory of slain shluchim Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg and the other Mumbai victims, and is designed to enhance Chanukah activities to help achieve 'pirsumei nisa' in record numbers. The initiative was announced to Shluchim yesterday, with a letter from Rabbis Yehuda Krinsky and Moshe Kotlarsky. Full Story
Dec 15, 2008
 Photo: Joyce N. Boghosian
Picture of the Day: Kashering the White House Kitchen - Shluchim Rabbis Mendel Minkowitz, Binyomin Steinmetz and Levi Shemtov, pose with First Lady Laura Bush, while making the Presidential kitchen in the White House kosher for the chanukah party that took place last night for hundreds of Jewish leaders, including 14 shluchim. Full Story
Dec 16, 2008
The Chabad Chanukah Telethon * Photos: Kym Newborn
Thousands tuned into the 16th Annual Chanukah Telethon directed by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, shliach to Mineola, Long Island. The winner of the 'Chabad's got Talent' competition was announced in the final moments of the show. Full Story, Photos
Dec 15, 2008
COLlive presents an interview with Leibel Cohen, Director of the 'Agent Emes' films, who tells us how he came up with the idea for his wildly popular Jewish adventure series about a kid with a secret identity, and how he chose its newest star. Also, see what Shluchim say about the series in VIDEO
Dec 15, 2008
Rabbi Shlomo Bentolila, Chabad's Shliach to Central Africa, has embarked on a tour of Africa, visiting Jewish communities as part of his Hakhel efforts. His first stop: Abidjan, a central city in the Ivory Coast. He met with the country's President, the Israeli ambassador and local Jews whom he presented with Chanukah menorahs. Photos
Dec 15, 2008
Yosef and Shimon Kramer present a DVD to Gov. Patterson *Photo Credit: Judy Sanders, Office of the Governor
At NY Governor David Paterson's pre-Chanukah party at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NY City, participants included community activists Chaplain Col. Yaakov Goldstein and Devorah Halberstam. Also there was Yosef Kramer, who told COLlive, "The feeling towards Chabad was very warm-everyone was glad to see us." Full Story
Dec 14, 2008
Watch the Chanukah Telethon live, now. With hosts Rabbi Anchelle Perl and Mickey "B", and featuring the finale of Chabad's Got Talent comepetition. Watch LIVE
Dec 14, 2008
 Lighting candles with victims of terror, archive photo
On the fourth night of Chanukah, hundreds of menorahs will be lit in solidarity with terror victims, signifying "Light will prevail." Rabbi Menachem Kutner, director, said, "The holiday of Chanuka symbolizes light, which makes it the perfect time for the shluchim to accomplish their mission." Full Story
Dec 14, 2008
Picture of the Day: Yossi Strassberg and his decorated Bike spread Chanuka cheer through the streets of Crown Heights, accompanied by lively music from an attached iPOD. Photos
Dec 14, 2008
Flatbush resident Moshe Benasher broke into tears when hearing about Holtzberg's tragic death in Mumbai and did what he knows to do: compose. Even after he wrote Fallen Angels, he debated if to release the song. "You want to mourn and feel the pain, but as a Chassid, you need to move on," he told COLlive. Full Story, Audio
Dec 13, 2008
 The huge tent at the Belzer grandson's Bar Mitvah. Photo: Shmuel Ben Tzvi
A massive shloshim gathering is planned for slain Mumbai shluchim, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg HY"D, which they say will take place in Har Chotzvim in Jerusalem, with the attendance of many Rabbis and leaders. Full Story
Dec 11, 2008
This Sunday, the Chabad Chanukah Telethon, benefitting Chabad-NCFJE on Long Island, will be broadcast live on WLNY TV55 and via webcast, from 7 pm - 11 pm. Hosted by Mickey 'B' & Rabbi Anchelle Perl, the show will air its 'Chabad's Got Talent' finale. Full Story
Dec 10, 2008
Riots spread through athens
After four days of widespread rioting that has brought the country's infrastructure to a grinding halt, Rabbi Mendel and Nechama Hendel of Athens are working to maintain calm and to continue its programs and services within the Jewish community. “Chabad’s programs and activities will continue,” says Rabbi Hendel. Full Story
Dec 9, 2008
Chanukah 2006 in Mumbai- Photos: COLLive archives
The families of slain shluchim Rabbi Gavriel and Rivky Holtzberg HY"D will fly to India for Chanukah. A parade is planned passing all the places where they held their Chabad events, the Ma'ariv newspaper reports • About 100 people are expected to leave from Israel on a special flight • Afula Mayor Avi Alkabetz announced yesterday that his city will allocate a plot of land for a 770 replica Chabad House. Full Story
Dec 9, 2008
A trip never to be forgotten: "As I sit on the plane on my return trip home, early Monday morning, I am still under the influence of one of the most moving experiences of my life. " Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, Head Shliach of Illinois, recounts his day-long journey's experiences, visiting the families of the victims of the Mumbai Massacre. Full Story
Dec 8, 2008
Over 700 attended a memorial at Johannesburg's central Chabad House, as a diverse crowd converged to pay tribute to the victims of last month's Mumbai massacre. Rabbi Dovid Masinter, director of the central Chabad House, announced new initiatives in their honor, including a "Proudly Jewish" day, where all men would be encouraged to wear a kippah to work for a day. Full Story
Dec 8, 2008
COLlive presents the weekly Jewish Thought in Simple Words series, by Getzy Markowitz. In this week's edition (Parshas Vayaitzei), the author reflects on the lives and ongoing mission of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg HY"D Full Story
Dec 5, 2008
JCM Chanukah children's program at Macy's, last year
In a display of Jewish pride, this Sunday the Jewish Children's Museum will join with the landmark department store Macy's in Herald Square, Manhattan for a chanukah celebration. More
Dec 5, 2008
The Rubashkin meat plant has reopened, yet many workers say they have not been called back to their jobs. Many say the company failed to pay them wages they were owed for the two or more weeks before it closed on Nov. 14. Full Story
Dec 4, 2008
Masses of people turned out in London for a special memorial evening in honor of the Mumbai Shluchim HY"D, addressed by the British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Head Shliach Rabbi Nachman Sudak and Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet. Still, others had to be turned away when there was no more room because of security concerns. Full Story, Photos
Nov 27, 2008
National Menorah being erected on the White House lawn * archive photo
President George Bush and the first lady Laura invited leaders of America's Jewish community for a Chanukah reception at the White House next month - but raised more than a few eyebrows by putting a picture of a Christmas tree on the invitation. Full Story
Nov 25, 2008
The largest Chanukah Dreidel in the world will once again be erected in front of the Chabad Jewish Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, this holiday season. Full Story
Nov 24, 2008
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, friend of Chabad Shliach in Santa Fe Rabbi Berel Levertov, is slated to be named Secretary of Commerce by President-Elect Obama. "He's a chevreman," says Levertov, "and a friend of Israel." Full Story
Nov 23, 2008
Snapshot of the new clip
The now-famous slogan "Yes, We Can" is largely attributed to the rise of Barack Obama. But, as it turns out, the first one who used it was Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski from Agoura Hills, CA, in a High Holiday speech in September of 2001. Jewish Abstract Media/Mendy Pellin is now capitalizing on that with an all new and fresh video clip for Chanukah. If you believe in change watch in Video
Nov 20, 2008
The Greenberg family, with 17 children living as shluchim all over the world, is called "famous" in an article in this week's Mishpacha Magazine. How do they manage to stay close even though they are scattered around the globe? Also, an inspiring story of a precious one-of-a-kind machzor smuggled from the prisons of Siberia and now sits in the Rebbe's library. Full Story
Nov 13, 2008
It was was a memorable day for Moshe Reikhtman, and especially so for the kids of the Chabad Russian Youth Center. Six years after the cemter was launched, running mostly out the Reikhtman family’s duplex on Carleton Avenue, the center found a place to call home. Full Story
Nov 9, 2008
Photo: Lubavitch.com
Today, 70 years after Kristallnacht, or the “Night of Broken Glass,” Chabad operates in 15 cities throughout Germany, serving the country’s 150,000 Jews. Says Shliach Rabbi Eliezer Chitrik, “When we bring Jewish life to this place, we are achieving true revenge against the Nazis." Full Story
Nov 3, 2008
 President Bush meets with Rabbi Zelig Rivkin, Rabbi Avraham Shemtov, in St. Petersburg and Education Day USA
After 8 years in the White House, George Bush's presidency is coming to an end. During his time in the White House, the President hosted a delegation of Shluchim every year, visited the shul in St. Petersburg, and gave thanks to Chabad Shluchim that helped during Hurricane Katrina. COLlive presents a gallery of the highlights Full Story
Oct 24, 2008
Long Island's 16th Annual Chanukah Telethon invites the community to audition variety acts under the title "Chabad's Got Talent." The show will be hosted by Mickey 'B' and Shliach Rabbi Anchelle Perl and broadcast on WLNY TV55 and live webcast Full Story
Oct 23, 2008
 photo: Shmuel Ben Tzvi
Several people were seen today at the olive grove near the village of Kfar Chabad, Israel. "This whole area is abandoned, so the owner gave us permission to pick the olives," an elderly man told COLlive. "If we get them now, we will have olive oil in time for Chanukah." Full Story
Oct 10, 2008
President George Bush with Chabad Rabbis in the Oval Office
Israel's Haredi weekly B'Khila featured in their Sukkos edition an interview with Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Chabad's well-connected Shliach in Washington DC, who shared "secrets of the Oval Office." The article also explains why the Rebbe didn't take a phone call from President Jimmy Carter Full Story
Sep 3, 2008
A newly released curriculum is gathering much attention at Chabad Hebrew and Sunday schools across the U.S. and Canada Full Story
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