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Chabad-Lubavitch in the Media
Stories and reports that have appeared in the media during the past two weeks
| Hanukkah Events Promote Religious Understanding The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
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| “As opposed to other Jewish holidays, Hanukkah’s message is about religious liberty and freedom,” said Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz of Chabad of North Fulton. “It’s important to celebrate it in the most public way because it’s a message to people that every human being, especially in the land of the free, has a right to celebrate and practice their religion as they wish. | ||
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| Menorah Lighting, Parade Kicks Off at Paradise Valley Town Hall Town of Paradise Valley Independent,Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
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| To celebrate the 2024 Hanukkah season, Chabad of Paradise Valley will have a Car Menorah Parade starting with a menorah lighting ceremony outside Town Hall Thursday, Dec. 26, beginning at 6 p.m. Mayor Elect Mark Stanton will be honored with lighting the shamash candle, according to a press release. The menorah lighting and parade will begin and end at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Dr. | ||
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| New Chanukah Village to Lead Up to Menorah Lighting Dec. 29 Royal Oak Review,Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
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| ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center is getting ready for its sixth annual menorah lighting and brand-new Chanukah Village experience that will take place 4-6 p.m. Dec. 29. Chanukah is an eight-day celebration that begins this year on the evening of Dec. 25 and runs to Jan. 2. The holiday tradition is to light one candle of a menorah each of the eight nights to symbolize the winning of light over darkness. “The general message is for every person in every situation, especially when it is dark, to light a candle and that light can go far,” Rabbi Moishie Glitsenstein said. “It’s the idea of bringing light to the world, which is a very universal idea.” | ||
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| Snohomish County's Giant Menorah Lighting Celebration for December 29 Lynnwood Times,Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
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| LYNNWOOD—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 13th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and the immeasurable value of every human being. | ||
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| New Jewish Chabad Center Opens to Share Faith and Community The Sonoma Index-Tribune,Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
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| The Sonoma Valley Chabad Jewish Center, located near downtown Sonoma, is set to serve as a hub for cultural, educational and religious programming in accordance with the international Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Chabads are a form of Jewish community center, serving community, educational and observance needs. Rabbi Mendy, who co-directs the Center with Chaya , stressed that the Center’s goal is to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to gather, explore and celebrate Jewish traditions and faith. | ||
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| Ashland Plaza Menorah Lighting Set For Dec. 25, The First Day of Hanukkah Rogue Valley Times,Monday, December 16, 2024 |
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| With nightly menorah lightings, gift giving and delicious fried foods to try, the Hanukkah season is soon approaching, and an Ashland synagogue and a Rogue Valley Jewish center will host community events to celebrate the holiday. The Havurah Shir Hadash synagogue will host Hanukkah Fest, and the Chabad of Southern Oregon will host multiple holiday events celebrating Hanukkah. | ||
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| Local Home Depot Partners With Chabad of Greater St. Louis for Menorah Workshop KMOV 4 St. Louis,Monday, December 16, 2024 |
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| BRENTWOOD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - There was a lot of construction going on at the Brentwood Home Depot on Sunday. Hundreds of people attended a Hanukkah menorah workshop. Kids got a plastic hard hat and then got busy building their own Hanukkah crafts. This is the 16th year for the event, which is designed to get families excited about the upcoming holiday. | ||
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| Local Jewish Groups to Celebrate Hanukkah Across Southern Oregon The Rogue Valley Times,Monday, December 16, 2024 |
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| With nightly menorah lightings, gift giving and delicious fried foods to try, the Hanukkah season is soon approaching, and an Ashland synagogue and a Rogue Valley Jewish center will host community events to celebrate the holiday. The Havurah Shir Hadash synagogue will host Hanukkah Fest, and the Chabad of Southern Oregon will host multiple holiday events celebrating Hanukkah. | ||
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| Chabad of South Hills Hosts Hanukkah Block Party to Engage Kids in the Jewish Holiday Pittsburg Post-Gazette,Sunday, December 15, 2024 |
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| Chabad of South Hills held a Chanukah Block Party Sunday at its facility in Mt. Lebanon, with a plethora of different activities for children and families, on Sunday afternoon. The two-hour event had arts and crafts, karaoke, Jewish snacks and educational sessions. Around 50 people attended to learn about the story and importance behind Hanukkah. “The idea is that we want to bring Hanukkah to kids through their five senses,” Batya Rosenblum, co-director of the Chabad of South Hills said. “Things that they’re tasting, things that they’re smelling and crafts that they’re making with their hands.” | ||
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| Chabad Center for Jewish Life Gives U of I Students Head Start on Hanukkah Celebration WCIA Illinois,Thursday, December 12, 2024 |
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| Hanukkah is right around the corner, but some students on U of I’s campus will be home during the holiday. That’s why the Chabad Center for Jewish Life gave students a head start on the celebration. | ||
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