Jewish, Hanukkah and Australia
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Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, begins Sunday, Dec. 14. Known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish faith marked by the nightly lighting of candles.
Sunday's terrorist attack on Jewish Australians in Sydney highlights the community's fears amid rising antisemitism and government inaction since Oct.7, 2023.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon discusses the terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Australia and dissects the global threat of antisemitism on ‘Fox Report Weekend.’
A child is one of at least 15 people killed in an attack in Australia at one of the world’s most famous beaches. One of the gunman was also shot dead.
What began as a festive seaside gathering ended in chaos and bloodshed when gunfire erupted during a Hanukkah celebration at
The NYPD has vowed to increase security at Hanukkah-related events. A normally celebratory holiday is now a somber moment, as Jews honor the lives lost in Australia.
San Francisco police announced they will be increasing patrols at places of worship and Jewish events following the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia during a Hanukkah celebration. Sunday, the Associated Press reported hundreds of people had gathered at Bondi Beach in Sydney to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah when gunmen opened fired.