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Concern has been heightened for American Jews following this weekend's massacre at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.
Police and local media reports said the shooting began while some people were attending a Hanukkah party on the beach. At least 40 people were hospitalized.
At least 11 people killed in a terror attack on Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Investigations continue.
A troubling rise in antisemitic attacks and incidents in recent years have left some feeling anger after the kind of deadly attack they felt was sure to happen.
The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were lit with a menorah on Monday night, in support of Australia's Jewish community following the deadly Bondi Beach attack on the first day of Hanukkah.
Maryland politicians condemned antisemitism while Jewish community leaders vowed to continue “spreading light” after Sunday’s terror attack in Australia.
The attack at Bondi Beach has Jewish organizations making sure their members and congregation are safe this week for Hannukah.
A memorial is growing in Sydney after two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
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Undeterred by Sydney attack, Chabad defiantly celebrates Hanukkah around the world
Chabad, the international Hasidic Jewish movement that held the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration, often bears the brunt of antisemitic attacks. That's because in the Jewish world, it is boldly public facing.
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Buffalo Jewish leaders react to Sydney attack
The Buffalo Jewish community gathered for a menorah lighting on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, as well as a moment of unity and resilience, following the attack in Australia that killed 15. The lighting of the second candle of Hanukkah began just after 5:30 p ...
"Please say Psalms 20 & 21 for my son, Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff, who was shot in a terrorist attack at a Chanukah event he was running for Chabad of Bondi in Sydney, Australia," Yossi Lazaroff wrote Sunday. "The Chabad Rabbi he was working with Rabbi Eli Schlanger was killed. Praying for all the victims and their families."