Jewish, Chanukah and Hanukkah celebrations

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Jewish Floridians celebrate Chanukah amid heightened security concerns following the Australia attack
Local Chabad centers enhance safety measures after Australia mass shooting targeted Chanukah gathering, while community members express growing concerns about antisemitic violence.

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Community gathers at Chabad Jewish Center for third night of Chanukah celebration
Chicago's Jewish community celebrate second night of Hanukkah following Sydney attack
Suspected gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder
With harrowing expressions of grief and declarations of faith, hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney on Wednesday to begin funerals for the victims of an antisemitic mass shooting in which gunmen ta...

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Jewish Australians on why Bondi is a 'sanctuary' for them
US Jewish Groups Urge Heightened Security at Public Events After Hanukkah Attack in Australia
'Unspeakable Tragedy': Residents React to Mass Shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach
A man identified by Australian media as 43-year-old Sydney fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed has been hailed as a hero for tackling ​and disarming one ⁠of the gunmen during the attack.

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Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines, Australia police say
Police investigating Bondi gunmen's trip to Philippines month before shooting
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Hundreds Gather for Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting

On a night when ice covered the ground and frigid winds swept through Grand Army Plaza, over 600 hundred people bundled in coats and scarves still came out to celebrate New York’s largest Chanukah menorah lighting and celebration.

Police boost security for Scottsdale Chanukah event

Police will increase their presence at a Chanukah event in Scottsdale on the evening of Dec. 14, according to a city councilmember. Scottsdale Councilmember Adam Kwasman said extra officers will be on hand for a menorah lighting at the Scottsdale Quarter, near Scottsdale Road just south of Bell Road.

Rancho Santa Fe Chanukah Celebration presented at The Inn

Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe held its 19th RSF Chanukah Celebration on the second night of Chanukah Dec. 15 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The celebration included the Shillman RSF
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A Menorah Parade for Each Night of Chanukah

Following the success and overwhelmingly positive feedback of previous years, Crown Heights families now have the opportunity to join a Menorah Parade on any night of Chanukah!

Photo gallery: Hundreds share in Utah Chanukah celebration

A group of children sing in a choir as Chabad of Utah holds a Utah Chanukah celebration in the Capitol Rotunda where they held a menorah lighting ceremony, with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, former U.S. Ambassador John M. Price and Rabbi Benny Zippel, retired, in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Purchase Image

Free Chanukah Skate Night hosted by Winterland at Heartwood Preserve

THERE IS A SPECIAL EVENT HAPPENING AT HEARTWOOD PRESERVE IN WEST OMAHA AS PART OF WINTERLAND, AND A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHABAD OF NEBRASKA TO CELEBRATE HANUKKAH, KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S ANNA BEHNING HAS A PREVIEW.

Seattle Chanukah event honors Sydney victims, promotes unity and resilience

SEATTLE — A large Chanukah celebration on Monday brought together hundreds of people to mourn the 15 Jewish lives lost in the mass shooting in Australia a day earlier, and to hear from two former Israeli hostages who shared a message of hope and perseverance.
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Live: Zusha Performs at Downtown Brooklyn Menorah

Chabad of Brooklyn Heights will host a festive Chanukah menorah lighting this Monday, December 15 at 5:00 PM at Brooklyn Borough Hall, featuring a special musical performance by Zusha and Kosha Dillz.
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