Hanukkah

Australia

World leaders condemn 'antisemitic terror' after Bondi Beach shooting

World leaders have reacted to a deadly shooting at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration, killing at least 11 people. European leaders say there is no place for antisemitism in society while Australian authorities vow to 'eradicate hate' as police investigation continues.

14/12/2025

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Bondi Beach: At least 11 killed in shooting targeting Jewish community in Australia

At least 11 people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with one gunman shot dead by police and another arrested.

14/12/2025

Europe News

European capitals celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of rabbis in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to light the first candle of Hanukkah. On the eve of the Jewish celebration, Kyiv inaugurated the largest menorah in Europe to mark the festival of lights.

26/12/2024

Culture news

Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day in rare calendar convergence

This year, Hanukkah and Christmas will share a special connection as the Jewish Festival of Lights begins on 25 December, marking only the fifth time since 1900 that the two holidays have overlapped.

23/12/2024

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WATCH: Far-right Polish MP expelled from parliament for extinguishing Hanukkah candles

All major political forces quickly denounced the incident carried out by Grzegorz Braun, and said there would be no tolerance for anti-semitic and xenophobic behaviour in the Sejm, the Polish parliament.

12/12/2023

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WATCH: Israeli soldiers celebrate Hanukkah from their military base

This year’s holiday comes as many Jewish people feel traumatised by Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.

08/12/2023