Hanukkah

Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre

"Today is an opportunity for us to remember and pay respect to the 15 lives," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters on Thursday.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.
Mark Dreyfus speaks in Parliament House on Jan. 19, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalled parliament early, with a number of key pieces of legislation on the agenda, including the tightening of gun control laws.

Mark Dreyfus honors victims of Bondi Beach massacre with Mourner's Kaddish in Australian Parliament

A memorial of pebbles in remembrance to the lives lost during the Bondi Beach mass shooting on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, January 16, 2026.

Australia’s Parliament honors Bondi Beach shooting victims with moment of silence, speeches

The California home of Jewish family stands after a suspect fired into it while yelling slurs.

Redlands police arrest suspect in Hanukkah drive by airsoft shooting of Jewish home


WATCH: Woman goes viral for blowing out Hanukkah candles at Tel Aviv mall

Based on the number of lit candles, the incident likely occurred on Thursday.

Woman blows out candles of menorah in Tel Aviv mall.

Lighting Hanukkah candles with modern day Maccabees - opinion

Hanukkah’s miracle was not the oil alone, but the courage to light it. Today, a new generation keeps that flame alive.

 FRIENDS AND family say goodbye as soldiers enlist in the IDF at the Tel Hashomer induction center.

Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world

Here is a selection of the jokes that happily came my way.

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

Over 100 Holocaust survivors light fifth Hanukkah candle at Western Wall in ceremony of resilience

Claims Conference and Western Wall Heritage Foundation hosted the ninth annual event honoring survivors, October 7 victims, and the fight against rising antisemitism.

Some 120 Holocaust survivors lit the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall, December 18, 2025.

My Word: The forces of light and darkness - opinion

A Hanukkah candlelighting in Australia became the scene of a terror attack, showing how appeasement of global antisemitism now spills into deadly violence.

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Are Australia's Jews safe? The crucial security, spiritual insights taken from Bondi Beach massacre

Join us for a special Hanukkah episode of The Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast, where we discuss the Bondi Beach shooting attack and lessons to be learned from the holiday.

Rabbi Levi Wolff lights a menorah at Bondi Pavilion to honour the victims of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025. (photo credit: HOLLIE ADAMS/REUTERS)

Prophet Zechariah: Not by might nor power, but by spirit

These words are a declaration of faith and a clear-cut explanation of Jewish survival.

Mourners accompany the body of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, on December 14.

Hanukkah 2025: The power of the invisible

Ancient Greek culture, based on Aristotle’s philosophy, believed only in what is 'before the eyes' – what can be seen, touched, measured, and proven.

Today, in the technological era, it is clear that the most influential forces in the world are often the invisible ones.

Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General. 

Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, at her home in Meitar, Israel, December 7, 2025

Editor's Notes: Bondi Beach attack shatters Australians' illusions that 'it doesn't happen here'

For Australia, this attack was a turning point, a collision with the progression of "This doesn't happen here" to "What do we do now?"

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.