Hanukkah, Bondi Beach
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Bondi Beach, Australia
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An event to mark the first day of Hanukkah was taking place at Bondi Beach when the shooting took place, killing at least 15 people ages 10 to 87. Officials declared the shooting a terrorist event and said it was “designed to target” Jewish people.
Thousands of surfers and swimmers at Bondi Beach gathered for a mass paddle, forming a heart in the water, to pay tribute to the victims of the recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah event, which killed 15 people and injured dozens more.
People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.
For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.
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Bondi Beach Shooting Suspect Charged with 15 Counts of Murder After Terror Attack at Hanukkah Event
Authorities in Australia have charged a 24-year-old man in connection with the shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach on Dec. 14 that killed 15 people and injured 41 others, including four children.
The Jewish Federation of Kalamazoo and South West Michigan gathered in solidarity with those across the world while celebrating the last night of Hanukkah.
Well-intentioned commentators have proclaimed anguish that this holiday of “light” and “togetherness” could be marred with a massacre. But that vision of Hanukkah is a lie.
Across the Seattle area and beyond, Jewish leaders said they are increasing security and police patrols at public menorah lightings, vigils and Jewish institutions.
Cops in Australia say suspects detained en route to Bondi Beach have ideological link with the terrorists * Funeral held for Jewish couple killed while trying to disarm one of the attackers
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