Bondi Beach terror attack targeted a public Hanukkah celebration. The choice was symbolic: Hanukkah represents victory of light over darkness. The Australian shooting is part of rising global antisemitism 


Bondi Beach terror attack: What is Hanukkah? Why is the Jewish festival being targeted?

Grzegorz Braun, a far-right Polish lawmaker, on Tuesday (Dec 12) used a fire extinguisher to put out a Hanukkah menorah (Hanukkah candles) placed in the parliament lobby.

Video: Far-right Polish lawmaker uses fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles

Washington's biggest Hanukkah shindig is known to be the biggest and the booziest celebration ever. Bringing together Jewish people over hot potato latkes, a vodka bar and Israeli-style sufganyot, or jelly-filled doughnuts for the past 28 years, the massive party is hosted by DC publicist Steve Rabinowitz. However, this year the coveted invite-only celebration of the eight-day festival of lights has been cancelled, and it's not the only one. The reason? Israel-Hamas war.

Israel-Hamas war: Hanukkah events toned down or scrapped across US

Washington's biggest Hanukkah shindig is known to be the biggest and the booziest celebration ever. Bringing together Jewish people over hot potato latkes, a vodka bar and Israeli-style sufganyot, or jelly-filled doughnuts for the past 28 years, the massive party is hosted by DC publicist Steve Rabinowitz.

Hanukkah events toned down or scrapped across US in wake of Israel-Hamas war

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday laid the foundation for the construction of Iconic Bridge with a 170-meter long pylon over river Krishna.

NYT faces backlash for crossword resembling Nazi symbol on first day of Hanukkah

Customers are lining up at a Jerusalem bakery-cafe for the "Abu Dhabi" doughnut, a date-flavoured confectionery inspired by Israel's new relations with the United Arab Emirates.

"Abu Dhabi" doughnut a Hanukkah hit in Israel

Rescue kittens got dressed up in festive holiday sweaters on Christmas Eve (December 24) as adoring fans took turns playing and cuddling with them at a Washington cat cafe.

Kittens in festive sweaters bring holiday cheer to Washington cat cafe

US President Donald Trump on Sunday sent greetings to the world's Jews on the first day of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, while pledging "love and support" for the victims of an attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue in October.

Trump pledges 'love and support' to Pittsburgh synagogue victims on Hannukah

Hanukkah illuminates Berlin with menorah lighting

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