Hanukkah reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates, in particular, the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the festival. – Who celebrates it ...

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Gardai are to increase patrols at centres and events for the Irish Jewish community following the gun attack in Sydney.

At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said.

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Police will put more officers into Jewish communities after an antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights also known as Chanukah, begins on ...

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The attack in Sydney has been declared a terrorist incident targeting a Hanukkah celebration on the first day of the Jewish festival of light.

Helen McEntee said the Irish consulate in Sydney will remain in close contact with Irish citizens and the community locally.