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Sydney terror attack

Timeline of terror: How a scene of family joy at Bondi turned to horror

A Chabad celebration on a warm summer evening in the heart of Sydney’s Jewish community became a massacre that claimed 15 lives

By Jane Prinsley

5 min read

Mourners gather to lay flowers at Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two attackers opened fire near a Chanukah celebration at the world-famous Bondi Beach. (Photo Getty Images)

People light chanukiah candles at the Bondi Pavillion in memory of the victims of the terror attack at Bondi Beach, in Sydney on December 15, 2025. (Image: Getty)

Simon Sebag Montefiore

By Simon Sebag Montefiore

Chanukah, freedom and the hysteria of a movement that sanctifies murder

1 min read

(Image: Getty)

Daniela Grudsky Ekstein

By Daniela Grudsky Ekstein

After Sydney, the chanukiah in the window matters more than ever

3 min read

Health workers put a patient into an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots on December 14 at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Sydney terror attack

Chabad urges Jews across the UK for greater attendance at Chanukah events following Bondi Beach terror attack

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

A member of the public leaves the scene with her child, who is covered in an emergency blanket, after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, December 14, 2025 (Credit: George Chan/Getty Images)

CST holding discussions to increase security at public Chanukah events following Bondi Beach attack

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Menorah in Trafalgar Square

Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy Chanukah

By Lorin Bell-Cross

4 min read

Hostages in a Gaza tunnel complex celebrating Chanukah around 80 days after their capture on October 7, 2023 (Credit: IDF)

Startling footage shows ‘Beautiful Six’ hostage group marking Chanukah in Gaza tunnel

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

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The Etgar Chanukah Quiz

Light up your festival with this seasonal quiz

1 min read

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December 12, 2025 10:24

illustration: Miki Shaw

The world needs our moral fire

Chanukah is more than a celebration of survival, it is about renewal of our spiritual mission

By Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson

4 min read

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December 12, 2025 10:15

Lighting the way: The word Chanukah is closely related to chinuch – education

Shabbat times from December 12 to December 19

Shabbat times for the week

1 min read

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December 11, 2025 16:21

Shabbat times from December 12 to December 19

Recipe

Chanukah carrot, honey and twaróg fritters

Ring the changes with these tasty cheese-based treats

By Alissa Timoshkina

December 11, 2025 09:01

Cook time: 30 minutes

Photo: Laura Edwards

Chanukah reminds us to shine brightly – not to hide away

Jewish identity can’t be defined primarily by our sense of vulnerability

By Rabbi Naftali Schiff

3 min read

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December 10, 2025 15:31

Chanukah lights (Photo: Getty)

Recipe

Spring onion and garlic latke with everything bagel seasoning

For extra crunch throw everything at your latkes this year

By Denise Phillips

December 10, 2025 13:27

Cook time: 20 minutes

Photo: Justyna Radon

Recipe

Chanukah Sweet potato and butternut squash fritters with spicy dipping sauce

Meet your new favourite fritter

By Silvia Nacamulli

December 10, 2025 08:00

Cook time: 30 minutes

Photo: Inbal Bar-Oz

Huge Western Wall menorah to honour hostages over Chanukah

The daily candle-lighting ceremony will be live-streamed so people from around the world can watch the events

1 min read

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December 8, 2025 16:09

The Chanukah menorah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City (Photo: Western Wall Heritage Foundation)

Debbie Fox

Light and laughter will overcome the darkness this Chanukah

Jewish Leadership Council interim CEO invites community and allies to stand together in proud celebration of Jewish life for the festival

2 min read

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December 7, 2025 17:38

Menorah in Trafalgar Square

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