US EditionHanukkah security ramped up around the world
Cities worldwide raised security with increased police presence and metal detectors after the Sydney attack killed 15 and injured 40 at a Hanukkah event.
- Authorities in major cities, including Berlin, London, and New York, increased security around Hanukkah events following the Bondi Beach attack, with Berlin police intensifying measures at the Brandenburg Gate electric menorah lighting.
- Two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach during a Jewish celebration on Dec. 14, 2025; New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said `This attack was designed to target Sydney's Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah`.
- New York City Police Department and Suffolk County Police Department deployed extra officers to Hanukkah events with no credible threats, while Los Angeles Police Department and Sheriff's Department increased patrols and private security.
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Hanukkah events in Connecticut have increased security after Australia shooting
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- As menorahs are lit across Connecticut and the world to push back the darkness in this season of Hanukkah, the local Jewish community is thinking of those in Australia who lost their lives in a mass shooting over the weekend. When the menorah in West Hartford was lit Monday evening, [...]
Hanukkah celebrations proceed in Seattle with increased security after Australia attack
(The Center Square) – The massacre at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend did not keep members of the Seattle Jewish community from turning out in large numbers Sunday evening at the city’s oldest…
In aftermath of terror attack in Australia, local Hanukkah celebrations move ahead
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Jewish events and Hanukkah celebrations are continuing across the Coachella Valley in the wake of a terror attack in Australia. A community celebration hosted by the Jewish Federation kicked off Sunday evening, and more events are being held this week. That includes a Hanukkah celebration at Boomers Monday evening and another at Temple Isaiah on Tuesday, among others. "Antisemitism is on the rise and people are atta…
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