Communities across the U.S., like the one in Boulder, Colorado, gather to light menorahs and condemn the antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani condemns Australia Hanukkah attack as "vile antisemitic terror" but stops short of condemning controversial "globalize the intifada" phrase.

For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.

Hanukkah celebrations across the world are turning into vigils for the 15 people killed in a deadly attack in Australia.

Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, begins Sunday, Dec. 14. Known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish faith marked by the nightly lighting of candles.

Australia is vowing to enact tougher gun controls after a targeted Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach leaves 15 dead and many people injured.

Australian leaders have promised to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is one of the world’s most widely celebrated Jewish festivals. The Bondi attacks’ timing on its first day is significant – and heartbreaking.

Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday based on the events of the 2nd century B.C. Maccabean Revolt in ancient Israel, during which — according to the popular retelling — the beleaguered Jewish fighters were able to survive for eight days with only one day’s worth of oil after re-occupying the Temple of Jerusalem.

Hanukkah brings the JCC of Scranton to life with festive activities, including nightly menorah lightings and diverse programs, from Dec. 15 to 22.

Sunday night marked the beginning of Hanukkah, and one city is gearing up to host a night of celebration for residents.