Turnbull dances during Sydney Chanukah service

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has danced with members of the Jewish community while celebrating the seventh night of Chanukah in Sydney.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull dances at Sydney's Central Synagogue during Chanukah celebrations. Source: Twitter

Malcolm Turnbull has continued the proud Australian tradition of politicians dancing at cultural events.

The prime minister and his wife Lucy Turnbull visited Sydney's Central Synagogue on Friday to celebrate the seventh night of Chanukah.

Chanukah, also known as the festival of lights, begins on December 25 and continues for eight days to celebrate the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Footage from the Jewish News shows Mr Turnbull dancing with members of the Jewish community at the synagogue.

The footage brings to mind Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's moves during a visit to the Pacific Island of Kiribati.

He was mocked for his moves while mingling with traditional dancers in November 2015, the footage of which went viral.