Jewish communities unite after the Bondi Beach massacre

As condolences continue to pour in for the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre, the Jewish diaspora has held vigils for those affected by the tragedy—alongside a message of standing firm against hate.

A couple lay flowers at a tribute to shooting victims outside the Bondi Pavilion at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, a day after a shooting. Source: AP / Mark Baker/AP/AAP Image

Key Points

• Chanukah (Hanukkah) is Judaism’s annual festival of light, symbolizing the triumph over darkness and evil.
• Mourners gathered in Jerusalem to hold a vigil and offer prayers for the 15 people killed in Australia.
• Various Jewish groups also expressed condemnation of the massacre and conveyed their condolences.

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