Sydney marks Festival of Lights 'Chanukah'

Hundreds of people from Sydney's Jewish community witnessed the lighting of the Giant Menorah as part of the 'Chanukah' festival.

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Published 23 December 2011 7:04pm

Updated 3 September 2013 5:58pm

Source: SBS

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Hundreds of people from Sydney's Jewish community witnessed the lighting of the Giant Menorah in the heart of the city.

The festival of light is celebrated with the lighting of a candle each day on the special eight- branch candle-holder known as a Menorah.

'Chanukah' or 'Hannukah' commemorates a Jewish miracle when a handful of Jews reclaimed and rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem more than 21 centuries ago.

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