Only light can dispel the darkness and celebrating Hanukkah represents that light," Joel Schwitzer, Dallas' American Jewish Committee regional director, said.

The meaning of Hanukkah helps process through the darkness of latest antisemitic attack in Australia, Jewish community leaders say.

A child is one of at least 15 people killed in an attack in Australia at one of the world’s most famous beaches. One of the gunman was also shot dead.

Hanukkah celebrations continued in Chicago's Jewish community in light of the shooting in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend.

Slain rabbi's letter warning Australian PM about antisemitism gains tragic relevance after deadly Hanukkah terror attack on Bondi Beach left at least 16 dead.

The shooting that targeted a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, has caused fear and grief but will not deter Hanukkah events, community leaders say.

Chabad, the international Hasidic Jewish movement that held the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration, often bears the brunt of antisemitic attacks. That's because in the Jewish world, it is boldly public facing.

Police and local media reports said the shooting began while some people were attending a Hanukkah party on the beach. At least 40 people were hospitalized.