Eight Nights of Light: Hanukkah Traditions Today
A Gentle Note for Families
After recording this episode on Sunday, December 14, 2025, a deeply sad and frightening event occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Families were gathered for a Hanukkah celebration when two individuals used a gun to harm others. Many people were injured, and lives were lost. Police and emergency responders acted quickly, and the danger was stopped.
Leaders and authorities have described this as a terror attack targeting the Jewish community.
My heart is with everyone affected, those who were present, those who lost loved ones, and Jewish communities around…
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