US EditionAs Jews celebrate Hanukkah, America’s Jewish community is on edge in wake of antisemitic attack in Australia
The attack killed 15 and injured about 40 at a Hanukkah event, reflecting a global rise in antisemitic violence since October 7, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
- On Sunday, Australian authorities declared the Bondi Beach, Sydney attack a terrorist incident, leaving at least 15 dead and 40 hospitalized as hundreds gathered for Hanukkah.
- Since October 7, ADL data shows threats to Jews in the U.S. tripled, and harassment, vandalism, and violence increased in Australia, according to Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League.
- Authorities in New York, Washington, DC and New Jersey deployed extra resources to Hanukkah events while London Metropolitan Police and Berlin police stepped up patrols; attendees at the National Menorah Lighting Sunday showed sadness and resignation, with Nina Silver describing determined faces.
- The CEO of the Australian Jewish Association called the shooting Sunday `entirely foreseeable` and Jewish Federations of North America urged officials to prioritize community safety amid global fears.
- This year has seen varied violent incidents worldwide—including synagogue arson and protests in Melbourne, attacks in Boulder, Colorado, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and a Manchester, United Kingdom car-ramming and stabbing.
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MK Biton to Australian Jewry: 'Israel stands with you after deadly attack in Sydney'
MK Michael Biton praises Australian Jews' Zionist commitment, noting their children’s service in the Israeli army. 'We stand with you,' he said, pledging full support for their safety and security.
It isn't rational. But the Bondi massacre is a reminder that Jews will always be targets
Efforts to contextualize or rationalize the devastating antisemitic violence in Australia are futile so long as irrational hatreds exist. Eternal vigilance will always be the price of Jewish life – in Israel and the Diaspora
The terrorist attack on Bondi Beach has created concern among Swedish Jews, says Aron Verständig, chairman of the Jewish Central Council. – Many feel insecure and shy away from visiting Jewish institutions or celebrations.
Senators and the diplomatic corps accredited in the country observed a minute of silence last night for the victims of the recorded attack on the Jewish community in Australia.
Comment: Jewish community, Australia again swept into violent world
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Bondi Beach, a century-old community, has lived alongside increasing incidents of antisemitism in the last two years. Comment: Jewish community, Australia again swept into violent world Wire Service
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