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Jewish organization calls for action to protect community after Sydney shooting

Santa Barbara's Jewish groups held Hanukkah events with enhanced security to honor 15 killed and support Sydney's community after a mass shooting on Hanukkah's first night.

  • Amid Hanukkah, Chabad of Santa Barbara organized a menorah lighting in Montecito on December 16 to honor victims and show solidarity, despite recent threats.
  • During the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, authorities say two alleged attackers, a father and son, opened fire, reportedly motivated by radical `Islamic State ideology` and anti-Semitism, killing 15 and wounding 38; Australian police found homemade `Islamic State` flags and charged one surviving suspect.
  • Event organizers arranged stepped-up security, including extra officers and K-9 units, and requested additional protection for gatherings this week while leaders urged resilience and unity.
  • Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree met with Jewish leaders and federal agencies Wednesday, calling it 'crucial,' while CSIS warned Monday of a 'realistic possibility' of attacks and Noah Shack urged urgent law enforcement action.
  • As Hanukkah proceeds, leaders emphasized tradition and resilience against attempts to intimidate communities, noting rising antisemitic violence including Santa Barbara local incidents and framing Hanukkah as a time to resist fear in 2025.
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Jewish organization calls for action to protect community after Sydney shooting

A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities in Canada following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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