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'Vile': Israeli leaders condemn deadly Sydney Chanukah attack
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to Australian reports, two gunmen opened fire on a menorah-lighting celebration at Sydney's popular Bondi Beach, attended by around 2,000 people. Numerous people were killed or injured.
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'Exquisite' 1,700-year-old oil lamp sheds light on Jewish symbolism
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An intricately decorated 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp, adorned with symbols linked to the Jewish Temple was discovered during an archaeological excavation near Jerusalem's Mount of Olives, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
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Netanyahu compares police defence of Israel on Oct 7 to Chanukah Maccabees
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday evening attended an event in the series "Lighting up Israel" to honor the men and women of the Israel Police, many of whom fell during the barbaric Hamas attack on October 7. And while the police are not expected to defend against a military attack,
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First visit of British Defense Secretary to Israel in 27 years
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with the visiting British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps on Thursday night at the Ministry of Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv. Shapps took part in the lighting of the first candle for the first night of Chanukah with Minister Gallan
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Palestinians threaten violence over Chanukah march
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Some 200 Jewish activists are expected to join a contentious Chanukah march in Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday evening, the first night of the festival of lights, to protest against Jordan's control over Judaism's holiest site, according to organisers and the Israel Police.
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Roof tiles found in Jerusalem traced to Greek King Antiochus IV of Chanuka
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israeli archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered ceramic roofing tiles dating back to the reign of Greek King Antiochus IV, best known for his persecution of Jews under his rule during the events of the Chanukah holiday. The discovery was announced by the Israeli Antiquities Authority on Wednes
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Hindu, Jewish community to celebrate Diwali, Chanukah together in Chicago
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chicago [USA], Oct 11 (ANI): The Hindu and the Jewish community are set to organise a joint celebration of Diwali and Chanukah as the "Festival of Lights" in the Chicago city on November 18. Both the festivals have different historical contexts but signify the same essence.
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