""I don't know if you can make make sense of that; it's not possible to accept," Cunin said. "We're made of resiliency, and being able to go forward as we mourn. But it's unacceptable that people who go out to celebrate as a community, to bring light and joy to the world, and then - look what happens. But our answer to that is to get together and support each other, to create more opportunity for light.""
""an act of pure evil, an act of antisemitism, an act of terrorism on our shores in an iconic Australian location ... associated with joy, associated with families gathering.""
The first night of Hanukkah in Pacific Palisades occurred nearly a year after January wildfires that decimated the area and Altadena. The Jewish community gathered at the Palisades Village mall for the 38th menorah lighting and the first Hanukkah celebrations since the fires. A shooting at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach, Sydney, killed at least 15 and injured at least 38, casting a somber mood over local celebrations. Community members emphasized resilience and mutual support while mourning. Security measures at the menorah-lighting included armed guards, off-duty police and metal detectors as families continued holiday activities inside.
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