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Jewish Federation of Ottawa says hate will not stop Hanukkah celebrations
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa will hold Hanukkah events with enhanced police security following a terrorist attack that killed 11 at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration.
- The Jewish Federation of Ottawa said Hanukkah events will still go ahead, expressing horror at the antisemitic terrorist attack and confirming contact with Ottawa Police for added security.
- At Bondi Beach, hundreds had gathered for the Chanukah by the Sea event when two alleged attackers opened fire, with one taken into custody and the other fatally shot by local Australian police.
- Officials say at least 11 victims were confirmed dead, 29 wounded, and Rabbi Eli Schlanger identified among the dead; Prime Minister Mark Carney said `Canada stands with the people of Australia and Jewish people everywhere in sorrow, and determination never to bow to terrorism, violence, hatred and intimidation`.
- Rabbi Levi Gansburg said he spent the morning on the phone with Toronto police requesting added measures, Toronto police warned of increased presence, and the Ottawa federation stressed safety is the top priority.
- Local leaders note a spate of antisemitic attacks and vandalism across the GTA since Oct. 7, 2023, including repeated vandalism of Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue and shootings at a school last year.
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'Scared but resilient:' Hanukkah celebrations go ahead despite deadly attack abroad
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