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Chanukah
December 22, 2021, 3:30 pm
Celebrating light after lockdown
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) in partnership with the Hindu Council of Australia recently celebrated Chanukah and Deepavali, a celebration of light after lockdown.
By AJN STAFF
Bibi Shapiro singing Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah. Photo: Instagram screenshot
December 19, 2021, 6:00 am
Perth boy wows the internet… again
Perth whiz kid Bibi Shapiro, whose rendition of Avinu Malkeinu went viral last year, released duet “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah” with South African singer Choni Goldman.
By AJN STAFF
Crowds gather for the Chanukah celebrations.
December 14, 2021, 10:00 am
Public menorah lights up Cairns
The North Queensland Jewish Community lit a public menorah on the Cairns Esplanade to celebrate the first night of Chanukah.
By AJN STAFF
Owners Rosa, Izzy and Morris Baran celebrating the 20th anniversary of Cafe D'Lish. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 12, 2021, 10:45 am
Cafe D’Lish marks 20 years
"We wanted to give back to the community, for all the support they have given us over the years."
By AJN STAFF
Reuben William (right) presenting a signed 2021 premiership season match ball to AFL Multicultural Program community ambassador Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann, at Pillars of Light at Federation Square.
December 10, 2021, 4:30 pm
Footy comes to Pillars of Light
By AJN STAFF
Kosha Dillz (left) and Nissim Black in the video for The Hanukkah Song 2.0.Photo: Screenshot.
December 10, 2021, 6:00 am
‘Hanukkah Song 2.0’ drops
Rappers Nissim Black and Kosha Dillz remix Adam Sandler’s 1995 hit in video that sees them gallivanting around New York.
By AJN STAFF
Dancing up a storm outside Glen Eira Town Hall. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 8, 2021, 12:00 pm
Chanukah in Melbourne
All around town it was that time again. In Brighton and Acland Street and all around, the community once again celebrated the Festival of Lights with candle lighting, dreidels, doughnuts and of course, Chanukah gelt.
By AJN STAFF
Kids enjoy Newtown Synagogue's celebration. Photo: Noel Kessel
December 8, 2021, 11:00 am
Chanukah snaps in Sydney
Sydney’s rainy start to summer didn't dampen the spirits as Jews across the city gathered to celebrate Chanukah.
By AJN STAFF
Chanukah candle lighting at The King David School with candles donated by The Joint. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 7, 2021, 11:35 am
The Joint lights up schools
While The Joint Australia (TJA) usually serves as the light in the dark corners of the world, this Chanukah TJA is lighting up the Jewish community.
By AJN STAFF
December 6, 2021, 9:30 am
Who cares about the oil?
Celebrating our final day of Chanukah with some words of wisdom.
By Mendy Groner
December 5, 2021, 3:00 pm
The seven Chanukahs
Rabbis answer the burning questions.
By Rabbi Raymond Apple
December 3, 2021, 2:00 pm
In those days at this time
There is much to contemplate as we recite the blessing regarding miracles that occurred “Bayamim ha’heim baz’man hazeh”.
By YOSSI ARON
A screenshot from West Side Chanukah Story.
December 3, 2021, 6:00 am
Six13’s Chanukah cheer
New York-based Jewish a cappella Six13 released “A West Side Chanukah Story” last week, just in time for the chag.
By AJN STAFF
Lighting the menorah at Dover Heights Shule's Chanukah in the Park.
December 2, 2021, 9:15 am
Chanukah joy in Sydney
There were festivities on Flood Street, naches in Newtown, dreidels in Dover Heights and menorahs in Mosman at Taronga Zoo.
By AJN STAFF
Deputy premier James Merlino lighting the chanukiah on Tuesday night.Photo: Peter Haskin
December 2, 2021, 8:45 am
Lighting up Melbourne’s CBD
On Tuesday night, Deputy Premier James Merlino and State Opposition leader Matthew Guy joined Rabbi Chaim Herzog and other VIPs at the Sheraton Hotel to celebrate the third night of the festival.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
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