"My nephew was on the beach in Bondi... But all he kept saying was, 'We're just going to keep spreading more light and more joy,'" one participant said.

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First night of Hanukkah at Sinai Temple, from left Rabbi Erez Sherman and Rabbi Nicole Guzik On Sunday evening, the first night of Hanukkah, menorahs were lit across Los Angeles — from downtown to Beverly Hills,

Nate ‘n Al’s is a Beverly Hills classic, known for serving traditional Jewish delicacies, dating back to 1945. This is a great non-committal spot for your Hanukkah holiday because you can just walk in and enjoy a bowl of matzo ball soup ($12.95) or a brisket with sides ($31.95).

Jewish communities across Los Angeles are continuing Hanukkah celebrations under heightened security following recent global and local antisemitic attacks.

LAPD will provide extra patrols at Jewish facilities, schools, synagogues and at Hanukkah events throughout the city.

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra.

As Hanukkah continues, these five movies offer thoughtful, funny and occasionally unexpected ways to mark the holiday.

The incident is currently being investigated as a hate crime, and Redlands Police said they believed the family was targeted because of the Hanukkah decorations. They also said they would provide additional patrols in the area and around local places of worship.

Police said the shooting, which injured at least 40 people, was a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was killed.