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Free Hanukkah Celebrations in LA Amid Security Concerns
12/16/2025
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- Free public Hanukkah menorah lightings will be held in Culver City, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, with heightened security after a mass killing at a Hanukkah event in Australia.
- In Culver City, the Jewish Community of Culver City-Chabad will host live music, craft-making, and gifts for children.
- Hanukkah means dedication in Hebrew and commemorates the oil lasting eight days after the Jerusalem temple's rededication in 165 B.C.
