Berlin Lights Hanukkah Menorah to Defy Hate After Deadly Sydney Attack

In a powerful show of resilience and unity, Berlin’s Jewish community lit a giant menorah at Brandenburg Gate on Sunday, December 14. The ceremony, led by Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, stood as a beacon of hope and defiance in the wake of a deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.

Rabbi Teichtal moved the crowd, saying: “The only weapon we have against darkness is light, and the only response we have to hatred is more love.”

Attendees expressed the importance of celebrating faith, freedom, and life even amid violence. “One shouldn’t be afraid to express and celebrate, regardless of any violence,” said Rafaela, an Israeli living in Berlin.

Watch this inspiring Hanukkah ceremony and witness how light and love overcome fear.

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00:30A personal friend of mine, a personal friend of mine is unfortunately killed by many others.

00:47He only wanted the community to bring good positive spirit,

00:53otherwise the holiday of Chanukah.

00:57And this horrible event has all been shocked and made us speechless.

01:02But let us clear and clear say, we will not let us hide.

01:08No doubt.

01:11Dear President of Frankfurt,

01:16my teacher, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, said that the only weapon we have against darkness is light.

01:24And the only reaction we have against hate is more love.

01:27We lift our arms up for all people with love and respect, with together and tolerance.

01:35And even if the night is long and cold, we know that the day will come and the light will win over the darkness.

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02:07Most people never stand up

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02:44Our hearts are broken, but our wills are closed.

02:59I think it's important that the feeling of freedom and democracy

03:28is important to express democracy.

03:31No matter what religion, no matter what faith is,

03:36it's important to express democracy.

03:46This celebration is always important.

03:50What happens in the whole world?

03:54And without a connection with Chanukah or not,

04:00you shouldn't have any fear,

04:03further to express,

04:06further to celebrate,

04:08regardless of which violence there is.

04:11And without a connection with the Amen.

04:18Why didn't you join us,

04:19and then we'll be there.

04:21Today, after a meeting,

04:23we'll be here.

04:24It's our own.

04:25We've got a meeting,

04:26we've got a meeting,

04:27we're here.

04:29This meeting is a meeting,

04:30and now youCHANL came in and they joined,

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