Officials said 15 people were shot and killed Sunday in a targeted attack on a Jewish holiday celebration, to mark the start of Hanukkah, in Australia's Bondi Beach.

Jewish people in Queens and beyond are grieving during the Festival of Lights, after Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in decades, which was named a terrorist act, killed 15 people and

Residents of Troy gathered for a menorah lighting on the fourth night of Hanukkah amid global anti-Semitic incidents.

"Connecticut State Troopers will be at public Hanukkah celebrations across Connecticut to provide additional security and reassure participants that these are safe events," said DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins. "Troopers will maintain heightened awareness and provide a presence at all Jewish community events this holiday season."

Police and local media reports said the shooting began while some people were attending a Hanukkah party on the beach. At least 40 people were hospitalized.

After a mass shooting at a Jewish event in Australia killed 16 people, the Chabad of Hawaii said it will have more security at its menorah lighting in Waikiki on Wednesday night.

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

For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.

In the wake of global conflicts and a tragic Hanukkah celebration shooting in Australia, the Jewish Discovery Center in Waverly emphasizes hope and resilience

Police said around 1,000 people had attended the Jewish celebration, which was held in a small park off the beach.