Jerome Sokolowski

NPR correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv, providing on-the-ground coverage of how the Hanukkah holiday is affected by a mass shooting in Australia and reactions in Israel.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4min

Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away

Jerome Sokolowski, an NPR correspondent based in Tel Aviv, discusses the impact of a tragic mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia on celebrations in Israel. He highlights the mixed emotions of joy and sorrow as locals gather for revived public festivities following years of COVID and conflict. The podcast also features a Chabad menorah lighting where Rabbi Shul Reizes speaks of spreading light amid darkness. Additionally, it addresses rising anti-Semitism in Australia and the profound grief felt by the Jewish community.

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