Hanukkah shooting in Australia leads to increased security for Singer Island celebration

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia is prompting increased security at similar events around the world, including one happening on Sunday in Palm Beach County.

Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach & the Beaches is moving forward with its annual Chanukah on the Beach celebration at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort, as the Jewish community gathers to mark the start of Hanukkah.

Organizers say security has always been a priority for the beachfront event, which typically draws more than 800 people. However, in light of the deadly incident overseas, they say additional precautions are being taken…

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