As the Jewish community begins Chanukah celebrations, the recent deadly attack at a Chanukah event in Australia weighs heavily on local religious leaders and congregants across Southwest Florida.
Rabbi Yossi Labkowski of Chabad of Cape Coral knew a rabbi killed in the Australia attack, describing him as a “very, very brilliant man” who “always had good ideas” and “always shared the good ideas that he had with others.”
Watch Fox 4’s Allie Kaiser speak with the Jewish community about safety concerns after the attack in Australia:
Law enforcement increases security at Jewish gatherings as the community mourns after the Australia attack
During Sunday’s menorah lighting at the Chabad of Cape Coral, Rabbi Labkowski noticed the somber mood among some attendees…