Dec. 15 is the second night of Hanukkah, and police across the U.S., including here in Phoenix, are stepping up security following the deadly massacre at an event in Sydney, Australia. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more\.

Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday based on the events of the 2nd century B.C. Maccabean Revolt in ancient Israel, during which — according to the popular retelling — the beleaguered Jewish fighters were able to survive for eight days with only one day’s worth of oil after re-occupying the Temple of Jerusalem.

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.

Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, begins Sunday, Dec. 14. Known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish faith marked by the nightly lighting of candles.

Slain rabbi's letter warning Australian PM about antisemitism gains tragic relevance after deadly Hanukkah terror attack on Bondi Beach left at least 16 dead.

The Redlands Police Department’s investigation is still active as of Monday afternoon, according to spokesperson Carl Baker. The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime. Police said Sunday the weapon used was likely an airsoft gun, as officers found no shell casings around the house.

To celebrate the start of Hanukkah, Kelly meets author Laurel Snyder, whose new children's book "The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah" is helping kids lean into a simpler and more meaningful holiday.

Fifteen people died after a father and son opened fire on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah.