The light-filled climate project that should have had our attention last Chanukah

While the Bondi shooters were training for their devastating attack on Chanukah by the Sea, a dramatically contrasting Chanukah project was also in preparation.

Artist Joel Adler was busy creating a Chanukah installation that should have focused attention on climate, not hate.

The 'Sunnukiah' is Australia's first solar and battery-powered chanukiah, an initiative which brought together solar engineering, Jewish culture, Joel Adler's creative artistry, and his father Kevin Adler's metal workshop.

Commissioned by Waverley Council in partnership with the Jewish Climate Network, it is designed to celebrate Jewish culture in a contemporary form and to focus community attention on climate-friendly energy choices.

The Sunnukiah was installed opposite Caffyn Park, just three kilometres from Bondi Beach, just before the festival began, but as the attention of the entire country was diverted by the horror of the Bondi massacre, its light-filled message was shrouded by Australia's darkest Chanukah.

It has now been moved to Archer Park in Bondi, where it will remain as a memorial to the victims of the Bondi attack until a permanent memorial is created.

This video records the creation and message of the Sunnukiah.