Australia mass shooting
Australia Mourns as First Funeral Held for Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Victim of Bondi Beach Mass Shooting
Dec 17, 2025 07:03 am CST
Australia prepares to hold the first funeral for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, remembering Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a father of five and dedicated chaplain who was among 15 people killed when gunmen opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney's famous beach. Community members describe the "Bondi Rabbi" as "full of light" as they gather to honor his memory at Chabad of Bondi Synagogue.
Sydney Shooting Tragedy: Holocaust Survivor, Rabbi, and 10-Year-Old Girl Among Victims at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 12:55 pm CST
A tragic mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach targeted a Hanukkah celebration, claiming 15 lives including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman, and 10-year-old Matilda. The attack, carried out by a father and son, left 40 injured as community members mourn those lost in this senseless act of violence against the Jewish community.
Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Tragedy: Echoes of Australia's Port Arthur Massacre and the Transformation of National Gun Laws
Dec 14, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The recent mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Jewish gathering has claimed 11 lives, reviving memories of Australia's deadliest mass murder - the 1996 Port Arthur massacre that killed 35 people. This tragedy led to landmark gun control reforms under Prime Minister John Howard, including a nationwide ban on automatic and semiautomatic weapons, strict licensing requirements, and a successful gun buyback program that removed over 650,000 firearms from circulation.