Rabbi Eli Schlanger
Bondi Beach Terror Attack Claims Life of Rabbi Eli Schlanger Who Commemorated Mumbai Attack Victims
Dec 15, 2025 06:01 pm CST
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who recently organized a memorial for 2008 Mumbai attack victims, was among 15 people killed in an antisemitic terrorist attack during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The 41-year-old father of five was remembered for his community service and kindness. Australian PM Anthony Albanese has condemned the attack and proposed stricter gun laws in response.
Understanding Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights Targeted in Sydney Terrorist Attack
Dec 15, 2025 04:12 pm CST
This article explains the significance of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, in the context of the tragic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed at least 15 lives during a "Chanukah by the Sea" celebration. It details the holiday's historical origins, traditional observances including menorah lighting and special foods, and provides information about the community event that was targeted by the father-son attackers identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram.
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:41 pm CST
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has condemned the deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Mamdani pledged to prioritize Jewish safety in NYC while mourning this latest act of violence targeting the global Jewish community.
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.
Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration Claims 15 Lives Including Holocaust Survivor
Dec 15, 2025 09:52 am CST
In a horrific act of antisemitic terrorism, two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, killing 15 people including Holocaust survivor Alexander Kleytman and Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The father-son attackers unleashed terror at the popular Australian landmark, leaving 42 others injured and prompting renewed calls for strengthened gun control measures. The attack comes amid a troubling surge of antisemitic incidents in Australia over the past year.
Rabbi Eli Schlanger Identified as First Victim in Deadly Terrorist Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 14, 2025 10:23 pm CST
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, an 18-year veteran assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi, has been identified as the first victim in a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed eleven people during a Hanukkah celebration. Police have classified the incident as terrorism, with one of the gunmen identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram.