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Bondi Chabad Rabbi Calls for Unity After Hanukkah Shooting That Killed 15, Including His Son-in-Law

He framed the victims’ deaths as al kiddush hashem to press the community to carry on their work.

Overview

  • Rabbi Yehoram Ulman delivered his remarks during Monday morning prayers at Chabad of Bondi in Sydney following the attack.
  • He recited the traditional phrase "Baruch dayan emet" and urged achdut, calling on community members to reconcile disputes.
  • Ulman said terrorists would not stifle Jewish life and encouraged resilience rather than despair.
  • Among the 15 people killed on Sunday was Ulman’s son-in-law, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was remembered by name.
  • He invited congregants to attend Mincha at Chabad Bondi followed by a menorah lighting as an act of communal strength.