20,000 Reclaim Bondi Beach with Defiant Spirit
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Key Points:
- On the eighth and final night of Chanukah, over 20,000 people gathered at Bondi Beach, the site of a recent terror attack that killed 15 and wounded more than 40, to hold a memorial and lighting ceremony led by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, whose son-in-law was among the victims.
- The event, held on Australia's National Day of Reflection, featured prayers, musical tributes, and speeches from Jewish leaders, government officials including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and survivors, emphasizing resilience, unity, and hope in the face of tragedy.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns apologized for the government's failure to prevent the attack and announced a new initiative, "One Mitzvah for Bondi," encouraging individuals to perform
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