Rabbi Eli Schlanger

Rabbi Eli Schlanger was a British-born rabbi serving the Jewish community in Bondi, Sydney, Australia. He is newsworthy due to his tragic death in the Bondi Beach shooting, where he was one of 15 victims. The shooting occurred during a Jewish celebration, reportedly a Hanukkah event. Recent events include his funeral, which was the first held for the victims of the attack and attended by thousands of mourners. The surviving gunman has been charged with multiple crimes, including murder and terrorism. Rabbi Schlanger's death has been described as an "unspeakable loss" for the Jewish community, and his funeral served as a focal point for grief and mourning in the wake of the tragedy. He is remembered as a key organizer of the targeted Jewish event.