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Teachings of rabbi killed in Bondi Beach terrorist attack live on with new book: ‘A profound gift’

Nypost · · 1750 words · By Doree Lewak
Terrorism and Antisemitism Religious Legacy Australian Political Accountability
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/lifestyle/bondi-beach-terror-victim-rabbi-eli-schl…

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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Nikki Goldstein’s new book, “Conversations with My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World” (Harper Influence), comes out May 26”
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Multiple web search results confirm the book title, author Nikki Goldstein, the publisher (HarperCollins/Harper Influence), and the release date of May 26, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Now, a collection of conversations that took place between Schlanger and Nikki Goldstein will be published by HarperCollins on May 26, 2026. The book was written by bestselling author Nikki Goldstein,…
https://www.lubavitch.com/slain-chabad-rabbi-eli-schlangers-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The book, Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World, was written by Nikki Goldstein based on a series of conversations between herself and Rabbi Schlanger, the associate ra…
https://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/7265319/jewish/N…
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web search NEUTRAL — The book, written by Nikki Goldstein, who recorded conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger before he was murdered in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, will be published simultaneously on May 26, 2026, …
https://crownheights.info/chabad-news/939187/book-by-rabbi-e…
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“Rabbi Eli Schlanger was a British native and married father of five who called Sydney home for the past 18 years.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm Rabbi Eli Schlanger was British-born (London), a father of five, and lived in Sydney.
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web search NEUTRAL — Relatives have paid tribute to Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a 41-year-old father of five, as a man who “loved helping people” after he was killed when two gunmen opened fire on families celebrating Hanukkah i…
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/crime/rabbi-eli-sch…
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web search NEUTRAL — Loving husband and father-of-five Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire at the Sydney beach. He was the first to be farewelled, with standing room only at Chabad …
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-tributes-fl…
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web search NEUTRAL — They are: • Rabbi Eli Schlager - A 41-year-old British-born rabbi, who was assistant rabbi at Chabad Bondi, which organised the event. • Peter Meagher - A freelance photographer at the event, his rugb…
https://news.sky.com/story/what-we-know-so-far-about-mass-sh…
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“Schlanger was the assistant rabbi of Chabad Bondi in Sydney”
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Multiple sources identify Eli Schlanger as the assistant/associate rabbi of Chabad Bondi in Sydney.
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web search NEUTRAL — Some of Eli's main influences include various 2000s zeitgeists such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears. Her music is a reflection of her youth, mostly discussing her experiences being a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eli_(musician)
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https://www.journalofadoll.net/
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“On December 14, 2025, the first night of Chanukah... Schlanger was shot and killed by terrorists who opened fire on the crowd celebrating his signature “Chanukah by the Sea” festival at world-famous Bondi Beach.”
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Multiple sources confirm Rabbi Eli Schlanger was killed by terrorists on December 14, 2025, during the 'Chanukah by the Sea' festival at Bondi Beach.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rabbi Eli Schlanger, one of the organisers of the Chanukah by the Sea event, is among the victims of the terror attack. His cousin, Rabbi Zalman Lewis, confirmed his death in a social media post.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-14/bondi-beach-shooting-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Image shows 10-year-old Matilda at Bondi Beach, Sydney on December 14, 2025.Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, organized the “Chanukah by the Sea” event at Bondi Beach and served as assistant rabbi at the Chaba…
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/australia/australia-bondi-bea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered today by terrorists while celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, leaves behind a wife and four children.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/australia-15-dead-40-hospitali…
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“The targeted massacre killed a total of 15 innocents — from 10-year-old Matilda to 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, Alex Kleytman”
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Multiple sources confirm a total of 15 deaths, specifically mentioning 10-year-old Matilda and Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman.
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web search NEUTRAL — The youngest victim is 10-year-old Matilda, who died in the hospital after being shot. Just before the shooting, Matilda was playing with animals at a petting zoo at Chanukah by the Sea, which she was…
https://www.dw.com/en/sydney-bondi-beach-shooting-what-we-kn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ten-year-old Matilda was described as a bright and joyful child. A 10-year-old girl, named by her family as Matilda, was among the dead. Her parents attended a vigil on Tuesday to honour her and the o…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgz15d5718o
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web search NEUTRAL — Ten-year-old Matilda Britvan was identified as one of those killed in the attack by her aunt, Lina Chernykh.“He came on Bondi Beach to celebrate Hanukkah; for us it was always a very, very good celebr…
https://www.aol.com/articles/know-victims-bondi-beach-shooti…
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“injured dozens, including Schlanger’s wife, Chaya, who was grazed in the back and their two-month-old son, who took shrapnel to the leg.”
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While sources confirm the attack injured dozens and killed 15, the specific details regarding the injuries to Chaya Schlanger (grazed back) and the two-month-old son (shrapnel to leg) are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — At least 15 people were killed in the attack in Sydney, Australia, including a 10-year-old girl, a long-serving rabbi and a Holocaust survivor.A woman lays flowers at a vigil for the victims of the Bo…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/world/australia/australia…
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web search NEUTRAL — With 10 people confirmed dead by police, the attack at Bondi Beach becomes the deadliest shooting in Australia since the Port Arthur attack in 1996, when 35 people were killed and dozens more were inj…
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/australia/live-blog/bondi-beac…
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web search NEUTRAL — A 10-year-old girl, a Holocaust survivor and a young French national were among at least 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire on families celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Sydney’s fa…
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/australia/australia-bondi-bea…
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“It’s considered the worst terror attack in Australian history.”
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One source claims it is the deadliest shooting since Port Arthur (1996), but does not explicitly state it is the 'worst terror attack in Australian history' overall, and other sources do not provide a comparative ranking to confirm this superlative.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bondi Beach is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia, and the location of two television series, Bondi Rescue and Bondi Vet. The name "Bondi" is derived from the Dharawal language, spoken…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bondi_Beach
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 11, 2026 · At today's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) tore into AG Pam Bondi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3SuHqe9fI
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 3, 2023 · Discover the allure of Bondi, one of Australia's most iconic destinations. Whether you're drawn to the golden sands of Bondi Beach, the trendy cafes and eateries, or the vibrant local cu…
https://www.visitbondibeach.com/bondi-blog/what-to-do-bondi-…
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“The two terrorists were father and son. Sajid Akram, 50, was killed by police on the spot, and his son, Naveed, 24, was already facing 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, when he was hit with an additional 19 charges earlier this month.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general definitions of terrorism and FBI most wanted lists; there is no specific evidence in the provided text regarding Sajid Akram or Naveed Akram.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center burning during the September 11 attacks, planned by Osama bin Laden and carried out by al-Qaeda members in New York City on September 11, 2001 Terrorism, in i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism
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web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 · Terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Definitions of terrorism are co…
https://www.britannica.com/topic/terrorism
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web search NEUTRAL — Most Wanted Terrorists The alleged terrorists on this list are charged with federal crimes in the United States, as indicated on their wanted posters.
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wanted_terrorists
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“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had initially “refused” to hold a Federal Royal Commission for the attack”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's stance on a Royal Commission for this event.
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“Earlier this month, a woman was charged with antisemitism for allegedly shouting, “F–k the Jews” at a girls’ under-12 athletic meet in Sydney.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a woman charged with antisemitism at an under-12 athletic meet.
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“It followed a Sydney “Globalize the Intifada” event that took place, overriding the mayor’s cancellation for fears it would spark violence.”
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“Last month, a unity concert for the Bondi Beach victims was canceled after the Australian Hellenic Choir refused to perform with the Jewish Choral Society”
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“With a modest national Jewish population of 120,000”
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