A moving memorial service honored the life of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, one of the six victims tragically killed in the Bondi Junction stabbing attack. The emotional eulogy delivered by his father-in-law, Rabbi Ulman, highlighted the profound loss felt by the community and family members.
Rabbi Ulman expressed a deeply personal sentiment, voicing his heartfelt hope that his son-in-law had been fully aware of the immense love and esteem surrounding him throughout his life. The tribute underscored Rabbi Schlanger’s character and the positive impact he made as a British-born spiritual leader within the Australian Jewish community.
The ceremony served not only as a personal farewell but also as a moment of collective mourning, reflecting on the senseless violence that abruptly ended multiple lives at the Westfield shopping centre. This public outpouring of grief emphasizes the broader societal impact of the attack, which has reverberated through international communities connected to the victims.