Rabbi Killed in Australia Hanukkah Attack Was Very Special, Toronto Relative Says

People embrace at a flower memorial placed outside Bondi Pavilion at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, on Dec. 15, 2025, a day after two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration. AP Photo/Mark BakerA rabbi killed in the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia is being remembered by family members in Toronto for his positivity and commitment to bringing Judaism to others.Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of at least 15 people killed at the event on Bondi Beach on Sunday after two gunmen opened fire on the crowd.