Chabad of Bondi - 40 Years

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

In partnership with JCA, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Rabbinical Council of NSW and Jewish Family Centre
A single lit memorial candle

We Are One - One year on, from darkness to light

We Are One

The official commemorative event

Remembering the 15 precious lives lost in the Bondi attack

SUNDAY 6 DEC

THIRD NIGHT OF CHANUKAH

GATES: 18:00

PROGRAM: 19:30

ONE YEAR ON: FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

Proudly supported by the Commonwealth Government and New South Wales Government

STRONG POLICE & SECURITY PRESENCE
REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCECORPORATE AND SMALL BUSINESS
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSEE THE NIGHT

A strong line-up of national and international entertainers

SEE THE PERFORMERS

The night

6:00 pm

Gates open

Live acoustic sets as the crowd gathers.

7:30 pm

Program begins

The night opens with music and words, and a moment of remembrance.

8:00 pm

One song

A full concert with massed choir and band - one crowd, one voice.

9:30 pm

From darkness to light

A closing moment of reflection marking one year on.

Beams of coloured light rising into the night sky

From darkness to light

One year on, our community gathers together under one sky. Chabad of Bondi marks 40 years with our biggest Chanukah night yet.

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your voice.

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE

ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

The 15 Kedoshim (Holy Ones)

Fifteen precious souls taken from us. We carry their light forward.

MATILDA BRITVAN
R' ELI SCHLANGER
R' YAAKOV LEVITAN
ALEXANDER KLEYTMAN
BORIS GURMAN
SOFIA GURMAN
REUVEN MORRISON
EDITH BRUTMAN
MARIKA POGANY
DAN ELKAYAM
TIBOR WEITZEN
PETER MEAGHER
ADAM SMYTH
BORIS TETLEROYD
TANIA TRETIAK

IN ETERNAL MEMORY

Sefer Torah Dedication

Join our community in writing a new Sefer Torah (our sacred handwritten scroll containing the Five Books of Moses) dedicated to the 15 Kedoshim of Bondi Beach — souls taken from us, whose light we carry forward. Every letter written is a light kindled against the darkness, turning grief into an eternal legacy of Torah and remembrance.

  • A letter

    Sponsor a single letter - light one flame.

    $18

  • A word

    Sponsor a complete word in the Torah.

    $180

  • A parsha

    Sponsor an entire weekly portion.

    $3,600

  • A Sefer

    Dedicate one of the five books of the Torah.

    $36,000

DONATE NOW

All donations are directed to the Sefer Torah fund of Chabad of Bondi to support the everyday work of Chabad of Bondi and the continuation of its community.

Good to know

How much does it cost to attend?
Free, but registration is required.
Do I need a ticket?
Yes. Advance registration is required, and every attendee, including children, must hold a valid ticket.
What time does it start?
Gates open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 7:30 pm.
Which entry point do I use?
For security reasons you must enter through the location you selected when booking your ticket. Please check your ticket carefully before arriving.
  • North Bondi ticket: entry via North Bondi only.
  • South Bondi ticket: entry via South Bondi only.
  • Entry via the incorrect location will not be permitted.
What security will be in place?
A strong NSW Police and security presence will be in place throughout the event.
  • Security screening and ticket checks are mandatory.
  • Please follow all directions from police, security and event staff.
Can I bring a bag?
No large bags are permitted.
Can I bring drinks?
This is an alcohol-free event. Water stations will be available on site.
How will I get event updates?
Further security information, exact entry points and arrival instructions will be communicated closer to the event. Please monitor your email and SMS for important updates, and make sure the contact details on your registration are accurate.

WITH SUPPORT

Proudly supported by the Commonwealth Government and New South Wales Government

Australian GovernmentNSW Government
NSW Police Force

STRONG POLICE & SECURITY PRESENCE