"They joined for a vigil on the second day of Hanukkah, a day after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in Australia, said prayers, sang songs, held prayer books, linked arms and lit candles on menorahs. Hanukkah is not just about one point in history, Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman said of the continuity of the holiday. It's about the continuous history of Jewish life."
"Among those killed was Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a 41-year-old assistant rabbi at the Chabad of Bondi Jewish center in Australia, who had many ties to New York City. I woke up to a lot of messages saying, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry,' said Rosie Schlanger, a Yeshiva University student and niece of Rabbi Schlanger. And then I saw his name. It was so hard for me to grasp, because he was so young."
Yeshiva University in Washington Heights hosted a vigil on the second night of Hanukkah to honor those killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in Australia. Attendees said prayers, sang songs, held prayer books, linked arms and lit candles on menorahs as a sign of sorrow, strength and solidarity. The attack on the Chabad of Bondi Jewish Center on Dec. 14 killed 15 and injured many more. Among the dead was Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a 41-year-old assistant rabbi with ties to New York City. Family, friends and students gathered to grieve, remember and emphasize Hanukkah’s message of continuity and resilience.
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