We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and all those affected by the recent tragic events in Bondi.

Our thoughts are with the families and communities who are grieving all across the country and the world. 

Moments like this are deeply confronting. They remind us of the very real human cost of hatred and violence, and of the fear and sorrow that ripple through communities when innocent lives are taken.

The Jewish community has too often borne the weight of persecution throughout history. 

These tragedies serve as a sober reminder of why compassion, understanding, and respect for human dignity matter – not as abstract ideals, but as essential foundations of a peaceful society.

Today, we simply stand with the Jewish and wider Sydney community in mourning. 

We honour the victims, we grieve with those who grieve, and we hold fast to the hope that violence and hatred will not have the final word.