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BBC outside Rabbi Schlanger's funeral as mourners pay tribute

BBC outside Rabbi Schlanger's funeral as mourners pay tribute

Summary

Mourners gathered to pay their respects to Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a British-born victim of a mass shooting in Sydney. The attack, which happened during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, resulted in the death of 15 people. The funeral was the first held for the victims of this incident.

Key Facts

  • Rabbi Eli Schlanger, originally from the UK, was one of the 15 victims of a mass shooting in Sydney.
  • The shooting took place at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.
  • Schlanger's funeral was the first among the victims to take place.
  • The Jewish community in Bondi described Schlanger's death as a significant loss.
  • BBC journalist Katy Watson reported from outside the funeral service.

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