A Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach turned into a scene of terror.

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit with a father and community leader who survived the Bondi Beach terror attack. His children were nearby. What he first thought were fireworks quickly became gunshots. Within moments, people were running, hiding, and falling.

He shares, in real time, what it was like to be there:

– realizing the danger

– hiding with his daughter

– searching desperately for his son

– trying to help the wounded while protecting his child

This conversation was recorded shortly after the attack, while the pain was still raw. It is honest, emotional, and unfiltered.

We also speak about what came next. Lighting the menorah that night. Explaining fear to children. Holding onto faith and responsibility when everything feels shaken.

This episode is not about headlines or politics.

It's about survival, parenthood, community, and choosing light in the aftermath of terror.

Our hearts are with all those affected by this attack, including the family of Rabbi Elie Schlinger, a beloved husband, father, and community leader who was killed. A link to support the Schlinger family is included below, as mentioned in the episode.

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Support the Schlinger family:

https://www.charidy.com/elischlanger/613Help?utm_source=15mp