Statements On the Bondi Beach Attack
This is a collection of statements put out in December 2025 by Jewish Social Justice Roundtable affiliates. This list will be updated frequently as new statements become public.
Adamah states, “We will not succumb to this darkness. We will be the light. We will be the candles. We will be the flame.”
American Jewish World Service says, “May the memory of those brutally taken today remind us – urgently and painfully – why this work matters, and why we must keep building a better future.”
Avodah states, "Each of us, in the Jewish community and beyond, has a stake in dismantling antisemitism. As these attacks become more frequent, the need to build stronger and more just communities committed to dismantling all intersecting systems of oppression grows."
Bend the Arc says, “We must continue to confront antisemitism with action.”
Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) states, “As we light the first candles of Chanukah, we hold these members of our Jewish family in our hearts.”
HIAS says, “May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.”
Ikar says, “Tonight, alongside the light of the Hanukkiah, we’ll light the memorial candle and rededicate ourselves to embodying the light that must extinguish this darkness.”
Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) states, “Together, we must work to build a world in which Jews and all people can celebrate their faith and their identities without fear of violence.”
Jewish Labor Committee says, “In sorrow, we extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives and the dozens injured at this terrible scene of murder and attempted murder….”
Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ) says, “No one should be afraid to light a Chanukiah.”
Jewtina y Co. states, “May we grow brighter together each night, even when the world feels dark.”
Keshet says, “We must look to the courage of those who took action to save lives as inspiration to take care of and protect each other from the hatred that led to this tragedy.”
Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan says, “This Chanukah, our efforts at piercing the darkness with light must once again be redoubled.”
Moving Tradition states, “We hold close in our hearts the 15 lives stolen in yet another antisemitic mass murder, killed as they performed the mitzvah of kindling Hanukkah lights and rejoicing in the season.”
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) states, “No one should have to fear for their life while practicing their Judaism.”
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies says, “May the light of Chanukah strengthen our resolve, comfort those in pain, and guide us toward a safer, more compassionate world.”
New Israel Fund says, “Together, we continue to work for a day when war and bloodshed cease, when peace will embrace our world.”
New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) states, “Our entire community will hold the victims in our hearts tonight as we enter Hanukkah, a celebration of the resilience of the Jewish people.”
Rabbinical Assembly says, “Our clergy, leaders, and members throughout the world come together with all Jews as “Am ehad im lev ehad – one people with one heart.”
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association states, “May the Hanukkah candles light our way to more compassion, more justice, more peace.”
Reconstructing Judaism says, “May you find clarity and community in your reflections, your sorrow and, even in these hard times, your celebrations.”
Repair the World states, “As the candles glow brighter each night, may we be reminded of the collective power of our light to dispel darkness and kindle hope.”
The Workers Circle states, “We stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms, in Australia, here, and around the world”.”
T’ruah states, “We must stand together to oppose antisemitism and all forms of bigotry.”
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) says, “Our Jewish community will not go into hiding. We are proud Jews and will remain so even as we make the security of our Jewish community a primary obligation.”