A large crowd gathered at Bondi Beach for a vigil at Bondi Pavilion, coming together to mark 30 days since the Bondi attack and remember those who lost their lives.
Crowd Forms at Bondi Pavilion
More than 2,000 people assembled at the pavilion forecourt on Sunday evening, with attendees arriving from across the Bondi area. The turnout reflected the continuing impact of the attack on both the Jewish community and local residents.
Police were stationed around the site, including mounted officers, as the crowd gathered quietly along the beachfront.
Thirty Days of Mourning
The service marked Shloshim, the conclusion of the Jewish 30-day mourning period. Over the past month, people have returned repeatedly to the pavilion forecourt to pause, reflect and leave tributes.
Since the December 14 attack, Bondi Pavilion has remained a place where grief has been publicly shared through flowers, notes and stones.
Service Focused on Reflection
The vigil featured prayers, spoken reflections, music and periods of silence. Victims and their families were acknowledged throughout the ceremony, with attendees standing closely together during key moments.
Rabbi Yossi Friedman guided the service, continuing his role in leading remembrance activities during the mourning period.
Tribute Through Song
Music formed a central part of the evening, including a rendition of Waltzing Matilda in memory of the youngest victim, Matilda Bee, aged 10.
Songs in Hebrew and English followed, with members of the crowd joining in. Mobile phone lights were raised at points during the service as a gesture of unity.
After the Vigil
The Shloshim ceremony formally concluded the initial mourning period. While the service has ended, Bondi Beach continues to serve as a place of reflection for those affected by the attack, with remembrance expected to continue beyond the vigil.
Published 14-Jan-2026
