We Are One — One year on, from darkness to light
An official commemorative event
Remembering the 15 precious lives lost in the Bondi attack
SUNDAY 6 DEC
THIRD NIGHT OF CHANUKAH
GATES: 18:00
PROGRAM: 19:30
ONE YEAR ON: FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
Proudly supported by the Australian Government and NSW Government
Featuring
Mordechai Shapiro
Benny Friedman
DATE
Sunday 6 December
OCCASION
Third night of Chanukah
DOORS
6:00 pm · Candle lighting 7:30 pm
WHERE
Bondi Beach, Sydney NSW
The night
6:00 pm
Gates open
Kosher food stalls, kids' zone and live acoustic sets along the sand.
7:30 pm
Grand menorah lighting
Nine beams of light rise over the bay as we light the third candle together.
8:00 pm
One song
A full concert with massed choir and band — one crowd, one voice.
9:30 pm
From darkness to light
A closing moment of reflection marking one year on.
From darkness to light
One year on, our community gathers on the sand where the ocean meets the light. Chabad of Bondi marks 40 years with the biggest Chanukah night Bondi has seen.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your voice. Nine flames, one crowd, one song carried out across the bay.
RESERVE YOUR SPOTIN ETERNAL MEMORY
Sefer Torah Dedication
Join our community in writing a new Sefer Torah dedicated to the 15 kedoshim of Bondi Beach — souls taken from us, whose light we carry forward. Every letter written is a light kindled against the darkness, turning grief into an eternal legacy of Torah and remembrance.
A letter
Sponsor a single letter — light one flame.
$36
A word
Dedicate a word in a loved one's memory.
$100
A verse
Honour a whole verse of Torah.
$360
A parsha
Sponsor an entire weekly portion.
$1,800
A book
Dedicate one of the five books of the Torah.
$5,400
The crown
Sponsor the crowning letters of the Sefer Torah.
Enquire
You can dedicate a letter, a word, a verse, a parsha or a full book in memory of a loved one. Every contribution is recorded and every name is honoured.
All donations are directed to the Sefer Torah fund of Chabad of Bondi.
Good to know
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free, but every guest needs a ticket so we can plan seating and security.
- Is it family friendly?
- Yes. There's a dedicated kids' zone, and children of every age are welcome.
- Is the food kosher?
- All food stalls on site are kosher and supervised.
- What if it rains?
- The event runs rain or shine. Any change of plan is emailed to ticket holders.