The vigil marked the end of “shloshim” – the 30-day Jewish mourning period.
The audience fell into a hushed silence as performers sang a special rendition of Waltzing Matilda dedicated to 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the attack.
Since the first day after the attack, Rabbi Yossi Friedman has held vigils at Bondi Pavilion three times a day at 7.30am, 1pm and 7.30pm.
Rabbi Yossi Friedman (centre) leads people in prayers at the Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach in December.Credit: Kate Geraghty
A federal royal commission will be held into the circumstances leading up to the Bondi attack, in which alleged terrorists targeted a Hanukkah celebration.
Former High Court justice Virginia Bell will lead the national inquiry. A report is due before December 14, 2026.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has supported the federal royal commission, but said the state may still need to hold its own inquiry on state-specific issues.
The premier has this morning announced stronger powers for local councils to shut down unlawful premises accused of hosting hate preachers, allowing them to cut off utilities when operators ignore planning laws and cease-use notices.
Bankstown’s Al Madina Dawah Centre has been issued a notice to shut down by the local council.Credit: Dominic Lorrimer
Canterbury-Bankstown council issued a “cease use” directive in December after it found the Al Madina Dawah centre was never approved to operate as a prayer hall.
“There is no place in NSW for hate, intimidation or extremism masquerading as community activity,” Minns said.
“These reforms give councils real powers to act when premises are operating unlawfully and spreading division.”
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