Press release from Chabad GNV Jewish Community Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Chabad Jewish Community Center of Gainesville is mourning alongside the global Jewish community following the devastating terrorist attack that occurred earlier today at a public Chanukah Menorah lighting hosted by Chabad in Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia.
The attack claimed the lives of eleven innocent people and left many others injured. Among those murdered was Rabbi Eli Schlanger, of blessed memory, a devoted Chabad Shliach (emissary) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, who dedicated his life to spreading Jewish education, pride, joy, and light…