Unholy: Two Jews on the News Emergency update: Terror attack in Sydney - with Nomi Kaltmann
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Dec 14, 2025 Nomi Kaltmann, a journalist, lawyer, and rabbanit from Australia, shares her insights on the tragic mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach. She discusses the shock and panic within the community, highlighting the emotional toll of friends being injured. Nomi raises concerns about rising antisemitism and calls for a zero-tolerance policy in Australia. She also reflects on the life of Rabbi Elie Schlanger, a victim of the attack, emphasizing the need for accountability and effective government action against hate.
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Hanukkah At Bondi Turned Tragic
- Nomi describes Hanukkah at Bondi as a summertime, family beach event with rides and hamburgers.
- She recounts seeing footage of two gunmen and instantly fearing Jews were being targeted in Sydney.
Australia's Rarity Of Mass Shootings
- Nomi stresses that mass shootings of this scale are extremely rare in Australia since the 1996 Port Arthur reforms.
- She highlights that strict gun laws and a national register made such attacks unexpected here.
Personal Connections To The Victims
- Nomi recounts taking her children to a Hanukkah event earlier that day and then discovering the shooting online.
- She names acquaintances among the injured, making the attack feel painfully close to home.