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While not every victim from the attack has been publicly identified or mentioned here, some families have allowed their stories to be shared.
Among those tragically lost was Matilda, a 10-year-old girl, who succumbed to her injuries in the hospital after being shot.
She had been celebrating the Hanukkah by the Sea event with her loved ones, including her sister, when the incident occurred.
The heart-wrenching loss of Matilda at such a young age has left a profound impact on her family and community. Source: Supplied
Her aunt Lina has described Matilda as a happy child who smiled, was friendly and enjoyed life.
“[I] love my niece so much. I can’t believe she’s gone.”
Peter Meagher
“With decades of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby.”
Peter Meagher has been remembered as a legend of Randwick Rugby club. Source: Supplied
“The Meagher family are absolute royalty in our club, with Marzo following in the giant Myrtle Green footsteps of his grandfather — the legendary Wally Meahger — and his father Ron who was a former Club President,” Harrison said.
“Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul, their extended families and mountain of friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police, Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.”
Dan Elkayam
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Elkayam was among those killed at Bondi Beach.
Dan Elkayam was described as extremely talented and popular. Source: Supplied
Rockdale Ilinden FC, based in Sydney’s south, paid tribute to the Premier League 1 footballer and said he was an integral squad member.
“[He] was an extremely talented and popular figure among teammates,” the club said in a Facebook post.
Rabbi Feivel (Eli) Schlanger
“He was warm, he was engaging, he was interesting, he was curious about people,” he said of his relative.
“Our community suffered our own seventh of October,” Rabbi Yehoram Ulman said in his eulogy, referencing the Hamas attack in Israel in 2023.
Marika Pogany
“In 2022, she was recognised for delivering 12,000 kosher Meals on Wheels over the course of more than two decades,” the website Chabad, connected to the orthodox Chabad-Lubavitch movement, wrote on social media.
A photograph of victim Marika Pogany at Chabad of Bondi Synagogue after the funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
She was a member of the Harbour View Bridge Club in Rose Bay.
“She was a terrific person, excellent bridge player, and an even better friend. Incredibly loyal. I knew her for 40 years,” Harbour View Bridge Club director Matt Mullamphy said.
Alexander Kleytman
Chabad wrote on social media: “He died shielding her from the gunman’s bullets. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind two children and 11 grandchildren.”
Reuven Morrison
Morrison is survived by his wife, their daughter, and son-in-law and grandchildren.
Reuven Morrison, 62, was a businessman and member of the Chabad communities in Melbourne and Sydney. Source: Supplied / Anash.org
Chabad wrote on social media: “Reuven and Leah were blessed with one daughter, my dear friend Sheina, who was born after many years of praying and waiting.
“If there is one way for him to go on this earth it would be fighting a terrorist.”
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan
“If something needed to happen in Sydney’s Jewish community, Levitan made it happen,” the Chabad website reported. “In fact, you’d have a hard time finding a Jewish institution in the city that wasn’t directly impacted by his work.”
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was a victim of Sunday’s attack. Source: Supplied / Chabad.org
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Boris and Sofia Gurman
But Akram’s son and alleged accomplice, 24-year-old Naveed Akram, appeared to exit the car holding another gun moments later.
Boris and Sofia Gurman tried to stop one of the alleged terrorists as he stepped out of his car. Source: Supplied / GoFundMe
A statement from the Gurman family confirming their deaths said the pair were preparing to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in January, along with Sofia’s 62nd birthday on Wednesday.
“Boris and Sofia were devoted to their family and to each other. They were the heart of our family, and their absence has left an immeasurable void.”
Edith Brutman
She was the vice president of an anti-discrimination committee at B’nai B’rith NSW.
Tibor Weitzen
A member of the Chabad of Bondi community, he reportedly died shielding his loved ones.
Tibor Weitzen lost his life on Sunday. Source: Supplied / Chabad.org
Within synagogue, Weitzen would greet children with a smile and lollipop, the Chabad website reported.
Weitzen was born in the former Soviet Union before migrating to Israel, then to Australia in the late 1980s.
