Sydney Jewish mayor feted for anti-antisemitism work weeks before Bondi Beach tragedy
“We had seen hate spreading through our communities. We knew then, as we know now, that hatred targeted towards the Jewish people never ends there," said Nemesh, Sydney Jewish mayor.
A sign reading "Jewish Lives Should Matter, Too" is seen at the floral tributes area outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 18, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. The attack at Bondi Beach on December 14 was one of the deadliest in Australian history. (photo credit: DAVID GRAY / AFP via Getty Images)ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
