"The Brooklyn sister of the beloved rabbi slain in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre is doubling down on her Jewish pride, insisting, "We're not hiding and we're not afraid." Chani Schlanger Drizin, 54, sat shiva this week for her baby brother, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in her home in Crown Heights, which has been a hotbed of antisemitic attacks for years - and again this week. She insisted she'll honor her brother's legacy and her faith by standing proud in the face of rising hate."
"Her brother helped organize the Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 14, the first night of the holiday. The entire Schlanger family, including wife, Chaya, and five kids, from 17 to six weeks old, showed up to help the rabbi run the beloved annual Hanukkah by the Sea event that drew some 2,000 people. Death rained down when Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed, 24, allegedly opened fire on the crowd, killing 15 and leaving dozens hurt. The rabbi was shot in the back after throwing himself on a community member to shield them from the bullets, and died instantly."
""I don't know what happened to New York. I wish I knew. This is my home, but the spike in antisemitism is terrifying," Drizin said. "The scary thing is, It's going to happen again," she predicted. "I pray it doesn't happen here, but it won't stop me from leaving my house and continuing doing our holy work.""
Chani Schlanger Drizin, 54, sat shiva for her baby brother, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in her Crown Heights home after he was killed at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event. Rabbi Schlanger helped organize the Dec. 14 celebration that drew around 2,000 people; the family, including his wife Chaya and five children, had helped run the event. Authorities allege Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed, 24, opened fire, killing 15 and wounding dozens. Rabbi Schlanger was shot after shielding a community member. Drizin vows to honor his legacy, continue public menorah lightings and daily life despite rising antisemitic attacks.
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