Jewish community stands up against antisemitism during global gathering in Crown Heights
Priva’s father, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, was killed in December during a Hannukah terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
The Jewish community gathered in Crown Heights Thursday for an international event full of singing, praying, music, food and fun.
But the night also brought a strong message against antisemitism.
“Everyone has been through so much in the last few months. It’s so inspirational,” said 17-year-old Priva Schlanger.
The teenager attended the global gathering in Brooklyn with her friends from Sydney, Australia.
Priva’s father, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, was killed in December during a Hannukah terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
“My father was very passionate about the youth and about the teenagers and about educating them and really helping them succeed,” said Priva.
Rabbi Schlanger grew up in Brooklyn and served the borough before moving to Australia.
“His dream was for us to come to New York and to see everyone and be inspired,” said Priva. “We’re making that a reality.”
As Priva and her pals from Sydney joined thousands of other Jewish community members, she wanted her message to go global.
“The only way to fight antisemitism is to add more light to the darkness," she says.
