After Bondi: Survivor Stories

Maddie Brygel
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Survivors and paramedics reflect on what they felt as the Bondi Chanukah massacre unfolded, and the moments that have stayed with them since. Instagram: @afterbondi_podcast Produced by: Maddie Brygel · Artwork: Hayley Needleman / Crayon Studios · Editorial Contributors: Gideon Cohen & Hannah Eichenbaum · Special thanks: Ido Zamir, Zev Levi, Peter Philippsohn OAM, Adam Hyman, Iftach & Sarit, Ceara Rickard, Wolper Jewish Hospital, Sydney Jewish Museum, Milena Ben-David, Jessy Lehn. Full recordings of each interview coming soon.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    4: The Aftermath

    Survivors and paramedics reflect on the months since the massacre — how they have begun to process what happened, live with its aftermath, and find a way forward. This episode includes the recollections of survivors Jessy, Sorella, Julie, Natasha, Natalie, Chavi, and paramedics Hadley, Roy, Aidan, Matthew and Zac. May their memory be a blessing:  Matilda, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Alexander Kleytman, Peter Meagher, Dan Elkayam, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, Reuven Morrison, Tibor Weitzen, Marika Pogany, Boris and Sofia Gurman, Edith Brutman, Adam Smyth, Boris Tetleroyd and Tania Tretiak.  —------------------------------------------------------------ Produced by Dr Maddie Brygel Artwork Hayley Needleman/Crayon Studios  Editorial Contributors Gideon Cohen & Hannah Eichenbaum  Special thanks  Ido Zamir, Adam Hyman, Zev Levi, Peter Philippsohn OAM, Iftach & Sarit, Wolper Jewish Hospital, Sydney Jewish Museum, Milena Ben-David, Jessy Lehn  jFU6ODbmwHpCmkmMvbjD

  2. 6d ago

    3: First Responders

    Paramedics reflect on the personal impact of responding to the massacre, and how the experience changed them. This episode includes the recollections of paramedics Roy, Hadley, Matthew, Aidan, Zac and Darren.   Content Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of a terrorist attack. If you need any support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.  —---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by Dr Maddie Brygel Artwork Hayley Needleman/Crayon Studios  Editorial Contributors Gideon Cohen & Hannah Eichenbaum  Special thanks  Ido Zamir, Adam Hyman, Zev Levi, Peter Philippsohn OAM, Iftach & Sarit, Wolper Jewish Hospital, Sydney Jewish Museum, Milena Ben-David, Jessy Lehn  May their memory be a blessing:  Matilda, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Alexander Kleytman, Peter Meagher, Dan Elkayam, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, Reuven Morrison, Tibor Weitzen, Marika Pogany, Boris and Sofia Gurman, Edith Brutman, Adam Smyth, Boris Tetleroyd and Tania Tretiak

  3. 6d ago

    2: Impossible Choices

    Inside the psychological experience of the massacre — survivors recount the impossible decisions they faced, the conversations they had with their kids, and the moments that have stayed with them ever since. This episode includes the recollections of survivors Chavi, Jessy, Sorella, Mark, Chaya, Julie and Natalie. Content Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of a terrorist attack. If you need any support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.  —----------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by Dr Maddie Brygel Artwork Hayley Needleman/Crayon Studios  Editorial Contributors Gideon Cohen & Hannah Eichenbaum  Special thanks  Ido Zamir, Adam Hyman, Zev Levi, Peter Philippsohn OAM, Iftach & Sarit, Wolper Jewish Hospital, Sydney Jewish Museum, Milena Ben-David, Jessy Lehn  May their memory be a blessing:  Matilda, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Alexander Kleytman, Peter Meagher, Dan Elkayam, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, Reuven Morrison, Tibor Weitzen, Marika Pogany, Boris and Sofia Gurman, Edith Brutman, Adam Smyth, Boris Tetleroyd and Tania Tretiak.

  4. 6d ago

    1: The Beginning

    On 14 December 2025, a terrorist attack at a Sydney Chanukah party took the lives of 15 people.  This episode includes the recollections of survivors Sorella, Mark, Chavi, Julie, Jessy, Dan, Natasha, Simon, Jess and Monica. Content Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of a terrorist attack. If you need any support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.  ------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by Dr Maddie Brygel Artwork Hayley Needleman/Crayon Studios  Editorial Contributors Gideon Cohen & Hannah Eichenbaum  Special thanks  Ido Zamir, Adam Hyman, Zev Levi, Peter Philippsohn OAM, Iftach & Sarit, Wolper Jewish Hospital, Sydney Jewish Museum, Milena Ben-David, Jessy Lehn  May their memory be a blessing:  Matilda, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Alexander Kleytman, Peter Meagher, Dan Elkayam, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, Reuven Morrison, Tibor Weitzen, Marika Pogany, Boris and Sofia Gurman, Edith Brutman, Adam Smyth, Boris Tetleroyd and Tania Tretiak

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Survivors and paramedics reflect on what they felt as the Bondi Chanukah massacre unfolded, and the moments that have stayed with them since. Instagram: @afterbondi_podcast Produced by: Maddie Brygel · Artwork: Hayley Needleman / Crayon Studios · Editorial Contributors: Gideon Cohen & Hannah Eichenbaum · Special thanks: Ido Zamir, Zev Levi, Peter Philippsohn OAM, Adam Hyman, Iftach & Sarit, Ceara Rickard, Wolper Jewish Hospital, Sydney Jewish Museum, Milena Ben-David, Jessy Lehn. Full recordings of each interview coming soon.

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