Tuesday, January 13, 2026

PM Announces National Day of Mourning

The Shloshim for the victims of the Bondi massacre will take place on January 22, which corresponds with 4 Shevat on the Hebrew calendar.  [4 Shevat is the yarzheit of the Baba Sali]  These 30 days have been counted from the end of Chanukah.

The PM of Australia, looking very uncomfortable and having difficulty forcing the words out, made this announcement a few hours ago.  I am finding all of this remarkable on so many levels.  Albanese quoting Rabbi Ulman and speaking about Shloshim.  Who would have thought....

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