Bondi Beach Pogrom
"A Gracious Woman:" Edith Brutman Named as Bondi Beach Victim
Fifteen people were killed during Sunday's massacre on Bondi Beach. The latest victim to be publicly identified is Edith Brutman, an anti-prejudice advocate who had largely stopped attending community events due to poor health.
Australian media have confirmed that Edith Brutman, a respected member of the Jewish community and an anti-discrimination advocate, was killed in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack. She served as vice president of the Anti-Prejudice Unit (ADU) of B’nai B’rith New South Wales, an organisation focused on combatting prejudice and promoting community cohesion. Family, colleagues, and communal leaders described her as devoted, gracious, and deeply committed to fighting hatred and discrimination in her community.
According to sources, Edith had not been attending events regularly due to health issues, but chose to attend the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday — a decision that tragically placed her in the line of fire when the terrorists invaded.
B’nai B’rith NSW issued a statement mourning her loss and highlighted her long involvement with the organisation, calling her a “gracious woman and a devoted member” and extending condolences to all those affected by the attack.
Multiple outlets have emphasized her advocacy against prejudice and her established role within the Jewish community in New South Wales.