Emotions ran high as family and loved ones bid farewell to the first confirmed victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack at a service less than a kilometre from the scene of the tragedy.
Loving husband and father-of-five Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire at the Sydney beach.
There was standing room only at Chabad of Bondi as mourners packed the synagogue and outside on the streets.
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Among the crowd was NSW Premier Chris Minns, federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, Wentworth MP Allegra Spender, former prime minister Scott Morrison and the Israeli Ambassor to Australia Amir Maimon.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was notably not in attendance but said before the funeral he would stay away unless he was invited.
Rabbi Schlanger, who was also a prison chaplain, received a guard of honour from Corrective Services NSW.
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He would often travel hours out to regional NSW to be with inmates.
During the service mourners paid tribute to the "outstandingly devoted... exemplary and loving husband", "supportive and caring son and son-in-law" and "loyal and inspirational friend".
Relatives were seen embracing his coffin in grief as the service began.
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Rabbi Levi Wolff described Rabbi Schlanger as one of the "purest, most sincere and passionate people any of us have known".
"Eli was ripped away from us in the midst of doing what we loved best, spreading love and joy, and caring for his people with endless self-sacrifice," Wolff said.
"In his life and in his death, he towered above as one of the highest and holiest souls.
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"This loss is massive for the entire Jewish nation, but for our community here, and for Chabad of Bondi, the loss is unspeakable."
"We have all been hoping over the last three days that we would wake up and somehow realise that this was all a terrible dream. We can't wish that anymore.
"We are here, raw and devastated, crying in unbearable pain, along with the entire Jewish people and all good people across Australia and the world over in the wake of the horrific terrorist attack that was perpetrated in our city.
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"We mourn the loss of every single precious life, we embrace their families and we wish them strength.
"We pray for the speedy and complete recovery of the injured."
Wolff said Rabbi Schlanger was a proud father-of-five, including a six-week-old son, who would "keep watching over" his family.
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"Just know, your father will always be with you, you were and forever will be his number one," he said.
"Every single person in this room and those around the world watching are here because of our deep love and admiration for Eli.
"That love extends to you, his family, we will look after you."
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