Terror at Bondi

Bondi's Lifeguards shared their stories with Leila McKinnon for A Current Affair - Head Lifeguard Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins praising his team. Many of them were among the first to spring into action that night. Without hesitation, and under fire, they ran to help the injured - instinctively protecting the community they serve every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

86-year-old Semyon Teplitsky was shot in the attack. His daughter Victoria says his partner used her belt as a emergency tourniquet and saved his life. While waiting for him to undergo further surgeries, Victoria shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survivor of December 14, Vlad had been celebrating at the Hanukkah event with his eight-year-old son. Just metres from the gunmen on the footbridge, he threw himself over his child as the unimaginable unfolded around them. Speaking with 2GB’s Luke Grant, Vlad reflects on the miracle of their survival, and the gratitude he feels to be celebrating his son’s birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking on behalf of his community, and sharing stories of the victims, Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin joined Karl and Sarah on Today. He says their fears of an attack like this have long been ignored.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of the 15 innocent people killed in the attack. The 41-year-old father of five has been remembered as an inspirational man, filled with "absolute light". This episode, friends and family pay tribute: Rabbi Levi Wolff speaking with Nine reporter Bailey Kenzie - his brother in law, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, on Today with Karl and Sarah - and good friend Rabbi Slavin with 2GB's Mark Levy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.