Tonight, I made the decision to light the Sydney Opera House with candles on the Menorah, marking the second day of Chanukah.
In the wake of this horrific attack, it is more important than ever that the Jewish community in NSW knows they do not stand alone.
We cannot, and we will not allow Jewish Australians to feel they must hide their faith, their traditions, their religious celebrations or their identity.
Lighting the Opera House is a simple but powerful gesture: a message to the world that we cherish our Jewish community, that we honour their courage, and that we stand with them in solidarity and love.
Tonight, those candles are a symbol of resilience and a reminder that even in darkness, we choose to stand with one another.