Benefit Concert for Bondi Beach Victims Canceled; Choir Refused to Sing Along With Jews
A benefit concert for victims of the Bondi Beach massacre has been canceled due to a choir's refusal to perform alongside a Jewish choir. The Australian Hellenic Choir voted against sharing the stage, citing political objections. This decision has drawn criticism for its perceived antisemitism and the loss of charitable support for affected families.
- ▪The concert was titled 'Concert for Hope and Unity' and aimed to raise funds for families affected by the Bondi Beach terror attack.
- ▪Members of the Australian Hellenic Choir voted against performing with the Sydney Jewish Choral Society during rehearsals.
- ▪The cancellation of the concert means that all planned charitable proceeds for grieving families will not be realized.
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Benefit Concert for Bondi Beach Victims Canceled; Choir Refused to Sing Along With Jews David Strom 7:20 PM | April 28, 2026 AP Photo/Kin Cheung Sure, it's not antisemitism. It's a political statement against Bibi Netanyahu or something.A benefit concert for the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia has been canceled because the choir that was scheduled to sing refused to share the stage with a Jewish choir group. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); You can't make this up. I used to love visiting Australia.
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