A Legacy of Light and Love: Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Bondi Beach, and the Laws of Noah

Send us Fan MailWhat kind of legacy do we want to leave behind?In this episode of Bridge Builders Forum, Ryan Lambert sits down with author and publisher Nikki Goldstein to discuss her powerful book, Conversations with My Rabbi, co-authored with Rabbi Eli Schlanger.What began as an unlikely friendship between a secular Jewish woman and an Orthodox Chabad rabbi became a profound journey of spiritual discovery, moral reflection, and shared purpose. But after Rabbi Eli was tragically killed in the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah 2025, Nikki found herself carrying forward a message they had worked together to bring into the world.Together, Ryan and Nikki explore Rabbi Eli's legacy, the Seven Noahide Laws, Judaism's vision for all humanity, the challenge of responding to antisemitism with courage, and why these ancient teachings may be more relevant today than ever before.This conversation is not ultimately about tragedy. It is about life, friendship, moral courage, and the enduring power of light and love in a fractured world.Nikki Goldstein's book, Conversations with My Rabbi, can be found at https://a.co/d/07EYx7vYLearn more about Nikki Goldstein at https://nikkigoldsteinauthor.com/Learn more about Bridge Builders Forum and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.bridgebuildersforum.com/Make a tax-deductible donation to Bridge Builders Forum at https://www.bridgebuildersforum.com/donateBridge Builders ForumAn educational entity dedicated to helping Jews and Christians understand their faith, the Bible, and each other.Bridge Builders Forum Email News and UpdatesDownload the free PDF "Recovering the Jewish Paul: Three Keys to Understanding the Apostle and Building Bridges Between Jews and Christians" The Weird Apostle Ryan's book places the Apostle Paul in his Jewish and Greco-Roman context.Make a tax deductible donation to the Bridge Builders Forum