Australians are invited to participate in a poignant tribute by lighting a candle at 6:47 p.m., marking exactly one week since a tragic attack occurred. This collective act of remembrance encourages individuals to gather with family, friends, or loved ones to honor those affected.

The federal government is collaborating with the Jewish community to organize a national day of mourning, although a specific date has yet to be determined.

An online flyer promoting the event suggests, “In these challenging times, let’s illuminate our world with light, love, and compassion, inspired by our shared connection to the ocean and the iconic Bondi Beach.”

In a show of solidarity, surfers and swimmers formed a symbolic circle during a paddle-out at Bondi Beach on Friday morning, demonstrating unity and support.

The event aims to bring people together to remember the lives lost, offer prayers for those on the path to recovery, and express heartfelt gratitude to the courageous first responders.

Rabbi Yosef Eichenblatt from the Central Synagogue shared with ABC News that these tributes have been profoundly healing for the Jewish community, providing comfort and solace during this difficult time.

The Bondi community turned out in droves to show support. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

“Over the past two years, there’s been a lot of people who have been questioning whether we’re still welcome here in Australia because we saw people calling for our death on the streets on a weekly basis,” he said.

“So it’s been so heart-warming to see the outpouring of love and support.”

More than 700 people were estimated to have entered the water on boards. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Local community members have organised multiple water tributes this week to honour those impacted by the attack, which claimed 15 lives and targeted an event celebrating the first day of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.

On Wednesday morning, members of swimming clubs came together for a similar paddle-out.

One of the two alleged gunmen, Sajid Akram, also died after he was shot by police.

His son, Naveed Akram, has been hospitalised with serious injuries. After waking from a coma, he was charged with 59 offences on Wednesday over his alleged role in the attack.

The charges include 15 counts of murder — one per victim — one count of committing a terrorist act, and 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder.

Police said they found homemade flags representing the self-proclaimed Islamic State group in the vehicle used by the gunmen.

Opposition leader Sussan Ley spoke from Bondi Beach ahead of the paddle-out, reiterating her call for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to “urgently” recall parliament next week to introduce legislation in response to the violence.

“Of course, we will work with the government, but what they have proposed is too little, too late, and too long” she said, speaking to Channel Seven.

“The proposals, the measures that we have put forward are what this community is crying out for,” she continued.

“Stripping citizenship from extremists and hate preachers. My message is, if you preach hatred, if you preach radical Islam in a way that hurts and harms your fellow man and woman, if you incite violence, if you glorify terrorism, if you are not an Australian citizen, you will be deported. If you are an Australian citizen, you will be arrested.”

Albanese announced plans for new legislation on Thursday to combat antisemitism, including measures that would strengthen laws targeting hate speech and give the government new powers to cancel and reject visas for those who spread it.

The prime minister also announced a 12-month task force that would work to address and prevent antisemitism through the education system.

He said he would fully adopt a report on combating antisemitism delivered by antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal.

Albanese has faced backlash from some members of the Jewish community for failing to enact the recommendations of the report sooner.

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