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I sit here and humbly write my words
My heart hurts
It bleeds for them
My tears are falling
I can't stop them.

I see the news
I see the faces
Of beautiful people
Precious souls
That have been taken
From us.

Why we keep asking
Do bad things happen
To good people?

A Poem – Save Us

I sit here and humbly write my words
My heart hurts
It bleeds for them
My tears are falling
I can’t stop them.

I see the news
I see the faces
Of beautiful people
Precious souls
That have been taken
From us.

Why we keep asking
Do bad things happen
To good people?

Op-Ed
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New Engagement!

Mendy Holtzberg (Monterey, CA) to Leah Schmerling (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14th, 8:30pm at the JCM
Baby Boy!

Lippy and Mushky Kosofsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yisroel and Nechama Dina Silberstrom from Remsen Village, Brooklyn had a baby boy.
Baby Boy!

Zalmy and Shevy Tauby from Toronto, Canada had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Kovi and Rivky (nee Danzinger) Raksin from Hollywood Florida had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Chaim Uziel Starik (Vienna, Austria) to Batsheva Spivak (Pembroke Pines, FL)
New Engagement!

Zalman Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Lea Dukes (Santiago, Chile) L’Chaim: Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm at 9400 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL
New Engagement!

Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, CT) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at the Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl
Baby Boy!

Yaakov and Shevi (nee Katzman) Behrman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld from Brooklyn, NY had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!

Yermi and Daniella Liam (nee Pohlman) Kurkus from Lake Lure, NC had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave
New Engagement!

Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, IA) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at the JCM
New Engagement!

Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, WI) L’Chaim: Monday, April 28th, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
New Engagement!

Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Baby Boy!

Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva

The Final Journey Gets Underway

ISRAEL — at this hour the final preparations are underway for the Israeli party that is heading for Mumbai, India to bring back the bodies of Rabbi Gavirel and his wife Rivkah Holtzberg, Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Teitelbaum, Rabbi Ben Tzion Korman, Norma Schwartzberg Rabinowitz and Yochved Orpaz who were murdered in the Chabad House.

More pictures in the Extended Article. (photos by: Bereleh Shainer – shturem.net)

Chabad News
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This weeks Living Torah, titled “Nigun “Uforatzta”" (Volume 55, Episode 220)

Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org

Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.

Video of the Day! – Nigun “Uforatzta”!

This weeks Living Torah, titled “Nigun “Uforatzta”” (Volume 55, Episode 220)

Living Torah is a member supported project Become a member today at LivingTorah.org

Also available with Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish subtitles in the Extended Article.

Videos

NEW YORK [AP] — People late for school or work because of New York City subway delays can get notes from the transit agency to give to their teachers or bosses.

The New York City Transit division says it gives passengers the notes so they can prove they're not lying about being delayed while riding the subway.

Late workers, students get notes blaming NY subway

NEW YORK [AP] — People late for school or work because of New York City subway delays can get notes from the transit agency to give to their teachers or bosses.

The New York City Transit division says it gives passengers the notes so they can prove they’re not lying about being delayed while riding the subway.

NYC News
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Six Jewish lives were snuffed out when terrorists stormed the Chabad Jewish Center and Chabad House known as the Nariman House in India’s financial capitol, Mumbai. Terrorists stormed the building and for days held it siege, and viciously murdering everyone inside.

Clockwise from the top: Rabbi Gavirel and his wife Rivkah Holtzberg, the Shluchim that ran the Chabad House, Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Teitelbaum, Norma Schwartzberg Rabinowitz, Yochved Orpaz and Rabbi Ben Tzion Korman.

May G-d Avenge their Blood

Hashem Yikom Damam – The Murder Victims of the Terror in the Chabad House in Mumbai

Six Jewish lives were snuffed out when terrorists stormed the Chabad Jewish Center and Chabad House known as the Nariman House in India’s financial capitol, Mumbai. Terrorists stormed the building and for days held it siege, and viciously murdering everyone inside.

Clockwise from the top: Rabbi Gavirel and his wife Rivkah Holtzberg, the Shluchim that ran the Chabad House, Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Teitelbaum, Norma Schwartzberg Rabinowitz, Yochved Orpaz and Rabbi Ben Tzion Korman.

May G-d Avenge their Blood

Notices
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Two Bochurim on their way home from Shul were accosted and attackedby a large group of Black teens. One of the bochurim was knocked unconscious after being pistol-whipped, while the other male sustained injuries on his head and inside his mouth.

More in the Extended Article.

Two Bochurim Assaulted, Pistol Whipped and Knocked-Out

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Two Bochurim on their way home from Shul were accosted and attackedby a large group of Black teens. One of the bochurim was knocked unconscious after being pistol-whipped, while the other male sustained injuries on his head and inside his mouth.

More in the Extended Article.

Crime
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Mumbai Horror: Rescue Workers Shocked by Chabad Massacre Site

Ronen Medzini – YNet News

The picture of Rebbe, was one of the only items not damaged in the terror attack (Photo: Ilan Gur Ari)

MUMBAI, India — Israel Police forensic teams will be heading to Mumbai Sunday on an Air Force plane in order to offer their assistance in identifying the remaining bodies in the Chabad House massacre.

Officials are saying that eight or nine people were murdered at the Jewish center. Six bodies have been identified so far – five Israelis and a Jewish Mexican national.

More pictures in the Extended Article. (Graphic).

Jewish News
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Amos Harel - Haaretz

JERUSALEM, Israel — Israeli counterterrorism experts are critical of how Indian security forces handled last week's terror attacks in Mumbai, especially their raid on the local Chabad center, Nariman House.

While acknowledging that Israel has never experienced a coordinated attack of such scope, the Israelis said the Indians failed to contain the attacks and raided Nariman House too lackadaisically.

Israeli Experts Criticize Indian Handling of Terror Attacks, Chabad House Raid

Amos Harel – Haaretz

JERUSALEM, Israel — Israeli counterterrorism experts are critical of how Indian security forces handled last week’s terror attacks in Mumbai, especially their raid on the local Chabad center, Nariman House.

While acknowledging that Israel has never experienced a coordinated attack of such scope, the Israelis said the Indians failed to contain the attacks and raided Nariman House too lackadaisically.

General
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Following the terrible tragedy last week Jewish Educational Media released video footage of the Holtzbergs out on Shlichus as well as an interview with Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg speaking about their Shlichus in Mumbai, India.

More videos in the Extended Article.

Video: The Holtzbergs on Shlichus

Following the terrible tragedy last week Jewish Educational Media released video footage of the Holtzbergs out on Shlichus as well as an interview with Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg speaking about their Shlichus in Mumbai, India.

More videos in the Extended Article.

Videos
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Chabad-Lubavitch Officials Hold Press Conference

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Chabad-Lubavitch leadership called a press conference announcing the confirmation of the tragic news of the murder of the Chabad Shluchim Rabbi Gavriel and his wife Rivkah Holtzberg. Walking into the conference was Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, flanked by Police Commissioner Raymond Kelley and Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Chabad News
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In regards to the terrible tragedy that occurred today, to the beloved directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of Mumbai, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg two very Special Neshamas that were taken from this world.

I would like to present an answer the Rebbe gave to parents of a young girl Miriam, who at six years old was killed in a car accident in Berkley, California (Erev Pesach 1989). Following the death, the parents wrote a long letter to the Rebbe with many different questions regarding the nature of these types of tragedies. The Rebbe's response did more than comfort – it provided a new focus to the mourning family. Also included is interesting picture of the Rebbe. The Rebbe attending a funereal in the winter of 1991. to learn more about the Rebbe see: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com.

Why Do Bad things Happen to Good People

In regards to the terrible tragedy that occurred today, to the beloved directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of Mumbai, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg two very Special Neshamas that were taken from this world.

I would like to present an answer the Rebbe gave to parents of a young girl Miriam, who at six years old was killed in a car accident in Berkley, California (Erev Pesach 1989). Following the death, the parents wrote a long letter to the Rebbe with many different questions regarding the nature of these types of tragedies. The Rebbe’s response did more than comfort – it provided a new focus to the mourning family. Also included is interesting picture of the Rebbe. The Rebbe attending a funereal in the winter of 1991. to learn more about the Rebbe see: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com.

Something Jewish
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By Benjamin Holtzman - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Just minutes ago I heard the terrible news that five Israeli hostages were found dead inside the Chabad center at Nariman house in Mumbai. Although the media hasn’t officially confirmed their identities yet, it seems quite certain that they are Chabad Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, his wife Rivka, an Israeli couple and another Israeli.

After having been glued to the news for two days straight, relentlessly combing through twitter updates, news reports, and blogs, I am totally exhausted, yet feel compelled to write something about these great people I knew.

I lived in Mumbai for six months last year, and would go to the Beit Chabad with friends for a Shabbat meal about every second week. Over the course of six months, we got to know the rabbi and his wife quite well.

Remembering Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg

By Benjamin Holtzman – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Just minutes ago I heard the terrible news that five Israeli hostages were found dead inside the Chabad center at Nariman house in Mumbai. Although the media hasn’t officially confirmed their identities yet, it seems quite certain that they are Chabad Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, his wife Rivka, an Israeli couple and another Israeli.

After having been glued to the news for two days straight, relentlessly combing through twitter updates, news reports, and blogs, I am totally exhausted, yet feel compelled to write something about these great people I knew.

I lived in Mumbai for six months last year, and would go to the Beit Chabad with friends for a Shabbat meal about every second week. Over the course of six months, we got to know the rabbi and his wife quite well.

General
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Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, the beloved directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of Mumbai, were killed during one of the worst terrorist attacks to strike India in recent memory.

Jewish communities around the world reacted with shock to the loss of the couple, who were killed Thursday at their Chabad House during an apparent standoff between Indian military forces and terrorists.

Their toddler son, Moshe, managed to escape with his nanny some hours before Indian commandos stormed their building, known as the Nariman House, in the popular touristy neighborhood of Colaba. The Associated Press reported that the boy was unharmed, but was wearing blood-soaked pants.

Levaya information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Shluchim Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg OBM

Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, the beloved directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of Mumbai, were killed during one of the worst terrorist attacks to strike India in recent memory.

Jewish communities around the world reacted with shock to the loss of the couple, who were killed Thursday at their Chabad House during an apparent standoff between Indian military forces and terrorists.

Their toddler son, Moshe, managed to escape with his nanny some hours before Indian commandos stormed their building, known as the Nariman House, in the popular touristy neighborhood of Colaba. The Associated Press reported that the boy was unharmed, but was wearing blood-soaked pants.

Levaya information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes.

Notices
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Mazal Tov! – 11 Sholom Zochors this Week!

Shaul and Rosie (nee Duchman) Perlstein.
IYH at 595 Lefferts Ave, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Yisroel and Sima Leah (nee Fleishman) Duato.
IYH at 701 Empire Blvd, Apt 1H, [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Adam and Miriam (nee Oster) Brooker.
IYH at 711 Eastern Pkwy, Apt 1 [between Kingston and Ave].

Levi and Rivky (nee Rosenberg) Wilhelm.
IYH at 807 Montgomery St, [between Albany and Troy Ave].

Yaacov and Devora (nee Holtzberg) Young.
IYH at 1419 President St, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Sruly and Devorah Leah Salek.
IYH at 26 Balfour Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (MAP).

Dovi and Chani Meyers.
IYH at 1448 President St, [between Kingston and Albany Ave].

Pinchus and Chaya (nee Abramowitz) Morozow.
IYH at 479 Viola Rd, Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Shmuly and Toby (nee Tenenbaum) Lewis
IYH at 261 Glen Rd, NJ 07871.

Dov Ber and Devora Leah (nee Laufer) Thaler (Shluchim in Alpharetta, GA) .
IYH at 10115 Lauren Hall Ct, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Aharon (AJ) and Mimi Fehler.
IYH at 24 Frontenac Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Please stay tuned as we update this list as information becomes available. However, in an unfortunate event that we do not get all the Sholom Zochors this week, we are sorry. But you can help! If you know of any Sholom Zochors or Mazal Tovs you can email it to us at mazaltov@crownheights.info! Thank You.

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