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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

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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Levi and Rivky (nee Rosenberg) Wilhelm.
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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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Special: Photo Gallery of the Chabad House in Mumbai

At this time the attention of world is turned to the city of Mumbai in India where its nearly 48 hours since terror has gripped the city, and Rabbi Gavriel and his wife Rivka Holtzberg Shluchim to the city have been believed to be trapped inside the Chabad House, Nariman House. A few months ago photographer Meir Elfasi spent some time there.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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MUMBAI, India [CHI] — Heavy gunfire reported at the Chabad House, Nariman House, less then an hour ago there was some sort of missile fired at the building blowing a hole in one of the walls and NSG Commandos swarmed in, CNN-IBN is reporting that there were 2 terrorists killed together with 5 hostages as well R”L.

It is unknown weather the Shluchim were among the 5, fighting is reported to be confined to the top floor of the Chabad House where commandong are ‘combing’ the floors for explosives and additional threats.

The condition of the Shluchim is still unknown. Please continue saying Tehillim for Gavriel Noach ben Freida Bluma, and his wife Rivka bas Yehudis.

Click the Extended Article to say Tehilim

Heavy Gunfire, Explosions at Nariman House, Chabad House

MUMBAI, India [CHI] — Heavy gunfire reported at the Chabad House, Nariman House, less then an hour ago there was some sort of missile fired at the building blowing a hole in one of the walls and NSG Commandos swarmed in, CNN-IBN is reporting that there were 2 terrorists killed together with 5 hostages as well R”L.

It is unknown weather the Shluchim were among the 5, fighting is reported to be confined to the top floor of the Chabad House where commandong are ‘combing’ the floors for explosives and additional threats.

The condition of the Shluchim is still unknown. Please continue saying Tehillim for Gavriel Noach ben Freida Bluma, and his wife Rivka bas Yehudis.

Click the Extended Article to say Tehilim

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What appears to be Tzitis being waved in one of the Chabad House window.

MUMBAI, India [CHI] — A short hour ago a helicopter air dropped a number of NSG commandos on the roof of the Chabad House, Nariman House, and are still operating within, there is believed to be 1 or 2 terrorists still inside the building.

Grim reports as to the fate of the Shluchim and other Jews that are being held are surfacing but a spokesman at Chabad.org is saying that nothing is confirmed and that we are still hoping for good news.

UPDATE: There are reports of Tzitis being seen waved in one of the windows of the Chabad House, the significance of this are not clear, we will update as soon as we get more information.

The condition of the Shluchim is still unknown. Please continue saying Tehillim for Gavriel Noach ben Freida Bluma, and his wife Rivka bas Yehudis.

Click the Extended Article to say Tehilim

NSG Commandos Currently Operating in the Chabad House

What appears to be Tzitis being waved in one of the Chabad House window.

MUMBAI, India [CHI] — A short hour ago a helicopter air dropped a number of NSG commandos on the roof of the Chabad House, Nariman House, and are still operating within, there is believed to be 1 or 2 terrorists still inside the building.

Grim reports as to the fate of the Shluchim and other Jews that are being held are surfacing but a spokesman at Chabad.org is saying that nothing is confirmed and that we are still hoping for good news.

UPDATE: There are reports of Tzitis being seen waved in one of the windows of the Chabad House, the significance of this are not clear, we will update as soon as we get more information.

The condition of the Shluchim is still unknown. Please continue saying Tehillim for Gavriel Noach ben Freida Bluma, and his wife Rivka bas Yehudis.

Click the Extended Article to say Tehilim

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Detroit News

Mushkie Katz, 13, of Chicago, Ill., prays with her classmates. (Elizabeth Conley / The Detroit News)

OAK PARK, MI — While many television sets around Metro Detroit were tuned in to Thanksgiving Day parades and Lions football Thursday, supporters of the Lubavitch Cheder in Oak Park were watching news of the Mumbai terrorist attacks unfold thousands of miles around the globe.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

Oak Park School Prays for Sister Site in Mumbai

Detroit News

Mushkie Katz, 13, of Chicago, Ill., prays with her classmates. (Elizabeth Conley / The Detroit News)

OAK PARK, MI — While many television sets around Metro Detroit were tuned in to Thanksgiving Day parades and Lions football Thursday, supporters of the Lubavitch Cheder in Oak Park were watching news of the Mumbai terrorist attacks unfold thousands of miles around the globe.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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