I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you, the classmates that help in the many preparations, the ones I called at all hours for input and suggestions, the classmates that were able to join the actual event, and the ones who showed support and interest, even though they were not able to join the Dinner.
In one aspect it is hard to say that I enjoyed working with you, since the circumstances around this gathering were so painful and difficult, yet at the same time, the concern, interest and achdus I felt was inspiring and brought me great pleasure, seeng that even after 10 years since you left the physical walls of Troy Avenue, nevertheless, you still remain together and have a ahavas rai’im just as it was in your days in Oholei Torah.
Oholei Torah Thanks Alumni for Helping Make Tribute
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you, the classmates that help in the many preparations, the ones I called at all hours for input and suggestions, the classmates that were able to join the actual event, and the ones who showed support and interest, even though they were not able to join the Dinner.
In one aspect it is hard to say that I enjoyed working with you, since the circumstances around this gathering were so painful and difficult, yet at the same time, the concern, interest and achdus I felt was inspiring and brought me great pleasure, seeng that even after 10 years since you left the physical walls of Troy Avenue, nevertheless, you still remain together and have a ahavas rai’im just as it was in your days in Oholei Torah.
As we gathered a couple of nights ago, in tribute to Gavriel, the fact that so many classmates joined, and others joined via the live hook-up, surely brought a great nach as to the Rebbe, and to the souls of the kedoshim.
Rabbi Nachman Holztberg had that night a flight out, and he delayed his leaving to the airport till the last minute possible, just to stay with the classmates and be in your presence. The effort you made was a great comfort both to him and his wife and the entire Holtzberg Family.
Rabbi Yossel Rosenfeld and I thank you again, and may we only gather for good and happy occasions.
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Nosson Blumes
Oholei Torah Alumni Affairs
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