Sadness

How can I possibly convey the sadness I am feeling over the deaths of the young, beautiful Rabbi and Rivka Holtzberg? There are no words to describe the intense shock and grief I feel over two people I have never met. Its the Jewish connection; its the invisible yet invincible tie that binds me to the past, present, and future of Judaism everywhere. It is, for me, not abstract; it is physical and emotional and real.
This young couple serving the Chabad lost their lives simply for being Jewish. This sweet baby Moshe has become orphaned simply because he is Jewish. I suppose I must look at the other side of the coin; baby Moshe was saved because he was Jewish--his Nanny was able to escape with the baby, I imagine this nanny knew that the little boy would also be killed.
I can only pray, and keep typing out my thoughts. Here is the email most recently received from Chabad:








In shock, we join more than 3000 Chabad Centers and world Jewry in mourning the tragic and senseless murder of our friends and colleagues, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah, Chabad emissaries to Mumbai, India, along with other Jewish hostages (may Hashem avenge their blood!)

My emotions are raw and numb and I don't really have any words to describe my feelings. The only thing which comes to mind is, let's fight terror by increasing in our good deeds. Let's just do random acts of kindness. Even though we may not feel like it, let's do extra mitzvos.

Light candles, study torah, go to shul, give charity, say a prayer...whatever. Let us become just a little better for the memory of Gavriel, Rivkah, and the other terrorist victims.

To support their orphaned toddler, go to www.chabadindia.org For more information about this selfless, young couple please go to www.ChabadMedford.org/773691

May G-d watch over us, and may we merit the end of all our pain and suffering with the arrival of Moshiach, NOW!!

Although this is not a scheduled week for a Minyan, we have decided to hold a Friday Night Minyan this week in merit of Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, his wife Rivkah, and the other Jews that were with them.

The Minyan will take place at our home 22 Wisina Ct., Medford, NJ.

Feel free to forward this email.
www.ChabadMedford.org/Minyan

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Yitzchok



Chabad in Medford
www.ChabadMedford.org






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