Each time I set out to write something about the tragedy in Mumbai and each time I found myself erasing what I wrote. What can I say? What difference will my 2 cents make? The fact is that it is impossible to comprehend the magnitude of the evil that was perpetrated on that city and especially the Chabad House. In a city of millions with a minuscule Jewish population the target should be a holy Chabad House is beyond belief. A beacon of comfort to so many. A place to davin (pray), have a kosher meal, enjoy Shabbat in a place far from home. The Chabad house was simply a place of good run by a sweet young family committed to Torah and the mission of Rebbe. He sends his representatives (sheluchim) to make a home based on Torah and good deeds to share with all who ask. The door of a Chabad House is never closed..... NEVER!! That is the sacred mission of all the brave and ever faithful Chabad families who selflessly and tirelessly open their homes and lives to millions of people every year. Twenty four hours a day 7 days a week! Rav Gavriel and his rebbitzen Rivka Holtzberg were a shining diamond in this crown of Torah. Only the heinous of evils could be sent to break down this tower of goodness and love. Let us not forget what they stood for, so bravely, so honorably and with the ultimate in self-sacrifice. May HaShem watch over them, and their neshamas (eternal souls) watch over us to see the good we will do in their name. In response to this horrific tragedy Chabad has remained as it ever will - committed to Torah and acts of loving kindness. They ask everyone who will listen to avenge our fallen by performing Mitzvot. Perform acts of loving kindness whenever and wherever possible, give charity, learn Torah, keep shabbat. Push back the darkness that this evil has perpetrated on us by spreading light.
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The Chabad of Mumbai website
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