S TATEMENT BY RABBI YEHUDA KRINSKY

ON THE SITUATION IN MUMBAI, INDIA

For Immediate Release

(LNS, NY) Once again, terrorism has reared its evil head, this time in Mumbai (Bombay) India . Our Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Community Center, located in Nariman House in the Colaba district, is still occupied by the terrorists.

As of Thursday (Nov. 27) evening, we have not yet heard from our representatives in Mumbai, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg, who head the center. The Holtzberg’s 18-month old son, Moshe, was rescued early Thursday morning and is in the custody of trusted friends.

Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters, through its global contacts, continues to vigilantly monitor this tragic situation as it develops.

We pray for the speedy, safe release of all the hostages and those yet missing, and for the healing and complete recovery of all those wounded. We express heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of each of those who have been brutally murdered in this senseless barbaric attack.

--Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman: Educational and Social Services arms of the Chabad-Lubavitch Movement

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Posted by: Anonymous , new york on Nov 28, 2008

I was a guest of the Holtzberg's just Shabbat before last in Mumbai, we are in deep shock and mourning over the tragic events.

I heard Rav Paltiel this morning on CNN, and though I know he has other things on his mind right now I was disturbed that he spoke about celebrating Moishie's birthday without once mentioning or thanking the Indian nanny who saved him and enabled this birthday to happen. Hakarat hatov is in order - CNN broadcast was a lost opportunity to show the world that we know how.

Condolence.
Posted by: Anonymous , Wroclaw, Poland on Nov 28, 2008

From the heart-felt want to send my condolence to victims families and Lubavich community. I wish you all strength in this hard days.

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Posted by: Eric Raphael , monroe, ny on Nov 29, 2008

Today we must stand and grieve. Not just because members of our community have died. Rather that humanity has lost its heart, its sole, its inspiration to bless life. I pray that the people of India find faith in G-d, and that from the pain of death we find life in Hashem’s name.

To all who have died in India, may they be a blessed memory

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