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Archives for November 2008

Reflections on Mumbai

November 30, 2008 By eJP

from a letter by Hershey Novak, Chabad Campus Rabbi, Washington University St. Louis; a friend, classmate and colleague of Rabbi Gabi Holtzberg: While the attack was on a Chabad center and a family of Chabad representatives were murdered, the loss is not limited to the Chabad movement. Gabi and Rivky were not targeted because they represented Chabad; Gabi and Rivky were killed for being Jewish. I would go even further to say that this was not … [Read more...] about Reflections on Mumbai

Filed Under: The World

Terror in Mumbai; the Aftermath

November 30, 2008 By eJP

Two excellent articles following the murderous siege of Mumbai. From David Abitbol of Jewlicious, Today, we are all Chabadniks As soon as Shabbat was over in Jerusalem, I rushed to my computer to see what the updates were from Mumbai. It didn’t take long for me to realize that my prayers over Shabbat had not been answered and that Rabbi Holtzberg and his wife Rivka were already dead. I didn’t know them personally but I’ve known others like … [Read more...] about Terror in Mumbai; the Aftermath

Filed Under: The World

Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg Killed in Mumbai Terror Attack

November 28, 2008 By eJP

as posted on Haaretz: Chabad: Rabbi and wife among five dead at Mumbai Jewish center The Chabad-Lubavitch movement confirmed on Friday evening that a New York rabbi and his wife were among the dead in the Mumbai terrorist attack. "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," the Chabad's New York … [Read more...] about Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg Killed in Mumbai Terror Attack

Filed Under: The World

U.K. Magazine Covers IT Use by Charities

November 27, 2008 By eJP

A guide to free and discounted IT equipment and advice, ten top tips to choosing a new database, and a case study about a dedicated software system are just three of the articles featured in the launch issue of Plaza Publishing’s new magazine, Civil Society IT. Through news, in-depth articles and expert opinion, it will highlight innovation in the sector, examine new ideas, and share best practice. Civil Society IT is being launched today … [Read more...] about U.K. Magazine Covers IT Use by Charities

Filed Under: Using Technology Wisely Tagged With: educate, the U.K.

New Book Examines Philanthropic Legacies

November 26, 2008 By eJP

What does an Auschwitz survivor have in common with the widow of cartoonist Charles Schultz, the daughter of entertainer Lawrence Welk, and the winners of a $141 million lottery? Theirs are just a few of the compelling stories that are featured in a new book called The Grandparent Legacy Project – an initiative boldly proclaiming that a philanthropic legacy is about much more than money. The over-riding theme is legacies comprised of stories, … [Read more...] about New Book Examines Philanthropic Legacies

Filed Under: American Philanthropy, Jewish Philanthropy

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