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
Archives for November 2008
Terror in Mumbai; the Aftermath
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
Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg Killed in Mumbai Terror Attack
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
U.K. Magazine Covers IT Use by Charities
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
New Book Examines Philanthropic Legacies
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