The Rebbe & The Judge

From the mouths of babes … you anchored strength – (psalms 8,3)

Recently on a Shabbos in 770, I overheard a dialogue between a 12 and 22 year old. It was kind of a big/little brother schmooze, discussing their inspiration from the Rebbe.

The 12 year old who was born three years after Gimmel Tammuz 5754, turns to his mentor who was only seven at that time. Revealing the most powerful sentiments I ever heard describing the power of our most revered Rebbe.

I am paraphrasing the discussion:

“I know that I will grow up to be a Shliach of the Rebbe. I know that the difficulties may include finding an available city in some hick-town behind nowhere in the farthest corner of the world. But that’s ok.

“However, I am worried about my children. When they grow up, what will inspire them to follow in the Rebbe’s footsteps? To them the Rebbe will be like the Rebbe Rashab (the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe who passed away in 1920) is to me. I wonder what will drive their connection to the Rebbe?"

I was astounded and most inspired like I've never been in a long time!

Born three years after Gimmel Tammuz, this 12 year old sees himself as a fully fledged Chasid no less than his father or any of the many thousands who were fully fledged adults long before 1994. He has a Rebbe just like all of us. His life is inspired by, and centers on the teaching and guidance of the Rebbe. He will fill the Rebbe’s Shlichus some 25 years after the Rebbe’s passing as if directed so personally by the Rebbe.

His concern rises when he thinks about his children who will follow him some 25 years later, 50 years after Gimmel Tammuz. He worries that they may feel the absence of the Rebbe in their life. They may feel that they do not have a Rebbe to lead them and guide them.

This is the most wonderful message I could contemplate on this very special day. The children who were born long after Gimmel Tammuz, live and feel the presence of the Rebbe, and they are ready and willing to live by his inspiration in their day to day lives.

Additional comments are extra.

Draw your own conclusions.

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Friends:

I am not worried for the children of this young boy. He has answered all my questions and he displayed the eternity of the Rebbe’s presence amongst us.

In one sentence: This boy confirmed to me that the Rebbe lives! So why the difference between 15 years after Gimmel Tammuz or 50 years after Gimmel Tammuz?

Of course as long as we haven't reached the ultimate goal that the Rebbe set for us, to actually bring Moshiach when we will once again see the Rebbe in his full glory, there is much lacking. However, while we continue our mission to attain this goal, the Rebbe is taking good care of us and our children.

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In 1995, I interviewed Judge Jerome Hornblass, then an associate justice on the New York State Supreme Court. Judge Hornblass met the Rebbe personally many times and he shared some of his impressions about the Rebbe’s impact on the children who were not privileged to see the Rebbe as they grow up.

As a civil servant the judge managed to get the Rebbe advice on how to treat the Jewish population from within government. He also picked up on how the Rebbe helped save Crown Heights and by extension help save and rejuvenate urban America.

A fascinating interview with a legal mind who witnessed leadership of a giant who never missed the minutia in any part of life, no matter how big or small, the Rebbe cared and gave guidance.

I share with you this interview, and I hope that as you commemorate the 15th anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz, you will draw some inspiration from the boy and from the judge, who kind of predicted such results some 15 years ago.

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Urban America was doomed. Like a spinning ferris wheel neighborhoods were built and 30 years later abandoned. Entire neighborhoods were in every major city looked like Berlin after WWII. Until....

Crown Heights in Brooklyn better known for the 1991 pogrom actually set the trend for the rejuvenation of urban America thanks to the stand taken by The Lubavitcher Rebbe, so says New York state Supreme Court Justice Jerome Hornblass.

And why would The Rebbe talk about Shofar blowing in middle of March?

And why would a 80 year old scholar spend so many hours with little children?

And what advice did the Rebbe give to an aspiring Jewish civil servant in New York City?

Judge Hornblass served as a civil servant for close to 50 years and he met The Rebbe many times and he gives us some insight to the meaning of true leaders and true leadership.

Gut Shabbos

Wall Street Meets The Rebbe

1987, Wall Street crashes and the financial world is in panic, stocks spiraling down into a bottomless pit, life-savings were wiped out and black Monday dominates the mood in the world financial community.

Steve Eisenberg was one of those who lost his fortunes and was on the way to losing his career.

As the saying goes: "There are no atheists in foxholes" Steve went to get a dollar from The Lubavitcher Rebbe. What did The Rebbe say that changed his life?

Thousands would line up every Sunday in front of 770 Eastern Parkway to get their dollar from The Rebbe and make eye contact for just one second. What drew a mini-United-Nations to the 80 year plus Rabbi just to get a dollar?

Jennifer Schuster and Steve Jacoby were amongst the multitudes, who instead of shopping or going to the beach, spent their Sunday afternoon, waiting in line for many hours, and they claim it was well worth every second. Just so they can enjoy a great rest of the week, and perhaps the rest of their lives.

And wait till you'll hear how The Rebbe responded to a well-to-do-classy-lady when she challenged The Rebbe for spending his Sunday afternoon handing out dollars to all who asked for it.

A most inspiring narrative by three Wall Street executives about the influence The Rebbe had on their personal and business-lives. Presented in honor of the upcoming 15th anniversary of the The Rebbe's passing on Gimmel Tammuz (June 25, 2009), as recorded in 1995.

What a story, what a man.

A Jew for a Quarter.....

Several years ago, a rabbi from out-of-state accepted a call to a community in Houston , Texas .

Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area.

When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change.

As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it'.

Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from G-d' and keep quiet'.

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change'.

The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new rabbi in town?'

'Yes' he replied.

'Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you in Shul on Shabbos'.

When the rabbi stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh Rebono Shel Olam (=master of the universe), I almost sold a Yid for a quarter.'

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Our lives are the only thing some people will ever read.

This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as a JEW, and will put us to the test!

Always be on guard -- and remember -- You carry the name of HaShem on your shoulders when you call yourself a 'JEW'.

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Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

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I'm glad a friend forwarded this to me as a reminder.

So, I choose to forward it to you - my friend.

If you don't pass this on to anybody, nothing bad will happen; but, if you do, you will have reminded someone he/she is being watched.

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May HaShem bless you; I hope you are having a wonderful day!

P.S. This story was sent to me by Sarah Rochelle from Cleveland, OH. In the merit of A shidduch.

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Today is Pesach Sheni (=Passover #2), when Jews who missed Passover on the 15th of Nissan, got another chance to perform the Pascal ritual.

The message is very clear, says the Rebbe: Its never too late! Everybody has the ability to correct anything they ever missed out.

G-d gives everybody another chance.

Shabbat shalom and Happy Pesach Sheni.

Happy Chodesh Iyar

The month of Iyar in Hebrew spells אייר which has the acronym of אני י, י, רופאיך this translates to "I am G-d your healer". This month brings healing to all from the master of healing. May all who need it benefit from this blessing. Gut Chodesh and Gut Shabbos

Delegation of Power to Sell Chometz

Below is a link to a form that will enable you to sell your chometz in time for Passover. The full explanation and instructions will be found in this link:
Please fill out this sale of chometz form no later than Tuesday evening April 7, 2009.

How to make your kitchen Kosher for Passover

Kosher Kitchen for Passover

How do you Kosher a Kitchen for Passover?

Rabbi Sholtiel Lebovic of "Go Kosher" shows how to make your kitchen Kosher for Passover in an interview with CableJew Rabbi Yosef Katzman host of " A Cable to Jewish Life".

Stovetop, Oven, Pots, Cutlery, Sink, etc.

Have your pen and paper in hand.

Dance away a Happy Purim

Get into the spirit of Purim. In this show you can just join us in dancing and singing. Plain and simple Purim joy.

With the help of some Katzman kinderlach, you will be guided into a frenzy of song and dance, which will put you into the right mood for Purim.

Note, Haman thought that since he is viceroy to the King of the superpower of the world, he will determine the fate of the Jews under his rule. Today there are those in this world, actually in the same part of the world as Persia of old, who are plotting Haman's plan once again.

G-d had his own plan, queen Esther and minister, Rabbi Mordechai, spoiled Haman's lot and plot. Today, G-d has his plan to spoil the lot and plot of the Hamans' of our time.

Joy is the key. When you are joyous you elevate yourself above all little neuances that make you nervous and testy. You are a lot more tolerant and forgiving.

The Baal Shem Tov comments; King David says in Psalms 121, "G-d is your shadow", implying that G-d reflects your mood. So when you are in a happy mood, G-d will follow in this mood towards you. You fill in the blanks.

HAPPY PURIM!

Purim Spirit

Purim Spirit from Joseph Katzman on Vimeo.
Purim happened in ancient Persia, present day Iraq and iran. Any connection between todays tensions in that part of the world and Purim of old?

If Yom Kippur (Yom Ha-Ki-Purim) is only similar to Purim, which implies that Purim is holier and greater than yom kippur, how is it that on Yom Kippur we fast and spend the entire day in temple, while on purim we eat, drink, and mostly have a very good time (and that's an understatement).

What brings us closer to g-d and the mission he entrusted us with in this world, Purim or Yom Kippur?

Listen to some answers to these and other questions, in this interview with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, on A Cable to Jewish Life program with show host, Rabbi Yosef Katzman.

If the Purim story was such a great miracle, why is G-d's name never mentioned in the entire recorded story of Purim in the Megila?

And what was so much of a miracle? How does the story of Queen Esther compare to the miracle of the splitting of the red sea?

According to Rabbi Simon Jacobson, the story of purim never ended. He claims that the Baal Shem Tov says that the Purim story replays constantly in your life as well as in mine.

So what's the message of Purim? Spiritualize the material. You have been charged with a mission, says Rabbi Simon Jacobson, in this interview with Rabbi Yosef Katzman on A Cable to Jewish Life.

Art and Spirit

Raphael Nouril painted the Shah of Iran, the Prince, Henry Kissinger and actress Susan Colins. But when he wanted to paint the Lubavitcher rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, whom he never met, he changed his life first.

What is it about art that so much affects the artists life? What was so special about the Rebbe that painting his likeness made Raphael become a new person?

In a fascinating tale of art and spirit, miracles and holiness, Raphael Nouril tells all in an interview with Rabbi Yosef Katzman, host of A Cable to Jewish Life.




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Inspirational Art

Inspirational Art from Joseph Katzman on Vimeo.

What is art? In the image of G-d He created mankind. So images tell you something about G-d, His world, and perhaps His worlds.

Splashing colors onto canvas, Dov Lederberg and Yael Avi-Yona take you to a world of images and imagination. An inspiring trip into spirituality in world, space and time.

Tell us what you think. We want to hear from you.

Rebbe and Chassid - A unique relationship

A rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of Lubavitcher Chassidim, and into what makes them tick.

What is a Rebbe? What is a Chassid? Why are Chassidim following their Rebbe? How is it that a Rebbe can dictate the life of his Chassid? Why do Chassidim leave all their comforts and familiar surroundings to go to far away places for life, just to follow the Rebbe's wishes?

in 1948 Rabbi Yitzchock Groner, O.B.M, left his home and family in Brooklyn for a 50 hour flight to far away Australia at the wish of his Rebbe, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchock Schneerson to help the Jewish community there. And ten years later he settled in Australia at the request of the present Lubavitcher Rebbe, never to look back, till his last day in the summer of 2008.

In an open hearted conversation, Rabbi Groner tells his tale and answers all of the above questions as it pertains to him personally and how it affects all the Chassidim. What drives them and what makes them do all those things that bring them to Mumbai India, or Vladivostok Russia.

A Letter to Moishele

As the Jewish people have adopted Moishele from Mumbai, our hearts are overcome with love, concern and hope.

The following song, was introducedd by Lipa, the chasidic star singer at the most recent Soul to Soul concert in Crown Heights.

A very emotional letter written to Moishele in three languages, Yiddish, Hebrew and English express some of the sentiments we all feel towards Moishele, our newly adopted son.


Moishe'le Neshama'le from COLlive.com on Vimeo.

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Dovber Holtzberg

The Grandparents at the fresh grave of Dovber Holtzbaerg

Over the last month, Rabbi Gavriel and Rebbetzin Rivki Holtzberg and their family from Mumbai India, became part of our own family. We were devastated by their untimely cruel death, and we gasped at the incredible miracle of the rescue of little Moishele.

Today in Israel, many thousands gathered to commemorate the Shloshim (end of 30 day mourning period) for Gabi and Rivki, may G-d avenge their blood. May it be G-d’s will that Moishele’s parents from Gan Eden (paradise) guard over him, so he grows to fill their shoes in happiness and good health.

While we grieve for the Holtzbergs and we pray for the bright future of Moishele. We may have not noticed that the Holtzbergs had another child who unfortunately was suffering from a Jewish genetic disease. At the time of his parents’ death, Dovber was very advanced in his debilitating condition without much hope for survival.


Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg (left)

Sadly, only yesterday 4 and a half year old Dovber passed away in a home for children in Israel. As a member of our family, we all renew our grieving as our hearts go out to his brother Moishele, and his grandparents Rabbi and Mrs. Nachman Holtzberg and Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Rosenberg. May they live good, happy and healthy long years.


Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg

Yesterday, after the funeral Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg said: It is very difficult to keep strong in times like this when on tragedy follows another. But G-d gives and G-d takes. May His name be blessed. This is the time when G-d gives us extra strength to bear the pain, and He gives courage to all not to collapse.

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I am at a loss for words in times like this. I have nothing to say, but shed a tear and another and another.

The Rebbe taught us that in times like this, there is inappropriate to look for explanations and of course not to look for justifications. G-d doesn’t need our defense. All we must do is, to be silent over the tragedy. Then we cry to G-d, our father in heaven, to invoke the powers of mercy, because we have suffered too much pain, and it’s time for Hashem to send us the righteous Moshiach.

This is also a time that we must give each other support and strength and direct our energy to do more Mitzvos and good deeds to help hasten the coming of Moshiach. Then we’ll be relieved of all pain and suffering forever. Amein.

G-d counts when the nations write

The great lover of the Jewish people, Reb Levi Yitzchock of Berditchev, would wish his neighbors a happy new year on January first, of the secular calendar. He based this custom on a verse in Tehilim (Psalms) 87,6, where it says: ה' יספר בכתוב עמים (G-d counts when the nations write). He explained that this refers to the counting of the secular year.

The previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, the sixth Rebbe, and his successor our Rebbe, the seventh Rebbe, also practiced this greeting on new years day. And they would refer to the Berditchever Tzadik as the source for this custom.

So, Happy New Year to you in all your material needs and activities.

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Chanukah Menorah Parade

Happy Chanukah around the world!


Chanukah Menorah Parade from Joseph Katzman on Vimeo.

Why Oil? Why Parades? Why Giant Menorah's in State Capitals?

Mordy Simons interviews Rabbis Mordechai Hirsch and Moishe Schmukler, organizers of the largest Chanukah Menorah Parades in New York City. Over 300 cars and mobile homes take part in these parades.

But why not keep the holiday in your home for your family? Rabbi Chaim Miller, author of the Kol Menachem Chumash and many other works, tells us all about Chanukah, the street and much much more.

Relax watch and enjoy, to hear the rest of the story.

Let us know what you think. Share your comments on our blog. www.cablejew.blogspot.com.

Happy Chanukah.

Little Moishele Lights his fathers Menorah

Miracle boy, little Moishele Holtzberg, is seen here lighting the Chanukah Menorah with his maternal grandfather Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg. With his nanny the heroine of Mumbai, Sandra, looking on.

Although Moishele stopped crying out for EEMA an ABBA, he is still very weary of strangers. And is constantly reassured by the presence of his only familiar face, nanny Sandra. And when Moishele sees pictures of his martyred parents, he is overtly saddened at their sight.

This heart wrenching scene takes place in Afula Israel, where Sandra has moved to, in order to be with little Moishele whom she saved while risking her own life. She found him standing all bloodied up, right over the motionless bodies of both his parents. Who were butchered in the Chabad House in Mumbai India, three weeks ago.

This Menorah was rescued from the ruins of the Chabad House, and it belonged to Rabbi Gabi Holtzberg, Moishele's father. The grandfather Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg, Rivkah Holtzberg's father, asks Moishele to come and kindle the Menorah that his father used last year.

A scene that breaks your heart. But at the same time it reminds us of the miracle that unfolded in front of our eyes in the midst of this senseless massacre. The miraculous rescue of Moishele by a selfless Sandra, who showed us how high a person can rise to save another human being.

This is the message of Chanukah.
One small flask of oil.
One small lady Sandra.
With enough oil to burn one day.
With enough courage to risk her life for five minutes.
Lasted to burn for eight days.
Gave Moishele a lifetime to live.
And the light keeps burning for thousands of years since.
And Moishele will grow up to fill his fathers shoes for many years to come.

Remember, one little candle can dispel a room full of darkness. Light your Chanukah candles, add one candle each day, and ultimately darkness will be overrun, and the whole world will be illuminated with pure light initiated by a tiny flask of oil.

And when all the candles come together, they form this enormous flame that will consume the walls of this miserable bitter Golus, and will usher in the grand era of light and happiness with our righteous Moshiach NOW!

This video was taken by Israeli television channel 2.

Click here to watch Moishele kindle his fathers Menorah.

Happy Chanukah!

Yes we can, and we will, light up the world this Chanukah.

As the world gets ready to light up with Chanukah lights. We urge you to join in and get your lights in order.

Yes, lets avenge the blood of the martyrs in Mumbai, Rabbi Gabi and Rivki Holtzberg o.b.m, and obliterate darkness with much light.

Yes we can!

Massacre in Mumbai - Moishele cried EEMA! - Jewish Revenge

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When Moishele cried EEMA!

Oceans of tears have been flowing over the last seven days, since we learned of the tragic end to the holy couple of Chabad Mumbai. The pictures of the failed rescue attempt, and the unanswered cry of Eema (mommy) by two year old Moishele who became an orphan on his second birthday, tore our hearts to pieces.

There were no tears left to shed, when Rivki’s father Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg, cried out to say that he will take the place of his murdered children in a rebuilt Chabad House in Mumbai to keep it for little Moishele.

Listening to Rav Ashkenazi break down crying at the funeral, asking G-d WHY? tore away your inner soul. And when Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky called for Jewish revenge, to spread even more light, that will obliterate all forms of darkness. Your adrenaline shot up, running full throttle.

Yes, I was up at 5:00 am to join my community in watching a live feed of the funeral in Kfar Chabad. Lots of tears and broken hearts were very much on display.

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You think and you think and you don’t stop thinking. Why, Why, Why!

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What am I taking away from such a horrifying, heart wrenching and tear flowing happening?

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Some points to ponder:

1) Included in this barbaric massacre was Leibish Teitlebaum a Satmar rabbi from Meah-Shearim, Benzion Kruman a Bobover Chasid, Yocheved Orpaz an Israeli Zionist and Norma Shvarzblat-Rabinovich a Mexican, en-route to Israel.

The only common denominator between all the victims is the fact that all were Jews. To the terrorists it mattered not if you were pro Israel or anti-Zionist. All that mattered was that you are a Jew. An equal opportunity killer, no discriminating.

Like the terrorists, Rabbi Gabi and Rivka Holzberg did not discriminate, everybody was welcome, Chabad, Satmar, Bobov, Zionist, Mexican, Israeli backpacker or diamond merchant. Their home was open to all 24/7, for a cup of coffee, a bed to rest, and free phone calls to home or free access to surf the net. Let alone a Shabbat meal, a Minyan for Mincha or a lecture in the Talmud or Chasidic philosophy.

Just like any other Chabad rabbi anywhere in the world.

2) Little Moishele cries out for Eema! The two year old boy has no clue as to what happened, but he is missing his loving mother. So he cries MOMMY!

We all share that feeling of hopelessness and the knowledge that we have no clue as to why this all is happening, so we all cry out to our father in heaven: Oh, Holy father, how much more do we have to suffer?

Rabbi Lau so brilliantly tied together the cry of MAMMA that he heard in Auschwitz, when children were separated from their mothers. To the 80 year old Chassid who cried out at the Rebbe’s funeral TATTE. To Moishele’s cry of EEMA, as one big cry, that brings us all together in time of excruciating pain.

Like Moishele we must band together and cry out to our father in heaven, tell Him of our pain of this bitter Golus (exile), tell Him that we can’t take it anymore, and demand of a loving father to see the pain of his children as they are longing to be reunited with Him, back home in Jerusalem with the righteous Moshiach.

3) A call for revenge.

A bereaved father is trying to avenge the blood of his children. He will take their place in India to continue running their Chabad House. Nobody will detract him from his mission of spreading the love and the light of Torah.

Like him, proclaims Rabbi Kotlarsky in the name of thousands of Chabad Shluchim and all the Lubavitcher Chasidim: We are out to take Jewish revenge, we will rebuild the Chabad House and we will double our efforts to build more Chabad houses, and we will spread more love and more light, by kindling Shabbat candles, put on Tefillin, and make sure that this coming Chanukah every single Jew in the entire world will light a Chanukah Menorah.

4) Sandra Samuel, the one and only hero, saved Moishele, while she risked her own life.

Although Sandra is not Jewish, she learned from the Holzbergs by living example the love to humanity, she couldn’t think of not rescuing Moishele, possibly at her own life’s expense.

Gabi and Rivki showed by example in their life and sadly also in their death what true self-sacrifice is. It mattered not if you were Jew or gentile, thousands were touched by their kindness and love during their short life, and millions were affected by their martyrs’ death, sanctifying G-d’s name.

5) The Rebbe’s picture in the demolished Chabad House fell from the wall, but did not crack or break.

Perhaps we have fallen, but in no way are we out and defeated. We will gather our strength, get up and continue with the mission the Rebbe has entrusted us. Bring Moshiach closer by adding in goodness and kindness.

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This Shabbat many will visit their local Chabad house. Many will declare: Today I am Chabad. Many will join in song in memory of the Holzbergs. Many will recount their experiences meeting the Holzbergs in Mumbai. And many will recall the thousands of Holzbergs who man the thousands of Chabad houses in every corner of the globe.

Friends, this is not about solidarity with a bereaved movement (which in itself is not a bad thing). This is about doing what Jews are supposed to do as Jews. No matter who you are, and what you believe or don’t believe in. The terrorists and their victims already beat us to it, to let us know, that we are all Jews, and that we are all brothers sand sisters.

So in solidarity with our millions of brothers and sisters all over the world, let’s avenge the blood of our sisters and brothers in Mumbai. Light Shabbat candles this Friday evening (18 minutes before sunset) in their memory. Make Kiddush and have a Shabbat meal with your family. Check in with your local Chabad House and join them for Shabbat services and Kiddush Friday night.

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And in the words of our sages: G-d has promised, if you keep the Shabbat candles alight I will show you the lights of Zion.

May the lights of this holy Shabbat, lit in memory of the holy victims, awaken the holy mercy of our holy father in heaven, to redeem his holy people and bring them forth to the holy city of Jerusalem with our holy redeemer, the righteous Moshiach NOW!

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To help Moishele or to locate your local Chabad House, visit www.chabad.org

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