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New York - My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families touched by these acts of terror in Mumbai. We still do not know the full measure of this tragedy, which has taken the lives of Indian citizens, Americans, and others who had traveled to Mumbai from around the world. Two New Yorkers, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and Rivka Holtzberg of Brooklyn are among those who have died, leaving behind their young son. The young couple had traveled from Brooklyn to manage a small Chabad house, welcoming Jews from India and elsewhere to learn, pray, and serve the community.
There could be no sharper a reminder, nor a more poignant call to action, than the brutal and heinous violence visited upon the Nariman House and the Holtzberg family, living and working in Mumbai on a mission of peace, scholarship, and spiritual guidance.
As those responsible are brought to justice, as we aid and support the victims and their families, as we work to defeat radical extremism and the terror it spawns, let us find strength in knowing that in the face of those who seek to take lives, there are those who seek to give hope and comfort. In the face of those who wish only to destroy, there are individuals like Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and Rivka Holtzberg who travel great distances far from their homes to build a better world.”
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Nov 29, 2008 at 10:34 PM pro Says:
Mrs clinton was always on the side of the jews and strongly supported anything
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Nov 29, 2008 at 10:45 PM Anonymous Says:
“ Mrs clinton was always on the side of the jews and strongly supported anything ”
.....You forgot to add anything to get her name on TV. Shame.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:09 PM Anonymous Says:
To all the Hillary bashers- which other public official offered their condolenses publicly? Give credit where due.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:02 PM machsheifah lo sichayun! Says:
Please, someone make Hillary just go away.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:49 PM Anonymous Says:
“ Mrs clinton was always on the side of the jews and strongly supported anything ”
Hillary was always on the side of Hillary.
Anyone remember Hillary embracing an\d hugging Suha Arafat when she (Arafat) finished her speech falsely accusing Israel of using chemical weapons on Palestinian's?
If she needed the Muslim vote more than the Jewish vote, I have no doubt where her sympathies would be.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:48 PM Credit? Says:
“ To all the Hillary bashers- which other public official offered their condolenses publicly? Give credit where due. ”
How 'bout Michael Bloomberg, Ray Kelly, Tzipi Livni to name a few
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:51 PM Repulican Jew Says:
Hillary helped Holtzberg's parents get their passports, within an hour, on thanksgiving, when everything was closed. She's also the first politician to say something.
I did not vote for her but hakoras hatov is an important attribute. Give credit where credit is due.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:50 PM Anonymous Says:
hillary clinton and her husband the former president are real "אוהבי ישראל" they pordont our brothers and they did it just to help jews. they got bashed fro the media and she did not need the 1000 votes from square to vin her NY enat seat. so please we chasidim have to thank her for helping our brothers.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:53 PM Anonymous Says:
There is a time for everything. Now is the time for Hakoros Hatov, a Jewish middah. Let's not delve into her motives than only G-d knows. Remember, she is our next Secretary of State.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:51 PM Michesq Says:
These people do not merit facing justice in any earthly court Ms. Clinton. While talking always is the best policy except in the face of evil.
When you are Secretary of State, Madame Senator please do not waste your time and energy engaging in diplomacy with these enemies of civility and decency.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:42 PM bernie Says:
Say what you wish but New Yorkers and especially Klall Yisroel hs benefitted dearly by having her reoresent or State and Country.You may not always agree with her but she is a nononsense snd dedicated public servant.We owe her our respect snd appreciation
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:40 PM Anonymous Says:
“ To all the Hillary bashers- which other public official offered their condolenses publicly? Give credit where due. ”
Oh and how i agree with you. when i saw this caption i first asked myself where is "president" bush and where is "president elect" obama? only sidelined. You can see Clintons real emotions through her teary eyes.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:39 PM Anonymous Says:
I DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING FROM "OBAMA"
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:38 PM Anonymous Says:
She will be your next secretary of State! If you like it or not, eat it...
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:33 PM Anonymous Says:
“ To all the Hillary bashers- which other public official offered their condolenses publicly? Give credit where due. ”
Ray Kelly gave condolences at the Chabad press conference.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:29 PM Anonymous Says:
Notice that she's using the Clinton "bring to justice" line. Recall that this means do nothing.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:21 PM bigwheeel Says:
“ Mrs clinton was always on the side of the jews and strongly supported anything ”
...except when she hugged Soha arafat after uttering the most venomous anti-Israel diatribe!...
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:20 PM Anonymous Says:
Why do you all have to be so cynical. Give someone the benefit of the doubt.
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Nov 29, 2008 at 11:59 PM Anonymous Says:
Hillary is to be applauded for her statement, and it shows her fine nature and warm feelings.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 12:03 AM CA Says:
What “action” is she talking about? The action that she opposed, with other Democrats?
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Nov 30, 2008 at 12:07 AM Anonymous Says:
“ How 'bout Michael Bloomberg, Ray Kelly, Tzipi Livni to name a few ”
You Right Lets Praise Livni For Saying Something Nice On Jews. Btw Which Country Is She From?
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Nov 30, 2008 at 12:07 AM let see what we got Says:
Thank you Mrs. Clinton . I'm very sorry you are not our next president. Its our loss . By the way did Hasin Obuma say anything .... Or of course he said NOTHING AT ALL!
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Nov 30, 2008 at 12:22 AM Just A Yid Says:
“ I DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING FROM "OBAMA" ”
Well you are very behind in your schedule & I gather that you do not listen to the Radio plus you do not read a Newspaper . That" President Elect Obama", Made a Statemen on Friday , That he condems the attack
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Nov 30, 2008 at 01:19 AM No Credit Due Says:
Anyone who kisses an arab terrorist (suha arafat) is considered a person who encoureges terrorism and even if she puts on a nice show on the outside she is clearly a rodeif and deserves no credit and can not be trusted
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Nov 30, 2008 at 01:16 AM rabbi Says:
2 things -
1) she said it beacuse she feels and therfore acts like she is alarday secretery of state.
2) OBMAH did say somthing, he said "YES WE CAN"
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Nov 30, 2008 at 01:13 AM Anonymous Says:
Where is Chuck Schummer? A jew could care less, and another shallow politician.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 04:16 AM enuf Says:
you are getting off the track.. We were doing so nicely.. loving, forgiving, thillim,
telling heartwarming stories about these 5 kedoshim let's not get sidetracked with utter narishkeitin.
We are a great people.....let's remember to channel our energy properly.
acts of chessed - tfilla etc.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 06:57 AM Big Masmid Says:
I would not wast my time commenting on anything to do with Mrs. Clinton
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Nov 30, 2008 at 03:01 AM Izzy Says:
God bless the Clintons
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Nov 30, 2008 at 09:47 AM chayemfrombp Says:
It is so amazing to see how people are so quick to write stupid comments,
This women has always been an open door for every yid no matter what the problem is,
I dealt with her involving a family matter,she was so nice and actually herself called me back several times to make sure everything is fine,
She has been a open door for every jewish school or khilah,
She was involved years ago in rescueing the chasam sofers tzion,
She made sure her husband pardon' the aquarer people and whe didn't need thoses 300 votes belive me,
She will always take care of us,and a thanks for all that you have done,
She's a true friend of jews and israel,
And may she have lots of luck with her new job
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Nov 30, 2008 at 09:57 AM moshe Says:
She's a great leader and a friend of jews,
With obama in office it could be scary,but with the job she got she will make sure israel and jews are safe,
And to all of you who are so busy with her kissing arafats wife,I've never seen anyone mentioning that our current president has met and hugged and kissed with all the saudis from the royal family,who are known to finance teror in israel and all over the world,
He's mention spliting jerusalem in every state of the union did clinton do that?NO!!!
She has a been a great friend to the jewish community!!
Thanks for all that you have done!
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Nov 30, 2008 at 10:58 AM murray Says:
“ Oh and how i agree with you. when i saw this caption i first asked myself where is "president" bush and where is "president elect" obama? only sidelined. You can see Clintons real emotions through her teary eyes. ”
A seasoned politician such as Hillary can "cry" on cue. Bill Clinton was caught off guard in one situation where common decency would have dictated "crying", but he was laughing until he realized the camera was turned on, and quickly went into tears.
If Hillary was able to speedily get those Passports that were needed then give her the credit due, but remember good politicians are also good "actors"
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM Allan Says:
“ Hillary was always on the side of Hillary.
Anyone remember Hillary embracing an\d hugging Suha Arafat when she (Arafat) finished her speech falsely accusing Israel of using chemical weapons on Palestinian's?
If she needed the Muslim vote more than the Jewish vote, I have no doubt where her sympathies would be. ”
Well said....and now President Obama wants her to be Secretary Of State...give me a break...he should send her as abassador to some small 3rd world country...give her a title, get her out of NYS and be rid of her.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:30 AM Anonymous Says:
it's a shame she wasn't the democratic nominee. also, since she's looking to be the next president she'll be good to the jews and israel as secratary of state.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 12:54 PM anonymous Says:
Did you people every hear "don kol adom l'kaf ttzichus" . Instead of criticizing Senator Clinton and President elect -Obama say more Tehillim and hug and kiss your children which is more tachlis than all this criticism
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Nov 30, 2008 at 02:30 PM Anonymous Says:
“ Anyone who kisses an arab terrorist (suha arafat) is considered a person who encoureges terrorism and even if she puts on a nice show on the outside she is clearly a rodeif and deserves no credit and can not be trusted ”
Yes, she did something dumb. Inexcusable. Something for which she probably (tried hard) came up with justifications. However, that was ONE thing.
On the other hand, she has helped COUNTLESS frum organizations and people. She has played a primary role in securing FORTUNES of grant money for Jewish organizations. She has been involved with many instances of positive legislation for the frum community. Whether she is doing it for Hillary, or for Hillary, or for us - almost doesn't matter. If she is repeatedly and CONSISTENTLY coming out on our side - an intellectually honest individual must recognize that.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 04:03 PM marty Says:
It is amazing to see how people think,
When a person is great to us yiden living here in the us instead of applauding and respecting that person we always find ways to knock them cause of issues that have to do with israel,
We don't live in israel we live in gulis,
She has been great to all issues and problems we have,she has gotten big grants for yidesha mosdis,
We care about these issues,who ever cares avout israel can move there,
She will do a great job,and will work to protect israel cause she likes us,
So did her husband as president
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Nov 30, 2008 at 07:43 PM Anonymous Says:
I am a registered republican and was a strong mccain and Bush supporter but I am shocked by some of your statements. First of all Obama is our next president and we must respect him and daven that he does the right thing. Second Clinton is a great friend of the Jews and even if she wasn't we must show a respect for our leaders. And lastly I breathed a sigh of relief that she was picked and not one of Obama's friends with much more radical and anti-semitic jews.
to keep bashing clinton and obama is a huge chilul hashem.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 10:17 PM former hater now admirer Says:
I used to hate Hullary with a passion!! Now, I see her totally differently. She really went out of her way numerous times to help and save Yidden. SHe is a good person too. She's been through a lot and I also think she changed a little. BeKitzur, I like her now
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Dec 01, 2008 at 09:29 AM anonymous Says:
“ I am a registered republican and was a strong mccain and Bush supporter but I am shocked by some of your statements. First of all Obama is our next president and we must respect him and daven that he does the right thing. Second Clinton is a great friend of the Jews and even if she wasn't we must show a respect for our leaders. And lastly I breathed a sigh of relief that she was picked and not one of Obama's friends with much more radical and anti-semitic jews.
to keep bashing clinton and obama is a huge chilul hashem. ”
I went through the gehinnim of KZ and I am a registered democrat, kol hakovod and my respect to you for a sensible response. We Yidden don't know how well we are off and derech eretz for government is the first priority.