Mumbai, India – Nariman Survivor Baby Moshe Still Awaits Compensation

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    Mumbai, India – Grandfather of baby Moshe, one of the youngest survivors of the 26/11 terrorist attacks, is still waiting for an announcement regarding compensation for his grandson.

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    Moshe’s parents, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife Rivka, were among five hostages killed at Nariman House, the Chabad Jewish center at Colaba. Moshe, who is half American, was rescued by his Indian nanny Sandra Samuel.

    Moshe is with nanny Sandra Samuel right now, the Jewish community that has adopted Moshe is taking care of his education and other expenses. “I read in newspapers and was told by some authorities that Moshe will get compensation from the Indian government, but so far, we have heard nothing official, said Holtzberg. Presently, I am in New York and Moshe is in Israel with his maternal grandparents Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg and his wife Yehudit. While our community is taking care of our grandson very well, Id like to know whether or not he will get any compensation to secure his future,” said Holtzberg.

    When approached, the authorities at Chabad House refused to comment on the issue.

    Moshes grandfather Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg After 26/11, many fund-raising programs were initiated by different organizations in Israel, and a Web site was also launched to help baby Moshe. Its not that Moshe is facing any problems, said Holtzberg. We can never take the place of Moshes parents, but we just want to ensure he is financially secure, he added. Holtzberg intends to have all his queries answered when he comes to Mumbai for the inauguration of a museum-cum-education center at Nariman House in a few months from now.


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    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    I suspect there have been hundreds of thousands of dollars if not millions raised for Moishe…who are the grandparents waiting for compensation from? Have they brought any legal actions against anyone? This was a great tragedy but there are many who suffered greatly from this attack in Mumbai who don’t get nearly as much publicity. Moishe should grow up and be a real naches to his family but perhaps we should turn our attention to others in mubmai who may have greater needs rather than waiting for “compensation” from unknown parties.

    blackandwhite
    blackandwhite
    13 years ago

    If there are regulations about this on Indian government statutes, then it certainly is a matter of principle that Moshe’s (and anyone else’s) privileges be volunteered by the government without embarrassing requests needing to be made. Financial needs are real for every person on the planet. Whatever other money has been collected for Moshe or because of this overall crisis is really irrelevant, as that money was given because of ‘a higher desire’ for people all over the globe to unite with extra resolve due to the situation. That money shouldn’t need to be considered a donation to the Indian Government as a substitute for their own obligations to their citizens and others, as that can’t really be considered the true intent of why that money was raised or freely volunteered.

    compensation
    compensation
    13 years ago

    it does not matter how much money was raised for Moshele
    Indian goverment should give compensation to all the dependants from the victims

    Professional
    Professional
    13 years ago

    The entire incident in Mumbai is a tragedy to the greatest extent imaginable since WWII. The sheer cruely is terrible. But, the biggest compensation that Moshe’s grandfather needs is for the Indian Govt. to guarantee him being in the newspapers daily with his picture. Its worth millions. Leave Moshe alone. Let him grow up like all other kids. Stop being self centered.

    Why don’t we see the same story about the Teitelbaum’s whose father was killed in Mumbai and left an Almona with 8 children. Why don’t we hear about the Kruman’s of Eretz Yisroel who’s father was killed in Mumbai and left an Almonah with 5 children. and all the others that were murdered by these rotzchim. All we hear day and night is zaidy talking and shlepping around Moshaleh.

    Its time for the grandfather to stop living his life through Moishaleh. We know he is grieving, but let this child grow up and develop normally. Mishalehs picture does not need to be in the papers every week.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    This is hopefully not another case of “survivors” exploiting the sympathy for victims of a terrible tragedy but also seeking to profit from that sympathy. India has enough problems and has not yet paid a dime to the surviving families of their own soldiers who died in the attack and rescue of the hostages. Moishele has probably collected more money than the families of ALL the other victims will ever see in their lifetime. We should never forget the Holtzmans but that memory should not be measured in how much money the mishpacha can extract from the Indian government and its people who are also victims.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    rebbitzin (leibish) teitelbaum has 8 orphans to feed…

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    B”H
    didn’t vosizneais have article few weeks back that indian govt announced they were giving moishele compensation?

    Lakewooder
    Lakewooder
    13 years ago

    The problem is that no one seems to know who is in charge of all the organizations that collected money on behalf of Moshele or where that money is.
    V’ain Kan Hamokom L’harich.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Every few weeks there is another fundraising advertisement here on VIN or on other jewish website for Moshe Holtzberg. I still cry when I think of his ordeal and the murder of his parents but the Holtzberg family may be reaching a point of overdoing the fundraising and demands for compensation.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Compensation? Really now. I can give you a list from here to tomorrow of people who were killed, died from medical negligence, etc. whose families were not “compensated.” What about the Monsey woman with the 9 orphans whose husband’s killer may walk? Did the governement “compensate” her for allowing an insane individual roam the streets? Have the families of the 9/11 victims been amply compensated? I’m sure the monies raised for the child will amply pay for his schooling, chasuna, years to learn in kollel and an apartment in Eretz Yisroel. What else is needed?

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    When will he no longer be Moishaleh and be Moishe.. You are so right No. 5. This seems like exploitation by the Holtzbergs. Exploitation of Moishe, for Chabad, publicity, etc. Its true we don’t ever hear anything about all the other families that have gone through so much. The difference is the others are working on keeping their families wholesome as a family unit for the betterment of their children. I wonder if Rav Holtzberg is doing the same?

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Yes, #17 , I am. It would never have occurred to me that advertisements showing the child and outlining his tragedy were collecting for his family members or for Mumbai Chabad. Do you know otherwise?

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Everyone is jumping the gun. The comment Rabbi Holtzberg made about compensation is in relation to the Indian Government announcing that
    the victims of the Mumbai Massacre will be receiving compensation.
    He’s not out there publicly asking for the money. I’m assuming he wants
    the Indian Government to follow up on their offer of compensation for Moishe.