Fund to assist family of Mumbai victim:
A fund has been established to assist the family of Bentzion Kruman [The media has been spelling it Chroman]. The fund seems to be endorsed by known rabbonim although YWN does not have first hand knowledge of the fund and its operators.
One may donate online by visiting http://www.krumanfoundation.org/
Mumbai Sources:
The terrorists who perpetrated the attack were living in the city during the past year to familiarize themselves with the area and the buildings.
ZAKA / Yehuda Meshi-Zahav:
The air force plane carrying the Mumbai Kedoshim will hopefully return to Tel Aviv on Monday night. As we go to print, Chabad websites are reporting the flight has departed for Mumbai, carrying coffins for the Kedoshim. (Photos can be viewed at www.theyeshivaworld.com) The flight had been delayed from 2:00pm to obtain visas for the passengers.
Eida Chareidis atzeres tefilla due to the economic situation:
The Eida Chareidis is holding a Monday afternoon atzeres tefilla in the Meah Shearim area due to the global economic situation. It was first believed it would be postponed due to the funerals of the Kedoshim on Mumbai but since the flight bringing them home was delayed, the tefilla rally will take place, headed by Eida leaders. Following the murders of the Kedoshim in the Chabad House, the Eida adds that rally will also address the need to improve our ways and do tshuva.
Rav Gavriel receives a bracha from the Rebbe:
When Rav Holtzberg HYâ€D went to the Lubavitcher Rebbe ZTâ€L in 5749 to ask for a bracha on his eighth birthday, the Rebbe gave him a bracha for success in all his endeavors.
Replacement Shaliach Appointed for Mumbai:
Haaretz: Chabad Shaliach to Goa Rabbi Dov Goldberg has been appointed to fill the void in Mumbai the newspaper’s website reports on Sunday night. This HAS NOT been confirmed with any official Chabad source at this time. He may be assuming his new post as early as this week.
Levaya will bring people from around the world:
With the air force Kedoshim flight finally on its way to Mumbai, plans for the funerals of the Kedoshim are underway. Chabad Shluchim from around the world are expected to participate, as well as many Jews from all walks of life. The funerals for Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg HYâ€D and Rebbitzin Rivka Holtzberg HYâ€D will most likely be held in Kfar Chabad on Tuesday. Details to be announced as they become available.
Additional updates have been posted at www.theyeshivaworld.com
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