Moyshel'e Holtzberg (photo, left, AP via Jerusalem Post) keeps bleating like a little lamb, "Mommy" and "Totty." But Mommy and Totty - Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and Rebbetzen Rivka - are no longer in the flesh, may Hashem avenge their sacred and martyred souls. The bitter word of their murder at the hands of bloodthirsty subhuman forces of darkness reached us in Israel as soon as we departed from the sacred Sabbath. Moyshel'e, with his irresistable belkalech (fleshy little cheeks) will soon celebrate his second birthday as an orphan.
Here is a list of Rabbi Gavriel's and Rebbetzin Rivka's "crimes":
* The gave up a cushy living in the West to live in the primitive and difficult conditions of India.
* They dedicated their lives to Jewish Outreach.
* They devoted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to uplifting lost souls.
* They were Jewish.
* They were Lubavitcher Chassidim.
* They had American and Israeli passports.
People are already writing me and asking me what we can do to sanctify the memories of Rabbi Gavriel and Rebbetzen Rivka, may Hashem avenge their sacred and martyred souls. The answer is simple - continue their legacy. Do whatever you can for Jewish Outreach. If you're not Jewish, then spread the seven Noahide commandments. Send links to leading Jewish websites to all your friends, family, and acquaintances, especially those who haven't yet discovered the sweetness of emuna and a true and meaningful connection with Hashem. Help spread the word and hasten the full redemption of our people. This is the least we can do for the martyred Holtzbergs.
Moyshel'e, you're an orphan. But when you grow up, you'll realize that your parents helped make this world a better place. They were brave front-line soldiers in the war for redemption. One thing I can promise you - thousands of Jewish Outreach activists will raise your parents' fallen torch. We won't rest until Moshiach comes and Hashem revives the dead as He promised. Soon, G-d willing, your parents will return to take you in their loving arms, amen.
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