New Babies in Houston and Nepal
This week our family is overly excited to welcome home Esty and new baby Rivkah, in time for Shabbat. We are eternally grateful to G-d for this wonderful blessing and new addition to our family.
On the subject of new babies, we are proud of the IDF as a 3rd baby was born at the IDF field hospital that was set up in Nepal, following the earthquake read more here.
The global community stands in awe watching the incredible efforts of my colleagues Rabbi Chezki and Chani Lifschitz – Chabad representatives to Nepal – who had their hands full ever since the devastating earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday.
When the situation in their home-turned-rescue-center became overwhelming, their children were sent to Israel to spend time in the care of family while the parents stayed behind to continue the rescue and relief efforts.
On Wednesday, Israel President Rivlin welcomed the Lifschitz children to his residence in Jerusalem and a phone call was placed to say hello to Mom and Dad back in Kathmandu.
Watch video of their meeting: www.JewishBellaire.com/2932994
This couple are living examples of what we will read in the Torah tomorrow “Love Your Fellow As Yourself”.
We can assist them in their work by making a contribution to the rescue efforts by clicking here.
Additional articles:
The Chabad Center serves 2,000 Meals in a Single Day to Nepalis Continue reading…
Shabbat Comes to Nepal After a Week Filled with Harrow and Hope Continue reading…
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Tomorrow at Shul we celebrate the Bar-Mitzvah of Jet Baer, as he is called to the Torah for the very first time. Join us.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yossi Zaklikofsky