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Rivka Holtzberg was one of five hostages killed by terrorists at the Nariman House during the Mumbai attacks in late November 2008. Rivka's husband, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, was also murdered in the attack. Rivka's son, Moshe Holtzberg, was brought safely out of the House by a cook earlier.Chabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008) On December 2, 2008, thousands of mourners gathered in Israel for the funeral of the six Jewish victims of the Mumbai terror attacks. The bodies of the Holtzbergs were buried on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives.CNN: Israel buries victims of Mumbai attacks (December 2, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Nationality: IsraeliChabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- Spouse: Gavriel HoltzbergChabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- Maiden name: Rivka RosenbergChabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- Killed at Nariman HouseChabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- Moved to Mumbai in 2003Chabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- Raised in Brooklyn, New YorkChabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- Son, Moshe Holtzberg, escaped with nanny earlier in ordealChabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
- The Holtzbergs have another son who is institutionalized in Israel with a terminal genetic disease known as Tay-SachsCNN: Israel buries victims of Mumbai attacks (December 2, 2008)
- Indian commando team raided House on November 28, 2008Chabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008)
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The Holtzbergs
Rivka moved to Mumbai in 2003 with her new husband, Gavriel Holtzberg. The Holtzbergs were raised in Brooklyn, but were citizens of Israel. Both moved to Mumbai to run the Chabad House (formerly known as Nariman House), the center for the Chabad Lubavitch community in the Indian financial capital.Chabad.org: Mumbai-Based Rabbi and Wife Killed in Terrorist Attacks (November 28, 2008) -
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Rivka Holtzberg on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Mumbai s Forgotten Prayer The power of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg s prayer.
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Monday Nov 16th, Performance of MUSICAL TRIBUTE to victims of Mumbai massacre, Rabbi Gavriel & Rivka Holtzberg "We'll Never Forget You"
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Mumbai s Forgotten Prayer The power of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg s prayer.
@Claritaypagc | November 09, 2009 07:59 PM -
Miracle baby, even before 26/11: Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg's son, Moshe, was considered a miracle child... http://bit.ly/2aDr3t
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Mumbai s Forgotten Prayer The power of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg s prayer.
@Tonyfaygu | November 03, 2009 10:40 AM
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Questions and Answers About Rivka Holtzberg | View All | Ask a Question
View All Rivka Holtzberg Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionMy class and I would like to send Moshe Holtzberg a gift for Chanukah. Where can this be forwarded to? (1 Answer)What a thoughtful idea. I could not find an address for Holtzberg's new home in Israel. But I would expect that Chabad of India could go about getting mail and ... read more
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Rivka Holtzberg News and Commentary
- Ynetnews: India: Holtzberg Toddler Reunites with Grandparents (November 28, 2008)




