“We do not yet know the full toll of the senseless and barbaric murders in Mumbai, but today we learned we have lost two New Yorkers: Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka. This is a tragic loss for the Lubavitch community, and for our entire City.  That their son survived is a miracle, and our entire City is grateful for his nanny’s heroic act.  During a time of terrible sadness, her courage re-affirms our faith in the capacity of good to triumph over evil.  Our hearts go out to the Lubavitch community, and to the many New Yorkers of all different religions and ethnicities who have been affected by the attacks.  We will continue to pray for all of them, for all the people of Mumbai, for an immediate end to the violence, and for the release of all hostages.”