Almost two years after the terror attack in Mumbai, when Rabbi Gavriel and Rivky Holtzberg hy”d were brutally murdered at their Chabad center, Israel’s Minister of Interior Eli Yishai granted Israeli citizenship status to Sandra Samuel, which will enable her to remain in Israel.
During the attack, four terrorists took over the Chabad center and killed all of its occupants, except the Shluchim’s 2 year old son Moishy, who was saved by his nanny, Sandra Samuel, who hid during the attack for 12 hours, until she could find the right moment to grab the little boy to safety.
After moving to Israel with Moishy, who is currently in the care of his grandparents in the northern city of Afula, the family requested citizenship for Samuel so he could remain close to his loving nanny.
The ministry granted Samuel Israeli citizenship which will be renewed once a year for four years, after which it will become permanent citizenship.
Monday morning, Samuel, accompanied by the Rosenberg family, arrived at the ministry’s office and was granted citizenship in a short ceremony.
After the emotional ceremony, met with applause from all in attendance, Samuel said she “is very excited” to receive permanent status in the State of Israel, which she said she loves, and hopes to love even more.
“The love I give to Rabbi Gabi and Ima Rivky, I give to all of Israel,” she said. “I have come to love and respect Israel – I would give my life for Israel.”
“I am very excited,” Samuel said.
Minister Yishai presented Moishy with a gift and candies and told him, “Moishy, look what a party they’ve thrown you, we all love you, all the people of Israel.”
by a HINDU, from INDIA.
i know i was tearing when i saw that pic!! soooo cute!!
it is so sad
Moshe now lives with his grandparents, who love him and care for him. Sandra may be special but he doesnt need this goy in his life anymore. He doesnt need to be raised by a special goy. I think she did her part, she remained there for 2 years, help him acclimate. Lets not forget about MOSHE and HIS future, and what is truly best for him.
Also I think Moshe did not even have to be there, let this kid live a normal life!!!!
what about her family back in india? she has husband and kids there?!?!? strange..
thats rite, as long the Rosenbers and Holzbergs shepp nachas from their little Moshele so
you must be from detroit
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/09/14/israel.mumbai.nanny/index.html?hpt=C2
she is chassidei umos haolom. She deserves alot and the Rosenbergs and Holtzbergs should see nachas.
Lovely news. Sandra is the best hero for Moishy and she should know she is doing a tremendous Mitzvah making the Angels above dance with joy.
#1 umain
u allways say that
#14 He lives with his grandparens.
you are so speshol. Your holl life you did evrething for MOSHI.You loved him,you cared for him and gave in your all only for him. THANK YOU
He looked so occupiedat Sandra while she spoke. Clapped 1 clap! Couldn’t he look with admiration to this woman who saved one of his citizens? I guess this is why people think Israeli political people are cold!
Sweet little parentless soul! I hope and wish he will have safe and great future with a lot of joy, happiness, successes and only good things.
who is Moishy living with now?
get real
every little thing the kid does doesnt have to be broadcasted.
let him grow up like every other jewish kid his age.
sandra ia such a special lady and moshy is very lucky to have her. sandra is amazing she saved moshys life. she is a women sent from above!!!
new year new begining…..
This is so special for Moishele……..
I think this shows that we should judge each case of non-jewish nannys, in its own right, and not everyone screaming asov sonei es yaacov and you can’t trust them, gmar chasima tova
Sweet little parentless soul! I hope and wish ne will have safe and great future with a lot of joy, happiness, successes and only good things.
he gave her a kiss!
Yay.
love it!!
I’m crying too! I think every Yiddishe Momma is. I’m so glad for Sandra, she is mamash a Tzedekes. May this year be the Year of Moshiach, it’s too long.
I cry every time I read things like this !
Such a Nes that Moishy was saved !
May he and all of Klal Yisroel merit to see his loving parents along with all the Tzaddikim with Moshiach Now !!!