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A Favor From Bobby Kennedy

When Brooklyn activist Rabbi Samuel Schrage brought politician Bobby Kennedy to the Rebbe, the Rebbe asked him for his help. Full Story

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mochkin
August 30, 2015 2:19 pm

yes it was the mochkin brothers

dearest mrs. schrage
August 28, 2015 6:08 pm

i wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year

may you be zoche to walk your grandchildren to the chupah

a gut gebentsht yar to you and your family

Who were the 2 Jews freed from prison?
August 28, 2015 12:58 pm
Classmate
August 28, 2015 9:06 am

Thank you much for your graceful heartfelt article. You brought back many memories from your husband. As a classmate of your son. I vividly remember him inviting me to your home. (As a boy not living in CH….). Your husband was very kind to me. His hospitality was gracious. He made me feel welcome. Knowing who he was. (As that time before my Bar Mitzvah. I was in awe being in his home but even so young. He realized it and calmed me). He opened up many channels of self respect and courage in C.H. His life was cut short.… Read more »

Two people from russian prison
August 28, 2015 12:23 am

Were they the motskin brothers?

thank you Mrs. Schrage!
August 28, 2015 12:16 am

An excellent and inspirational article! I would have loved to meet your husband.

We each can make a difference
August 27, 2015 10:58 pm

The Rebbe was so sensitive to individual needs. His behavior was always an encouragement for us to go out there and make a difference. Each one of us is important.

I believe Mrs Shraiga was involved with bringing Hatzolah to CH because of her husband’s untimely death.

Yitzchok
August 27, 2015 5:57 pm

It should be noted that Shmuel Schrage helped many people in the community get jobs in city and state government.
Yehi Zichro Baruch.

so touching
August 27, 2015 5:41 pm

i wish i had a chance to be that close to the rebbe

Hope our present representatives
August 27, 2015 5:16 pm

can be as effective and ibergegeben as your husband a”h was.
A dugma chaya of a Jewish representative and asken.

Aliyas neshoma
August 27, 2015 4:30 pm

He was a hero and selfless human being.

Earlier
August 27, 2015 2:13 pm

The visit of Bobby Kennedy to the Rebbe, was earlier on, I believe, not later when he was running for president. Someone could uncover the accurate date. Ty

Sara
August 27, 2015 2:09 pm

Beautiful article

Oy rebbe
August 27, 2015 12:48 pm

We need you

This is so interesting
August 27, 2015 12:04 pm

Really enjoyed reading this article!

Former student
August 27, 2015 11:16 am

Forgot to mention he was also a principal in Lubavitcher Yeshiva.

Great story,
Thank you

LA MORAH
August 27, 2015 10:20 am

Thank you Mrs. Schrage. Your story is very beautiful,moving and meaningful!

History repeating itself.
January 1, 2020 1:17 am

Lived in crown heights at the time. Remember he poor woman who was killed and the Maccabees.
May Rabbi Schrage be blessed in Gan Eden and may his wife be comforted by the good deeds he performed for his community.

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