Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens

Updated: August 26, 2014 14:57 IST

Six years after terrorists attacked Chabad Centre in Mumbai's Nariman House, home to the ultra-orthodox Jewish movement Chabad-Lubavitch, it finally opened its gates again today.

Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
Six years after terrorists attacked Chabad Centre in Mumbai's Nariman House, home to the ultra-orthodox Jewish movement Chabad-Lubavitch, it finally opened its gates again today.

In this photo:Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg was shot by Pakistani terrorists who stormed the Jewish home, Nairman House at 9:45 pm on November 26, 2008. Gavriel suffered a volley of bullets which went passed his body and hit the wall. The embedded bullets have been preserved as part of the memorial.
Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
For several days and nights security forces battled the terrorists who had taken six people hostage. Heavy firing and explosions were constantly heard after the National Security Guards were air-dropped by a helicopter.
Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
Thousands of bullets were fired from AK 47 rifles which hit the walls and ceiling of the six-storey building. Six Jews were murdered in cold blood at the Chabad House.
Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
Nariman house also known as Chabad is a Jewish establishment for travelling members of the community. It is located in Colaba in South Mumbai.
Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
This was baby Moshe's room. In this picture, Jewish alphabets can bee seen painted on the wall for Moshe to learn. Both of baby Moshe's parents were killed in the attack.
Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
Another view of baby Moshe's room. He was saved by his Indian nanny, who now cares for him in Israel.
Jewish Centre Targeted in Mumbai 26/11 Attacks Reopens
A view of the Mumbai city from the windows of Nariman House.

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