Tisha B’Av came early this year to Boro Park.
An eight-year-old boy, Leiby Kletzky, was on his way home from day camp in Brooklyn when he mysteriously disappeared. A frantic search, spearheaded by the FBI and aided by the entire community, failed to find him for two full days. And then his mother and father had to endure every parent's worst nightmare. Leiby was found dismembered.
Words fail to convey the immensity of this tragedy.
Apart from its ghoulish aspects, it is simply too much to imagine what it means to send off a smiling child for a summer’s day of fun only to learn that all that is left of him is a memory.
It's been said that the cruelest word in the English language is "never".
Never will Leiby’s parents ever again be able to hold him, to hug him, to prepare him for life with words of advice and of Torah. Never will his family be able to share in the milestones of his growth to maturity. Never will there be a bar mitzvah to celebrate, graduations to attend, a wedding canopy to stand under with him and his bride as he prepares to embark on his own journey to family and future.
Never will all those who knew Leiby as a child be able to find out what his unique talents might have enabled him to accomplish.
Never will the Jewish community discover the contributions Leiby might have made to it and to the larger world.
Ever since the beginning of mankind the Torah reminded us that a single death leaves none of us untouched. In the aftermath of the first murder, God turned to Cain in anger and admonished him with the words “The sounds of the bloods of your brother cry out to Me from the ground." Not blood, but bloods, in the plural. The commentators explain that when Cain killed his brother he effectively destroyed all of Abel’s future progeny as well.
In the words of the Talmud, he who murders one person is as if he destroys an entire world.
The loss of one person diminishes every one of us. It affects our collective future. It alters what might have been. It prevents us from ever receiving all the precious benefits every single life has to offer.
And when murder snuffs out the life of a child, the enormity of the word never - that we will never truly know what that child might have become - staggers us beyond comfort.
This is not the time for us to attempt any glib rationalizations or theological efforts to explain away the horror. Jewish law, in its profound wisdom, teaches us that we are not permitted to offer consolation "while the body is still before us." The time for comfort can come only after the necessary tears.
I remember very well a somewhat similar moment in the community I served as spiritual leader. There was a tragedy that involved a young child. No one could think of any words that might alleviate the suffering of the parents. We tried but found ourselves wanting.
The scene is indelibly etched in my mind. A small group of us went to the parents, hugged them, tried to say something, choked up and simply cried.
Days later, the parents told me the only thing that helped them get through their tragedy was what we did for them. Not our words, but our tears.
"You showed us that the pain wasn't ours alone. Your sharing our grief made it somewhat bearable."
And that is what we must do now for Leiby and his family.
We must let them know that we cry with them.
Our tears are the words our hearts don't know how to express.
The fact that we shed them proves that evil has not fully triumphed.
And most important of all, the Midrash assures us that the tears of the righteous summon the Almighty to hasten the day when wickedness and its practitioners will be eradicated from Earth.
Readers can send their condolences to the family using the comment section below.
(1000) Chaya Tova Lipoff, July 14, 2011 2:21 AM
condolensces
I am so sad for you and for Klal Yisroel for the heinous loss of such an innocent young boy. May you have comfort in knowing that we are all crying with you.
(999) Shelly Besikof, July 14, 2011 2:21 AM
Our hearts and prayers are with you
We were stunned and deeply saddened by the unspeakable horror of your son Leiby's passing. Every parent who reads this story is feeling for you. Our most sincere condolences. May his memory be for a blessing. Shelly and Darrel Besikof
(998) Leeann, July 14, 2011 2:20 AM
Sadness
This is the first article I have read that even begins to touch on the deep sadness I feel over the loss of Leiby. As a parent, my heart is shattered for his parents. I hope they know that prayers are being said for them and tears are being shed for their precious son.
(997) Sylvia Horowitz, July 14, 2011 2:19 AM
No words can express the magnitude and void of Leiby's demiise
The barbarism of Leiby's murder is beyond human rationale. Only a demented "animal" could carry out such an act,
(996) Jose Luis Alvarez Calvo, July 14, 2011 2:19 AM
In Memory of Leiby Kletzky
May Hashem avenge your tears and your pain
(995) susan, July 14, 2011 2:17 AM
tears of sadness
i am shocked and overwhelmed wth sorrow for you loss, Leiby, will remain in our hearts, our lev, forever , even though we never knew him personally the jewish community in Toronto is thinking of you at this time
(994) Chanan Tzionov, July 14, 2011 2:17 AM
my heart is broken when I hear about what has happened....i truly have no words....please know that I am with you in this terrible time....i am with you...
(993) Sima and Herman Hertzberg, July 14, 2011 2:17 AM
To the Kletzky family, Our hearts and souls mourn your tragic loss. May H' watch over you, guide you, comfort you and give you the strength to endure this unimaginable grief. Our tefilot are with you and your family. HaMakom yenachem. Sima and Herman Hertzberg Holliswood, Queens
(992) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:17 AM
l am so sorry this had to happen. lt is disgusting that someone did this!
(991) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:16 AM
to the Kletzky family :Our prayers are with you
Our hearts are filled with sorrow and our eyes filld with tears on the loss of your beloved son, Leiby. Please accept our condolences. Hamakom yenachem etchem 'b'toch shaar avelut Tzion v'yerushalayim the Glaser Family, Edison, NJ
(990) Rachel Hinde bat Sara Gittel, July 14, 2011 2:15 AM
Leiby
You and I are strangers, never having met one another, but as fellow Jews we can never truly be strangers. We are all connected, and all of us feel the pain of the loss of this sweet, innocent child. I am so very, very sad, but all I can wish for you is that HaShem will lift your grief from your shoulders and show you the way to continue. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
(989) Vicki, July 14, 2011 2:13 AM
Our heart-felt sympathy and prayers
Dear Leiby's parents; Our hearts are rendered to the Father who alone can bring comfort for your great and traggic loss of your beautiful son..We love the land, the people (the children) of Israel .And share your grief.May the God of all comfort surround your lives as you find your way through this terrible tragedy. Love and Prayers..The Craig Family, Ball Ground, GA
(988) Lynda Schaffel, July 14, 2011 2:12 AM
Words cannot express my sympathy
I am so sorry for your loss
(987) Ruth Allon, July 14, 2011 2:12 AM
Leiby Kletzky
Every Jew is touched by your loss. All of Klal Yisroel cries with you. HaMakom yenachem eschem b'toch sh'ar availai tzion v'yerushalyim.
(986) simi, July 14, 2011 2:11 AM
All of us at work (yeled v'yalda) plunged ourselves into shoes no one wishes to be in, yours, and cried bitter tears seeing Leiby as our own, we davened and continue to daven for Divine chizuk and an aliyah for your malach.
Our hearts are bursting from the pain of the loss of your malach. Our tears flow freely just thinking of being in your shoes. We need to share those shoes! We need to feel that your kinderlach are just as precious to us as our own. We need to wake up and really FEEL, for if not this message, what message is the RibShelOl sending us? Each message and "potsch" is painful, but our TaTTeh determines that we haven't yet gotten it yet, so we get more. I hope to take on a kabbalah of learning daily Shmiras HaLashon and really FEEL for my "brothers and sisters". A seder in Orchas Tzadikim or other sifrei mussar might also wake us up along with continued chessed activities - starting with our own families. This summer marks the 10th yahrzeit of my brother -in-law Shmuel Dan z"l b' Yosef Chaim n"y , a tzaddik who suddenly left us at 37 leaving a family with 5 children. It is also 10 years since the helicopter accident in the Grand Canyon in which too many children became yesomim. The murderous bombing at the Sbarro restaurant in Eretz Yisrael also took place 10 years ago. Let us feel and remember each other's pain and grow closer and higher to an ever loving and ever present Father who cares for us with an infinitely intense and strong love. As I conclude this comment, I beg, plead, and pray to our Tatteh to allow these collective pains to be as productive labor pains which will make way for the crowning of our true Goel Tzedek and emmesdike Geulah. May the rivers of our salty tears give way to the salt accompanying our karbonos in our Bais HaMikdash Bimhairah!!!! May we continue to come closer to each other as we attempt to connect ever so much to Hashm and His precious Torah, that is our only hope. May Leiby's name and memory be a bracha to his family and all klal Yisrael.
(985) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:11 AM
I am crying with you. I can not belive that ' a human been' is able to do such a terrible thing to the innocent child. I am very sorry and let H' shem protect your family.
(984) laura goldstein, July 14, 2011 2:10 AM
I feel your loss as if it happened in my own family,may G´d give you resignation and yhe will be reminded in our hearts
(983) Leah & David, July 14, 2011 2:10 AM
Your Pain is ours, also
Our hearts are broken .... G-d Bless .... Leah & David
(982) Betsie Saltzberg, July 14, 2011 2:09 AM
Speechless
Dear Kletzky Family- You don't know me, nor do I know you. I learned about your son's disappearance via internet & had been praying for his return to you. There are no words now- except perhaps that we cannot understand the ways of HaKadosh Baruch Hu. I pray now for your dear hearts to be comforted by the Holy One, Blessed Be He.
(981) Otillia de Andrade, July 14, 2011 2:07 AM
Speechless distress
I send you my most sorrowful, profound, distressed, condolences. Love, Otillia de Andrade
(980) Sharyn&Manny Lazarnick, July 14, 2011 2:07 AM
Our condolences for this tragic loss of Leiby
We are praying for you that you will know that your tears re the world's tears as well. G-d bless your family in healing in this tragic loss of your son.
(979) Alan Rockman, July 14, 2011 2:06 AM
God Bless Leiby
My deepest condolences to the family of Leiby. May God Bless Him and Comfort his family, and may vengeance be swift and sure on the sub-human who could do this, especially from OUR people. He deserves Old West JUSTICE. The family deserves our blessings and prayers.
(978) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:06 AM
Tears for Leiby
I prayed for Leiby while you searched. When I woke to the news this morning, I wept. We are Christians from Boston, and we are with you. We pray for grace in your sorrow, for some measure of comfort from our words, we pray for you and for Leiby.
(977) Leiby Fisch, July 14, 2011 2:05 AM
In memory of Leiby
I really have no words that can express my broken heart. I cry with you and for beautiful little Leiby . May G-D console you and bring you peace.
(976) marvette, July 14, 2011 2:05 AM
i pray for peace for your family.
i feel your pain, it's sad we have monsters like this amoung us, im so sorry this happen to your baby.
(975) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:05 AM
Hamakom yenachem eschem bisoch aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim.
(974) Hedy Gelb, July 14, 2011 2:04 AM
My sincerest and deepest sympathies to you and your entire family, although I no longer have family in Borough Park, I would never have thought that this could happen. May G-D be with you in your darkest time.
(973) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:02 AM
Our eyes are filled with tears, our hearts are filled with sorrow--Hamakon yenachem eschem.
(972) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 2:01 AM
We are so sorry...
We are so sorry for your loss. All of Klal Yisrael cries with you over this most terrible loss. May Hashem wipe away all our tears.
(971) g ressler, July 14, 2011 2:01 AM
sorrow for your tragic loss
the tragic loss of your loved one reverberates for the larger Jewish community in Brooklyn and we can send only words to let you know you are not alone at this terrible time.
(970) shmuel, July 14, 2011 2:01 AM
HaMakom Yinachem Eschem
I am crying...My God.
(969) Leslie Wolowitz, July 14, 2011 2:00 AM
Nothing but tears
No words can express our sorrow
(968) Gitta, July 14, 2011 2:00 AM
Hamokom Yenachem eschem
Please convey my deepest condolences to the Kletzky family! Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kletzky ad meoh ve'esrim What can we humans say! How can we make any sense of this tragedy. How sad that we need such a tragedy, a korbon tomim, to wake us up and bring achdus into klal Yisroel. As I heard the news early this morning, i was crying bitter tears for Leiby and his parents, I have no words that can bring nechomo to the family except to say that only Hashem can bring them nechomo! Leiby' will stayed etched in our heart as a reminder that we need to daven harder for the Yeshua. May Hashem comfort the Kletsky family along with all other avelei tzion! A bereaved mother and grandmother Gitta
(967) Barbara Koontharana, July 14, 2011 1:58 AM
I cried. The whole world is crying.
(966) Paulette Hutterer, July 14, 2011 1:58 AM
I cry for the loss of your lovely son, shall his soul rest with HACHEM
No parent should have to suffer such a inimaginable loss. My heart is crying for your suffering. May Hachem shield you from further sorrow. Amen. Paulette
(965) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:58 AM
My dear fellow Jews, my family, My heart has broken into infinite pieces over your loss of your beautiful child, and our, klal Yisroel's, loss of Leiby. I sat last night, Tuesday night, and cried and davened for Hakadosh Baruch Hu to bring your son back to you in good health. As a mother, I cried for you to have your sweet baby back in your arms. I cried because the terror and fear that you experienced is something that is too much for a human being to bear. Then, when I heard the news this Wednesday morning, I cried because your beautiful baby was taken from you and from Klal Yisroel. I cry as I write this, not knowing if you will ever read this, and hoping that you won't, because how could any of my tears possibly help you or comfort you? I think of our family, who during the Holocaust watched as their babies were thrown into gas chambers. Your Leiby's death is a Holocaust for you and our entire people. May the death of your Tzaddik atone for us all and may Leiby's death bring the Mashiach now. Hamakom Yenachem Etchem Btoch Shaar Avleo Tzion Yerushalayim.
(964) Vivien Goldbaum, July 14, 2011 1:57 AM
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart is broken for the unimaginable tragedy that you and the Jewish People has endured.
(963) Jonathan Gross, July 14, 2011 1:57 AM
I can't imagine your pain
I cannot imagine your pain. My wife and I followed the story, felt the horror, and then the pain. We cried for Leiby and cried for you. I hugged my boy extra tight. Even though we are in Jacksonville, Florida, far away from Boro Park, we feel connected to you and your tradgedy. May your family know no more sorrows and may the Almighty bring about our final redemtion bimehayra b'yamanu and our ultimate joy.
(962) beatty schwartz, July 14, 2011 1:57 AM
my heart goes out to you. i have been listening and crying all day as i heard reports on the radio about your dear son. i am so sorry for your loss and hope that my tears can bring you a little comfort.
(961) Linda Appleman Shapiro, July 14, 2011 1:56 AM
The collective community of all civilized people mourns your loss
There are no words of comfort anyone can offer, but please know that thousands of us who don't know you personally are crying with you and praying for you. As a sychotherapist/author and a 1st generation Jewish woman, the daughter of immigrant parents who knew all too well a different kind of evil, but evil nontheless, I can only hope that with all of us who are praying for you and your family and with your belief in Hashem you will somehow find the strength that you need at this time and forever more.
(960) nell, July 14, 2011 1:55 AM
Unspeakable sorrowful- the ressurrection is your consolation
May you live for the day you die and see your son again!!
(959) Barbara, July 14, 2011 1:54 AM
Beautifully written about an unspeakable tragedy
Although I have never met any of you, my heart and prayers are with you.
(958) The Warren Trio, July 14, 2011 1:54 AM
No words...
Our heartfelt condolences to the grieving Kletzky family in Brooklyn...we are deeply pained with you and for you. Cherish the sweet times with your son.
(957) Trudy, July 14, 2011 1:54 AM
I am so sorry for your horrific loss. My heart goes out to your family.
(956) Josef Germaine, July 14, 2011 1:54 AM
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Kletzky family. Words seem so totally inadequate when faced with such horror.
(955) Shelette, July 14, 2011 1:54 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. May the lord be with you.
(954) dovid Travers, July 14, 2011 1:52 AM
You have our support
May Hashem heal your pain but strengthen your fond memories of your dear son. I am sure you are not feeling vengeful, nevertheless, May Hashem avenge this terrible, terrible loss to you especially, and klal Yisroel. Hamokom yenachem eschem besoch sha'arei aveili tzion virushalayim.
(953) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:52 AM
I know that there is nothing I can say that can bring comfort to you on such a great loss. But I want you to know that I am here, sitting in my home in Far Rockaway shedding tears,shearing in your grief. The pain must be immense but just know that all of klal yisroel are crying with you in pain. May Hashem bring you and your family comfort.
(952) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:51 AM
Hamokom is the only source of comfort. May He be with you in the place where absolutely no one can. May the holy neshamale of your dear child storm the gates of heaven to bring moshiach now.
(951) Rachelle Kuschner, July 14, 2011 1:50 AM
Our prayers are with you
We heard about this in the mountains of Pennsylvania and prayed that all would be well. We are devastated to hear the news of this horrific tragedy. Please accept our condolences and deep sorrow.
(950) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:49 AM
Leiby Kletsky is in our hearts
Dear, dear parents and family, All day I felt a void and an enormous pain in my heart. We are sorry that we never met Leiby, but we miss him. He was part of us - of Am Yisrael, and we will continue to feel the void of your sweet son. . There is nothing I can write to diminish your painof living without your Leiby with the pure neshama, but know we are crying with you. Hamakom yenachem eschem b'soch she'ar availai Tzion v'Yerushalayim.
(949) Jerry Selkow, July 14, 2011 1:47 AM
Lieby
Rabbi Blech expressed this so well. I am so touched and saddened this beautiful child, this human being died so tragically. My heart felt condolence is with the family. So sad, Jerry Selkow
(948) E.M.Harari, July 14, 2011 1:45 AM
There are no words or comment strong enough to condemn such act, or console the parents. May the Lord give them enough will and power to alleve their Pain.
(947) B. Bross, July 14, 2011 1:44 AM
Our eyes & our hearts cry with you on the loss of your son. May he forever live in your heart & your memory. Your love for him will last forever.
(946) jane, July 14, 2011 1:41 AM
The hideousness of this horrendous crime will never be forgotten. As the family and community sit Shiva I know the enormity of the sadness cannot be verbalized. May Hashem grant all that at least this vermin of a yetzer has possibly been caught. I am sure that Hashem has a beautiful place for this little boy. May Hashem take care of all of you during these and more sorrowful days.
(945) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:41 AM
Baruch Dayan Emet
I can't even wrap my head around this tragedy. My wish for your family is for G-D to give you strength to endure your painful loss. We feel your pain and collectively wrap our arms around you. I am so deeply sorry and pained.
(944) Caroline Cappiello, July 14, 2011 1:40 AM
HOW very very sorrowful we are. Though we never met Leiby, yet we know him well. He is my son, my grandson, my great- grand son, He is the neighbor boy. Our tears mingle with yours. "Tanchumin."
(943) Dr. Eric Herrin, July 14, 2011 1:39 AM
My Most Sincere Condolences
You are not alone.
(942) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:39 AM
To the dear family of Leiby Kletzky, It is literally with tears in my eyes, and a broken heart that I write this. No, I did not know Leiby and I never heard of your family before these past few days. However, I feel deeply connected to you. Leiby was a Karbon for the entire Klal Yisroel, he united us in tefilah, chesed, and in strengthening our Emunah. Thank you for being the shlichim to raise such a precious neshama, who helped create such a Kiddush Hashem in his short life. May Hakadosh Baruch Hu give you and Klal Yisroel a Nechama.
(941) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:38 AM
Our tears are with you.
(940) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:38 AM
sorrow
As a mother, grandmother and a human being, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of this beautiful child. Words cannot take away the pain you feel. Such a beautiful child. I am so, so sorry. One wonders the evil that lurcks in this man's heart. I'll keep you in my prayers.
(939) Jen, July 14, 2011 1:37 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
(938) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:37 AM
I cry with you.
(937) sara, July 14, 2011 1:36 AM
we are so sorry,and share the sorrow and pain of his fate
(936) rita zausner, July 14, 2011 1:36 AM
so very sorry for yolur loss
The loss of a child is insufferably painful ..ll I dan offer are my tears and sadness for this loss
(935) Ethel Schuster-Newman, July 14, 2011 1:35 AM
We send our deepest condolences on your terrible loss. There are no words to express what we feel. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this tragic time.
(934) Richard Andron, July 14, 2011 1:34 AM
Condolence
There are no words. We feel your pain and sadness. Ann and Richard Andron
(933) Aviva Pearlman, July 14, 2011 1:33 AM
To the family of Leiby Kleztky, z"l
ברוך דין אמת המקום ינחםם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים I am crying with you.
(932) flo porter, July 14, 2011 1:32 AM
our hearts are broken - - and your pain is our pain and your whole family is in our prayers - so senseless - so very sorry for your loss
(931) Karen, July 14, 2011 1:31 AM
what to say?
I'm a total stranger to you, all the way up in Monticello, NY, but I have just heard about this and I can only say that it's not fair, it's not right, but somehow, someday, I hope your family can experience joy again. Can't even imagine what you're feeling. My deepest condolences go out to all of you and all the peoples' lives your son must have touched in his short years here.
(930) Linda Owen, July 14, 2011 1:31 AM
My deepest condolences
Please accept my deepest condolences during this terrible time. No words can express the sadness you are feeling and I am deeply sorry. God bless you now and always.
(929) Susana, July 14, 2011 1:31 AM
We will pray with you and cry together with you
(928) Carol Lee Cooper, July 14, 2011 1:30 AM
Love to the family of Leiby Kleztky
Dwell not on the evil that was done. Rather think on each precious moment of Leiby's life, while praising God for joyfilled memories. Love from Carol Lee
(927) RBurger, July 14, 2011 1:30 AM
As a mother,your tragedy grief and pain is most assuredly felt as mine as well. Through time ,may the almighty grant you nechama.
Your grief is most definitely felt by the masses. Anyone who has a heart, or is a parent, knows what you're feeling. God bless you and grant you a speedy nechama.
(926) Laura Burdick Sherman, July 14, 2011 1:29 AM
I am so so sorry
I am no one to you, but the story of your little boy is so heartbreaking, words cannot describe. While I don't know you or your son, Leiby, I felt devastated and angry when I heard about the discovery. He looked so sweet, so innocent in that video shown on TV. I am sure the worst occurred long after Leiby left his body. My friends and I are praying for you and Leiby. There are no words. I am so, so, sorry.
(925) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:28 AM
I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I PRAY THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN HOLD YOU CLOSE TO HIS HEART AND EMBRACE YOU AS HE EMBRACES YOUR LITTLE ONE. MY HEART GOES TO YOUR FAMILY. SHALOM
(924) CYNTHIA, July 14, 2011 1:28 AM
"our tears are the words our hearts don't know how to express" This quote sums it up for me. With much respect for you and your family
(923) Leonard Seiff, July 14, 2011 1:28 AM
I lost a daughter of five years old. I do sympathize with the family of Leiby. Their suffering while waiting for word of his being found is like being in hell for the wait. And then the news is tragic beyond belief. Mine was sixty six years ago. It never gets better. you live with it all your life. People tell you they know your sorrow, but no one can know unless they have suffered the same loss.
(922) barbara evans, July 14, 2011 1:27 AM
my heart wails
my heart and spirit weep and wail for our loss
(921) Minna Kapinos, July 14, 2011 1:26 AM
May HaSham give you strength
I'll not ask to dry your tears..but wish you love through the years His heart will remain with you...& I hope his love will see you through
(920) eileen Finkelstein, July 14, 2011 1:26 AM
Deepest Condolences on the loss of you son.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the tragic death of your beloved son. Please let me know how I can help the family during this difficult time.My heart goes out to you during this sad time. Eileen Finkelstein Lubavitch of Rydal PA
(919) Pete & Myriam Bradley, July 14, 2011 1:24 AM
Leiby Kletsky
Dear Mr and Mrs Kletsky and family, Although we far away on the bottom of the world in NZ we want you to know that our hearts are aching for you and that our prayers and thoughts are with you. To lose a child in any way is a terrible thing but this way so much worse. Let our tears help wash away the worst pain for you. Chazak, Chazak, VeNitchazak.
(918) Anne Poirier, July 14, 2011 1:24 AM
You are in my prayers
Tears songs words cannot express my saddness for you to endure the unimaginable. You are in my prayers and prayer will help you I am sure. Wishing you strength and courage and peace xoxo Anne
(917) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:24 AM
Words cannot express
I am truly heartbroken and speechless for the pain that you are enduring for the loss of your precious angel. It is such a profound tragedy that numbness overtakes me. I am so very sorry.
(916) Nancy Lawlor, July 14, 2011 1:23 AM
God be with you. You are in my prayers and your son is with God now.
God Bless You.
(915) sb, July 14, 2011 1:21 AM
My heart brakes for all of you. Your son's picture tears at my soul. May you be comforted by Hashem.
(914) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:20 AM
My heart goes out to you at this time
I am not Jewish but sorrow goes beyond the bounds of any group, people or religion. I do not know what sadness you are feeling to lose a child as I have never lost one. But my tears join with yours and I pray somehow the comfort of congregation and God will be with you.
(913) Ruth and Allen Schechter, July 14, 2011 1:20 AM
We are so sorry, and we are shedding our tears for your lose. What a beautiful boy Leiby was. You can see the "boyish walk" in the film that was captured of Leiby walking home from camp. We are all outraged at this tragedy.
(912) Heather Cohen, July 14, 2011 1:20 AM
Much Love
Many deep hearted thoughts of love and sympathy sent to you at this time of suffering.
(911) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:20 AM
condolences
To the Kletzky Family May HaShem console you in your time of grief. I have never met you or your son but my heart cries for your loss Shalom
(910) Judy Rundbaken, July 14, 2011 1:19 AM
Time...
Words will never be able to describe the pain,sorrow and suffering that you must be feeling...My sincere condolences and may H-M give you the strenght to live one day at the time... May H-M ease up your pain, suffering with the balm of acceeptance... May H-M enlights the justice givers so he who disrrupted your life will receive what he deserves.. Time will heal your souls...one day at the time. May the happiness, love, happy days and teachings your beloved son lived, will become a balm in your hearts knowing that as parents you gave him the best life. May H-M confort your souls
(909) Dov Neidish, July 14, 2011 1:18 AM
Prayers and tears
My prayers and my tears are with the family and all those who have been touched by Leiby's tragically short life.
(908) Eric Rachut, July 14, 2011 1:18 AM
Heartfelt sorrow
May the Lord of all life be your comfort.
(907) Este Stollman, July 14, 2011 1:18 AM
Dearest Kletzkys I want you to know that Klal Yisrael is sharing in your pain. May HaShem bring comfort to you and bring your yeshuah along with the other yeshuos for the rest of Klal Yisrael. May we experience the Ultimate Redemption, bimhayra biyamaynu, amen.
(906) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:17 AM
Our heart spills tears
There are no words to express our feelings...pray Mashiach comes soon and reunites us with all our loved ones
(905) Rosemary, July 14, 2011 1:16 AM
condolences
Dear Kletzky Family: With heartfelt prayers of support and condolences, I send my tears.
(904) Rachel Margolin, July 14, 2011 1:14 AM
there are no words
i wish there were words to describe my sadness for Leiby. Please know you are not alone
(903) Barbara Sloan, July 14, 2011 1:11 AM
I cry for Leiby and his parents
I too lost a child some years ago, but to an auto accident. Any loss is tragic and horribly painful. I cannot imagine how much more so loss to a senseless murder might be. I pray the killer is dealt with appropriately, not with retribution but to protect other children in the area. My tears, heart and prayers are with the family. May Hashem comfort them in the right time.
(902) Chaya Edeloson, July 14, 2011 1:10 AM
Hashem should give you strength to endure this. Please don't torment yourselves with "what ifs.." You did nothing wrong.
(901) George Holdren, July 14, 2011 1:08 AM
I cannot imagine the loss that the parents of Leiby Kletzky must feel. I can only assure them that they have my sympathy, and my hope that time and God's care will ease their pain.
(900) ester furst, July 14, 2011 1:08 AM
hamakom ynahaim eskhem bsoch sh'ar availa tziyon v'yerusalem.
(899) Ettedgui family, July 14, 2011 1:07 AM
Hamakom yenachem etchem
There are no words to express our heartfelt sorrow on your loss. Our hearts are with you and our tears flow with yours. Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch she'ar avelei Tzion vi-Yerushalayim
(898) lisa hindin, July 14, 2011 1:06 AM
so very very sorry
I can't even find the words to convey my condolences for your horrible and beyond painful loss. You are in my prayers.
(897) Karen Coen, July 14, 2011 1:06 AM
I will pray for you.
I don't even know what to say or how to say it. May the Lord be with you all. May He give you a comfort that is beyond belief or reason. I will pray for you in this time of sorrow.
(896) Marsha Johnston, July 14, 2011 1:06 AM
Sympathy & prayers
May G-d comfort and sustain you in your time of grief. May He grant you His perfect peace in the midst of this tragedy.
(895) me, July 14, 2011 1:05 AM
i am in chock.. no words, indeed.
(894) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:05 AM
I know no words to comfort you, but please know that my heart cries for you.
(893) Danielle Bokor, July 14, 2011 1:05 AM
Condolences
Our tears join yours in mourning the death of your beautiful son. This is a loss felt far and wide and shared by all Am Yisroel. We cry and cry with you...
(892) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 1:03 AM
comfort
May the L-rd comfort you.
(891) FRan and Allan Rosenblatt, July 14, 2011 1:03 AM
words cannot express our profound saddness for your family.
(890) celia weinstein, July 14, 2011 1:02 AM
I am so very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you as a parent and grandparent myself. May hashem give you strength and corauge to go on, may you have only good things and semichot from now on and forever with your family
(889) Shaindy Weldler, July 14, 2011 1:01 AM
All I can do is share my tears with you. Please know that we are all crying with you, as family cries together. May Hashem who decreed this gezeirah soon decree the end of our golus and reunite you with your son.
(888) shoshannah kashton, July 14, 2011 1:01 AM
we are dedicating ourselves to the memory of Leibby.
every wee k i organize alunch and learn here in Toronto. Today we dedicated the class to Leibby but it doesn't end there. Our teacher told us to pick something we need to work on and work on ourselves, correcting it in memory and in honour of Leibby-she said "he deserves that much from us." I and the other women in the group have not met you but we are klal yisrael, am echad and our hearts go out to you and our tears.
(887) Gina, July 14, 2011 1:00 AM
condolences
I am a parent of 2 little girls. When I heard he was missing I prayed for his safe return. I cannot stop crying. There is nothing I can say but may his soul be at peace and in the hands of our loving gd. May you find strength to go forward every minute of every day. my heart and prayers goes out to your family.
(886) Linda Franco, July 14, 2011 12:59 AM
I never knew you but I did
I never knew you, but I felt with your family I searched for you and called out Leiby I hoped with your parents I come from a totally different community It didn't matter You were in my heart and in my head My boys woke up this morning and cried for a boy they never met I couldn't function today thinking of you I tried to do mitzvot in your name I hugged them a little tighter and I thought of you I saw people walking around at 1230-1, didn't sleep for days to search for you And in our pain, we share unity and strength We will never forget you, Leiby And we will continue to cry and mourn with your family from afar
(885) Yehiel Yisrael, July 14, 2011 12:58 AM
Leiby & Mishpahat Kleztky b'Libeinu Tamid
Yes, Tisha B'Av has come early this year. We in Israel and around the world are all devastated by this the worst of crimes. As a parent I feel great sadness, rage and concern for the safety of our people. May the murders get all they deserve; no punishment is enough for them. There was apparently no warning to prevent this in this community. Now we must do all necessary to prevent this from ever happening again, if at all possible. May the spirit and memory of our dear brother Leiby HY"D, live on in the hearts and minds of all B'nei Yisrael, for Kidush HaShem as a special blessing for good. Tell the story of his personality to the world. May the Kleztky family, their community & all Israel be guarded and blessed always by HaShem, HQBH.
(884) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:57 AM
Leiby is with Hashem and at peace. Amen
Leiby is with Hashem and at peace. Amen
(883) PATRICIA AND EDWARD JONES, July 14, 2011 12:57 AM
MEMORY OF LEIY KLETZKY
OUR HEARTS, TEARS AND COMPASSION GO OUT TO THE PARENTS AND FAMILY OF LEIBY - THAT SWEET LITTLE FACE- SO INNOCENT. IT IS HEARTBREAKING.,
(882) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:56 AM
the tears of our family
the tears of our family and community here in new jersey can fill the universe. we are all with you and wish we could lift away the pain
(881) Melissa Zegerman, July 14, 2011 12:54 AM
we are with you
To the Kletsky family- we are crying along with you and share your pain. May Hashem comfort you in your time of need.
(880) rhondaokun, July 14, 2011 12:54 AM
Boruch Dayan Emes
May his neshama be with malachei Hashem, through eternity. May his family know of no more sorrow, and that he should be a maletz yashar, for Klal Yisrael.
(879) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:52 AM
It is the worst tragedy to lose a child. Our hearts go out to the family. I HAVE FAMILY LIVING IN BORO PARK.
(878) C. Hasson, July 14, 2011 12:52 AM
Deepest Condolences
BH" Dear Kletsky Famiy, It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we express our condolences to you on the loss of your beloved son. Please know that we are thinking about you, and davening for you. And may Hashem bless you and bring you peace in the future. Sincerely, Hasson Family, Manattan, NY
(877) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:51 AM
Dearest Family, Please know that my prayers are with you during this painful time. I too have lost a Son and can imagine what you are feeling . You have my deepest sympathy. Shalom Sally downie
(876) Sharon Asher, July 14, 2011 12:51 AM
Baruch Dayan Haemet
I am in shock and horrified and feel so so sorry for you and all you are going through. I hope in some way, all of our emails from far and near will give you some measure of comfort. Our absolute horror that the worst thing that could ever happened did in fact happen, means we will fight every second for the good and strengthen the chesed in the world in honor of your innocent baby boy z'L
(875) Berman family, July 14, 2011 12:51 AM
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
(874) Ivan Schwartz, July 14, 2011 12:50 AM
Across the oceans
We are with you in thought across the oceans on this sad day. Be strong and look for wisdom through this difficult period. Ivan Schwartz Sydney Australia
(873) pearl schnee, July 14, 2011 12:50 AM
the tears roll down my cheeks for Leiby & his family. He knows you love him & will forever be with you in spirit
(872) Maital Dayan, July 14, 2011 12:48 AM
My tears do not end.I cannot begin to understand how you feel, but know that I will be changed forever because of your precious righteous leiby ah..I will try to be better because of him .. and i know he is pleading with the almighty to bring moshiach.. end all suffering.. and to be reunited with you his dear fammily .bh may it come speedilly..amen hamakom yenachem otchem..
(871) Karen Gold, July 14, 2011 12:47 AM
there are no words.
i cannot begin to imagine the grief and immese pain that Leiby's family must be going through right now. i cried so much when i heard the awful news. HaMakom yenachem et'chem b'toch shar avay'lay Tzion vee'Yerushalayim. My sincerest and deepest condolences. My tears are with you.
(870) Alan Birnbaum, July 14, 2011 12:46 AM
Hamakom
Hamakom Y'nachem etchem B'toch Avlei Tzion V'Yerushalayim.
(869) Ruth earley, July 14, 2011 12:46 AM
My heart is breaking for you. May you find peace in each other and love with family and friends...shalom
(868) Raisa Baldwin, July 14, 2011 12:45 AM
Loss of child
Like you, I lost a child. She is not here for me to look at, but she is forever in my heart. I see ther there. A parent's tears, like love, are forever. Eternal Memory!
(867) Mindy, July 14, 2011 12:44 AM
our hearts weep
Kol YIsrael Areyvim zeh lazeh. we are all in shock and grieve together with you for the loss of your young boy.
(866) joan lehrhaupt, July 14, 2011 12:44 AM
Holding you closely in our hearts
My husband and our entire family can offer you no words of comfort except to say we are all softly holding you close to our hearts and with Hashem's strength may you move one foot in front of the other for the sake of your son's innocent neshama.May you be comforted by all those who know you and those that do not, but most importantly By HaKodesh Boruchu.
(865) Josephine Walter, July 14, 2011 12:43 AM
I share your pain, the loss of one's son, one's only child is beyond reason.
Words can not express the feeling of "Bereft" one feels at this terrible time....My love and pain reaches out and embraces you both, I share with you this deep sorrow. Look up into the sky at night and pick the brightest star, he is there gazing down on you, look up into the sky during the day, when it rains it is his tears falling down for you, and when you see a Rainbow, that is your beloved Child smiling down at you....G-d Bless You and Keep You....Baruch Ha Shem....
(864) Zevulun ben Avraham, July 14, 2011 12:43 AM
Our tears can never fill the emptiness
The world was diminish greatly by this loss. Our tears, our prayers and all of our hopes are going out to the community and especially the parents an friends of this little boy. May his suffering in this world merit much blessing in the world to come. May his parents be comforted with the mourners of Zion.
(863) Ricardo Stanley, July 14, 2011 12:42 AM
May G-d help you to overcome our loss of little Leiby
(862) Rifka Ungar, July 14, 2011 12:42 AM
May Hashem comfort you in your tremedous sorrow. Only Hashem can truly comfort you, as words do not come. We cry and cry for you, for Leiby and for Klal Yisroel to have to suffer this loss. May you never know any more tzar.
(861) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:41 AM
As a mother, my heart goes out to you.
(860) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:41 AM
My heart is broken
When a child dies, every Mother wails. I have been told that G-d counts the tears each Mother cries. May you find comfort knowing how many tears are being shed for your sweet son. May Leiby's memory be for a blessing.
(859) Stuart Lasher, July 14, 2011 12:41 AM
our hearts bleed for you!
We have just had proven to us yet again that there would seem to be no limit to the depths of human depravity. Our hearts go out to you in this tragic hour. There are no words...... We weep with you! May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
(858) Rifka Ort, July 14, 2011 12:40 AM
We Are All Standing Together With You At This TIme
We are all ultimately family and we also share this loss. There are no words to express the sadness of Leiby not being here with us. He ultimately brought us all together, the whole world mourning. At age 73, I thought I heard every horror but this surpasses most. I send my love and concern for your family.
(857) Idella Goldenberg, July 14, 2011 12:39 AM
I too lost a child.
Surround yourself with love from all who offer.That and my emunah have helped me survive.
(856) Ronald Dreyer, July 14, 2011 12:39 AM
sorrow
My heart and tears go out to you with all of Hashem's love and may peace eventually come to you
(855) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:39 AM
Our hearts are breaking for the untimely loss of your son and the grief that your family must endure. May you know no more pain. Our deepest condolences.
(854) juliet cooper, July 14, 2011 12:38 AM
Although we do not know eachother, my husband and I are deeply saddened by your loss and hope the love of those who know you as well as thoss who do not, can sustain you during this painful time
(853) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:38 AM
I Share The Tears
Dear Kletzky family, I remain sick at heart, after reading Rabbi Blech's telling of Leiby's story. I wish there was some way to comfort you. But as the Rabbi says, first I'll tell you that I share in your tears. May they, in some way, help to cleanse away the heartache and sorrow. I also send you my condolences, and my hope that the Almighty will bless you, and give you peace. Berta Calechman Connecticut
(852) batya, July 14, 2011 12:37 AM
I have only tears to offer you . . . Hamakom yerachem eschem besoch shaar avelei tzion viyerushalayim
(851) Rivka Woitovich, July 14, 2011 12:37 AM
We're always thinking of you.
We were with you every minute, from the start of the search through now, in thought and tefillah. We'll be crying for a long time.
(850) thelma smith, July 14, 2011 12:36 AM
Our since condolences on the tragic loss of your beloved child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thelma and David Smith
(849) Moishe Adler, July 14, 2011 12:36 AM
Out of all the words that i want to say but can't the only words I can are
haMokem yinachem eschem besoch shaar aveli tzion v’Yerushalaim . I wish I could say more. but words fail me.
(848) Chaya Sarah, July 14, 2011 12:36 AM
The title of this article says it all.
For now, there really are only tears. Dear Kletzky family, your nation mourns right along with you. Please G-d we will merit techiyat hameitim very soon, when Leiby HY"D will return intact to his family and Klal Yisrael, and there will be no more sorrow.
(847) Chana Stubenhaus, July 14, 2011 12:34 AM
We are all crying with you. You are not alone.
(846) Susan, July 14, 2011 12:34 AM
so sorry
I am so sorry for your loss. I heard about it this morning while getting ready for work, and could not stop crying. I can only imagine the sheer horror you must be going through, but I hope that you can find comfort from friends, family, and the community who clearly cares so much. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion. As they say, of simchas...
(845) Sandy L., July 14, 2011 12:33 AM
Heartwrenching & Horrible
I feel your pain and anguish and can only offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences in the time of this horrible and outrageous action by a demented individual. May you find comfort in remembering the joyful times with your beautiful son.
(844) Jeannine Poler, July 14, 2011 12:33 AM
I had one son...
There is nowhere to be found in the dictionary a word to convey the feeling of pain of losing a child! I cry with you my friends. From my heart, I send you my love. I hug you and ask the ALMIGHTY TO GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH THAT YOU WILL NEED.
(843) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:31 AM
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am crying for your loss
(842) Daniela, July 14, 2011 12:28 AM
My heart is also broken...and I cry with you.
This is so enourmously sad. His short life was a precious gift. Cherish and honor his memory. Daniela
(841) Estella Rabbani, July 14, 2011 12:28 AM
Your sorrow
Our hearts swell up with sorrow for your loss.
(840) sydelle Maultasch, July 14, 2011 12:28 AM
There are no words- only tears and sadness.
(839) Sharon Goldstein, July 14, 2011 12:27 AM
Condolences
The tears are flowing from my eyes and I grieve with all of our people.
(838) Chana McKereghan, July 14, 2011 12:26 AM
Hashem and the Jewish people are with you.
(837) Susan Leigh, July 14, 2011 12:26 AM
Condolences
There are no words to say how sorry I am that you are going through this tragedy. May Hashem bring you solace. May Leib's memory be for a blessing.
(836) Dina, July 14, 2011 12:26 AM
May HaShem comfort you and bring mashiach speedlily in our times
(835) Susan, July 14, 2011 12:26 AM
May the memory of leiby forever be a blessing
May the love of Torah comfort you and the memory of your beloved child be a comfort in this time of deepest sorrow.
(834) Diane Peters, July 14, 2011 12:26 AM
I am thinking of your family.
Although I don't know you I have been praying for your son, praying that he was safe. I am crying right now because I just found out that my prayers were unanswered. I am visiting New York for the first time and I am the guidance counsellor at Canada's largest Jewish day school. I am grieving with you. Diane Peters
(833) Annie Blair, July 14, 2011 12:25 AM
We Care
To the parents of this boy- We Care. We care about your loss and your pain. I am so sorry this happened. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
(832) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:24 AM
I cannot even describe my extreme feelings of pain as I read what happened to your son. Tears unnaturally poured forth from my eyes. As i attempted to wipe them away, more tears kept rolling down my face. I have no words at all to comfort you with-all I can say is that I feel for you and that Iy"h your Leiby, a"h will storm Shamayim with tefillos and bakashos for all of us down here. His tragic passing should be a zechus for all of us and iy"h now the ultimate bracha will rain down upon this world with the coming of Moshiach, Amen.
(831) Donna, July 14, 2011 12:22 AM
Condolences
Dear Family and Friends of this precious child. May G-D comfort you and sustain during this unimaginable time of grief. We in your extended tribe will pray for you. Remember his smile, and the gift he was. Do not let the evil be the focus of your life. Take care of each other.
(830) Peg Byars, July 14, 2011 12:21 AM
We weep with you
Dear parents and friends of Leiby Kletzky: I have just had the privilege of reading Sherri Mandell's book - The Blessing of a Broken Heart, written after her 13 year old son Coby was bludgeoned to death in a cave in Tekoa, Israel. How G-d helped her through may bring you comfort and provide hope for those hurting after this senseless crime. I am a Christian who loves G-d's people and I weep with you over the lose of this precious life who is now safe in the hands of the L-rd. Love Peg
(829) Dr. James Feldman, July 14, 2011 12:21 AM
May you be blessed among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Our words are not capable of expressing all we feel for your family. Please know there are many who pray and are deeply saddened by your loss. I pray Hashem comforts you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. As a Jew, we are all affected as is the entire world.
(828) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:21 AM
Hamakom Y'nachem
I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone I've spoken to in Passaic, including my teenage daughter, would like to wish you comfort at whatever level we can. May Mashiach come quickly so you can see him soon.
(827) Feige, July 14, 2011 12:20 AM
Sharing and really feeling the pain
As residents of the Kensington neighborhood, we have witnessed the police activity here in Kensington. It is very much part of us; we were part of this experience not only being in close proximity to the crime; being part of a special nation who demonstrates unprecedented caring and chesed for each member in klall Yisroel. Since this all began, my husband and I have been living and breathing Leiby's story. I could not sleep; how can one sleep knowing that someone's child is lost? How can one eat, or do anything that brings joy while these parents and siblings are missing their son and brother? What can one say to this family? There truly are no words. My husband and I only wish that the family and all of klall Yisroel find a measure of comfort and consolation to get through this tragedy, and may moshiach come very soon. May Hash-m wipe away all the tears from everyone's eyes, and grant comfort to all.
(826) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:20 AM
My condolences
My hearth aches from this terrible tragedy, I accompany you in your pain. May G_d surround you with his love and compassion through others and may he give you strength to move forward. Amen.
(825) Miriam Lipnick, July 14, 2011 12:20 AM
My heart is broken for Leiby's family. The whole Jewish world is crying about this. May Leiby's family be comforted and may we only hear good news.
(824) Judy Levine, July 14, 2011 12:20 AM
what can we possibly say, our prayers are with you at this horrible horrible time, know that a pair of parents in Toronto who love their children dearly grieve with you May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
(823) Neshamah gabbay, July 14, 2011 12:20 AM
Our pain
Is not words to condoleces the parents,here and Texas we feel you pain,becuase also is our pain,all jewish unity with you! Hashem will give the comfort . leiby was a tzadik ,now is and Hashem arms.
(822) Sora, July 14, 2011 12:19 AM
Leiby
All I can say is Eemo Anochi BaTzarah! Hashem should give you all the strength you need.
(821) Joyce, July 14, 2011 12:19 AM
A loos of a child
there are no words that I can say for the loss of your child. I will pray that the love and strength within your family will bring you through this. Just hold tight to one another and comfort each other.
(820) Sanders family, July 14, 2011 12:17 AM
Our hearts are breaking with yours
We are crying with you,our hearts are broken with yours, our tears flow with yours. Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Mitoch Shaar Avlei Tzion Veyurashalaim.
(819) Melody Yadegar, July 14, 2011 12:16 AM
Condolences to the Kletzky Family
I am so sorry about what has happened. I hope you will have the strength to continue in a meaningful way, G-d willing.
(818) Gayle, July 14, 2011 12:15 AM
Dear Kletzky Family, May Hashem Comfort, Bless, and Protect You.
(817) Kinneret, July 14, 2011 12:15 AM
my heart aches
My heart aches for the parents of this boy. I had a psychic moment in the beginning of this week when I thought to myself what if something like this happened in our orthodox jewish community...and it did...and I am aching inside...aching with sadness. Please contact the Kolby Foundation (an orthodox jewish women started it when her son was stoned to death in Israel). This foundation is a berevence organizaton and the mother who runs it will help you...I am with you in your pain.
(816) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:14 AM
a light left this world
Tears for the lost of this child around the world Leib is gone from this world A light as been extinguished How can anyone not see The earth got darker Leib parents we are so sorry of your lost
(815) Yael, July 14, 2011 12:13 AM
I am crying...
I am crying for you, parents of Leiby. When I first heard what happened, I was aghast. How could someone be so cruel and heartless as to murder a young, innocent, precious boy of nine?! I cry for you and for all that Bnai Yisroel has endured through the ages. Mya Moshiach come to us bim'haira v'yamenu. Amen!
(814) Jackie, July 14, 2011 12:13 AM
Our tears are being shed for you and your family
There aren't any words to say for this horrific senselss crime. Our prayers and tears go out to all of you. Leiby rest in peace my poor little boy. For all that was done to you may the sub-human who did this to you die a very painful slow death. May your Mother & Father & siblings in time find some solace and end your pain. Prayers for all of you at this horrible time in your life are being said. My tears are shedding now!!!!
(813) Rose Panieri, July 14, 2011 12:13 AM
The world is poorer without this beautiful child
The Kletzky family has my deepest condolences for the loss of their beautiful son. Such a sad world. Such a heartbreaking tragedy.
(812) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:12 AM
I send my heartfelt condolences to you from Atlanta, GA.
I send my heartfelt condolences to you from Atlanta, GA.
(811) Grace Ahmed, July 14, 2011 12:12 AM
My heart aches for you. Truly, there are no words, only tears. <3
(810) JACK R. SMITH, July 14, 2011 12:11 AM
HEAVEN
I CANNOT RELATE TO HOW MUCH HURT. I CAN TELL YOU MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND TEARS ROLL DOWN MY CHEEKS.. HASHEM HAS REACHED OUT HIS HANDS AND WELCOMED LEIBY TO HIS KINGDOM. I WILL KEEP LEIBY AND YOU FOLKS IN MY DAILY PRAYERS. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
(809) Barbara from NMB, Fl., July 14, 2011 12:11 AM
My heart bleeds for Leiby, your family and our people
for what might have been, for who your precious son could have become, and, for what the world has lost. My sincerest heartfelt sympathy. May Hashem bless you and help heal the pain in your heart.
(808) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:11 AM
There really are no words to say. I am so sorry for Leiby and for your entire family. Only a monster could have done this, and I hope you are able to find some comfort knowing that Leiby's soul is in 'Olam Haba' with Hashem.
(807) Baubie, July 14, 2011 12:10 AM
Offering prayers & tears for your beloved Leiby
May G-d's love see you through the misery of such pain. I pray for the soul of Leiby, and cry for his & your most unbearable tragedy. May there be justice for the monster who committed such an unspeakable act, And may the Almighty provide the comfort & strength you so sorely need. My prayers are with you!
(806) ed, July 14, 2011 12:10 AM
so sorry
i am so sorry beyond words. as in the article, we cry with you and try to share in your pain.
(805) Susan Aizenman, July 14, 2011 12:10 AM
My heart goes out to you as does my husband's.
There is nothing to say that will alleviate your suffering but we want you to know that we grieve for your loss. We pray that you will find peace in your hearts.
(804) Jan & John Brandon, July 14, 2011 12:10 AM
Our love, and our heart tears are with you at this time. John and Jan Brandon, New Zealand
(803) Tara Carey, July 14, 2011 12:09 AM
Nothing to say
I don't know you, nor will I ever meet you. However I shed many tears today when I heard the tragic news. It as if it happened to my neighbour as we are all Jews. Please accept this virtual hug. May Hashem give Leibby's neshama an alyia.
(802) Claire Des Becker, July 14, 2011 12:09 AM
Know that another parent cannot even see to type. The tears blur, my heart is torn with yours. Claire Des Becker
(801) Barbara, July 14, 2011 12:07 AM
Words can not express the emotions that I am experiencing at the loss of you child. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that my prayers are with you.
(800) Mary Lou Powell, July 14, 2011 12:04 AM
In the Arms of The Father
A friend of mine recently lost a 13-yr old grandson. When she called I wanted to comfort her, but all I did was cry with her. I felt so inadequate, but she told me afterward how much she appreciated my being there for her. These sons are with our Heavenly Father now where no one can ever hurt them again. That is our blessed hope as Christians and Jews. Shalom
(799) Kathy, July 14, 2011 12:04 AM
Love
Let God hold them in his arms to cry for their son who should not have been takin from their arms. My heart is broken thinking of the horror you are going through as a family. May you feel the love and prayers of the people who have heard this awful story. May God hug you tight.
(798) Anonymous, July 14, 2011 12:01 AM
sending love, support, and compassion
My deepest and sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem....
(797) Nivea, July 14, 2011 12:00 AM
my heart cries for the life of Leiby
my heart cries for the life of Leiby and what he could of been, but even while I cry I know that he is in the loveing arms of Hashem. My Hashem grant peace to the parents and family in His time. Nivea
(796) Martha, July 14, 2011 12:00 AM
My Deepest Sympathy
I can't believe how someone can be so cold hearted to do such a horrific murder of an innocent 9 year old child. My prayers and sympathy go out to Leibby's parents and all that knew him. Leibby will live in their hearts forever and no one can take that away from them.
(795) Barry, July 14, 2011 12:00 AM
May Hashem sooth your pain ...
My dear mum z"l passed away suddenly when I was 28 I remember being numbed by the pain I thought that I could not survive any longer ... I forced myself to find a reason why Hashem took her from this world at such a young age, I almost convinced myself that I understood, I turned off a switch and stopped feeling, I couldn't cry but I knew i was living a lie because even if we make sense of one tragedy in this world, another one happens like the murder of your beautiful son Leiby zt"l for which there is absolutely no explanation ! No one knows why sad things happen in this world ! Recently I started crying again but with every tear that rolls of my cheek I feel the love of hashem growing inside of me I know he is so great that in this world we will never understand him. I pray to Hashem that he will soon bring Mashiach and reunite us with our beloved ones . May hashem fill your heart with love and sooth your pain!
(794) Debbie, July 13, 2011 11:59 PM
One death diminishes us all...
B"H My heart aches for the great loss to our people. Your loss is a great loss for our people. HaMakom Y'nacheimchem b'toch sha'ar avlei Zion v'Yerushalayim. May this loss strengthen you in mitzvot. Debbie
(793) Paul Giblin, July 13, 2011 11:58 PM
Condolances
May G-d hold the two of you in his hand in your time of sorrow.
(792) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:57 PM
Still crying
Der Kletzky Family, I cried this morning, I cried again this afternoon, and I am crying this evening as well. The entire Jewish people mourns the loss of your son, our brother. May Hashem comfort you, in the way that only He can, and may you know no more pain going forward. Chaya Miriam
(791) shifra, July 13, 2011 11:56 PM
the pain we share
There are no words appropriate for a time such as this one. Yet I will try my best to express a word or two to you the parents, whom I'm sure are suffering beyound immense beliefe. The son you have lost is irreplacable, your loss is also the loss of the whole klal, you do not cry alone. His beautiful neshama, that lit up his parents lives with a special light has left this world, seemingly far too soon. To have to say good bye to a child so early is not an easy task for any parent, but try to remember in these times of darkeness, that our loving father is welcoming him in to the gates of heaven with loving arms Hashem takes care of his pure neshamos with more care and love then we can imagine, don't worry, your son is in good hands. we are all familly, you do not cry alone.
(790) Laurie, July 13, 2011 11:56 PM
Beautiful Son
My heart breaks for the loss of your beautiful son. My prayers are with his family.
(789) Bonnie Ullner, July 13, 2011 11:56 PM
There are no words
My heart cries for the sad, sad loss of your son. No parent should ever have to endure what you are going through. The entire Jewish world feels your pain and we embrace you from afar. May Leiby's memory always be for a blessing.
(788) Cher, July 13, 2011 11:55 PM
Death of an Innocent!
How can anyone snuff out a childs life and in a brutal way. It is becoming so sickening to see what is going on in this country. Find the killer and put him to death...he will not touch another. Praying for the family and ~tears~ for them.
(787) sheila kirche, July 13, 2011 11:55 PM
May Hashem guide you in your time of sorrow
I too, last year lost a child suddenly, not in the same way, but I understand your pain and will pray for you and your family, I weep for you.
(786) Judy Moran, July 13, 2011 11:54 PM
Your grief is shared
My heart and prayers go out to Leiby's family. Anyone who has ever loved a child, whether they have lost one or not, need only spend a moment thinking of the times we worried, and what it felt like. Then multiply that by infinity -- there are no words truly that can convey my sympathy, my heartfelt knowledge that your lives will never be the same without him. But truly, as I have spoken to people today, what I hear over and over again is how heartbroken everyone is for this child, for this family, and for this loss that we all share in. God help you in the days to come, and may the years you shared with him help sustain you until you meet again. I am so sorry for your loss.
(785) Marcy and Michael Schreiber, July 13, 2011 11:53 PM
Hamakom
We cannot see to write through our tears. We sob with you for your loss. Hashem will certainly have a beautiful malach.
(784) Hillel Well, July 13, 2011 11:52 PM
I and my family are crying with you. We will not forget Leiby.
(783) Naomi Muller, July 13, 2011 11:52 PM
Indeed, words are not sufficient
My heart and tears go out to the poor family! May Hashem comfort them among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
(782) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:51 PM
So deeply sorry
I and my family are so very deeply sorry for your loss.
(781) Jill Jacques, July 13, 2011 11:51 PM
Broken Hearted
My heart reaches out to your family. How tragic. What is this world coming to. Know that you are not alone in your sadness. Know that G-d is looking out for Leiby and our only prayer is that he did not suffer.
(780) Judy Git, July 13, 2011 11:50 PM
בס"ד המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים. ה' ינקום דמו
(779) Mike Migliano, July 13, 2011 11:50 PM
Mercy and comfort
I pray confidently that the Lord God will have mercy on the sould of your son and that he will comfort his family, friends and loved ones.
(778) Jodi Gischner, July 13, 2011 11:48 PM
so so sorry
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. We are strangers but yet I am so saddened. Words cannot begin to express what I and my family are feeling for you and your family.
(777) Jennifer Stickler, July 13, 2011 11:48 PM
So deeply saddened fro your loss. I could say it will get better, but it takes a long time to heal the hole in your heart. Love the time you shared. Courage through the coming trials. You are in my heaert, prayers and thoughts. Hugs from of the many sharing your sorrow.
(776) Marie, July 13, 2011 11:48 PM
A Tragedy Of Life
My deepest condolences to the parents and family of this boy who's innocent life was stolen and the parents who were robbed of the enjoyment of sharing in the life of their precious son.
(775) Nancy Mades, July 13, 2011 11:48 PM
Our hearts are broken
Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt condolences. We are praying for you and your family.
(774) Sheryl Sternberg, July 13, 2011 11:46 PM
OUR PRAYERS
We are speechless but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
(773) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:46 PM
May G-D give you strength.
(772) Jessie, July 13, 2011 11:46 PM
There are no words...
There are no words to describe what we feel for you and your family during this time. We grieve for your son with you... May you find comfort and hope in the days to come... All the Best, Jessie McCauley & Family
(771) Geoff Lipton, July 13, 2011 11:45 PM
Condolences on your tragic loss
Heartfelt sympathy on your tragic loss. I wish you all long life, may you live to 120. Best wishes from Downunder Melbourne, Australia
(770) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:45 PM
Baruch Dayan Emes
Hamakon Yenachem Eschem Bsoch Shaar Avlei Tzion V'Yerushalayim
(769) Nancy Cherry, July 13, 2011 11:45 PM
My prayers are with you and your.I too have lost a child.
(768) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:45 PM
your pain
We are so sorry for your loss. We have little children of our own and I can only begin to feel what your family must be going through. Please know that our whole community is davening for you and that you should not have to endure any more pain. There are no words that can take away your pain, but please know that the whole Jewish community is thinking of you is this horrific time.
(767) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:44 PM
My heart aches for you and your family. This is a unthinkable loss for all of Klal Yisroel. So many have been crying and their hearts breaking- religious and non-religious Jews alike, Jews and non-Jews. There is no way to say in words what is felt in my heart and what I wish I could do to make it better. All I can say is that you are not alone. All of Klal Yisroel mourns with you and cries with you. Your family should be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion. You are not alone.
(766) Judy Stieglitz, July 13, 2011 11:43 PM
we are with you
HaMakom Ynakhem Otkhem btokh shar aveilei Tzion vYrushalayim. We are with you in pain and sadness. May HaKadosh Barukh Hoo bless your family with strength now & always.
(765) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:42 PM
he cannot come to you but you will go to him one day united
My heart goes out to you regarding your loss JESUS CHRISTt is my Saviour I see how your people have suffered over time but GOD loves you it so apparent in his WORD may HE BLESS you today Ken
(764) Tina, July 13, 2011 11:42 PM
prayers
I pray for this family, I am so deeply saddened. I can not imagine the pain. you are all in my heart and I pray for your strength in this difficult time.
(763) Judy, July 13, 2011 11:41 PM
I cannot imagine the sadness that you feel. I don't know you, yet I feel as though I do. I am so very sorry for your loss and your pain. I know there are no words - how could there be - to comfort you. Please know that my heart goes out to you along with many, many others.
(762) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:41 PM
We grieve for Leiby
Leiby's death is a tragedy that has rocked the Jewish communities in NY and NJ. My family and I would like to give our condolences to his family members and wish that there was something that could be done to ease their suffering. Leiby's parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. are in thoughts and prayers.
(761) Merle, July 13, 2011 11:41 PM
I can't imagine.
How you can cope with this loss. No parent, should have to go through what you both have to go through. My thoughts and prays are with you.
(760) Marlene, July 13, 2011 11:41 PM
Condolences
No words can express my sadness at this horrific act. Your son will always be remembered as we move through our lives. Hashem will always watch over and help you and the community heal.
(759) shlomo elspas, July 13, 2011 11:41 PM
Ha Makom yenachem etchem
Ha Makom yenachem etchem
(758) Mike Kurtzig, July 13, 2011 11:37 PM
Indescribable pain; our thoughts are with you
It is written that parents should not bury their children as it goes against everything Judaeo-Christians believe in. No one can understand such a heinous crime of obvious maliciousness. Like other children who perished in the Shoah, no one will ever know what a difference they and Leiby would have made in this world; it is indeed a tragedy beyond comprehension.
(757) Jackie, July 13, 2011 11:37 PM
So sorry. Please be strong
Not much I can say, because words can't express how upset this story has made me. Please let his parents know that Leiby is in my thoughts and prayers. Tell them to be strong and to keep faith.
(756) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:37 PM
My Condolences
I have no words to properly express the sorrow my heart felt when i read of your son's passing. I don't know why cruelty & inhumanity like this can exist side by side with the goodness and the purity of your son's neshema. I lost my brother although not caused by another's hand; when he was 5 i was 10. My parents stopped living from that moment forward. It was as if they wanted to be burried next to my beloved brother. I as a 10 year old became the adult who now cared for my parents. I felt invisible. I don't know if you have other children, but if you do & even if you don't yet...Keep Living! I know it won't be easy but just put one foot in front of the other & try to find as many acts of kindness as you canto do in honor of your son's Neshema. My heart breaks for the cruel way in which he was taken from you & for the fact that evil like his killer's exists. I don't know how or why G-d created the evil man who killed your son but i do know that Hashem continues to love you & your family. While your son is no loger with you in life he is for sure with you in his spirit. He is now in a better place by Hashem's side where perhaps he will help protect other children from evil. My plee to you is just to continue to live your life as best you can for the sake of children you may have now or for the sake of your children to come. Your son needs to see you be ok. Again words fail me but my heart weeps for your family's pain. I very humbly send you my most sincere condolences during the most difficult time in your lives. I hope it can comfort you a little to know the entire human race is in mourning with you for the loss of your beloved son!
(755) Michaela Eisenberg, July 13, 2011 11:36 PM
Oh my, I am so sorry. So many feel your pain. "Goodnight sweet Prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Shakespeare These were my last words to my wonderful father. Shalom
(754) Malka and Michoel, July 13, 2011 11:33 PM
We cry with you.
We cry with you. We feel your loss as our own and your sorrow as our sorrow. May G-d keep watch over Leiby now, until you are reunited. Baruch dayan emet.
(753) chaia landau, July 13, 2011 11:32 PM
God Bless the Family
I cant imagine the pain of losing a child and in such a way is something I cant fathom. I am praying for the family and for this beautiful child who has been taken away. There is no words to express the sadness.
(752) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:31 PM
Speechless
No words to express the terrible pain I feel about this. Nothing will really bring peace to the hearts of the ones who care about the world. Hashem will help all of us, specially the ones close to this young kid, to learn to live with the pain of his absence. שלא תדעו יותר מצער
(751) Bernard, July 13, 2011 11:31 PM
I am saddened
I am so very saddened by the senseless loss of such a young child, my heart hurts. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all who knew him.
(750) Ellen Zombek, July 13, 2011 11:31 PM
condolences on the death of Leiby Kletzky
Dear Mr and Mrs Kletzky and family, I am so sorry for the loss of you beloved son Leiby. He was a pure soul and Hashem wanted him with Him in Shamayim. Hashem knows how things will be and this tragedy for you and Am Isroel somehow fits into the time of the coming of Moshiach and the ultimate geula. May your pain and burden be eased by the knowledge that all of Am Yisroel is at your side now, as is Hashem Himself. Hamakom yinachem etchem b'toch shaar avlei Tzion v'Yerusalayim. Ellen and Meir Zombek
(749) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:30 PM
condolesence
We cry with you dear Kletzky family.It is a dark day for all Jewish nation,for all humanity,but for you this day will not end tomorrow.Not in year,not in a decade. We will remember Leiby even though we only saw his picture.We do not need more than that.It is the scariest realzation that Am Yisroel needed such a Korban,the purest and most innocent soul. HaMakom yinachem oschem besoch shaar avelei Tzion veYerushalaim.Only he could comfort you.
(748) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:30 PM
I cant imagine what you are all going through because I feel like i went through gehenom just hearing the news. I and everyone I know have been crying for you all day. I just pray that hashem give you much strength to get through this tragedy that fell amongst one of our little tzadikim. I know that Leiby the tzadik has made me a better person and mother for he taught me to appreciate everything I have. My tefillot are with you.
(747) Jeri Carter, July 13, 2011 11:29 PM
My prays go with you and family
My heart goes out to this family, what can anyone say? it is with our tears that say's it all.G-D be with you all in this time of grief.
(746) Mark E Guy, July 13, 2011 11:29 PM
Sorrow
It is with great sorrow and compassion that I extend to you my greatest of prayers that HaShem will be with you at this most grievious time. May he be caught up in the bonds of life in HaShem. I have five children of my own and have a sense of the tremendous grief and loss. HaShem be with you and show himself faithful to you.
(745) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:28 PM
Everyone is shaken by this horrific act and mourn the loss of Leiby.
(744) Leah, July 13, 2011 11:28 PM
I just want the family to know that every Jewish man, and woman is walking around reeling, devastated, and with a heavy heart. This is not one family's tragedy, it is a community tragedy. Your entire extended Jewish community is with you in sorrow. May Hashem comfort you amongst the mourners of Zion.
(743) Nechami, July 13, 2011 11:26 PM
We stand with you in sorrow.
May Hashem comfort you in your time of sorrow and may you be comforted by the mourners of Zion, there are no words only tears.
(742) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:25 PM
Your loss leaves an emptiness in everyone. You are in our prayers.
(741) Menashe Kaltmann, July 13, 2011 11:25 PM
Condolences from Australia
We have no words to offer we also here in Australia May you dear family be comforted amongst the mourners of Jerusalem and ZIon Family Menashe Kaltmann Melbourne Australia
(740) Malka Rabinowitz, July 13, 2011 11:24 PM
In memory of your precious son, Leiby.
May your family remember his wonderful years together and know that Hashem punishes evil people even if you don't see the revenge for yourself. Hashem will give you strength to go on.
(739) Howard, July 13, 2011 11:23 PM
May your family be spared further sorrow
The tears of Jews around the world fall at the terrible news about your loss. May your family be spared further sorrow and know only simacha henceforth.
(738) Marlene, July 13, 2011 11:22 PM
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim. This tragedy has touched all of us and all of us cry with you and your family. May Hashem bless and comfort you all. May you know only of goodness and brachot. Marlene
(737) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:22 PM
My deepest sympathy
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. We must never forget and never let this story rest.
(736) Sarah, July 13, 2011 11:22 PM
Everywhere I have been today, Jews & non-Jews alike have expressed their heartfelt sympathies for your suffering this unspeakable tragedy. All who have children know that any of us could be in your situation. Hashem should comfort you, and you should know no more sorrow.
(735) David Rivers, July 13, 2011 11:21 PM
Our Tearrays are Our Prayers for You
No one that retains an ounce of humanity in them can fail to have tears reading that story and tribute. I read a commentary once on chabad.org which said tears are a form of prayer. I don't know you, Mr. and Mrs. Kleztky, but I am glad HaShem has allowed me to share, in some distant but potent way, your sorrow. May He Who alone can ever truly comfort you do so in the days ahead.
(734) Sharon Friedman, July 13, 2011 11:21 PM
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. I have no words, only intense feelings of sadness that this should happen.
(733) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:21 PM
I shed my tears for your loss
A child's death is an unbearable loss but this murder is to difficult to endure.. My heart and prayers are with you.
(732) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:20 PM
Our hearts go out to you at -words cannot describe our shock and dismay at such a heinous crime, hashem yikom damo. May hashem give you strength to continue, always remember the happy times you had together and realize that he is now is a better place.
(731) sharon jacobowitz, July 13, 2011 11:19 PM
we are with you
we suffer with you, we cry with you, your loss is the loss for our entire people
(730) Helene Kaufman, July 13, 2011 11:19 PM
from Montreal
My husband and I are crying for your loss. We had received an e-mail asking us to say Tehillim for your son's safe return. We thought about about him, prayed and hoped for things to turn out differently. You family will be in our prayers that Hashem will comfort you in this time. We are truly saddened. Helene and Sheldon Kaufman=, Montreal
(729) Blanca, July 13, 2011 11:19 PM
My sincere condolences
My prayers for you and your family in this time of sadness and grief. God give you His peace.
(728) Jonathan, July 13, 2011 11:19 PM
Condolences
May you be consoled amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
(727) Joel Shilcrat, July 13, 2011 11:18 PM
May The Holy One, Blessed Be He, give you the strength to deal with this senseless tragedy.
(726) Mama/baba, July 13, 2011 11:18 PM
Your tears are ours.
This horrific act has no words. Any who can butcher a living human being like that cannot be called a human being. I wonder if he, by any chance didnt have a heart transplant, cuz I dont think a human heart can commit such an atrocity. There is nothing I can say to comfort the poor family, but I am sure the Ribono Shel Olam will take care of the family, and may they find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim. The WORLD weeps along with you.
(725) Pastor Janeway, July 13, 2011 11:17 PM
No Words Just Tears
Please know that we share your grief and shed tears of your loss..This is a loss to all of humanity..Your precious son will be in the hearts of millions of Moms and Dads..May God comfort you as only he can and envelope you with his great love..
(724) Tatiana Rozman, July 13, 2011 11:16 PM
We all here , Jewish and not Jewish of Chicago feel the same as you do. We would like to hug his family and cry with them. If love can save -this young boy wound be with us forever!!!
(723) joan aharon, July 13, 2011 11:16 PM
hashem yenachem eschem betoch shaarei avlai tzion veyerushalayim
there is no greater pain than to senselessly lose your child.in 1953, my sister a"h was just 21 and was coming back from a year of study in eretz yisroel whe she and my uncle heshy genauer were killed by arabs in my uncle's home. i cannot tell you the horror my parents and even i, as a 10 year old child and not completely understanding suffered. tears and time are your only allies. you must be strong for your other children and for each other.may hashem comfort you and let your friends and family comfort you as well. may you only have simchot from now on and remember and be thankful for the gift of leiby that you had for 8 years. i'm so very sorry.
(722) Belinda, July 13, 2011 11:16 PM
With you.
Cried as I read this news, sad with you in your loss, I don't know you personally but in our oneness as Hashem's children, I stand with you in your hour of sadness.
(721) Sheila Franklin, July 13, 2011 11:14 PM
We are crying with you
Our family's heart is in pain with you and we are so sorry for your loss. There are no words.
(720) Diane Appel, July 13, 2011 11:14 PM
I share your tears and grief
As a mother who has lost her child I share your grief and tears. This journey is the longest journey I have ever taken...losing a child. The loss of a child is unimaginable and as parents we never expect our child to go before us. The shock and horror can never be described.
(719) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:14 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaarei Tzion Veyurshalayim - Absolutely tragic- You should know no more tsar
(718) rachel, July 13, 2011 11:12 PM
Your son was the first person I davened for this morning instead of my own children. I prayed for his safe return. When I heard, I cried and cried and still do. There are no words. I can only cry for your precious loss and deep pain.
(717) marshall deltoff, July 13, 2011 11:12 PM
i am speechless and crying at the enormity of your loss and the loss of klal yisrael. may the perpretator(s) be brought to the strictest justice. i am so very very sorry; I have chills.
(716) helene, July 13, 2011 11:11 PM
our sympathy
My husband and I live in Far Rockaway, we were shocked and horrified to find out about your son. As soon as I found out, I went online to a live view of the Kotel and sat and said tehillim, that your son should be found safe. HaKodash Baruch Hu had other plans, you are not alone in your tears. Tears have been shed all over and our hearts go out to you and your entire mispacha. May HASHEM grant you and your family comfort to know that your son Leiby is in a better Place withHaKodash Baruch Hu watching over him.
(715) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:11 PM
I cry with you and pray for your angel
It is unthinkable to lose any child and that alone is why I shall cry with you. I am truly sorry for all the nevers you now have in your heart. May God's words help you find peace and the ability to know you are not alone. May God's words help you find the strength to continue and to flourish in honor of Leiby.
(714) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:11 PM
on the loss of your beloved son Leiby
Dear Kleztky family, I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your Leiby. I know your hearts are aching. May it provide some small measure of confort to know that I'm grieving with you. May you treasure a lifetime of memories. Sending you love and healing thoughts from California, Marie
(713) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:10 PM
resources for dealing with this tragedy
Project YES and Chai Lifeline had a conference call this morning to assist parents in talking to their children about this tragedy. The recording of the call is available at (209) 647-1699 and when prompted use access code 236682# (It takes a few minutes until the call is started- push 6 a few times until the speaking begins.) Rabbi Horowitz also recommends that parents watch his presentation on Speaking to Your Kids About Personal Safety online at www.vimeo.com/25322132. We mourn the tragic loss of this child and send our love and prayers for the bereaved family. May our using this tragedy as a motivator to have these essential conversations with our children be a merit for Leiby z'l.
(712) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:09 PM
To Leiby Kletzky's parents and family: I want you to know that I am crying with you!
(711) elise, July 13, 2011 11:09 PM
Condolences.
I'm crying with you, with all my heart. There are no words, just pain and disbelief. May God help you and all the children of Israel. Amen
(710) Rachel Mishory, July 13, 2011 11:08 PM
Weeping with you
I join my tears with the thousands of other parents who can only "comprehend" this tragedy with tears.
(709) Roberta Perlis, July 13, 2011 11:08 PM
Sorrow
I am filled with sorrow about what happened to your son. I am sure the world grieves with you.
(708) Mayya Kravitz, July 13, 2011 11:06 PM
I was reading about Leiby and I was feeling my heart stopped. Nobody cannot even imagine what you are going through but, please, know that every parent will feel deep sorrow about what happened to Leiby. May god give you strength at this difficult times as we all remember your sweet boy in our prayers
(707) Winona, July 13, 2011 11:06 PM
<3
I'm a stranger, but my heart hurts for you.
(706) Patricia Cormack, July 13, 2011 11:05 PM
My deepest condolences
My soul cries for your loss. We are praying for your family, friends and community. Patricia, Mahwah NJ
(705) Alla Linkovsky, July 13, 2011 11:05 PM
Deepest condolences
B"H To the family of Leiby Kleztky, There are no words that may console you. Ha Mokom inachem oschem b'toch sh'ar avley Tzion ve'Yerusholoyim. No parent should live to loose a child, but in your case it's especially tragic and unbelievable. Our tears have not stopped falling since we heard the news about your beloved Leiby, alov hasholom. The entire Am Yisroel is crying with you... Our hearts go out to you with deepest sympathies and condolences. Hashem Noson Ve'hashem Lokach, Ehi Shem Adoshem Mevorach.
(704) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:05 PM
My heart is with Leiby's family
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. May G-d Bless and Keep Leiby. May G-d Wrap Leiby in Eternal Light. Amein. May HaShem grant you peace and comfort....
(703) Gail from Ft Lauderdale, July 13, 2011 11:04 PM
Remember all the good
With sincerest sympathies for your tragic loss. I can not even find the words to say...but remember all the wonderful small things you shared with Leiby, the smile on his face, the shine in his eyes, the baby's breathe you delighted in. He is leading the way in heaven for children to enjoy their days...and will rest there in peace and comfort knowing he had wonderful family. Life can be cruel and there is just no word(s) for the crazy monster who is causing you such pain. Our hearts are with you in ft lauderdale, Fl.
(702) Carey Roberts, July 13, 2011 11:04 PM
Words cannot express how grieved I am to hear of your loss. May HaShem comfort you in the days to come.
(701) Sheldon Somerstein, July 13, 2011 11:04 PM
So sorry
Our heartfelt prayers are with you,your family, and the entire Jewish community.
(700) Benjamin Schonbrun, July 13, 2011 11:03 PM
my deepest condolences
The enormity of your tragedy reaches all of us in a most profound manner. We cry along with you for your unimaginable loss. May G-d be with you and ease your pain. with love and sympathy, Benjamin & Loren Schonbrun
(699) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:03 PM
Unimaginable
To the Kletzky Family-- Baruch Dayan HaEmes.This is beyond human comprehension, and beyond words. May Hashem help you cope. Hamokom yenacheim eschem besoch she'ar avelei tzion v'yerushalayim.
(698) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:02 PM
Hamakom Yenachem
May Leiby's memory be for a blessing for eternity. My profound condolences to the family and friends of Leiby. May klal Yisroel merit only simchas.
(697) ezerring, July 13, 2011 11:02 PM
I pray for Leiby and his familly.May G-D bless this child.
(696) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 11:01 PM
To the Kletzky family, I am a member of the Jewish community of Chicago, and I too have suffered tremendous loss. Although I am not making comparisons and can only imagine what you are going through in your particular situation, I do understand the depth of your grief and truly sympathize from the bottom of my heart. I am praying fervently on behalf of Leiby's soul, and also sending up prayers of strength to help your family get through this horrific tragedy. If it is any small consolation at all, a Rabbi once told me that the reason children get taken from this Earth is because their souls have finally completed their purification process and are no longer required to dwell on this Earth but can finally rest with G-d, so Leiby's soul must have been so pure that G-d decided it was time for him to come home to him...and, though the body may cease its existence, the soul can never die. Leiby and your family are in my heart and prayers. Look to your community and within your family for strength, it is there. And please just remember that you have the entire Jewish community behind you with love and support. Most importantly: ~ Say not in grief: "He is no more", but live in thankfulness that he was ~
(695) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:59 PM
sincere condolences
When I first received an email late last night to stop what I was doing and say Tehillim for Leiby Kletzky I did it. I knew that he would be returned to his family soon. Then I heard this morning that he had been found dead. I know that HaShem has a reason to have taken Leiby so soon. He must have accomplished his goal in the world already and HaShem was ready for his neshuma to return to heaven. I know he has to be in a very high level in heaven otherwise he would still be here with you. I offer my sincere condolences to Leiby's family and friends.
(694) Kayla, July 13, 2011 10:59 PM
condolences
I just want to convey my sympathy for your loss. I dont think anyone can possibly understand what you're going through...obviously answers and comforting words wont help now, but you're son must have been a very special Neshama to be taken up to Shamayim so soon after being put down in this world. I hope that you can get through this time healthily, and that IY'H you can somehow gain something out of this horrible event. I know that the evil person who did this will be answered to by H-, and that all we can do is daven. I will daven for your son, I will daven for you. Best wishes.
(693) miri braun, July 13, 2011 10:59 PM
Kol yisrael areivim zeh lozeh. Even here in Antwerp, Belgium we are crying with you and share in your pain!I had to go to a wedding tonight and 5 mins before entering the hall I heard the tragic news. I didn't know how to go to be mesameach the kalla. But I had to switch my emotions to 'happy' within minutes. Yet then again, as women sat next to me, some from England, then others walked in later, with tears in their eyes, with aching hearts... Hamokom yinachem eschem bsoch shaarei tzion v'yerusholayim.
(692) Yanina Haas, July 13, 2011 10:58 PM
We are with you at this difficult time
My heart and prayers go out to you today. Our family experienced a horrific tragedy with the death of my sister and their is no consolation for the loss of a child. Please know even though we did not knowyou or Leiby, we grieve with you. HaMakom Yinachem eschem bsoch shaar avlei Tzion v'yerushalayim.
(691) Jacqueline, July 13, 2011 10:58 PM
One life~many tears
My heart aches for the pain of this young life snuffed out so cruelly. It makes no sense and never will. Evil is everywhere and those who are not touched by it are fortunate indeed. I will pray for you and your family, Leiby.I know you are at peace and protected, and that the love of G_D will sustain your family.
(690) Malka Kideckel-Bando, July 13, 2011 10:58 PM
Condolences
Hashem Yikom Domam May Hashem comfort you amongst the mouners of Israel and Jerusalem AND may you know no further suffereing. There are no words, only tears ....
(689) ephraim goldstoff, July 13, 2011 10:57 PM
Bauch Keil Dayan Emmes
My familiy wishes that you will find the strenght to give this tragedy a place in your soul,Hamakom menachem.... Ephraim Goldstoff and family ,Amsterdam,Netherlands
(688) Rickie, July 13, 2011 10:57 PM
with heartfelt sympathy
We live in Kansas but we feel your pain. Every Jewish child is every Jew's child. May G-d help you heal your broken heart in this time of sorrow.
(687) Batya, July 13, 2011 10:57 PM
broken hearted
Dear Mr and Mrs Kleztky, How I prayed for your sweet son, and now I cry with you. It is only a tiny tiniest fraction of how you must feel. I am so very sorry for your loss and I am sorry for your suffering. I pray for you and your family with all my heart. Sincerely, Batya Forest Hills, NY
(686) Patricia Robison, July 13, 2011 10:56 PM
My tears
My heart breaks for your family and community.
(685) Ellen Alpert, July 13, 2011 10:55 PM
I'm anon religious Jew who is heart broken at the worst pain that parents can suffer.
(684) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:55 PM
Words Cannot Describe.
My sincere condolences. You are not alone. We stand with you. We pain with you. We cry with you.
(683) Gavreil, July 13, 2011 10:54 PM
Thank you for the article. It brought tears to my eyes and feeling of remorse. It caused me to think and be thankful for our own three sons, and to be greatful their having grown into man-hood and provided us grandchildren to love and care for. My prayers this day are for the Kletzky family, and may G-d heal the sorrows within their hearts.
(682) susan kornhaber, July 13, 2011 10:54 PM
no words to express this tragedy
my heart is with everyone in the family. May yiu be comforted among the mourners in Zion. My heart is totally broken.
(681) Jennifer, July 13, 2011 10:53 PM
Tears
I cry as I read this and my heart is filled with sadness. There are no words.
(680) David Priever, July 13, 2011 10:53 PM
Condolences to the Kletzky family
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kletzky, As I write this I am in the middle of tears. I just read in the newspaper about the disappearance of your son and I was praying he would be safe. It wasn't until I read on the internet the sadness you now have to go through. I really do not know what to say but I hope my words and prayers for your family to be strong are heard. I have a 20 year old son and was a teacher for over 25 years working with children Leiby's age. I really wish I could do something to help you through this. I am hurting for you. Sincerely, David Joel Priever (Queens, NY)
(679) Linda Rivera, July 13, 2011 10:51 PM
This little angel rests in peace.
Dear Kletzky family, Your precious, little angel rests in perfect peace.
(678) Amelia Schmidt, July 13, 2011 10:51 PM
My tears are still flowing
Dear Mrs. Kletzky, I am not a person you know, just a mother like you trying to raise my children with a love of Torah and Hashem...my tears are still flowing from this morning. I cry for the loss of the beautiful neshama and I cry for the pain you are feeling. I daven that you find nechama in your memories of Leiby soon.
(677) Roslyn and Stanley Schnoll, July 13, 2011 10:50 PM
We cry with you.
There are no words we pray you will eventually heal.
(676) Sharon, July 13, 2011 10:49 PM
Prayers for your family
I am so so sorry for your loss. i cry with you!
(675) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:46 PM
Such a tragedy
There are no words of comfort that anyone can offer. May Hashem be with you and give you strength.
(674) Elizabeth, July 13, 2011 10:46 PM
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your unspeakable loss...
(673) Clara, July 13, 2011 10:45 PM
There are no words right now, that could begin to comfort the parents of this sweet boy. We all feel their denial, pain and anger. Our hearts cries in unison, our anger voiced with justice to be done, and our spirit connects to Leiby's to send up love and peace to him and in return we feel the presence of Leiby, alive, whole, sound and giving comfort to us, that all is well with him. Only Leiby can fully comfort his parents, may they lift up prayers to Leiby, they will return to them, signed with comfort by Leiby. The family will remain in our thoughts throughout the coming days, weeks and months.
(672) Barbara Meyer, July 13, 2011 10:45 PM
My heart and my tears are with you.
(671) Karen Smith, July 13, 2011 10:44 PM
you are in my thoughts
it is too hard to imagine what you must be feeling...i hope one day you will be able to smile again. i hope Hashem is giving your son the love he needs.
(670) Simon Grant, July 13, 2011 10:42 PM
May Hashem comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
I cannot find the right words to say. All I can do is to tell you that I am one many from all over the world that have been affected by your loss. You are constantly in my thoughts and those of my family. May Hashem comfort you.
(669) Stephen Fredstrom, July 13, 2011 10:42 PM
I share your grief
I am so sorry.My thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragedy.I share your sorrow and pain.
(668) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:41 PM
May God comfort you in this horrendious tragedy.
The death of this little boy brings compassion, tears and bewilderment that monsters like this murderer walk this earth. May his family someday, somehow find comfort in their lives to be able to go on.
(667) Lee Cohen, July 13, 2011 10:41 PM
note to a friend
Stephane, My heart goes out to Leiby's soul which will be wandering around Borough Park for a few more days before moving on. It will be about a month before he is fully in the next world, and in the mean while he is very aware of happenings in this world - he can certainly hear your prayers. My heart goes out to his parents and sisters who should never bury their children, and who will never feel whole spiritually or physically. Both of us lost brothers, so we know what that gaping hole looks like; we have learned that it never really closes, rather we learn to walk around it most of the time. Sometimes we stick our toes into it just to assure that our memories have not fully faded. It always has a powerful draw. We can empathize with Leiby's parents. I don’t have any answers. I don't have advice for Leiby's parents or sisters. Hopefully they will not blame themselves. Even though we believe in a cosmic measure-for-measure, there is nothing so bad that Leiby's parents could have done for which this gruesome death is the counterbalance. For some other reason this is God's will. The Baal Shem Tov says that if you consciously take note of something around you, it is because you were meant to take note of it. And that noticing creates a responsibility to act. I would add that only you know what you noticed and though what maze of experiences and emotions it traversed to reach your soul. Examine those pathways and you will become aware of what action to take. Your Friend Lee
(666) Elka, July 13, 2011 10:40 PM
Hugs
I just want to send you hugs of compassion and empathy. My heart and soul go out to you at this time. May you find comfort in beautiful memories of your precious Leiby.
(665) Rachel Leah, July 13, 2011 10:40 PM
in memory
Tears and teffilos from deep in the heart of Texas. May Hashem provide us all with the ultimate nechama soon.
(664) Weinberg, July 13, 2011 10:39 PM
Condolences
So sorry to hear of your loss, especially loss of one so young and so cruelly taken, may hashem give you strength to face each day. (from UK)
(663) Irma and Howard, July 13, 2011 10:39 PM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kletsky Family on the loss of their son Leiby. May there be no more sorrow and may Leiby rest in eternal peace. Amen
(662) David Chansky, July 13, 2011 10:38 PM
There are no words
I share your grief as I looked at the picture of Leibey on arutz sheva. Such a sweet punum. The only comfort is that he is with Hashem who is comforting him.
(661) Eli Trisker, July 13, 2011 10:38 PM
Condolences
You have my condolences regarding this tragic time in your life. It was very upsetting to hear of this.
(660) Mordechai, July 13, 2011 10:38 PM
Baruch Dayan Emet
I'm so sorry for your loss. We really are crying for you in Jerusalem.
(659) Ilana, July 13, 2011 10:38 PM
What a double tragedy!!!
When i first read that your dear son "may his soul be blessed" was found dead and in pieces, i felt horrible for his loss and the terrible pain this was going to cause the family. But later when i read the name of the alleged killer, i felt terrible shame and deep grief for the fact that it was one of us, a jewish person that did it....how awful that one of our brethen has committed such a wicked act....words cannot describe how i feel....i wonder how hashem feels in this situation.....he lost two sons ....an angel and a wicked man but nevertheless two sons....i am sure his tears will mix with ours..... May you be comforted from heaven...... Ilana
(658) Mindel Krakauer, July 13, 2011 10:37 PM
Crying since I found out.
To the family and friends of little Leiby, to the community of Boro Park, where I have family, to all Jews, and all decent people, I have been crying since I found out what happened. I keep hoping that he did not suffer. I hope that it was not a Jew who did this terrible act, that maybe he was covering for someone else - which leads to more speculation. How can such things be prevented? The surveillance cameras helped. Should they be everywhere? What kind of screening can be done to weed out people before they do terrible things? Is it parenting, diet, environment, that must be improved? Can there be someone walking with children (and adults, who can also be harmed)? These are not the good old days, when children and adults could be free to run and play, or walk to school, libraries or parks. There should be education and training for everyone on how to behave, and precautions to take. I hope these are done in the name and merit of little Leiby and others who have been harmed. My heart goes out to his family especially. May Leiby's memory be a blessing. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. With my deepest sympathy, Mindel Krakauer We must face this changed reality, until we can think of something better.
(657) Susan Shuman, July 13, 2011 10:37 PM
To express my sorrow
Hello, I am so sorry for your loss, and grieve with you. Sincerely, Susan M Shuman
(656) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:37 PM
Deepest condolences on your loss, our loss
Hamakom yinachem es'chem b'soch sha'ar aveilei Tziyon V'Yerushalayim. I have no words, but I want to share with you that I am grieving with you, as is everyone I know. May Hashem grant you, and all of us, a final and complete nechama. we will bli neder try to do an extra mitzva in memory of Leiby, for an aliya for his neshama.
(655) Sally Henning, July 13, 2011 10:37 PM
thinking of you
Words seem inadequate. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Israel.
(654) Susan Dykhuis, July 13, 2011 10:36 PM
Heart breaking and soul searing ...
Leiby Kleztky, your memory is precious. My deepest sympathy to your parents and extended family. No words can convey the sorrow so many feel or count the number of tears that fall as one reads of the horror that happened to you.
(653) Jane, July 13, 2011 10:36 PM
Rabbi, Your Words Are of Comfort
I cried and for a fraction of a moment, it felt like he was my son, which I know is born of the fear I had for my children when they were Lieby's age. I offer prayers for Lieby and his parents. I don't know how God bears the knowledge of all of the children who suffer and die every day.
(652) Donna Stephens, July 13, 2011 10:36 PM
Condolences
You have my sincerest condolences for your loss. Leiby, I truly believe is in Heaven with our Lord. Be assured that he is being well cared for. You both will see him again someday. God Bless You Both, Donna
(651) Brandi, July 13, 2011 10:35 PM
We must let them know that we cry with them...
even here in the "heartland" we mourn with you over the loss of Leiby.
(650) Marilyn Abend, July 13, 2011 10:35 PM
My heart and wishes are with you and your family at this time.
My heart and wishes are with you and your family at this time. G-d bless and keep you all, Marilyn Abend Lake Oswego,OR
(649) linda aka Miriam Dinah, July 13, 2011 10:34 PM
Blessed Be the True Judge
There truly are no words. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
(648) Ronit Fraid, July 13, 2011 10:34 PM
G-d called your son to him.
Words cannot do justice to what is in my heart for you. But someone once said something to me about the Holocaust victims that helped me. He said that G-d had asked souls of yet to be born Jews for volunteers to make the supreme sacrifice ...that of their lives and that 6 million immediately volunteered. There is no comfort in your loss...it is beyond tragic...but there may be comfort in knowing your beloved child is in G-ds hands now, and he has been taken directly into G-d's care. May you find solace and strength to continue...
(647) Yael, July 13, 2011 10:33 PM
Leiby
To the Kletzky Family: Obviously there is nothing I could every say that would comfort you in this unimaginably sad time. I just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you everyday and praying for you. Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch sha'ar aveilei tzion veYerushalayim. - Yael
(646) ela krylov, July 13, 2011 10:33 PM
my condolences to the family.
my condolences to the family. may the soul be together with the righteous of zion.
(645) Fanny Libenstein, July 13, 2011 10:33 PM
Condolences
Dear Kletzky family, I have only found out about this horrible tragedy today. As Rabbi Blech said there are really no words to describe what has happened. I send you love, condolences and want to let you know that we, am Israel and I , are with you during this time. I will personally pray for him tonight. Im sure he as a beautiful boy. Be well and may Hashem bring no more sorrow to you or your family. Sincerely, Fanny
(644) Chana Weinstein, July 13, 2011 10:31 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. This coming shabbos would have been the 41st birthday of my younger brother who died tragically 5 years ago. My heart bleeds for you and for all parents who tragically lose a child. No words can express my heartfelt condolences.
(643) Linda Cheryl Schorel, July 13, 2011 10:31 PM
Loss of Your Precious Son
I add my tears to all of the tears you will receive from this posting.
(642) chaim schwartz, July 13, 2011 10:31 PM
I havnt stopped crying since this morning. and I dont cry so often especially when money is involved. this has broken my heart beyond boundaries. What is happening in our society? We have a Torah that teaches us every step of our lives!! that's what makes us so unique. Everything has gotten so out of hand that it's freightening " Nachpaso Druchanu Vnachkora.
(641) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:31 PM
Will it ever be healing for your deepest hurt?
Kletzky family, despite the fact that I don't know you, my heart aches for you. The dark and discouraging world you are living at the present moment, feels to us as a challenge to a life interrupted, and as if part of us is also gone with Leiby. My family and I are so very sorry for your loss. That monster who did that, should cry as a woman what as a man he he did not know how maintain , what as a man he apparently didn't care for, what as a man he does not diserves. He has sentenced Leiby's parents to suffering for the rest of their lives, especially his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Kletzky, you will always be in our hearts and in our prayers.
(640) STEVEN STRAW, July 13, 2011 10:30 PM
I know nothing but what i have read> I understand what i have read but can no way comprehend what you feel; how ever my tears flowed for your son and for you.I too have suffered pain from my childrens suffering from attackers Shalom
(639) Patricia Sacchi, July 13, 2011 10:30 PM
The tears
The tears will never end, the heartache will never go away, the pain may lessen in time, but the memory will remain forever...May Hashem embrace this child with eternal love...May he watch over the family and give them the strenght to go on..... The "why" in this will never be answered.....another beloved child taken from the world long before his time..this was not the will of G-d...this was not meant to happen. Will the tears for Jews ever end?
(638) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:29 PM
I hope that the wonderful memories that you have of your beloved son will help to assuage your sorrow in his loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
(637) AILEEN, July 13, 2011 10:28 PM
So Sorry for your great loss
We are so sorry for your great loss,our love and prayers are with you all the way from Scotland,dear sweet boy.
(636) batya novogroder, July 13, 2011 10:27 PM
Hamakom Yiracheim
My thoughts & prayers are with Leiby's family at this tragic time. This was such a senseless & brutal murder & there are just no words, only tears as it said in the above article. I wish the family the strength to go on & I hope they will be able to find comfort among the mourners of Tzion & Yerushalayim. Hashem Yiracheim.
(635) Cyndi Court, July 13, 2011 10:27 PM
Leiby
Words escape me .... I am so, so sorry.
(634) Freddi Carlip, July 13, 2011 10:26 PM
Condolences to the Kletzky Family
I am sending heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your precious son, Leiby. Leiby's bright light was extinguished in a most horrific way. My you find comfort in family, friends, and Hashem. Freddi (Fredele Shifra) Carlip Lewisburg, PA
(633) Barbara Stern, July 13, 2011 10:26 PM
my heart is with you
I and my family cry with you ,I am heartbroken over this terrible, terrible tragedy.
(632) Tamara K, July 13, 2011 10:26 PM
My deepest condolences to the Kleztky family. Tears and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry.
(631) Rev.Borris Jovanovich, July 13, 2011 10:24 PM
Our deepest Condolences on loss of your child.
To dear family of Leiby Our heart goes out to you in the sorrow of loss of your dear child , please except our deepest condolences from me and our international congregation .May Hashem in my prayer hold you and ease your pain,yet please do remember that smile of innocent child .We do live in world that is ungodly .Hashem be with you in this days always.
(630) Zach Ford, July 13, 2011 10:24 PM
Rabbi Benjamin Blech writes that Klal Yisroel must cry with you, although I cannot express myself in any other way at this moment, all I can do is cry in the hope that like Rabbi Blech says, our collective tears prove that evil has not truly triumphed. May G-d be with you all at this tragic time and may Leiby, beautiful Leiby, rest peacefully in Gan Eiden. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the United Kingdom. With love.
(629) Abby, July 13, 2011 10:24 PM
Many are crying with you...there are no words.
There are no words and even though I don't know you my heart is heavy and my eyes are filled with tears. Abby
(628) Ilana melnitsky, July 13, 2011 10:24 PM
We are crying with you!
May Hashem comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Hollywood, Fl
(627) Tamar S., July 13, 2011 10:24 PM
My sincerest condolences
My heart goes out to all of you. I am a mother too, and I am learning how much of yourself goes into building a child into a person. Rest assured, all of your giving of yourself and building him is not in vain--Leiby's neshama is with its Creator, and everything he learned from you is cherished by Hashem; nothing you instilled is lost. Words can't express the horrible pain you are all going through. As a member of your "family," of course meaning a sister in the large family we are part of BH", Klal Yisroel, I feel and share in your pain, and cry with you. I may never have met the physical Leiby Kletzky, but as a fellow Jew and human being, I feel connected to him and all of you. At this time of year, as Tisha B'Av looms closer (IYH" there won't be a Tisha B'Av and Moshiach will come and save Klal Yisroel so that Tisha B'Av will be a time of rejoicing, peace, and celebration of the Redemption), it is so important for Yiddin to remember that we are truly One Collective Soul, united with Hashem Yisborach. I take this concept to heart, and that is why I feel like I lost Leiby too, even if I never met him physically in my life. You are not alone: Klal Yisroel and Hashem are always with you. You are part of a great heritage, and no suffering Jews go through is in vain. While now is not a time to think about Hashem avenging his death, but rather remembering Leiby and trying to cope with the pain, do remember that while we do not understand all Hashem's ways, Leiby's life was not in vain even though he died young. Memories of his sweetness, his kindness, his innocence and purity, his good middos, his love of you and his Yiddishkeite and Hashem, and most of all, his inner essence of goodness, will live on in those who remember him and who he was while he was alive. He has not truly died because of this. I send you all my love, my thoughts and prayers, and condolences, and most of all, my admiration of your precious child.
(626) MICHAEL KUSHNER AND FAMILY, July 13, 2011 10:23 PM
MY FAMILIES DEEPEST SYMPATHY
(625) Gheventer, July 13, 2011 10:22 PM
Tears from us
Dear family, Just tears from ours heart too. Gheventer family from São Paulo -Brazil
(624) Chaya Rivka, July 13, 2011 10:21 PM
Only Hashem knows the reasons beyond this tragedy. We can only cherish the beauty of a Jewish child who was raised with such purity and love. How the community came together is a bracha too. Leibele in your way you have made us all realize how precious each Jew is. May Hashem bring peace to all of Liebele's family and friends.
(623) dolores wexler, July 13, 2011 10:20 PM
There are no words. Hearts all over the world grieve with you.
(622) Gene & Ali, July 13, 2011 10:19 PM
There is nothing we can say to ease the pain of this tragedy, except for you to know that, even though we do not know you or your family, we are sorry beyond words. Your loss truly affects all of us.
(621) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:19 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B'toch Kol Avlei Tzion V'Yerushalayim
I live on Long Island, but happened to be in Boro Park last night and saw the police cars and community members out in force all doing their very best to find Leiby. But it was not to be. May G-d give you the strength to hold during this terrible time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences upon the loss of your beautiful son.
(620) Ana Enriquez, July 13, 2011 10:18 PM
OUR TOUGHTS AND HEART ARE WITH YOU.
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY HE GIVE YOU STRENGHT.TAKE CARE
(619) Hannah Rachel Van Dreal, July 13, 2011 10:18 PM
our deepest condolences
I have no words. Thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy will be with your entire family.
(618) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:18 PM
Im so sorry for your loss..may hashem give you strength
(617) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:17 PM
I am so sorry for your Loss.
I have no words except I send you my love as a parent I send my deepest sympathy.
(616) Jack Waserman, July 13, 2011 10:16 PM
SYMPATHY
My heart and spirit are broken by your loss-- so cruel and senseless. My only invigorating hope and wish are that you may grieve well for Lieby.
(615) Mort Maurer, July 13, 2011 10:14 PM
I cry with andfor you
(614) Susan Benesch, July 13, 2011 10:14 PM
With our deepest heart felt sympathy. Our healing thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted by the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.
(613) Karen K, July 13, 2011 10:13 PM
So sorry for your loss
The Lord gvieth and the Lord taketh away...blessed be the name of the Lord. We don't always understand why the Lord allows things to happen but everything happens for a reason though it be incomprehensible to us. I mourn with you.
(612) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:13 PM
Message of condolence
Ha'makom yenahem etkhem betokh she'ar avelei Tziyonvi'Yerushalayim
(611) Avromi Apt, July 13, 2011 10:13 PM
So so so sorry. Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She'ar Aveilei Tzion V'Yerushalayim.
(610) Ramona Kappelman Kline, July 13, 2011 10:13 PM
My prayers and deep sympathy are with you
I wept as I read the above article regarding the tragic loss of your son. As a mother and grandmother, I tried to imagine myself in your place. My heart, my sympathy and my prayers are with you.
(609) Mike Jankelowitz, July 13, 2011 10:13 PM
Heartfelt Sympathy
May Hashem comfort you with the knowledge that everyone is crying with you for your senseless and tragic loss. WE wish we could all take a little of your pain away by each carrying some of it with you. Our deepest Love and Light. Jankelowitz Family, Shouth Africa.
(608) Mindy Zimmerman, July 13, 2011 10:13 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God show you tenderness...
I am so very sorry for your unbearable loss. My heart aches for you and I cry for you. I have asked God to give you the strength to get through this. Please know so many people feel for you... You are in my thoughts and prayers....
(607) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:11 PM
I too have tears for the Kletzkys
I heard vaguely of this tragedy, but no details. A friend from N.J. sent this to me in Florida. I will pass this on. I will also say an extra blessing for the family and community in Brooklyn, N.Y.
(606) shirley solomon, July 13, 2011 10:11 PM
SHOCKING
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES - I HAVE NO WORDS ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THE SADDNESS AND ANGER I FEEL ABOUT THIS TERRIIBLE CRIME. MAY G-D COMFORT THE FAMILY.
(605) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:10 PM
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
I am horrified and tremendously saddened by your tragic loss. It is impossible to comprehend. I wish my tears could alleviate yours and that I could do something to help you during this terrible time. Please know I am thinking of you and especially of Leiby and sending prayers your way. I am so sorry.
(604) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:10 PM
There are no words, only tears.
To the Kletzky family: know that we are all crying with you in this time of tragedy, and that we share your grief :(
(603) fariba, July 13, 2011 10:10 PM
So sorry for your loss
May his memory shine upon you every moment of your life here on earth, and give you comfort. May G-d give you what you need to get through this difficult time. We are all so very sorry.
(602) Alan & Doreen Greenberg, July 13, 2011 10:10 PM
We feel your pain
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. What has this world come to.... we do not know. There will be a time however, when our questions will be answered. As you know Leiby is in a better place, G-d bless his young soul.
(601) Adele, July 13, 2011 10:10 PM
I shed tears for your loss and pray that G-d helps you find peace in your lives.
(600) Barbara Hoppenfeld, July 13, 2011 10:09 PM
Condolences
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you at this saddened time of your lives. Only G-d knows why this horrific act occurred. I as a Jewish parent and many other parents I'm sure can truly connect with you at this moment. May you find consolation in prayer. Sincerely, Barbara Hoppenfeld
(599) Leah Steuer, July 13, 2011 10:08 PM
my deepest condolences to you and your family
What can a person say when such a horrendous event takes place? I can only tell you how I am grieving for you and hope that the monster who took your child's life will be given the justice he deserves. Please accept my heartfelt condolences . Leah Steuer
(598) Ariana Shira, July 13, 2011 10:07 PM
Z L Leiby
My extreme sympathies to your bereaved family. Leiby's journey in this life was so short, but he goes on stronger than he was here. May you have the strength to carry on in his memory.
(597) Rivkah Entin, July 13, 2011 10:07 PM
Our hearts are mingled with tears
He dwells among the Angles and the seat of Hashem
(596) Iris, July 13, 2011 10:07 PM
I cry with you.
There is nothing anyone can ever say to make you feel better. There is nothing anyone could do. I can only pray you can hold on because of your other precious children.May H M comfort you among the mourners of Jerusalem. Iris
(595) sharon, July 13, 2011 10:07 PM
I am terribly sadden by your loss, we lost our own son a year ago. The tears for my own son will mix with my tears for the loss of your young son May the God of all comfort be with you. ......I will repeat the mourners kaddish
(594) Kathy Kestin, July 13, 2011 10:06 PM
So Sorry
I know that words cannot possibly convey my condolences well enough to even penetrate your pain but I just wanted to tell you how profoundly sorry I am for your loss. As a mother and as a Jewish woman it breaks my heart that much more. I hope and pray that G-d helps your family heal during this sad time. May only good things be in your futures
(593) meira, July 13, 2011 10:05 PM
no words
I cannot begin to offer words here, but have prayed and now cry tears with you from New Jersey.
(592) Gary Cohen, July 13, 2011 10:05 PM
The enormity of Leiby's loss touches us all, even in Wisconsin withg those who did not have theonor of meeting Leiby. We shed tears for this young man who will never know a future of happiness, growth and mitzvah. May the Good Lord be with you and ease your suffering at this unimaginable loss.
(591) Joan Holdstock, July 13, 2011 10:05 PM
My heart goes out to you, and my tears cry with you.
(590) Tanya, July 13, 2011 10:04 PM
Toughts are with the parents, community and all Israel
In tears and pain and total shock and disbelief we share in the tragic , senseless ,loss of this beautiful and cherished life, whose potential to bloom, was snatched.
(589) Zalman, July 13, 2011 10:04 PM
tears
How true. What can one say - As I sit here are cry . . .
(588) Martin Rub, July 13, 2011 10:03 PM
My G-d!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the most unimaginable and incomprehensible event in recent Jewish history!! In any recent history!!! Help these people, Our G-d!!!! Why????
(587) Laura Zitron, July 13, 2011 10:03 PM
my hearfelt condolences
My tears are with Lieby's family- from Vancouver, Canada
(586) Tammy, July 13, 2011 10:03 PM
There are no words. I can only pray that Hashem grant you peace and comfort. And that Leiby soul be elevated and be in peace with Hashem.
(585) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:02 PM
I am so sorry
When I first read this, it brought me to tears and I haven't stopped. It is completely senseless and no words can convey how my heart goes out to you. I too have two sons age 7 and 9 who are studying in cheder and going to day camp. Again, I am so sorry and will keep you in my prayers.
(584) naomi and herb c ohen, July 13, 2011 10:02 PM
our deepest condonlesce
words cannot express the shared pain we feel in your suffering. May Hashem give you strength to endure this terrible tragedy. our prayers go out to you to eas your pain
(583) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 10:02 PM
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the beautiful neshama we have just lost. this horrific tragedy has brought achdus to the entire jewish community i hope you can find strength and the will to go on the way i have after the beautiful response to the loss of Leiby. may his neshama be raised into the heavens and his memory never forgotten
(582) Jackie Goldtstein, July 13, 2011 10:01 PM
My Sincere Condolences
Of course I didn't know Leiby, but I am so deeply touched by your loss. It's hard to stop crying when I think about him, how much he will be missed by those who knew him, and the for the lives he would have touched. My heart is broken.
(581) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:59 PM
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kletzky and daughters, I am so very sad and so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my heart aches for all of you.
(580) Joan burse, July 13, 2011 9:59 PM
G-d bless you
May G-d bless you ans comfort you in your time of sorrow. May Leiby's memory be a blessing.
(579) Nasir Farooqi, July 13, 2011 9:59 PM
No words Little Angel
I drop my tears continue no words no comments for Little Angel .
(578) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:59 PM
tears
We cry in Columbus, Ohio
(577) judy karff, July 13, 2011 9:58 PM
OMG
I too had tears coming from my eyes. I has to stop after a few lines. Prayers for his family,loved ones,and friends. I was always told"what comes around goes around".
(576) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:58 PM
may our tears speak for us
Please know that your sorrow has touched the hearts of people everywhere.
(575) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:58 PM
So terribly sorry
I have pain in my heart for you...all my friends who are mothers grieve for you.
(574) Batya, July 13, 2011 9:58 PM
Words cannot express ... May HaShem comfort the family
The Kletzky family's loss is heartrending. Whatever HaShem does is for the good, but for tragedies like this, only our collective prayers can bring healing. The unselfish and prompt efforts of klal Yisroel, the NYC police, and volunteers who turned out to look for and who sent prayers for Leiby are the only bright spots in a dark episode. May we suffer no more as a people.
(573) Valerie Shore, July 13, 2011 9:57 PM
Baruch Dayan Emet
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. The whole Jewish people cries with you.
(572) moishe, July 13, 2011 9:56 PM
write the family a note and we will try to get it to them
Please email a condolence email to the Kletsky family at this address. leibykletsky.letters@gmail.com . We will get the notes to them as soon as we can. Ask 9 others to do the same, and if they all do it and pass it on as well, we will soon have 100,000 Jews who simply cared enough to take the time to write, reach out and express their horror and pain at the Kletsk's senseless loss.
(571) Julia, July 13, 2011 9:55 PM
Deep loss
Just to let you know your pain and grief is felt and shared you are in my thoughts
(570) Sarah Dinah, July 13, 2011 9:55 PM
I am so sorry....
I am so very sorry...
(569) Elizabeth, July 13, 2011 9:54 PM
Sincere condolences on your loss
Dear Mr & Mrs Kletzky please accept my sincere condolences on the terrible loss of your beautiful son. May the many beautiful memories you have of Leiby sustain you in your darkest grief and may you have support from family and friends and your community to help you through the next part of your journey until you are all re-united once more. Thinking and praying for you and your family. God Bless you.
(568) Angel, July 13, 2011 9:54 PM
Tears for this child
My heart aches for this poor child, this baby, that has been taken away. I could only cry in watching the videos and reading this article. May he rest in peace and in God's arms. May God bless and hold his mother and father in their time of need.
(567) John Leishman, July 13, 2011 9:54 PM
Our hearts break for your loss.
when we cant find words of comfort, will our tears do? John
(566) stephanie Hart, July 13, 2011 9:54 PM
I am sooo sorry for your loss. Eight years ago my 11 year old nephew also was taken by an evil man. We too are a Jewish family. His name was Gregory Katsnelson. My family still feels the pain. I can only hope that this evil man is never allowed to walk the streets again. Your family is in my prayers!!!!
(565) r, July 13, 2011 9:53 PM
we are all one mishpacha
#1: Tell her, please, that aside from all the male power that was visible, thousands of Jewish women are sharing her pain. Tell her about the 2 books of tehillim we divided amongst ourselves, tell her how much we davened. Tell her she has an outpour of support from us. Tell her may Hashem help she should merit a nechameh and mashiach now! #2: that was so beautifully said. I cried just reading all the responses for the tehillim. #3: Tell her that there are women thousands of miles away who cried every time they read a news update while the search was underway. Who are trying- and failing- to hide their tears today, as they sit at work overcome by the shock and horror and terrible sadness of what happened. #4: Tell her that Yidden all over the world said Tehillim and cried for her son. Tell her המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים #5: tell her that we are all speechless with pain over this tragedy and that our thoughts are with her, even if we may be miles away, can't be menachem avel personally and have never met her. We are all one family. #6: He was an innocent, beautiful little boy who was the catalyst for an outpouring of love and Kiddush Hashem in this world. His neshama is now by the Kisei Hakavod. Leiby-beg Hashem for a yeshua for Klal Yisroel. Tell Hashem to send us Mashiach soon in the merit of all the mitzvos done on your behalf. We wait for the day when Hashem dries our tears and brings the Geulah. #7 Tell her that in Eretz Yisrael, mothers and children cared and davened, and related to the family's pain. #8: Tell her that there was a minyan by the kosel to daven for her son. That women went on their own to daven for him too. Tell her that I myself know of 3 women who literally did not sleep Monday and Tuesday night, and I am sure that there were hundreds of others. Tell her that her pain will never be our pain and we cannot imagine how she feels but that we share in her pain with tears and heartache. The tears just do not stop rolling..
(564) Fraida, July 13, 2011 9:53 PM
Hamakom yenachem etchem btoch shar availe zion v'yerushalayim
I among Bnei Yisrael are pained to lose a precious soul like your son.
(563) Eva, July 13, 2011 9:53 PM
Condolences from Rep of Panama
The tragedy of Leiby touches all of am Israel. May Hashem help his family find comfort during their most difficult time and may they know that we share their grief and cry for this terrible and unecessary loss with them.
(562) Rhoda, July 13, 2011 9:53 PM
SORRY
So sorry for your lose. Know that everyone is crying along with you. May justice come fast. Tears are flowing that could fill an ocean. Sorry, sorry, sorry.
(561) Hannah, July 13, 2011 9:52 PM
Your pain is mine..
(560) Emma, July 13, 2011 9:52 PM
Dearest Kletzky Family: Please accept our deepest condolences during these extremely difficult times! We are crying with you and for you! Emma, Paul and Alon
(559) Bonnie & Gil Schwadron, July 13, 2011 9:52 PM
To the entire Kletzky family,
Our hearts are filled with tears & compassion for you! Although we are in Rockville Maryland, we are greiving & mourning with you! May Hashem bless you!
(558) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:52 PM
So sorry to hear about this tragedy. May you be blessed and may you tears be wiped away. The Jewish Community is with you no matter what. Dayan Ha'emet
(557) Dovid Shatz, July 13, 2011 9:52 PM
our shared grief
bs"d Today your baby is all of klal yisrael's baby too. I sit here with a tear stained face not knowing what to say. My heart breaks for you and how I wish I could ease your pain. From one corner of the globe to the other, ALL of klal Yisrael was dovening for your son mamash b'achdut. Hashem should grant you solace and you should never know from anything but smachot all your days. Dovid Shatz
(556) Annie Vann-Ashkenazi, July 13, 2011 9:51 PM
My deepest, deepest condolences
I know there are no words.... Just praying to Hashem that you may find peace....
(555) bernard goldberg, July 13, 2011 9:51 PM
As the Rabbi says there are no words....I stood at KJ yesterday and saw the fire tragedy there but your loss is no less a tragedy for the Jewish People...May your dear son rest in peace and dignity...May some good come from it.....It is not for us to know but I pray that his memory be a blessing for us all...
(554) Shlomo Kimelblat, July 13, 2011 9:51 PM
Bocher Btzadikov
Baruch Dayan Haemes. You should know, that today all of Klal Yisroel is crying with you. It says that Hashem chooses his most righteous ones. By Nadav and Avihu, Moshe told Ahron that he thought they were going to be the ones chosen for the Kidush Hashem. But instead, it was Nadav and Avihu, for they were even greater. Very often the one to whom Din effects is on a much higher level than the rest of us. As Harav Elchonon Bunim Wasserman ZT"L said in his last Mussar Shmuz to his Talmidim right before the Nazis YM"S murdered them: : "In Shamayim it seems that they consider us to be tzadikim, because we have been chosen to be Korbanos for Klal Yisroel. Therefore, we must do Tshuvah now. We don't have much time. We must keep in mind that we will be better korbonos if we do tshuvah. In this way we will save the Yidden in America. Let no foreign thought enter our minds, Chas V'Shalom, as that will make us pigul, an unfit korban. We are now fulfilling the greatest mitzvah. Yerushalayim was destroyed with fire and will be rebuilt with fire. The same fire that will consume our bodies will one day rebuild Klal Yisroel." Rather, it is really a message that Hahem is sending to all of Klall Yisroel, for our own Avlos. The Neshama of Leiby is a Kapara for the entire nation of Klal Yisroel. May it be the will of the Ribono Shel Olem that the Teshuva of Klal Yisroel, because of Leiby be a tremendous Zchus and Aliya for his Neshama. All of Klall Yisroel share in your pain, and are crying with you. Hashem Menachem Oscha Bsoch Sha'ar Avelei Tzion V'Yerushalaim, Amen, Ken Yhi Ratzon.
(553) Judy Stokes, July 13, 2011 9:50 PM
May your precious son rest in peace. May you be comforted and supported by your loved ones at this difficult time, and may you one day know only the sweetness of his memory. When you regain strength, consider having a quilt made of his favorite tee shirts /clothes so that you can be surrounded by his warmth. Blessings and condolences
(552) MARCOS, July 13, 2011 9:49 PM
You should know that you are not alone, we send our most deeply suport My Ashem Help them go through this dificult time
(551) Peggy Honig, July 13, 2011 9:49 PM
My heart is breaking over the tragic loss of your precious son
From the moment I learned Leiby was missing my thoughts and prayers were focused on him. They still are & I hope and pray that Hashem Yisborach holds his beautiful neshama near and dear to him always as he was surely one of the purest souls that ever walked among us. I ran to give tzedakah in his name when the news broke. I knew he was in harms way and I davened hard for a yeshua. These are truly Moshiachs times. May you and your family be comforted among the mourners of Zion. I am so very sorry you are going through this nightmare. Know that you are not alone in your suffering. The nightmare of Leibys tragic passing belongs to us all, and we weep silently and deeply with you and with him.
(550) Fangyu, July 13, 2011 9:49 PM
Condolences to the Kletzky family
To the Kletzky family: be strong, we are with you.
(549) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:49 PM
My face is soaked with tears
Dear Kletzky Family, At this moment, pain is ripping across the entire universe. There aren't any words to really say. Our tears drown everything out. Your dear Leiby will be remembered for Eternity. G-d willing we will all be reunited soon in Jerusalem. Your crying brother in tears, Zach
(548) Valentina, July 13, 2011 9:48 PM
your pain is our pain
I would bear half your pain if I could. Your family is in the prayers of our family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
(547) Zalman, July 13, 2011 9:48 PM
Hamikom yenachem
Hamokom yenachem eschem besoch shear avelei tzion viyrusholayim, ubimhero Moshiach zol shoin kimen mit ale tzadikim vehi besochom.
(546) Teresa, July 13, 2011 9:48 PM
Rabbi: My heart breaks with all the Jewish Community. I have many friends and aquaintences in Boro Park. I have walked those streets praying many a time for that community with all the horrible things that have been against the Jewish Community. I have prayed for the Lord's protection over the Jewish Community at large. This rips at the very core of my soul and spirit. On behalf of my friends and family of the Chrisitan community who prayed earnestly with all the voices being lifted to the throne above, accept our condolences for this tragic loss in the community of our brothers. I work with and around the Hasidic community daily. You are right, who knows if one day one of my own children would have had the honor, pleasure and enjoyment of having had association with this child through work relations. Your words are thought full ( not a misspelling-deliberate) and wise. Sincerely, Teresa
(545) Steven Levine, July 13, 2011 9:47 PM
In Memory of Leiby Kletzy
Heartfelt sympathy for the tragic and unexplainable loss of your beautiful little boy Lieby. As a parent I don't know if this kind of pain can ever diminish, but perhaps the love and memories that you hold and cherish of Lieby will provide the courage to get through each day. Hold on to your family and faith as these will always be a source of strength.
(544) elisheva, July 13, 2011 9:47 PM
leiby
it is such a horror what happened! the poor family, and its worse knowing how it was done.... what is this world coming to?
(543) Arthur Miller MD, July 13, 2011 9:47 PM
Condolences
Our hearts in Highland Park weep for the Keztky family.
(542) Wendy Miller, July 13, 2011 9:47 PM
Hashem should comfort you among all the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim. He should give you nechama in this unspeakable time and the koach to continue on.
(541) toby wander, July 13, 2011 9:46 PM
We cry with you!!
(540) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:46 PM
Condolences
My heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Leiby Kretzky a"h. May Hashem strengthen them and support them.
(539) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:46 PM
As family Jews all over mourn with you.
As one family, Jews everywhere were davening for you. Now we are crying with you and we will continue to mourn with you on your horrific and tragic loss. May H" comfort you among the other mourners in Zion. St Louis, Missouri.
(538) Susan Stein, July 13, 2011 9:46 PM
The world stands silent
All of us in Ithaca, NY shed tears for this. There are no words to describe our thoughts about this horror of horrors. May Hashem grant kindness and rachmones from this day on, to your family.
(537) Ruth Bekoff, July 13, 2011 9:46 PM
My heart breaks for Yehuda's parents, sisters, family, friends and community. There are no words, only tears and prayers for all of you. May Hashem comfort all of you and give you the strenght to overcome the terrible loss of your precious son.His pure soul has returned to our Creator.
(536) Dahlia oziel, July 13, 2011 9:46 PM
No words
Baruch Dayan HaEmet... there are no words...we are crying with you and mourning with you....
(535) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:45 PM
Beyond Tragedy
Cannot even find the words to express the sorrow we feel for you and your family
(534) Marla Levenson, July 13, 2011 9:45 PM
Tears
I read your story, prayed and cried. I still cry. I don't know your family. But Hashem I still believe in and that your son is with him and happy.
(533) Klara, July 13, 2011 9:45 PM
I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of this lovely child, words are not enough
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss, it is the greatest loss when parents lose a child. Klara
(532) Joyce Green, July 13, 2011 9:45 PM
A horrible tragedy
My heart goes out to these people. Truly there are no words.
(531) Ellen Jensen, July 13, 2011 9:44 PM
so hard to live through
It must be so hard for you, who knew Leiby, to deal with what happened. If only you, or we, could turn back the clock and bring him back unharmed! May Hashem grant you the strength to survive this day by day, and may those close to you support you lovingly. I can only send you all hugs and my tears, and pray for you. Lots of love, Ellen
(530) Aitan Lerner, Toronto, July 13, 2011 9:44 PM
No words uttered may offer you solace
Although no spoken word may offer you any comfort or solace for your sad loss, know that only G-d may truly comfort and we humans cannot understand his ways. You must stay strong for your other children and for each other. My wife and I as well as the entire Jewish community, and I am sure countless of others, have you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. Chazak Veematz! Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoich Shaar Avley Tzion V'Yerushalayim.
(529) Barry Iskowitz, July 13, 2011 9:44 PM
HaMakom Yenachem Eschem B'soch Sh'ar Aveilei Tziyon Virushalayim!
True, there are no words of consolation - just tears to show our sharing the great loss and tragedy.
(528) carole joffe, July 13, 2011 9:44 PM
condolences
Dear Mr and Mrs Kletzky, My thoughts are with you. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion. In deepest sympathy, Carole, California
(527) Tuvia Kurz, July 13, 2011 9:43 PM
May Hashem give you strength
Words are rendered meaningless. Tears are all we have to shed. Know that many mitzvos will be done in Leiby's name Z'L and many souls will be reached. May the Rebono Shel Olam give you strength in this indiscribable time of tragedy. None of our lives will ever be the same. How could they be?
(526) Nancy Renee, July 13, 2011 9:43 PM
My sadness and shock
My sadness and shock is overwhelming. There is nothing I can say to console you. I can only feel for your pain. My prayers are with you.
(525) Kurt Rothschild, July 13, 2011 9:42 PM
Our condolence on the unspeakable horrow
Dear Parents of Leiby Kletzky z"l, We want you to know that we and the Toronto Jewish community share your deep anguish at this unspeakable horror that has befallen you. As Rabbi Benjamin Blech expressed "There are no words, only tears. Hamakom Yenatchem Eschem. Edith and Kurt Rothschild
(524) lilyan, July 13, 2011 9:41 PM
condolesces
My family is dismayed by what has happened with this beautiful child of only 9 years called Leiby, the indignation is so big that there are no words.
(523) tirzah, July 13, 2011 9:41 PM
i cant stop crying
i am so sad.
(522) Rivka Katz, July 13, 2011 9:41 PM
we share your grief
may his memory be for a blessing
(521) Aviya, July 13, 2011 9:40 PM
Baruch Dayan Haemet.
This is such terrible news, and although it will take time till things get better, it has been demonstrated that the entire Am Yisrael is here for Leiby's family. May we only hear the best news in the future, and G-d willing when Mashiach comes, we will once again be re-united with Leiby and others who were murdered in cold blood! Bimheira Byameinu!
(520) emilia antunes dos santos, July 13, 2011 9:40 PM
No wordes, only tears. I send you all my love and preayers. God bless you.
(519) Marianne Schumer, July 13, 2011 9:40 PM
To the bereaved family of Leiby Kleztky: I am dreadfully sorry for your loss. May you eventually find peace in your hearts knowing that the light of this little boy shone brightly in this cruel world and has left memories never to be erased.
(518) Yitschok Stiel, July 13, 2011 9:39 PM
Tears & Condolences
Just wanted to express my condolences and let you know that my tefilot will have you all in mind. I am sure his neshama is in shamaim with hashem in the safest care of all watching over your entire family. Baruch Dayan emmet. You all should know only of simchot from now on.
(517) jacknow,bl, July 13, 2011 9:39 PM
sorrow
our hearts go out to the family.our prayers are with you
(516) Chaya, July 13, 2011 9:39 PM
As the article states there are no words
No words, only tears
(515) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:39 PM
Our hearts are breaking for you. So sorry for your sorrow.
(514) Tova, July 13, 2011 9:38 PM
May Hashem send your family and all of Klal Yisroel nechamos. And may we all be zoche to the geula very soon.
(513) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:38 PM
May Hashem comfort you at this time of loss.
May the memories of love comfort you...
(512) Yosef & Miriam Katz, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM
We are SO sorry
Tuesday night at 11:30pm we got a babysitter to come over our house in Waterbury CT. We got in our car to head for Brooklyn to join the search. We drove as far as Westchester and needed to sleep a little in the car to get more koach to continue driving. We felt shattered when we woke up and turned on the news report and heard........We are so pained over the loss..just so pained. May the neshamah t'horah of your pure son be a malietz yosher for us all. Hamakom y'nachem eschem b'soch sh'ar aveilei tzion virushalayim.
(511) Ruth Brown, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM
In memory of your child Leiby
Please accept my heartfelt consolences in your time of great sorrow. May you always cherish the wonderful memories your family shared with your beautiful son. May G-d bless you all during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruth
(510) Shirley, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM
My heart and soul cries out with you in your loss.
I have tears in my eyes now, yesterday, and tomorrow, and the day after, despite Leiby being a "stranger" to me, his neshumah, his soul - as a Jew - cries out to me, a Jew. I have no words to console you, only my tears.
(509) greenwald, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM
There is nothing I can say except that I am crying in terrible terrible pain with you and davening with all my heart and whatever strength I can find left within me that all our tears should go straight up to the kisei hakoved and your son's pure and beautiful neshama should shake the heavens along with our avos and imahos and the Fogel family (who were also brutally butchered) and bring moshiach now!
(508) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM
Only tears.
I belong to Aventura Chabad shul in Aventura,Florida.Last night at women class we said tehillim for Leiby. My heart is broken as I am the mother of an only child. May Hashem in its infinite wisdom give you strenght to accept and to learn to live with this terrible outcome. My prayers are with you and your family.
(507) Henry A. Wiltschek, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM
Our Sincere Condolences
We wish to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your Dear Leiby. - May God help and comfort you in your hour of tragedy. Sincerely, Henry A. Wiltschek
(506) Yitzchak Metchik, July 13, 2011 9:36 PM
HaMakom Yinachem Etchem Btoch Shaar Avilay B'Yerushalayim
My heart and the hearts of my immediate family members go out to you in this time of such extreme tzaar. May be be zocheh I"YH to only share in simchas in the future.
(505) Goldie, July 13, 2011 9:36 PM
Crying with You
No words can help, I'm crying for your son.
(504) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:36 PM
Heartfelt Sadness
My heart is aching for this child, his family, his neighborhood, every Jew and the entire world, at large. My tears continue to flow over this profound loss--this grief so beyond words. One can turn only to G-d and to each other for the strength to continue to take one breath after another despite the excruciating agony with each one. My prayers and my tears join the millions who grieve with you worldwide. Precious Leiby, may you forever Rest in Peace.
(503) aryeh, July 13, 2011 9:36 PM
My condolensces
I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to Leiby Kletzky's parents. As a parent I read about your ordeal in total shock. I had so much to do today but I had to stop in the middle of it and just feel your pain. Your pain beyond description was my pain. I could not believe what what I was reading. And still my day is barely half effective as I feel some of my life's ruach was taken out of me. Leiby must have been such a special boy, he must have done a huge kaporah for all of us that we have to do something for his little neshama. We will hold him in our memories. We will do something in his name in our own way to make his loss a kiddish Hashem. You dont know me but it doesnt matter. There are so many of us who are experiencing your loss. May the Almighty comfort you among the others mourners of Zion and Jerusalme.
(502) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:35 PM
condolences
Dear Kletzky family, May Leiby rest in peace and you shouldn't know of any more schlechts. It hurts us all to hear of your loss. He's with Hashem.
(501) Esther, July 13, 2011 9:35 PM
Baruch Dayan Emet. To the family of Leiby, Tinachamu min Hashamayim, and we are all crying with you.
(500) Mindy Wertheimer, July 13, 2011 9:35 PM
So deeply saddened
I was so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful son. My heart and soul goes out to you. Please know you and your beloved family are in my hearts and prayers.
(499) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:35 PM
compassionate sympathy
May HaShem grant you overcoming strength and comfort in your time of heartbreaking grief.. I sit with you too.
(498) marilyn gordo, July 13, 2011 9:34 PM
Words cannot express our deepest condolences. May Hashem and your friends help you through this horrible horrible tragedy. I am so sorry.
(497) Marc Segalman, July 13, 2011 9:34 PM
Baruch Dayan Emet
May you be comforted in your memories and may Leiby's memory live on in all whom he touched.
(496) alan s., July 13, 2011 9:33 PM
My heart cries at the horror and grief being suffered. May G-D relieve the pain this family is being put through, and fill them with the memories of joy of terribly short life.
(495) Djokovik, July 13, 2011 9:32 PM
Tragedy!
This is the gravest of tragedies conceivable only by a mad-man!!! My deepest sympathies to the family, our prayers are with you!!!!!!!!!!
(494) judy, July 13, 2011 9:32 PM
my heart goes out to the family
(493) celia weber, July 13, 2011 9:32 PM
Such a beautiful boy you raised. May the Almighty comfort you on this horrifying tragedy for all of the Jewish people. May you find strength in going on for the sake of your dear daughters.
(492) Rivkah Simonson, July 13, 2011 9:32 PM
Tears
My families tears are words we cant express to you and your family. I have no words that will help...only tears.
(491) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:31 PM
no words
As the article so eloquently expresses, there are no words, we can only now share in the tears with the family. For those that want to do so in the comments section here, perhaps a simple comment containing just the word "tears" can serve to share the tears wetting our cheeks.
(490) gloria proopps, July 13, 2011 9:29 PM
The tragedy has brought us all together.
We Jews All weep with you.
(489) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:29 PM
My heart goes out to you
Baruch Dayan Emet. As a parent, I cannot fathom what you are going through. May HaShem help your family through this unbelieveable nightmare, and may the memories of who and what Leiby was bring you strength in the days, months and years ahead. Ha-Makom yenachem otcha b'toch she'ar avlei Zion v'Yerushalayim.
(488) Jorge Lichi, July 13, 2011 9:28 PM
Beyond the worst nightmare
With tears in my yeas, I as a father of 2 sons cant imagine for a second the pain and sorrow the Kletzky family is passing through My most sincere condolences From Mexico Jorge Lichi
(487) Basil Taylor, July 13, 2011 9:28 PM
Condolences
My heart cries out as I read this. I have two boys of my own and I cannot even begin ti imagine what you as parents are going through right now. Praying for you and offering my heartfelt condolences. HaShem comfort you and your family as you go through this time.
(486) Flavia, July 13, 2011 9:28 PM
no words
I wish I could do something more than crying with you.
(485) Yiska, July 13, 2011 9:28 PM
Tears
I read of the boy having gone missing in the paper this morning; a few hours later, I learned that the body had been found. My prayers go out to his family, as do my tears. BH
(484) Chaya P, July 13, 2011 9:27 PM
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B'soich Sharei Aveilei Tzion V'yerushalayim
It is with deep sadness and tears that I write to you. There is really no words that can describe the pain that you are going through. May Hashem help that you found some level of peace and serenity and may the Kiddush Hashem that came out of this be a nechama to you and may Leiby be a meilitz yosher to you, your family and for the whole of Klal Yisroel. May we all be zoiche to the Geulah Sheleima speedily in our days and may you or Klal Yisroel never no of any more tzaar.
(483) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:27 PM
our deepest condolences
There are absolutely no words of nechama that we can offer to you, except to say that we collectively share your grief and cry with you at the loss of your precious son Leiby. May Hashem give you strength to see you through this terrible tragedy, and bring all of Klal Yisroel the geulah shelaima. HaMakom Yenacheim eschem b'soch sh'ar aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim, and may you know no further sorrow.
(482) Warren geisler, July 13, 2011 9:27 PM
Absolutely a most horrible heinous act. No punishment is enough. May we all pray for this young child and his family.
(481) Dee Cee, July 13, 2011 9:27 PM
May Hashem...
May Hashem comfort the family after this terrible tragedy
(480) James Heiney, July 13, 2011 9:27 PM
My Condolences
Words cannot express my feelings at this time.
(479) Gilda Rothenberg, July 13, 2011 9:26 PM
Our prayers are with you.
No one knows the heartche you feel. May you never know such pain again. Sincerely, Gilda Rothenberg
(478) Lola Feitelberg, July 13, 2011 9:26 PM
Horrified. Our thoughts and tears are with all the family
We are shocked that anyone could be so cruel as to take a lovely boy's life. Our thoughta, prayers and tears are with all the family. Norman and Lola Feitelberg
(477) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:26 PM
Tears for Leiby
My thoughts, prayers and tears are with Leiby and his family at this most painful and unimaginable time for them and our entire community.
(476) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:26 PM
No words...
Hamakom yenachem eschem mitoch shaar availay tzion v'Y^erushaklayim. May his holy neshama plead for your family and all of clal Yisroel that Hashem send the geulah speedily and that we know of no more tragedy. How can we organize people to take upon themselves a commitment for the tikkun of his neshama?
(475) Susan Engelhardt, July 13, 2011 9:25 PM
Unimaginable.
I find myself unable to breathe and can't quite imagine the unbearable pain that you feel. We are all with you at this time, experiencing every bit of sadness, pain, and every tear you shed. We wish for you the ability to put this tragedy in context within our jewish framework so that you can continue to teach your children that Hashem heals. Most importantly, we are not meant to understand, just to love our family and friends for the amount of time granted to us. May you always keep Leiby's memory alive and remember the sweet sweet boy that I'm sure he was. May you never know any more sorrow.
(474) yisroel, July 13, 2011 9:25 PM
may you have a complete healing
(473) Helene, July 13, 2011 9:24 PM
Condolences
This was a terrible tragedy and I cannot begin to tell you how sad I am for you. I only hope that you can find peace and that the whole world heals and this never happens to another child again.
(472) Mildred Lewis, July 13, 2011 9:24 PM
We in our family have lost a brother through war and a newphew by drowning but this is the most obscene!! We send our love and know that your family and friends will help support you at this horrific time. Most sincerely, Millie Lewis
(471) Gover ben Yoseph, July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
Baruch Dien HaEmet
The loss of a child is impossible to explain. We are all in Hashem's hands. We do not know why things happen as they happen. All we can do is try to understand that Leiby's mission that was given to him by Hashem was completed. May you be comforted in the knowledge that his neshama has returned to it's source. May you be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
(470) Gail M. Fishbein, July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
I cry and grieve with the entire family and am yisrael. The enormity of your loss is boundless
(469) larry cohen, July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
We live in Phila. but feel like it happened right next door to a neighbor.
I am 65 years old and have never been moved by a story like this in my entire life. Every family in Phila is speaking to every other family member about it as if it happened to their own family we all grieve so.
(468) Israel Elgamil, July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
Very sorry for your loss
My heart goes out to your family. I can't even imagine the pain you are going through, especially to lose your son. I have been deeply saddened by the events that led up to this tragedy. Your pain is my pain.
(467) Lynda Saperstein, July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
My heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your darling son . May G-d give your family the strength and courage to go on and continue your life's journey . Sincerely , Lynda Saperstein
(466) Barbara, July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
Hashem and mothers
We watch our children to the very best of our ability. When tragedy happens, there is NOT ONE mother who can truthfully say that she ALWAYS was watching, protecting, and consciously mindful of what COULD happen when we are not 100% present parenting. Mr and Mrs Klezky PLEASE DON"T blame yourselves. We (parents) are mortal and Hashem had other plans. May you and your family heal and stop hurting . And may Hashem give Leiby elevations and peace.
(465) Nissim Davidi, July 13, 2011 9:22 PM
Please know that you are not alone. It has shaken us up to our core.Mi she'amar Leolamo Dai, Yomar Dai LeTzarot Amo Yisrael, Ubirushalim Tenuchamu.
(464) R. Chessler, July 13, 2011 9:21 PM
There are no words to express the horror and sadness at a time like this. I express my deepest condolences and pray that Hashem will give you the strength you need at this terrible time in your lives.
(463) Meyer Jeger, July 13, 2011 9:21 PM
I am extremely sorry and pained by this great tragedy to your family. It is all of Klal Yisroel's tragedy as well, collectively and individually.
(462) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:21 PM
condolences
To the family that suffers from greif due to the tragedy of this young boys murder: My deepest condolences go to you. As a Jewish community or simply put, as the world in total, the loss of one person, especially a child is tragic. No one can ease the pain for the family but knowing the child is with Hashem now may serve as a form of comfort. Please be strong.
(461) suzy goldberg, July 13, 2011 9:21 PM
Your anguish was our anguish as your pain crossed international geography and we said Tehilim together with our 9 year old and could only imagine what you were going through. This enormous tragedy has united Am Yisroel. PG we should be united in joy.
(460) Jeremy Nathan, July 13, 2011 9:21 PM
Our hearts grieve with you... G-d Bless (London England)
(459) Ariella Espana, July 13, 2011 9:21 PM
It chills me to the bone to think about what the parents went through...
I know there are no words i the world to make you feel better about what had happened to your beloved child, but things can only get better, we will daven for you, and always have you and Leiby Kletzky in mind. If you murder a young jewish child, you murder a whole jewish community, and you destroy a whole world of love and judaism.
(458) Donna Morris, July 13, 2011 9:20 PM
Shameful
What has just happened in NY has happened many other places and yet there are NO WORDS that one can convey to the horror of what has occured. God Bless this child and the family. God Bless America!
(457) Miriam Katan, July 13, 2011 9:20 PM
My heart goes out to you and I have cried upon reading this.
May you have the strength to carry on as the tears of everybody hopefully can help you.
(456) Sheila, July 13, 2011 9:19 PM
Little Angel
God bless this little angels family through this difficult time..i will pray for them.
(455) Beth K. Mandell, July 13, 2011 9:19 PM
magicmom6@gmail.com
Dear Family of young Leiby, May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion. May you be comforted by your joyous memories. May you be comforted by those who cry with you. Beth Mandell
(454) Iris Arenson-Fuller, July 13, 2011 9:19 PM
I Send Out Prayers
As is everyone, I am at a loss for words. This is not a state in which I often find myself. I have been through many losses and tragedies myself and all we can do is pray for strength. This I will do for you . May you one day find some peace and the ability to remember the beautiful things about your son more than the horror of his loss. I walked those streets as a child-- only one street away from my maternal grandparents. It was a refuge and haven and I can't even imagine it as a setting for this tragedy--It is all beyond the human imagination.
(453) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:19 PM
condolences
thinking of you all the time - H' yeracheim - may you be comforted with all the other mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim. so horrible. This article put it best - we are all crying with you - literally.
(452) Rochelle, July 13, 2011 9:19 PM
Condolensces
This is so sad. Wishing all the family only happiness and good things for the future.
(451) Andrea, July 13, 2011 9:19 PM
Here in Argentina, we are crying with you. We feel this is a terrible blow for all of us jews round the world. May Hashem help you Find consolation.
(450) Flo Lirtzman, July 13, 2011 9:18 PM
No words can convay what I feel for you but I had to let you know that we care.
(449) Susan and Stuart Kaufman, July 13, 2011 9:18 PM
Condolences to Kletzky Family
We share the heartbreak and grief of your family, friends and community. We will cry with you. May you find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Israel.
(448) Lotte Beilin, July 13, 2011 9:18 PM
My thoughts are with your whole family at this terrible time
(447) Sandy B., July 13, 2011 9:18 PM
Our thoughts are with your family on your tragic loss.
There are no words that anyone can say to this horrific crime. May G-d give your family strength at this time.
(446) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:17 PM
Our minds can't comprehend this tragedy. Our hearts are hurting. HAMAKOM YENAHEM ESCHEM BETOCH SHAAR AVLEY TZION V'YERUSHALAYIM. From North Miami Beach, FLORIDA
(445) SID BARK, July 13, 2011 9:17 PM
DEAR PARENTS.WE GRIEVE WITH YOU.
THERE ARE NO WORDS
(444) Naomi, July 13, 2011 9:17 PM
I give my condolences with tears for your son
Dear Mr. and Mrs.Kletzky, My heart and tears go out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Your loss is my loss because we are all one family. Love, Naomi (Los Angeles, CA)
(443) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:17 PM
Baruch Dayan HaEmet.
(442) Rhoda Zelitt, July 13, 2011 9:16 PM
With sadness
Mere words are inadequate at this most difficult time in your lives. Our hearts go out to your family. Yosher Koach!
(441) Ruby Wolbromsky, July 13, 2011 9:15 PM
HaMokom Yenachem Eschem
(440) Emily Armstrong, July 13, 2011 9:15 PM
Your Pain
I wish I could take it away. I don't know you, but feel how sad it must be for you knowing what your child suffered and that you can never comfort that child. I will pray for you and knowing that it will never go away, hope that the pain of it it will somehow lessen with my prayers. It is the saddest thing in the world. God Bless you and your childs soul.
(439) hirsch lefkowitz, July 13, 2011 9:15 PM
Leiby a'h has been take from all of us. it hurts no end. may hashem end this all.
(438) Nelly Altenburger, July 13, 2011 9:15 PM
My soul cries with you
Baruch dayan haemet. I am so pained by your tragedy. May you find strength to keep on, may the Shechinah embrace you in your pain. ובמשנה בסנהדרין מו,א [וגם חגיגה טו,ב] כתוב: אמר רבי מאיר, בשעה שאדם מצטער שכינה מה לשון אומרת? "קלני מראשי קלני מזרועי - אם כן המקום מצטער על דמן של רשעים שנשפך קל וחומר על דמן של צדיקים." - כלומר, שאומרת בבכי, ראשי כבד עלי, זרועי כואבת, איני יכולה לסבול את צער בני
(437) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:15 PM
There are not enough tears in me to express my sorrow for this family. My heart goes out to them.
(436) Jordana Levine, July 13, 2011 9:14 PM
I cry with you
Your child is our child. This is a collective greif.
(435) Michelle Landa, July 13, 2011 9:14 PM
condolences
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. May God be with you.
(434) Lynn, July 13, 2011 9:14 PM
Only tears
I sit here crying over the loss of this small boy with nothing to say. I cry with and for the Klezky family.
(433) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:14 PM
Esa aynay el heharim...
May Hashem give you much comfort in your hour of need and may Leibby's memory be for a Bracha.
(432) Louisa Sassoon, July 13, 2011 9:14 PM
WHY?
Killing an innocent child is one of the lowest levels anyone can sink to. What makes it worse is that it is not because of discrimination, but done by one of our own. He had to have snapped, no one in his right mind could be capable of this. My prayers are that God will bring some form of consolation to the family to get through this.
(431) Rabbi Moshe Berger, July 13, 2011 9:14 PM
I am crying with you.
I write and say over Divrei Torah daily. There are a million thoughts I could start to express, but they all fall short. Today I have no words to say. There is truly nothing that can be said. So, as you bury your little boy and sit shiva, I will at least figuratively just sit with you ... and cry. We may be related only through Har Sinai, and we may not actually meet until bi'as haMoshiach, but it doesn't lessen the pain. Not yours. Not mine. Yesterday I danced at my young cousin's chasuna. Today I cry at my "cousin's" levaya. HaMakom y'nachem eschem b'soch sha'ar aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim.
(430) Charlotte Marks, July 13, 2011 9:13 PM
There are no words, only tears.
There are no words, only tears for your loss and the loss for the Jewish people. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Charlotte Marks Atlanta, GA
(429) josh hertz, July 13, 2011 9:13 PM
My deepest condolences and heartfelt wishes. Only a monster would conduct such an act of disgust. Lovely Leiby will be remembered forever more in the hearts of many.
(428) ester richter, July 13, 2011 9:13 PM
no words... only tears... and more tears... and more tears... HAMOKEM YENACHEM ESCHEM;;;
(427) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:13 PM
In memory of Leiby
We are shedding tears with you here in Jerusalem. We are with you, and may Hashem console you and your family. The Klein family
(426) Gustave Rieu, July 13, 2011 9:13 PM
"It is not words only tears for us"
I am from Venezuela, South America. Predators are around the world. We have to watch the children all the time. My granddaughter "Elisheva" is almost five years old and I ask for her every single minute. I have tears in my eyes when I was reading the head line news. Shalom Al Israel, Gustave Rieu
(425) SavtaShayna, July 13, 2011 9:12 PM
Thanks you for the sensitive words
Rabbi Blech wrote such a moving and sensitive piece. It is so difficult to find comfort from such an unspeakable tragedy. But Rabbi Blech's words provided some degree of consolation. I have a grandson Leiby's age, so it hit home to me real hard.
(424) Sylvia Cardines, July 13, 2011 9:12 PM
I have no words, only tears.
I have no words, only join you with tears.
(423) Tanja Cilia, July 13, 2011 9:11 PM
A prayer for comfort
May The Almighty bless you and keep you; May The Almighty comfort you; May The Almighty look at you with His love, And give you peace.
(422) Susan, July 13, 2011 9:11 PM
My prayers and my tears join with yours.
My prayers and my tears join with yours. May we all find comfort in the loving arms of HaShem.
(421) Rivky M, July 13, 2011 9:11 PM
Boruch dayan emes seems so little to say
bs'd The hearts of my whole family go out to you. May you know no more sadness & may the merit of his young soul propel us to do mitzvohs in his memory. Hamakom yinachem eschem b'soch sha'ar availay Tzion v'Yerushalayim. Please let us know what we can do to comfort you. We are right around the corner in Yerushalayim.
(420) Elaine Rubinoff, July 13, 2011 9:10 PM
Baruch Dayan Emes
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kletzky, This is the first time that I have every emailed someone in this way, but I just wanted you to know that there are many of us, mothers, grandmothers, and greatgrandmothers who are greaving with you at this most difficult time. I recently read that when the Rambam lost his only brother, after losing his wife and children he said, "Hashem, I know that this comes from you, but I cannot stand the lonliness and pain that I feel in my heart." May Hashem help you, your family, and Klal Yisroel to find the means of coming closer to Him, through this very horrific event. Elaine Rubinoff
(419) Mark Rotlewicz, July 13, 2011 9:10 PM
May Hashem give you strenght and console you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. My prayers are with you
(418) Sandi Worona, July 13, 2011 9:10 PM
Thinking of you
My heart aches for you, your family and your entire community. Please know that your son will not be forgotten. You have my deepest sympathy. May his memory always be a blessing.
(417) rivkah jacobs, July 13, 2011 9:09 PM
we share in your tragedy
the Jewish people are one nation when a tragedy hits any of our people we shed the tears together with you we cry together with you and feel the pain a Jewish neshama has been taken from us and it is difficult for all of us to bear hamakom yenachem otchem bsoch aveilei tzion vyerushalayi
(416) Sharon M. Crump, July 13, 2011 9:09 PM
Hope
My heart is so heavy for this dear family. The horror of such an act brings to mind Adam Walsh. Children are to be loved. I am in the South and I am Lutheran. I follow your articles with great respect and interest. Please convey to the family my tears. A grandmother of many wonderful children!
(415) ABG, July 13, 2011 9:09 PM
Our deepest condolences. No words to comfort parents who lost a child. No heart to tolerate such pain. No reason it happened. This is tragedy that shook us all,
(414) Hyla N. Weiskind, July 13, 2011 9:09 PM
Know that many caring and loving thoughts are with your family
Please understand that throughout our world, many loving and caring thoughts and prayers embrace your family. I hope that the memories of your beloved, of blessed memory will in time bring you comfort and peace. With warmest regards and with love from another daughter of Israel, Hyla (N. Weiskind, Dayton, Ohio)
(413) Miriam, July 13, 2011 9:09 PM
Condolences
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.
(412) Twila Croom, July 13, 2011 9:08 PM
deepest heart felt sorrow at your loss
No words can ever be sufficient, but I have asked the Lord of all creation, the G-d of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob to somehow send you some comfort as only he can at your unspeakable loss. My heart cries at such a sorrow that you must have to bear at the loss of your beloved son. May God speedily recompense such a thing and hold your beloved son in the palm of his hands next to his heart until we are reunited with our loved ones at the time of the olam haba!
(411) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:08 PM
LEIBY KLEZTKY FAMILY
Tears are travelling from Cape Town, South Africa to the bereaved family.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
(410) john english, July 13, 2011 9:08 PM
I'm so sorry!
Though we know we'll see each other on the other side, missing a loved one has ONLY one positive - Crying out to G-d. May He keep you strong and draw you near until that time when we all rejoice in His presence!
(409) Melissa, July 13, 2011 9:08 PM
Baruch Dayan Ha Emet
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as are our condolences. May his memory always be a blessing to you. We feel your pain and pray that we can comfort you in that way, at least.
(408) Dorie, July 13, 2011 9:07 PM
Sending sympathy
I was so saddened to read of your tragedy. My tears join your family's. May Leiby's innocent soul rest in peace.
(407) Mrs' Greenwald, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
our feelings for you
The Administration at Camp Sternberg is outwardly going about its business, but our hearts are aching and our eyes brimming with tears at the enormity of your loss. Only the Eibishter can eventually comfort you. HaMakom yinachem eschem b'soch sh'ar tziyon v'yerushalayim.
(406) BERNIE AND IRIS WASSERSTEIN, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
WE ALSO LOST 2 CHILDREN
OUR HEARTS HURT FOR YOU KNOWING WHAT IT IS TO LOSE A CHILD YOU CAN ONLY GET THRU THIS BUT NEVER FORGET IT REMEMBER EVERY TIME YOU FIND A COIN IN THE STREET ITS YOUR CHILD TELLING YOU THEY ARE STILL WITH YOU AND DOING OK AND THEY WILL ALWAYS BE WAITING FOR YOU.GOD BLESS YOU AS WE ALL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY
(405) WALTER & LOIS ROTH, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
We here in Jerusalem cry and mourn with you.
(404) Leonie, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
My thoughts, prayers & tears go out to Leiby's family.
(403) Aura Slovin, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
There are no words..........
That is what I told my co-workers at work today. My heart goes out to his dear parents, grandparents, siblings close family and friends. You who knew him best know what you have lost. What comforted me this morning when davening Shacharis was that I know that his family will see Leiby again in the very near future when Techias HaMeitim occurs they will once again be re-united w. their holy son. May we all continue to daven very diligently and hard for Moshiach and for the day when we will all be re-united w. all generations past of Am Yisroel. Hamakom Yinachem Otchem B'Toch Sha'are Avlei Tzion B'Yerushalayim
(402) Adina Soclof, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
I don't even have the words to express my sympathy to you and your family. My heart is crying for you and your family. I wish that my family and I can somehow alleviate your pain. Hamakom Yinachem Etechem Betoch Shar Avelei Zion Yerushalayim.
(401) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM
may hashem send you some kind of sign or ruach to help to ease your pain
(400) Josh, July 13, 2011 9:05 PM
May Hashem comfort Leiby's family among the mouners of Tziyon and Yerushalayim.
(399) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:05 PM
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Leiby. My heart crys for you, as I lost a loved one also in a very similiar way. May G-d be with you all.
(398) cheryl stein, July 13, 2011 9:05 PM
no words
To the bereaved Kletzky family, I am moved to communicate to you the depth of my sorrow over the loss of your precious child Lieby. No words are adequate to express my feelings...only tears as the Rabbi has said. I am shedding tears as I write this to you. My heart aches with a sadness that is immeasurable but it pales in comparison to what your hearts must feel at this time of great loss. Please take a little comfort in knowing that you are not alone in this time of immense grief and bewilderment. Please know that you do not cry alone. I send my heartfelt sympathy and much love to you. Respectfully, Cheryl Stein
(397) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:05 PM
I feel your pain and pray for you.
(396) Yael Zoldan, July 13, 2011 9:05 PM
Hamakom Yinachem Eschem
I am truly heartbroken at the news of Leiby's death. I cannot imagine your pain. All of us in Klal Yisrael grieve with you and pray for a nechama for your family and an aliyah for Leiby's precious neshama.
(395) judy, July 13, 2011 9:04 PM
Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes
this tragedy has touched my heart so deeply reinforcing the fact that the neshamas of all jews are connected....the pictures of this child's beautiful face will stay with me forever....may we all find comfort.....
(394) Gail B, July 13, 2011 9:04 PM
There are no words!
My heart bleeds for you & your family. May H"BH console you. All of klal yisrael feel your suffering, your pain and your tears. We are with you in our thoughts & prayers. He must have been truly special for Hashem to want him so early in his life. Hamakom yinacheim.
(393) Joseph El-Mann, July 13, 2011 9:04 PM
I am not a relative of Leiby, never saw this lovely boy,and today i cried for him and pray so he can rest in peace,and God bless him, amen.
(392) David Aronson, July 13, 2011 9:04 PM
We are all crying
We are all crying
(391) Liebe Feiga, July 13, 2011 9:04 PM
My heart cries out to Hashem
crying why, why, why??? Words fail me as I try to say how my heart breaks for you. Ha'Makom yirachem etchem betoch she'ar avelei Tzion ve'Yerushalayim.
(390) Adele Plot, July 13, 2011 9:04 PM
mplot@aol.com
My heart is crying
(389) Judith Herzog, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
May his family find some comfort
May the family of this beautiful little boy eventually find some comfort in the joy of his life, his laughter, his hugs, the angelic look he had when he was sleeping, in Torah. I am crying for them and for him as I write this because there really are no words... The fact that it appears that another Jew did this is too horrible for my mind to even grasp.
(388) Leiby Wenick, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
thinking of your pain
You dont know me and i dont know you but just hearing this morning in shul the out come from the past couple days to Leiby i cant even possible describe the thoughts and pain i am feeling for your family, community and for all of us yidden. There is really nothing I can say to help the pain or G-d forbid even remotely understand the pain the family is going through. I just want you to know we are all hurting and I am thinking of you at this time.... I wish there is something i can offer to say that might help but there just isent anything
(387) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
Tisha b'av is early for us all.
Tisha B'av didnt just come early in Boro Park. It came early to Jews the world over. We ask Leiby to take the achdus he was zoche to be the catalyst for, to kisai hakovod and bring them to the heavenly throne and show HKB'H that ultimately, we are one family, and we *do* love each other. Contrary to popular opinion. WE ARE ONE.
(386) Greta, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
My heart hurts for your loss. There are no sufficient words.
(385) sandra orman, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
Just as the article highlights, I haven't any words, just tears. Every Jewish child is "our" child. He looks like a beautiful neshema. With a heavy heart, Sandra Orman
(384) Elisheva Rabinowitz, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
One Heart
There are no words to describe my tears and pains for your and our loss. I want to run to New York and give you a "hug" and comfort you. Every class, I have given we said Tehillim for your son and now we say Tehillim for an aliyah for his neshema. "I'm so sorry" does not seem to describe my feelings and thoughts. Please forgive me for not what to say-You should be comforted with all the mourners of Jerusalem. HaShem should give you strength. HaShem loves you and Klal Yisroel loves you, Elisheva Rabinowitz
(383) Rebekah Bliss, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
Oh so sorry
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you--to lose a child in any circumstance is awful. This is beyond awful. Much love to you all.
(382) Felice Caliestro, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
Sending Love and Condolences
Dear Kletzky family, Hello, I am Felice Caliestro, 66 years old, livining in Jacksonville Florida. I just read the terrible news on Aish. Please know that although we have never met, I am sending love and sincere sympathy. Sincerely, Felice
(381) Jody Potash, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
My Deepest Condolences
My tears fall from my eyes as I write this note to you. May Hashem grant you and your beloved son peace. May the streangth of your family and friends root you in this time of sorrow.
(380) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
i dont live near you in anyway but i definitly feel your pain. I creied and davened when i heard of the dissapearance and did so all the way through the searching. I am so sorry to hear of the outcome i am now again crying. your son must have been an amazing person bec. he alone touched thousands of people from the first day. you should be proud he is your son. i am sure he is proud that you are his parents. once again my condolences i wish only simchot from here and forever on.
(379) Pieter van Oosterhout, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
I do not know what to say ,I pray for you ,i feel deep grieve for the loss of you're wondefull son.
(378) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:03 PM
We weep, weep with you.
We weep weep with you
(377) odette rosen, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
Your tragedy is my tragedy, your loss is my loss, your tears are my tears. May Hashem comfort us all.
(376) Jan and Robert Cohen, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
not possible to express the sorrow
Dear Leiby's a'h family, We offer our very inadequate condolences for this terrible, beyond belief tragedy. The sum total of the sorrow and sadness of the Jewish people can never fill your empty hearts. We are truly so terribly sorry and broken by your loss. Jan and Robert Cohen Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel
(375) Neska, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
My Heart Aches With Yours
There are no words. My heart aches with the pain that your family is enduring. I am so sorry.
(374) Ricky, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
I have no words
Only to tell you that my heart goes out to your family. In this time of grief, I know the memories will remain full in your hearts.
(373) Michelle Cooper, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
My sincerest condolences
I am truly sorry for your loss and pray for your family. Formerly of Brooklyn, Michelle Cooper
(372) Willie Gouws, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
We pray for you
I am a pastor of a congregation in South Africa. .I read your story with a deep sense of sorrow for you the close family and friends. May Hashem be full of grace towards to give shalom although we may not understanding. We cry with you.
(371) elimelech from monsey, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
Hashem Yeracheim
May Hashem help you and your family and your dear friends get through this unbelievable horror
(370) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
Condolences
HaMakom Yenachem eschem b'soch sha'ar aveilei tziyon v'Yerushalayim. --condolences from Kiryat Sefer
(369) Alan S., July 13, 2011 9:02 PM
Beautiful article Rabbi. Tears are truly the only way to express our hurt. Words cannot. May the parents and family find peace one day.
(368) Helen Myra Shloimovitz, July 13, 2011 9:01 PM
Leiby
We are all Leiby's parents.
(367) Mark, July 13, 2011 9:01 PM
No words
Please know that All of Klal Yisrael mourns with you
(366) A mother from Brookline, MA, July 13, 2011 9:01 PM
Condolences
We have never met, but your tragedy has touched me profoundly. You are living every parent's worst nighmare. My thoughts, my prayers, and my tears are with you.
(365) Rubenstein Family, July 13, 2011 9:01 PM
May the shining light of Leiby's neshama help you in your terrible anguish!!!! Aharon and Nancy Rubenstein and family
(364) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:01 PM
MAY HASHEM BLESS HIS MEMORIES AND PROTECT THE REST OF THE FAMILY
We are so sad about this savage act; my daughter could hardly go to work this morning!
(363) Rebecca, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
May his memory be a light.
My heart is with you, for your loss is my loss, and the loss of the entire world.
(362) ruth white, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
God loves you
what can be said at a time like this, i know your precious child ,you will see again. my heart cries for him and you. i am so truly sorry. Gods blessings to your family and i hope you can find the strenght , through your faith to heal your terrible loss.
(361) Ruth, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
Baruch Dayan Ha-Emet
Ad motai? There truly are no words. Though we cannot share the immensity of your pain, please know that we share your tears. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. We will learn and do mitzvot in the memory of your beautiful child, and may we hear only good news.
(360) Dana, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
Across the country we cry with you for the loss of your son. The Rubin Family of West Hills, California
(359) GT, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
No Words
It was with incredible sadness and horror this morning when I heard of how Leiby was discovered. We had hoped for a much better outcome when I heard he never got home to his mother after camp on Monday. Our thoughts and prayers,and tears are with you during this so difficult time.
(358) Jory, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
Baruch Dayan haemet
I cry for Leiby. May your sweet and innocent neshama have the highest aliyah!
(357) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
Nothing will take your pain away
There are no words that will offer you comfort at ths time. I lost my beautiful 23 year old newphew in the 2nd Lebanon War 3 weeks before he was to be married. Time doe snot dull the pain but with G-d's help, you will learn to live with it. May Leiby's (z"l) memeory bring you joy and not sadness. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss.
(356) Susan Martin, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
My heart bleeds for this family! My grandson, also is 8.
(355) irwin hollander, July 13, 2011 9:00 PM
tears for leiby
My tears certainly join with the thousands if not millions of Jews who are crying over your loss. May Hashem grant you comfort.
(354) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:59 PM
I mourn with the family at this sad time
(353) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:59 PM
Anyone who is a parent or was a child feels your pain.
It's frightening to know there are people in the world who could destroy a beautiful, wonderful human being, who wasn't bothering them in any way. Anyone who is a parent or was a child feels your pain.
(352) Ezra Bennett, July 13, 2011 8:59 PM
Ha' Makom
May He comfort you over this unfathomable loss. Our hearts cry along with yours as there are no words to describe the loss of your son.
(351) Joanne, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
Your pain is shared by us all...
While I cant begin to imagine what you're going through, I wanted you to know that we all share your pain. I worry that you will blame yourselves. You did nothing wrong. You were sending your son to camp to celebrate the joys in life and you had specifically shown him the route to meet you afterwards. The rest is a nightmare. Had you know, of course you would have done things differently but how could you - or anyone - anticipate these events. Of course you will need to grieve for this unthinkable tragedy - but please know that as a follow parent and community member heatbroken by this tragedy, I hope you will realize this is NOT your fault. Unspeakable grief, yes. Blame, no. My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with you... Joanne
(350) Esther Rochel, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
Baruch Diyan Emes. In times like these, I'm not sure what to say. No words can ever begin to convey the extent of this tragedy. All I can offer is that we are all crying with you.
(349) Neil, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
Tears and more and more tears ...
I offer my tears wrapped in a cloth of prayer that I've sent to Hashem. May He somehow allow for you to make it through this and still not give up on Him.For to give on Him is to give up on a lifetime of belief. That continued belief will get you through this, though it doesn't seem so now. Again, tears are what I can bring to you and my shirt is drenched. Baruch Hashem may He be there to console you forever.
(348) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
i read this article and felt that it is exactly what's happening to me and the people around me, especially that we are far away in Israel. we just want the family to know, that we were praying for Laiby the whole two days. we are crying with you and feeling your loss. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים ולא תוסיפו לדאבה עוד.
(347) Rena, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Leiby Kletzky.
(346) Sarah, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
(345) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
Baruch Dayan HaEmes
Baruch Dayan HaEmes. May Lieb's Neshama be blessed. We will all remember this tragedy.
(344) JANIE GARZA, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
my tears for your son and the family. i mourn with you
(343) feigy, July 13, 2011 8:58 PM
There are no words to explain this tragedy.
There are no words to explain this tragedy. Except that Jews in NJ are feeling your pain and also suffer along with you. I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your little boy.
(342) Chaya Raizal Yehudit, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
May Hashem give you the strength to continue on. We are so saddened by this horrific act. Our prayers are with you.
There are no words of comfort to offer...May Hashem carry you for as long as you need. Know there are thousands of people out here thinking of you and sending our love to you. Bless you with strength...
(341) Nancy, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
My condolences
There are no words I know to bring comfort to you right now. As a Christian mother, and grandmother, in Texas, this breaks my heart, also. The loss of your sweet little boy makes my soul ache for your family in this most devastating of times. Just know you are not crying alone.
(340) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
no words
Dear Mom and Dad Kletzky: I just wanted to let you know that even if there are no words, not enough hugs or anything we can do right now to make your pain a bit bearable, we are here, from Yerushalaim, with you, crying with you, sharing your pain, and davening for you and your dear son Leiby. Today, Leiby has become the son, brother, grandchild and friend of all Klal Yisrael. May his soul go up, high high in Gan Eden. We love you.
(339) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
my heartfelt condolences for Leiby z"l
my heart goes out to you and your entire family and all of klal yisrael for this terrible tragedy. Over the passed few days we prayed and cried for him to be returned safely to you. Now we cry and pray for his safe journey to hakadosh baruch hu. May he rest in peace and may his soul only be elevated with our middos. May your family remain strong for your children, and may hakadosh baruch hu bless your family with only happiness from now and forever. There are no words to express our sadness, we don't understand the ways of hakadosh baruch hu. May his kindness and rachmanus always be upon his children and may mashiach come immediately, so we can all be reunited with our loved ones. My heartfelt condolences to your family.
(338) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
Sending our prayers and thoughts to you at this very difficult time. Our arms join the rest that encircle you in love and support.
(337) frances sims, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
I cannot begin to fathom your loss but my heart hurts with you, He's such a beaytiful child. The letter above says it all. Shalom
(336) Deborah Seidle, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
May you be comforted . . .
I do not know you and your family and am on the west coast, however, I am heartbroken. As soon as I saw that your little boy was missing, I davened for him to come home safely and quickly. Right up until this morning. I am so deeply sorry. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
(335) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
so deeply sorry
Dearest Parents of Leiby, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet son. Please know that thousands of us are praying and will continue pray for you. That we remember you and what you are enduring and pray for G-d's comfort to wash over you, that in your dark hours now, or later you will be able to feel His love and the love of those in your family, friends, community, and people near and far.
(334) Sue Berreth, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
Leiby
My husband and I feel your sorrow and immense pain We have a grandson that is almost 8 and just the sheer horror that someone could do this to a child is almost more than one can withstand. You are in our prayers We are not jewish but that does not matter to us, we love you just the same! Jim and Sue
(333) Tzippa, July 13, 2011 8:57 PM
Tears Around the World
I mourn with you at the loss of your precious child and will take on additional mitzvahs in his memory. Prayers from Baltimore
(332) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:56 PM
I live in israel and heard this tragic story and my friends and i just want the family to know that we are all completely heartbroken and there are no words to describe this insane tragedy. Just remember that G-d has a master plan and we hope and pray that he will give all of you the koach to get through this together with us. we share our condolences and hope to only hear good things from now on, and just remeber to keep leiby's spirit alive always and forever.
(331) micky nieman, July 13, 2011 8:56 PM
The whole world must be crying.
(330) Anita rudin, July 13, 2011 8:56 PM
My heart is broken for your loss. May he rest in peace. I hope the family finds some comfort. You are in my prayers.
(329) Bernd Iwanter, July 13, 2011 8:56 PM
I only can cry!
(328) M. Green, July 13, 2011 8:55 PM
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kletsky, I lost a child of my own many years ago, to illness. Even though he was a baby, he was still a child. I cannot however begin to comprehend the pain you are going through. Noone should have to endure such pain. My family and I share with you that pain, and offer our condolences at this tragic and difficult time for you. We hope and pray that Hashem will watch over you and give you the strength you need to somewhat heal from this horrendous experience. May Hashem also watch over all of our children and grandchildren, and make sure that such a terrible thing never happens to anyone ever again. Our sincerest condolences and sympathy are with you.
(327) Aidel Coopeman, July 13, 2011 8:55 PM
your pain is my pain
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(326) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:55 PM
My heart breaks for you.
(325) joe margolis, July 13, 2011 8:54 PM
My deepest condolences
38 years ago my son age 38 months was killed in Bat-Galim, Haifa, Israel. He's with me in my heart,soul and thoughts and I know your son would you to do something good in his memory as a testimonial to his life!
(324) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:54 PM
No shortage of tears
Rabbi Blech, Thank you for conveying these meaningful thoughts at a time when it is so difficult to think. There are no shortage of tears from accumulating from so many people following this tragic event. May we know of no more tragedy.
(323) Teddy Scher, July 13, 2011 8:54 PM
Our thoughts, tears, and prayers are with the Kletzky family.
(322) avi, July 13, 2011 8:54 PM
thoughts with you
just no words to say but we are definately crying with you...may Hashem send you the support you need....thinking of you all.
(321) Shelley from Montreal, Canada, July 13, 2011 8:54 PM
My heart goes out to the Kletzky family
I am so sorry to hear what happened to your precious son. Please know that thousands of people all over the world are equally saddened by this incredible loss. Ye-chi zichro baruch.
(320) Regina, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
There are truly no words....
We cry with you...
(319) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
My thoughts are with you.
(318) MP, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
from one {person, parent, Jew, ...} to another
Mah nomar...mah n'dabeir umah nitztadaq (What can we say? How can we justify ourselves?) Your pain is beyond description. We cry with you. HaMaqom y'nacheim eschem b'soch sh'ar aveilei Tziyon viYrushalayim. May we merit to soon witness & together celebrate the era of "bila hamaves lanetzach."
(317) Shelaigh DAndrea, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
Im so sorry for the loss of your prescious son. It is sad beyond words. How this can happen is beyond me, it is too sad. But know many people sure feel sad at hearing of what happened to him.
(316) Alicia, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
Sorrow
I join in your sorrow and loss of your beloved son and will pray for G-D to comfort you...Much love
(315) Yael, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
Condolence on loss
My thoughts and prayers are with Leiby's family during this time of tremendous loss. It is incomprehensible that someone would hurt a young child. I am very disturbed and saddened by this event. My Leiby's short life be a blessing to all who knew him.
(314) Isaac Pollak, July 13, 2011 8:53 PM
and Aaron was quiet
When Aaron 2 sons died on his most glorious day-our Torah tells us Va 'Yidom Ha'aron Hw was stunned into silence as we all are with nothing to say Bonnie and Isaaac Pollak
(313) CM, July 13, 2011 8:52 PM
Speechless and Tearful
Our hearts go out to you. You are not crying alone. Hamakom yinachem eschem b'soch sha'ar avlei Tzion v'Yerushlayim
(312) Bob C, July 13, 2011 8:52 PM
"Please G-d, no more innocent Jewish blood!"
Even this Gentile weeps for the parents of this precious young Jewish boy!
(311) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
my heart aches for you
Dear Family, As the article said, there are no words, but I wish that my computer could have taken a picture of my horror stricken face when I read the first few paragraphs of the article about your dear boy. It's too horrible for words. I am so sorry. May his memory be for a blessing to you and everyone in the world. Love, Marcy
(310) Michael, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
crying with you
You are not alone - we are crying with you.
(309) loretta dancziger, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
my deepest sympathy and condolences to Leibys family. there are truly no words to express- only many may painful tears. our hearts go out to you- the parents of Leiby and family. sincerely, Larry and Loretta Dancziger - Beachwood, Ohio
(308) Susan Rotsztajn, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
Our deepest condolences
Our hearts are overflowing with sadness and tears for your immeasureable loss. There are no words that could begin to describe the collective feelings of sadness and horror that the world woke up to this morning. May you somehow find a shred of comfort in knowing that thousands upon thousands of complete strangers are mourning your loss and that your dear little boy has touched the hearts of so many. May Hashem bless you and your entire family and community with strength and solace and peace.
(307) Zani Kriel, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
Leiby Kletzky
Dear Mr & Mrs Kletzky I too know the absolute excrutiating pain of losing a child, although not in this manner. There are no words of comfort, there are no words to comfort either. The bottom just falls out of your world, so to speak. So for you and the pain that no words can make sense of, I cry with you from deep in my soul. Zani Kriel - South Africa
(306) Miriam, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
Baruch Dayan Emes
While usually, I find words flow freely to me, after reading this article, the only words I can possibly utter is the prayer that the family and friends be comforted by the Almighty himself amongst the mourners of Israel and Jerusalem and that we be reunited with him soon in y'mot haMashiach bimheira b'yameinu.
(305) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:51 PM
I've had a pit in my stomach the whole day- my heart breaks when I think of you. I cry for you and daven that mashiach should come today and Hashem will bring your little boy back to you, and to all of klal yisrael who shares in your pain Hamakom yenachem eschem bsoch shaar avlei tzion vyerushalayim.
(304) helene, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
so sorry
I am so sorry to hear about your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family
(303) DEVORAH AVRUKIN, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
may Hashem comfort you.
I am crying with you and your family. May Hashem comfort you among the mourners of Zion.
(302) Lisa Unell, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
My heart goes out to you
What a beautiful piece. I cried when I saw the story on the news. I ache with you and I send endless hugs. I'm sure you have a wonderful community rallying to help and support you through these trying times. I'm so sorry for your loss (our loss!) and I pray that G-d blesses you with all you need to process everything w/ faith, strength, and wisdom and to move along your path with plenty of healing all along the way.
(301) Phillip & Debbie Weinstein, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
Leiby Kletzky
We share your pain and sorrow. May Hashem comfort you all and your family should know no more pain and suffering. Long Life. Phillip & Debbie Weinstein. Cape Town, South africa.
(300) Dinah, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
An entire nation is in mourning
What is done to one of our children is done to the entire nation for this man committed a horrible, unthinkable act against an innocent child, against his people and against Hashem Himself. There are just no words
(299) Dayle Kline, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
So sorry for your loss
Although we don't know each other, please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. I am sure that you have family and friends to support you now and forever they are there for a reason. Be kind to yourself and each other. Respectfully yours, Dayle Kline in St. Louis, MO
(298) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
Condolences
I pray that you may find comfort in the love from your family and community. We are all there with you in your mourning. L'shalom.
(297) Lisa Greenberg, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM
So sorry
may your son's memory be for a blessing
(296) B. Gewirtz, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
Leiby's neshama must have been so pure...
Our hearts and feelings cry out about this injustice, and we do indeed cry with you at this terrible loss. Hamakom yenachem eschem im she'ar availay Zion v'Yerushalayim."
(295) Rosally Saltsman, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
There are no Words
There are few things that unite the Global Jewish Community in grief. This has been one for which we must all offer consolation to each other, because we have all been deeply touched and deeply pained. May all the prayers offered and all the tears shed ascend with Leiby to Heaven to plead for comfort, understanding and redemption.
(294) Linda Foz, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
Just to let you know that my family's prayers and hearts are with you during this time of sorrow.
(293) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
As the article expresses, Jews all over are shedding tears over your sweet child. Hamakom Yenacheim Eschem B'soch She'ar Aveiley Tzion Vi'Yerushalayim.
(292) Elaine, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
My heart goes out to you in this terrible time. Nobody can truly imagine the pain you are experiencing now. I can only say that my thoughts and prayers are with you, as are my tears.
(291) Robert Nesbit, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
I weep for your loss and for the loss to the world of this wonderful child. But as Rabbi Blech says there are no words at a time such as this. Please know that i share your pain.
(290) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:49 PM
So So So Sorry
We are all so sorry for your loss, all we can do is cry with you.
(289) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:48 PM
My heart aches...
When I turned on the television this morning and heard the horrific news about this precious child...a stranger to me...I wept like a baby. I cried for one hour on the train and throughout the day the tears kept falling. There are no words that anyone can say to parents that can help them get over the pain of losing a child. All I can do is ask God to give them peace and comfort them in their time of mourning.
(288) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:48 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the pain get easier.
(287) Debra Kane, July 13, 2011 8:48 PM
My heart hurts
There is nothing I can say to relieve even one tiny bit of your pain and the hole in your hearts. All I can do is pray for the soul of little Leiby and hope that Heaven is a better place with him there. G-d bless you all.
(286) Tzipporah, July 13, 2011 8:48 PM
Every mother and father gasped when we heard the news today. The silent prayers we have been sending up since hearing if his disappearance changed quickly to tears and sobs, wails of pain and cries of vindication and anguish to Hashem. May Hashem comfort you in your suffering of the tragic loss of your beautiful little soul.
(285) Leah Satin, July 13, 2011 8:48 PM
Who Could Do Such A Thing To An Innocent Child ?
There are no words to express my sadness, only tears .
(284) shirley shelpman, July 13, 2011 8:47 PM
Heartfelt sympathy
My heart aches for the loss of your beautiful son. My tears reflect my sadness. May your sorrow lift knowing that others care.
(283) Debra Alvo, July 13, 2011 8:47 PM
I assure you it's not that we too have a boy Leiby's age...
this is how I feel. I feel a maternal pain beyond any words. I feel a Jewish soul's pain beyond any words. I feel anger beyond any words. I feel despair beyond any words. Only my tears that don't stop since hearing the outcome can share how I feel. Let us not allow one sick person to destroy our faith. May all Leiby's memories be for blessings. My heart is with his parents and all his family at this terribly painful time.
(282) Michal Channa, July 13, 2011 8:47 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with you
I have no words of consolation.
(281) yael sadan, July 13, 2011 8:47 PM
I am shedding many tears for your son and for your family. This tragedy is beyond words. May Hashem grant you strength
(280) Daniel Horwitz, July 13, 2011 8:47 PM
ha-Makom yenachem etkhem
Ha-Makom yenachem etkhem. Who else could possibly do so? May He send you many messengers of healing.
(279) leona klerer, July 13, 2011 8:46 PM
I am so very sorry
I am feeling for you. It is a tragedy. I lost a son (age 40). I think of him every day. I feel for your loss. I know each child is special, but if you have other children I hope you find comfort in them. Hugs Leona
(278) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:46 PM
Baruch Dayan HaEmes
Dear Kletzky Family, It is difficult to express in words the shock, horror, and saddness I felt when I heard the terrible news this morning. I sat at my table and cried, and davened that Hakadosh Baruch Hu Himself be menachem you. I truly can not imagine the pain that you are experiencing alone, but please know that you are not alone. Although on a very different level, all of Klal Yisroel is mourning with you. And I hope that by crying with you, we can carry some of your pain for you. May your family only know simcha and bracha from today on.
(277) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:46 PM
my eyes are filled with tears, I am so sadened at Leiby's tragic loss. May Hashem help comfort you and may Moshiach come very, very soon.
(276) Shirley Holzmacher, July 13, 2011 8:45 PM
There are no words to describe your anguish. I wish there was something I could say to you, but there aren't any. My heart cries with you.
(275) Victoria Nidetch, July 13, 2011 8:45 PM
Tears for Leiby
Please know my prayers and tears are with your family.
(274) Martha Boshart, July 13, 2011 8:45 PM
Wish I could offer some relief from this . . .
Only our Almighty G_d can help you to bear the unspeakable hurt. I am praying for you and for His touch right now.
(273) Jeff and Donna Haltman, July 13, 2011 8:45 PM
We are so sorry for your loss
Your tears are our tears. May the memories you have of Leiby warm you forever. May the love of your family and friends and community help you endure your pain.
(272) Mary Ann Ungerson, July 13, 2011 8:45 PM
There are no words to console.
My prayers are with your family.
(271) Eli Cohen, July 13, 2011 8:45 PM
Hashem
All I can do is shed tears over your precious loss and pray to the Almighty that he comforts the whole family because only Hashem has the power to do such a thing. This is unbearable. G-d should show you only good and happiness going forward. Eli
(270) Pastor Larry Coffin, July 13, 2011 8:44 PM
I am so sorry
I am so very sorry. Keep Faith that you will see him again someday. I truly believe you will.
(269) daphne van bemmelen, July 13, 2011 8:44 PM
we are all family and we all are part of this tragedy and share the kletzky's deep sorrow. as rabbi blech says "there are no words"...
(268) sharon adatto, July 13, 2011 8:44 PM
We cry with you. Last night before we heard the news a group of women here in Seattle, Washington said Tehillim for your dear son. Our thoughts and tears are with you.
(267) Carmel, July 13, 2011 8:44 PM
Leiby is safe with HASHEM and HASHEM will punish those responsible, I know the pain is heavy on your heart & that is why I cry with you. Love Carmel
(266) Cathy, July 13, 2011 8:44 PM
Condolences
I am so sorry! May God strengthen you to bear this tragic burden.
(265) Los Angeles Aneinu Tehillim Group, July 13, 2011 8:44 PM
We davened for your son and now we are crying with your family.
May all our tehillim and tears speed Leiby's pure, sweet neshama to Olam Haemes.
(264) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
Condolences
May Leiby's memory be for a blessing for ever and may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
(263) edith schwartz, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
Deepest Sympathy
Words cannot express the horror and sorrow that I felt after reading of your loss. May your faith and G-d bring comfort to you at this time.
(262) Bob Reese, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
To the Kletzky family, My heart is so full of sorrow and anguish right now over Lieby and what has happened, My thoughts and prayers are with the Kletzky family that in this great darkness, they will still find and see the light of G-d's presence, if no where else, through the love, care and support of those around you, near and far. I am literally in tears as I write this as I search for the light of that presence my self. May G-d bless the Kletzky family, and keep Leiby forever in His care in heaven, Sincerely, Bob Reese
(261) Frankie Huffman, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
I join my tears and send my love.
I am so sorry for this family and for this precious little boy who lost his life in such a horrid way. I pray the divine presence will fill the home of his loved ones and give them comfort in this time of sorrow. It is true words cannot express the way I feel about this tragedy. I cried when I heard about this and wish I could offer my hugs and support to this precious family.
(260) Irwin Steinberg, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your terrible and tragic loss. Nothing could be worse for any parents. You are all in our thoughts.
(259) Andrew Stiller, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
my heart and my tears are with you
I cried as I read about this tragedy earlier today. Nothing I can say could diminish your suffering. My thoughts, prayers, tears, and my heart are with the Kletzky family. Leiby's memory should be for a blessing, and I will honor that memory with every mitzvah I perform. Every act of kindness I do will make me think of this precious young life and what he meant to so many people. May his entire family be comforted with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
(258) Sharon Engram, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
I was sadden for Kleztky's loss of their son
I was so deeply sadden for your loss. No parent should ever have to bury their children. There are no words to bring comfort at this time. However, I promise you that over time, the memories of his smile and laughter will bring tears of joy and not pain. May G*D forever keep you.
(257) mario hinkediker, July 13, 2011 8:43 PM
dolor
Como hombre,como Judío,como padre ,quedé horrorizado al escuchar esta noticia. El mundo esta lejos de ser un lugar adecuado para la llegada del Mashiaj aún.No puedo comprender tanta maldad contra una pequeña criatura. Creo que Hashem a veces nos muestra la realidad de nuestros sentimientos de manera muy cruda. Comparto el dolor de esta familia y les deseo que no sepan mas de sufrimientos.
(256) Eileen Ungarten, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
condolences
I don't know you, but when I received this email from Aish it touched my heart. I will pray that Hashem sends comfort to you in this time of deep sorrow.
(255) Bob Horwitz, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
We share your sadness
Our hearts go out to you for your loss.
(254) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
Tears
no words, only tears in the memory of Leiby; falling from my eyes as I read this article. Tears of shock, tears of pain, tears of fear, tears for his parents
(253) Layne Lowenstein, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
We are so saddened at the lost of your dear child, Leiby. May you and your entire family have the strength to remember his wonderful qualities and continue to share them with all of those close to you. May you all be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion- Baltimore, MD
(252) Vered, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
I share in your pain and feel your loss as it is our loss too
Words can not describe the pain and sorrow I feel in my heart. I am not alone as I know everyone learning of this tragedy feels the same. Your son - an angel - was taken so early and so cruelly. This vicious act will not go unpunished, although it is not for us to decide the murderer's fate. I believe that Hashem will see that justice is served. As for your family, even though it may never seem whole again, you will always remember the time you had with Leiby. He was yours physically while on this earth and will remain forever yours in your hearts. I also suffered a loss of a brother at the age of 21 and the pain never dies, but simply ebbs...my tears are genuine when thinking of your precious child, may his neshama rest peacefully in the olam haba. We, in Toronto Canada, and all Jews everywhere pray for you...
(251) Helga Weisburger, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
My heart cries out to you in silence.
(250) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
Hamakom yenachem eschem b'soch sha'arei tzion v'yerushalayim. We are crying with you.
(249) Pat Dunnavant, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
Words only fail
"The commentators explain that when Cain killed his brother he effectively destroyed all of Abel’s future progeny as well." These words hit me so hard, for as the commentator wrote that we will never know what his life would have brought to this world as a whole. We need to think in eternal terms. May we all try to live honoring G-d and this young man's stolen future.
(248) Fern Amper, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM
Hamakom Yenachem
Please know that Jews all over the world cry for you and pray that Hashem brings you comfort someday.
(247) Shirley M., July 13, 2011 8:41 PM
Everyone shares your grief at this horrendous crime. May his memory be for a blessing, always and forever. We cry with you. the Morrison family
(246) Louise, July 13, 2011 8:41 PM
sorrow
My tears and prayers to you.
(245) Erna Trocola, July 13, 2011 8:41 PM
Horrified
My tears mingle with yours.
(244) Ruth, July 13, 2011 8:41 PM
HaMakom y'nachem ...
eschem b'soch aveilei Zion v'Yerushalayim.
(243) Lori Ernster, July 13, 2011 8:41 PM
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful son. There are no words, only tears.
(242) Susan R. Mick, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Deepest sympathy for your loss, for our loss as a community
There are no words to express the horror felt at the death of Leiby. My heart goes out to you and your family and my heart grieves that we are part of a society where even one person can act in such a way. May G-d bless you and bring you peace.
(241) H Cox, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Never
May the memory of this child NEVER end, may the tears for this child NEVER end.
(240) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
My heart is breaking for you
(239) Yossie lamet, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
There are no words. Only tears...
(238) Chaim Goldberg, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
It is impossible to understand the depth of your grief, when from 3,000 miles away we are mourning for a child none of us knew, and sharing the grief of fellow Jews we do not know, and who do not know us. The sun is shining, yet we can barely see daled amohs in front of us. The weather here in Los Angeles is warm, yet we feel a constant chill. Today our faces cannot smile, our hearts can feel no joy, and our eyes sometimes fill with tears. When alone, we cry. When with others, we share our grief. It is so hard for us to bear, how much more must be your burden. Perhaps, it will bring some comfort to know that all of Clal Yisroel mourns today. The pity is that in time, we who now mourn with you will move on with our lives, and you will still feel the emptiness. We may not take the time, in future, to let you know we feel the emptiness too; but we do, be sure, we do. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
(237) Stella, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Tears rolling down like waterfalls down mountains
Deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time..the Jewish people from all over the world are with you in heart and spirit. Hashem should help us all.
(236) Deborah, July 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Thoughts and prayers and tears
My thoughts and prayers and tears are with you.
(235) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:39 PM
Avinu shebashamayim, please remove the tears and the pain from your children. We have suffered enough. We do not have words to console you with- only tears. May Hashem hasten the geulah and may He bring back your beloved Leiby when Moshiach comes- bekarov beyameinu.
(234) sadia benamu, July 13, 2011 8:39 PM
We are so sorry , we cry with you , we don't know how to express our feelings, May Hashem calm your pain.
(233) Ashley, July 13, 2011 8:39 PM
thinking of you
There are no words that are right. As a parent I can only say that my heart is with you. I pray for you and for your son's nishoma... I hug you and hold you up.
(232) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:39 PM
Our deepest condelences
May Hashem confort your family during this painful period. Our tefilot and tears are with you. Michael & Tara Bloom (Toronto, Canada)
(231) Suzy Flaks, July 13, 2011 8:39 PM
I cannot say my sorrow but our hearts cry for your child.
(230) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:39 PM
There are no words that I can write that will offer you any form of comfort. I wish I could. You should just know we all mourn with you and your family will always be in our hearts.
(229) Rabbi Richard Polirer, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
HaMakom yinachem etchem
May G-d grant you consolation... There are NO words, just tears. Ayn beyadenu. HaMakom Yinachem etchem b'toch she'ar avaylay Tzion Viyrushalayim. Amen.
(228) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
condolence for Leiby's family
As a mother and grandmother, there are no words , only horror that such a thing could happen to a child....
(227) Ellen, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
Sincere condolences
Words are inadequate, they cannot express the grief that so many of us feel for this little boy, his parents, his sisters, his family and the community
(226) Debra, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
thoughts from england
there is nothing i can say that can easy the pain but i just want you to know that i am thinking of your family.
(225) Margie Eisenberg, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
Our hearts grieve with you
Our hearts grieve with you at this hour of your unimaginable sadness. The Eisenberg Family Miami, Florida
(224) sofia farber, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
May God help you to go thru this tragedy. Crying for your little boy. Have no words, just prayers and tears.
(223) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
Hashem must be crying
We said tehillim yesterday at our summer day camp for the safe return of the 'little boy' who was missing in Borough Park....now we are all crying......
(222) Ayala Zonnenschein, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
Our hearts
Our hearts, the hearts of Am Yisrael, are with you in this time of deep pain and sorrow.
(221) Tom and Deanna Spragle, July 13, 2011 8:38 PM
We are heartsick, and we cry with you. What a beautiful beautiful boy.
(220) Charles Muller, July 13, 2011 8:37 PM
My deepest synpathy
My deepest sympathy to the loving parents of Leiby. May the Lord God bless and keep them and make his face shine upon them, and restore their loss.
(219) Toby Katz, July 13, 2011 8:37 PM
Eis livkos
Eis livkos. It is a time to cry and there are no words to say. May Hashem ease the pain of this stricken family.
(218) Yechezcal Scheer, July 13, 2011 8:37 PM
condolences
Words cannot express what the heart cannot bear to hold. Hamakom y'nachem etchem b'toch sh'ar aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim.
(217) Bracha Goetz, July 13, 2011 8:36 PM
May Leiby's pure neshama
shine its light into the darkness and help ferret out the perpetrators who have been able to hide among us.
(216) Frank Calabro, July 13, 2011 8:36 PM
I cry with you.
(215) Jan Schulman, July 13, 2011 8:36 PM
Unimaginable
There are no words to comfort a parent who has lost a child. And for one who has lost a child in this horrendous manner, it is as if our lips had been sewn shut; nothing can describe the horror of such a situation. We love our children above all and the thought of their suffering is intolerable to us. Now the parents are left to suffer and grieve and yes, never, see or hold their child again. That is an agony that we should never have to endure. My most sincere condolences to this family, to the parents of this lost child, to his friends and to all those who knew and loved him. My heart and prayers are with you all.
(214) Nancy, July 13, 2011 8:36 PM
I can hardly breathe
I'm sitting at work. I am waiting for the day to end. I am unhappy here. I want relief. I can't imagine your inability to escape what has happened. I do weep with you. The article that preceded this comment opportunity said that tears from others can be a consolation as well. I cry with you. XOXOXO
(213) Beverly, July 13, 2011 8:35 PM
My tears join yours
Although I live in Scottsdale, AZ, the Jewish community is family. Our hearts have filled with grief and our tears have flowed to join the river of tears that are being shed for your son Leiby.
(212) Mitch, July 13, 2011 8:35 PM
WOW !!!!! WHAT IS THERE TO SAY???
There are no words. Only sorrow and heart ache as a Jewish male. This is something to hard to understand at this time. My heart aches and wishes that there was something that I was able to do,
(211) robin, July 13, 2011 8:35 PM
Even in Jerusalem, Israel, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are stunned by the immensity of this tragedy. We pray that you will find the strength that you need to face the challenges that are ahead of you. May you be comforted among the mourners of zion and jerusalem.
(210) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:35 PM
i weep with you, for you..
No words can ever take awy your pain. That is true. Dear Parents of little Leiby,i weep with you. May justice be served. i am so sad... sc
(209) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:35 PM
i'm sorry
I'm sorry. Nothing else need be said.
(208) yitzy, July 13, 2011 8:35 PM
Daven for this family
this is a huge tradigy hug your loved ones everyday may hashem comfort the family and may hashem protect levy may hashem catch the person whom did this sick act I will pray for your family and young levy hashem protect us all amen
(207) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
Our prayers and thoughts are with you May Hashem bring you peace. We are so sorry for this tragedy.
(206) Dale Goldman, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
so deeply sorry
We do not have words that can make you feel better. What can we say? Know that though we have never met your or your precious child our hearts go out to you. May Hashem help you through this time of sorrow. Dale and Abe
(205) Judith, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
...
As Rabbi Blech said, I too have absolutely nothing to say. Just someone in Israel who doesnt know the Kletzkys is horrified and crying...
(204) Laura, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
Our deepest condolence
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. You did nothing wrong by allowing your precious Leiby to show independence and walk home. Please know that it was not your fault and you must never feel guilty for that. Evil exists and your poor son came into its path. We all cry with you. May our wonderful God take Leiby in His hands. Leiby is with our creator and he is safe. May our God comfort you thoughout the rest of you life, until you are together again.
(203) Susan Nirella, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
Hugs
I am in tears for you and your family. May you be surrounded by those who love and care for you. May you be held in the Almighty's strong arms, blessed be HIS name.
(202) Dovid, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
Hamakom Yenachem
Hamakom yenachem etchem b'toch she'ar aveilei tzion v'yerushalayim.
(201) mike turner, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
May the Almighty keep you and yours under his wings of love and comfort, in you time of sorrow and pain.
(200) el, July 13, 2011 8:34 PM
Though I am far from Brooklyn, far from the States, this tragedy made me cry here in Russia. There is nothing i can do for Leiby's family, but I am going to light a candle in memory of Leiby tonight.
(199) Vicki Darlington, July 13, 2011 8:33 PM
I am so sorry
I can't imagine the pain you all are feeling but do know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am at a loss for words to express my sorrow for you and your community. May your hearts heal in time.
(198) Marvin Den, July 13, 2011 8:33 PM
I cannot imagine what the parents are going through. My family's thoughts , prayers and tears are with them. It can only make one cry to think of this tragic and senseless loss. May G-D convert them an kalal Israel.
(197) Suzy in Calimesa Calif., July 13, 2011 8:33 PM
We are so sorry for your loss.
We are crying with you.
(196) Rosa and Enrique Weksler, July 13, 2011 8:33 PM
When the pain is so great there are no words.
Dear Leiby parents, We are with you in this terrible time of loss and grief. Rosa & Enrique Weksler
(195) vivienne Friendly, July 13, 2011 8:33 PM
I weep with you.
I weep with you.
(194) J, July 13, 2011 8:33 PM
Unimaginable Horror
I woke up very early this morning and felt sick to my stomach upon hearing of the tragic and senseless death of this innocent little boy. I think you are right, rabbi, there are no words that could ever explain why someone so young and pure had to be butchered like this. In that vein, I feel compelled to opine that no one should dare utter or even think of saying the traditional "baruch dayan ... " about this tragedy. Ever. It's one thing to say that about a 90-year-old who has lived a full life. But never, ever, should those words be uttered about an eight-year-old child who is without sin.
(193) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Condolonces to the Kletzky Family
There are no words to the tradegy which fell upon the family. May the Achdus Klal Yisroel displayed be a Zchus for Leiby Z"L and bring the ultimate redemption closer. AMEN.
(192) Isaac Taubenfeld, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Our hearts and tears go out to you on the loss of your beautiful son.
(191) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes
What a tragedy. There are no words. My heart is with you in your pain. HaMakom Yenachem Eschem B'soch Sh'ar Avlei Tzion V'Yerushalayim.
(190) Hanna Perlberger, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
I am weeping over your inconsolable loss. The heart of the Jewish people is broken. The angels must be weeping. The world should tremble. Eichah?
(189) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Your deep, indescribable pain is our deep indescribable pain. Your tears are our tears. Because we are one we all are profoundly aching from this loss. May HaShem bring Mashiach now.
(188) Judy, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Everyone loves your child...
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kletzky, Each day if you remember a happy moment that you spent with Leiby, he'll remain in your heart forever. I am a parent & a teacher & I have been crying all day. If I can give you anything at all here, I give you my deepest condolences. Although many of us did not know Leiby, I do believe that we all wish we could see him & hug him. Be well .....People out here care....
(187) The Dechter's, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Our hearts are heavy we are so sorry for your loss!
May G-d bless & watch over & comfort all of you at this difficult time . There are no words we can say to express our sympathy for your loss! All o you are in our thoughts & prayers & in our hearts! May your sweet Leibe rest in peace w/ the angels! Our deepest condolences to all of you! Shalom Uvracha!
(186) Ann C, July 13, 2011 8:32 PM
Leiby Kletzky
Please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved son, Leiby. May you be comforted knowing that he is in heaven, with our G-d, and looking forward to seeing his precious parents again. I hope that the strongest judgment possible will be meted out to the person who took your son from you.
(185) Harvey Landau, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
This is a terrible tragedy that no Family should ever have to endure.My deepest condolences to the Kletzky Family. May G-d be with you.
(184) Stephanie Ferguson, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
My heart is broken, and I grieve with you.
There truly are no words to convey what my heart is feeling. The world is grieving with you today, crying with you today. May HaShem grant you peace and comfort. I am praying for you.
(183) Malka Cohen, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
May Hashem Comfort Your Family
There are no words to express my sorrow....I come from Williamsburg Brooklyn,now I live in Florida .....It used to be so safe, we would walk the streets at night....and now, nebuch, the daytime brought horror to you....I pray for all of you in your family....You lost an angel.....
(182) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
condolences
the berkovitz family of Passaic cries with you. moshiach must be closer now.
(181) Nehama, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
Baruch Dayan Ha'emet
Dear Kletzky Family, I know there is absolutely nothing I can say right now to take back what has been done. But I just want you to know that everyone I have spoken to over the course of the past two days has been deeply affected and pained by what has happened to your son. I can tell you personally that I could not concentrate on anything and have been crying for what seems like the entire day. I am so very sorry for your loss. But know that this is not your loss alone; it is all of Klal Yisrael's loss, and we all share deeply in your pain. Sincerely, Nehama
(180) Yehuda Fogel, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
Words cannot express the grief of a parent for a loss of a child
If one loses a parent words of comfort can be given and may be accepted b'soch availlai Tzion. And the loss of a sibling may be hard but Nichum can be expressed. It also may be difficult to accept the loss of a spouse - one's life partner but time heals with the help of friends and family, but if one loses a child, especially one who has not yet been privileged to build his/her Bayis Ne-emmon B'Yisroel can be and usually is devastating and it is so very hard for a person who has not experienced it to express his/her emapathetic feelings of grief. All I can say is "Bila hamovess lonetzach u mocho Hashem dim-ah may-al kol ponim" l'osid lovo and express the wish that "HaMokom yenachaim es-chem b'soch sh'or aveilei Tzion viYerushalayim."
(179) David H, July 13, 2011 8:31 PM
We all cry with you. Our hearts are full of sadness.
(178) Miriam, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
i am crying with you....
As a mother of boys, I am crying with you. But I cannot even begin to imagine your pain. While we cry we must know that right now Hashem Himself is holding and hugging Leiby.May his pure neshama forever rest at the side of the Kisei Hacavod. Miriam
(177) Corinne Bartkunsky, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
May Hashem comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time.
(176) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
deepest condolences
my thoughts, prayers and tears are with this family and the entire community that surrounds them. You are right - there are no words. Why is the only thing I keep asking????????
(175) Monique, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
May his soul recommend peace and blessings
We prayed with hope, reading the Psalms and shedding tears. We hoped he would not suffer. We hoped he will return to your world. We now know. Though not suffering anymore, not with you any longer. The tears follow the questions, the questions follow the tears and the pain is unbearable. The whole community is sharing the loss of your angel. He was not only your son. he was part of us and that is why we feel what you feel. May you be comforted from above. May you see no more pain. May you be blessed.
(174) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
I am broken-hearted.
I am broken-hearted for you. May you find peace in your family and with G-d. --a sympathizer in St. Petersburg, Florida
(173) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
From the depths of our hearts, we send our sympathy for your great and terrible loss, and pray that you will be able to find some comfort in knowing that the tears and prayers of Jews around the world are mingled with yours today. May the strength of your faith and the love of your people sustain you through these dark days and help you through the coming years. G-d bless you and bring you peace.
(172) GG from Brooklyn, July 13, 2011 8:30 PM
Sad!
The whole situation is so upsetting :( Unfortunately this is the sick would we live in. Parents please talk to your kids about the stranger danger and abuse. Tell them to trust their instincts. Additionally, especially in the frum world NOT everyone who may be dressed "Frum" aka Observant looking is a good person. Even Rabbi made mistakes. Too much fear is taught about the wrong things and unfortunately some people take advantage of that which is what might have been the case here. I also want to commend ALL MEMBERS of the immediate Jewish and Non- Jewish community and beyond for coming together to help in the search for this innocent boy.
(171) Maria Horvath, July 13, 2011 8:29 PM
Dear Family of Leiby Kletzky, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Maria Horvath
(170) Donna, July 13, 2011 8:29 PM
Why?
Why dear G-d did an innocent child ,his parents, family and community have to bear this most cruel and brutal hardship? I pray that you will find comfort and strength in holding the memory of your precious Leiby alive. I am so sorry to hear of your painful tragedy. Thank you Rabbi Blech, my tears here in Berlin, Germany are reaching out to Leiby's family.
(169) Hadassah, July 13, 2011 8:29 PM
Difficult to say no words in writing. Baruch Dayan haEmet. Crying and shivering. Praying. We will have to do many mitzvot in memory of Leiby z"l
(168) Jacob Bagley, July 13, 2011 8:29 PM
Your grief is our grief
there are no words that can possibly comfort you at this horrfic crime. But perhaps it might be a source of some comfort to know that I cried for you as well and my heart is broken over this targedy May Hashem comfort you
(167) susan, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
i give u my silence
i give u my silence and my tgears my ur tzassik be our final kaporah
(166) Karen, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
Our heartfelt condolences to you all as you deal with the worst tragedy a parent can possibly endure. Our hearts and eyes are crying with you...
(165) Carol Sommers, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
Leiby
My heart aches for all of you.
(164) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
tears
Tears, tears, tears drench my cheeks; the heart of a grandmother screaming for your loss...
(163) R, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
Doing mitzvos for the aaliyah neshamas of your son
We send you our sincerest condolences as we keep you in our hearts, minds, and most importantly, tefillos. I am bli neder doing mitzvos in the zchus that your son's neshama should have an aaliyah, and that you and your family should be comforted amongst all those who mourn in klal yisroel.
(162) Marilyn Signer, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
May God's Love Make Your Grief Bearable
Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. They are treasures to carry with you always.
(161) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:28 PM
Hamokom Yinacheim Eschem B'soch Shar Aveilei Tzion V'yerushalayim!
I sit here crying over the horrible tradgedy that has befallen Klal Yisroel, & especially your family. I have no words to express the pain that is in my heart, & can't even fathom what your pain is like right now. May HK"BH takkah give you all a Nechoma!!!!!!
(160) Yosi Klein and family, London, UK, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
The tears are rolling down our cheeks
Here in London, our heartfelt feelings go out to you. Indeed there aer no words. We are all shell shocked and have been unable to go about our daily business...Am Yisrael has come together from around the world to comfort you at this time. We cannot ask questions...we can only openly express our feelings throuigh our tears. May Hakodosh Boruch Hu provide you with the stength to take you through this tragedy and may all our tears from around the world reach up to HaShem and be accepted.... Our thoughts are with you....Chazak Ve'ematz... Hamakom yenachem oschem, besoch sha'ar avalei zion Viyerushalayim
(159) Jerry Itzig, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
tears and salt water
There is not much any of us can say that will lessen the pain in your chests. It is your heart breaking. Tears are diamonds that we use to offer G-d. Believing that this a test (according to Kabbalah) is an explanation that is almost cruel. To say this is G-d's plan is truly incomprehensible. But then, so was the Holocaust! I pray it will help you both to know that there are millions of people, world wide that are crying along with you. May G-d grant you both some peace.
(158) regine, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
baruch dayan emet
Hashem, Av Harachim tinkom et domo! please Avinu shebashamayim ,send us Mashiach and end all suffering!! tinachamu min hashamayim!
(157) Elaine Gold, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
no words can express --my tears and heart and sole are with your family at this tragic time
(156) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
My heart goes out to you with my many tears. I am a mother of two boys. Cannot imagine your grief. I am in the deep south..many miles from you. However, I feel your pain....Helen Rosengart
(155) Rick Gershater, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
All of Klal Yisroel shares in your loss and your sorrow over this profound tragedy. Please accept my heart felt condolences, and know that I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for a very long time.
(154) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:27 PM
Our hears reach out
This tragedy is something that has affected so many. Not just the family and friends. Not just the Boro Park community. Not even just the jewish people. I was discussing this with a non jewish coworker and as a mother she too was affected. All of our hearts go out to the family during this incredibly trying time. We can not even begin to imagine what you must be going through. May Hashem help ease your suffering. I dont know how that is even possible but thats what I am praying for. Hamokom Yinacheim eschem Bisoch Avlei Tziyon Veyerushalayim
(153) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:26 PM
so sad
I just heard this news. It is so awful. May I cry with you.
(152) Hugo Lawrence, July 13, 2011 8:26 PM
Tears for Leiby
Please know that your tears are not alone. Please know that you are not alone. I am so sorry, not only for you, but for the world who has lost a treasure. You are in my prayers. Hugo
(151) Esther Rothschild, July 13, 2011 8:26 PM
my sincere condolence
I live here in Basel Switzerland and just read about the tragic death of your son. Although Inever met your son or your Famly, I am sitting here in tears as I read the article in Aish. I lost my father 5 years also very tragically. Words cannot express the feelings I have for you. I hope Hashem will give your family the strengh to get over your loss and bring you simchas. Hamokom yenachem eschem besoch shor avela zion Jerushalayim. Esther Rothschild
(150) Cena Abergel, July 13, 2011 8:26 PM
Baruch Dayan HaEmet
To the parents and family of Leiby, It is with great difficulty and a tearing sadness in my heart that I reach out to you in the only way possible to tell you I am crying for your loss, the unspeakable truth of knowing that sweet Leiby is no longer with us all. The grief I feel is deep and cutting. Please know that we are out here caring and mourning with you all.
(149) Phyllis and Steven Klein, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
Condolences and Tears for your loss
Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. We cry with you and mourn with you.
(148) EstherAsna, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
condolences
May you know no more sorrow in life until 120 by the Kisei HaKavod by Leibel's side. May Leibel's neshama have an aliyah and be a meilitz yosher for us all. H-shem Yenachem etchem betoch shear aveilei Tzion veYerushalayim.
(147) anna, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
My deepest condolensces to your family.
Leyby is with the angels and his name is lit with holiness.
(146) Stacey, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
May HaShem Comfort the Kletzky Family
As this article so profoundly explains, there are no words. When I found out your son was missing last night, I too said tehillim that HaShem should bring him back to you safe and sound and quickly. When I found out today that it was not to be, I was left with no words and much sorrow. I know there is nothing I can say that will help you. I'm just writing to let you know that someone from the Philadelphia area cares and is constantly having you in her thoughts. It truly pains me, sickens my stomach, to try to comprehend what you must be going through. May HaShem Comfort you amongst the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
(145) Marina Lande, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
my tears with you
How sad, I deeply regret the death of Leiby. My English is not very good but I want you to know that my heart is with you.
(144) Dr. Michael Kirschner, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
Dear family KLetzky, No words can comfort you in the tragedy that you endure.Remember ony that all of Klal Yisroel cries with you at this terrible time. Your tragedy is our tragedy. You are in our heart and mind.
(143) Cory Zacharia, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
My deepest condolences
To the family of Leiby Kleztky, there are no words to express the sympathy that I feel for your loss... My deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I hope that time brings you peace... Sincerely yours, Cory Zacharia
(142) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
Hamakom Yenachem Eschem
No words just tears. Idea for zechus: Make a petition to NY to take off immoral and violent pictures and tv shows etc.
(141) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
There are no words....
Truly there are no words that I can say but my tears flow tonight for your family. May the memory of your precious son forever be blessed.
(140) Ilene M, July 13, 2011 8:25 PM
Please know our hearts, tears and prayers are with you. We all all lost a precious soul.
(139) Nancy Zwiebach, July 13, 2011 8:24 PM
Dear Family, No words could possibly express the deep, deep sorrow and compassion I feel for you with this terrible, unimaginable tragedy. There is no question that you are beyond being comforted. Just know that "kol Yisrael" feels for you and with you.
(138) Bernard Kupferschmid, July 13, 2011 8:24 PM
There really are no words to describe the extent of my sentiments towards your family. It is our collective loss...My heart and thoughts are with you... Bernard Kupferschmid in Amherst, Massachusetts
(137) judy kamber, July 13, 2011 8:24 PM
haMakom y'nachaim
All the world is crying with you as Rabbi Blech said. I can't imagine how, but I hope and pray that each tear we shed alleviates a tiny bit of your pain. There are no appropriate words.
(136) Erle karp, July 13, 2011 8:24 PM
Tragedy
I am (very) sorry for your loss May hashem keep your little boy safe , may you know only Simchas
(135) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:24 PM
Unbelievable
I cannot stop crying since I heard about this,
(134) Simi S., July 13, 2011 8:23 PM
No Words
We all cry with you today. There are simply no words. Hashem yinkom damo.
(133) Pauline Berke, July 13, 2011 8:23 PM
Please accept my expression of my deepest sorrow for your great loss!
May G-d help you find a way to transcend this horrific event and find a way to peace!
(132) susana, July 13, 2011 8:23 PM
lMi esposo y yo los acompañamos en este momento
(131) Sheree, July 13, 2011 8:23 PM
We grieve with you
We grieve at your loss and the loss to all Leiby's life did and those he would have touched. We will pray that somehow you will be comforted and know there are those who share in your sorrow though we may never meet on this earth. I am so very sorry.
(130) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:22 PM
we have been walking around in eretz yisroel in a daze, a daze of shock, pain and feel like we are not 6000 miles away but right next door. Hashem should send mashiach with techias hameisim to reunite klal yisroel with all of the heilige neshomos that have been taken. we feel your pain. hamakom yenachem eschem
(129) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:22 PM
Only G-d can console you and wipe your tears. My prayers are with you.
(128) Debra, July 13, 2011 8:22 PM
my pain is together with yours
G-d comforts the mourners Hamakom yinachem etchem betoch shaar yerushalyim... black yalmuke .. kipah asrugah or no kippah at all. we are all in this together. May the love of the community hold you together... love deb
(127) Bebe, July 13, 2011 8:22 PM
Our hearts are breaking for you
Please in any small way accept our prayers, tears and our condolences.
(126) Terrie Whiteman, July 13, 2011 8:22 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Leiby, my tears as well for I am a grieving Mother. My son died in 2002. My heart goes out to Leiby's parents and the rest of his family.
(125) Ezra HaCohen, July 13, 2011 8:22 PM
We cry out for them
Please join us and pray for the welfare of this family! Inspect our deeds and cry that Hashem has mercy on his people! Do mitvahs/learn for in the merit of Yehuda ben Smuel. May we witness good news
(124) michal, July 13, 2011 8:21 PM
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem B'toch Sh'ar Avlai Tziyon V'Yerushalayim
As a mother my self to a 9 year old boy, all I could do is cry!!! As my son left to cheder this morning I gave him a note with Laiby's name to give to the Rebbi so they could all doven. After the news I told my son maybe he would like to take s/t upon himself to learn mishnayos or s/t for Laiby. IYH, he will. Baruch Dayan Emet!
(123) michael pell, July 13, 2011 8:21 PM
condolences
May HaShem comfort the family and community among the mourners of Zion.
(122) Heni, July 13, 2011 8:21 PM
I have and am crying with you!!
After crying nonstop for most of the morning and finding that my friends were doing just the same, I want you to know that my heart and soul are with you now....I can think of nothing else at the moment.... Baruch Dayan HaEmet
(121) Phyllis Greenberg Heideman, July 13, 2011 8:21 PM
Heartfelt Condolences
We join with all the M ourners of Zion as we think of you and pray for you at this most saddest of moments. May Leiby's memory be for a blessing.
(120) Eliav Sharvit, July 13, 2011 8:20 PM
No words
Simply no words.....may you be comforted by the concern and support of Klal Yisrael wordwide and may you find the strength you need to get through this unbelievably difficult loss. May Hashem grant you the wisdom, the tools and the means you need to continue. With sorrow felt many miles away, May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
(119) Rivkah Goli, July 13, 2011 8:20 PM
Deepest Sympathy
May The Omnipresent Console You Among the Other Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May You Know No More Sorrow.
(118) Ellyn Hutt, July 13, 2011 8:20 PM
the pain...
I am crying for you and for all of us...there truly are no words...
(117) Errol Krupman, July 13, 2011 8:20 PM
Our tears and tefillos are with you and your family. The Krupman Family Wesley Hills, NY
(116) Rabbi Harvey Horn, July 13, 2011 8:20 PM
My sincerest condolences. The hearts and prayers of the entire Jewish people are with you. May Hashem give you strength to endure.
(115) Sandy, July 13, 2011 8:19 PM
In momory of Leiby K
I am so sorry, it hurts all of us.
(114) Helen Stein, July 13, 2011 8:19 PM
We are so terribly sorry for your bitter, bitter loss.
My husband and I wish you long life and our deepest condolences on the horrific loss of your child. There are no words I can think of to say. May H-SHEM comfort you. All our love' Helen & Darryl Stein South Africa.
(113) Yehudit Sarah, July 13, 2011 8:19 PM
There are no words
My heart and soul cry for you and with you. Such a tragedy pains us all. You are not alone.
(112) Leib Chaim Krainess, July 13, 2011 8:19 PM
I am crying with you
I am sitting here in Eretz Yisroel sharing your pain. Please remember that your tears our my tears and my tears our yours. May Hashem give you the ability to feel His intense love now more than ever.
(111) Malka A, July 13, 2011 8:19 PM
I'm so sorry for you loss.
(110) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:19 PM
HaMakom yenachem et'chem b'toch shar avay'lay Tzion v' Yerushalayim
My heart is with you at this awful time.
(109) Gary Katz, July 13, 2011 8:18 PM
Please excuse my pitifully inadequate words.
So awful. It would take one thousand of the type of man who would do such a thing to equal one thousandth of the man Leiby would have become.
(108) civia, July 13, 2011 8:18 PM
may hashem give you all strength to carry on
our hearts cry for such a terrible loss we all have to pray that all our people will come together and heal and shalom peace and love eachother.
(107) Celia Szew, July 13, 2011 8:18 PM
With a heavy heart
Sending a hug across the miles and wishing you may find comfort in your beliefs. I'm truly sorry that such evil exists in our world. I'm writing this with tears running down my cheeks. Blessed be Leiby's memory.
(106) sarah birnhack, July 13, 2011 8:18 PM
Al Eileh Ani Bochiya
Your sorrow is our sorrow, your grief is our grief. We mourn your loss with you and are undertaking hidurei mitzvah l'illuy nishmas Lieby, Hy"d. He fulfilled his tafkid in life, perhaps to be m'acheid Klal Yisrael. Surely his place is very high, near the kisei hakavod. May he be a gitter baiter for you all.
(105) Estie, July 13, 2011 8:17 PM
condolence for Leibys parents
I have now words to write. i can not stop thinking of your innocent beautiful child. My heart is so heavy. My tears are for him, you and all his family. I too have lost a brother for are not all of us part of one family, though I can never understand your pain, I pray to Hashem to bring you comfort. My mitzvos performed today were all in the zechus of his precious neshama. May Hashem consider him the last karban for Am Yisroel and bring our redemtion NOW! Hamakom Yenachem Eschem bsoch sharei aveli tzion Meyerushalayim
(104) Pauline Robinson, July 13, 2011 8:17 PM
I am sooo sorry for your loss
I can't imagine the pain and anguish you are going through.
(103) Rabbi Brandt, July 13, 2011 8:17 PM
Our Tears are with the family and may his name be blessed.
The only words of comfort are to know that He is with G-d now and our tears and prayers are with the family. May He comfort them in their sorrow and may his memory be blessed. Baruch HaShem
(102) Jill Morales-Ratner, July 13, 2011 8:17 PM
My prayers and tears are with you
Mr and Mrs. Kleztky, I have only tears and prayers for you. I will say Leiby's name during Mourners Kaddish on Shabbas. I just wish I could take your pain away. xoxo Jill
(101) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:17 PM
We send our love
We send our love and prayers.
(100) Susan Hermelin, July 13, 2011 8:17 PM
Deepest condolences
Your sorry and agony has touched and affected many people from far and wide....my deepest condolences, baruch dayem emes. Sincerely Susan Hermelin, Montreal, Canada.
(99) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:16 PM
Only tears
As the Rabbi said, there are no words that can comfort. I hope that you "feel" the tears shed whilst I read the article and that you are not alone in your pain.
(98) Livia Bitton-Jackson, July 13, 2011 8:16 PM
May Hashem give you comfort in knowing that Leiby's pure neshomo is a meilitz yoshor for all am Yisroel
(97) Cat Smolka, July 13, 2011 8:16 PM
Condolences
Mr. & Mrs. Leiby I am sooo deeply sorry for you. Your pain is shared with us all. It hurt to read the articles today. Tears shed for your pain and the incomprensible events that have transpired. All of us out here in this world are sharing this with you and want you to know you are not alone. Stay close to your family, friends and loved ones. We all need each other.
(96) Elaine Bouranis, July 13, 2011 8:16 PM
To the parents of Leiby Kletzky
I weep with you. May God be with you each and every day.
(95) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:16 PM
Since there are no words and i cannot think of a better way to state what i am feeling, i quote the above text: We must let them know that we cry with them. Our tears are the words our hearts don't know how to express.
(94) Maria, July 13, 2011 8:16 PM
My heart and my prayers are with you as you go through this wrenching ordeal. May Hashem strengthen you with His grace and bring solace to your spirit.
(93) moshe tzvi dauber, md, July 13, 2011 8:15 PM
THnak you Rabbi Bleich
....for your words; for I have none. Just the tears of a fellow Yid/parent/son/human being. This is the time to cry.
(92) Nancy H., July 13, 2011 8:15 PM
May you be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim. Our heartfelt condolence to Leiby's family, friends and klal Yisrael.
(91) noa miller, July 13, 2011 8:15 PM
MY HEART ACHES BUT I FEEL THAT YOUR SON'S BEAUTIFUL NESHUMA IS NOW IN HASHEMS LOVING ARMS. MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NEVER KNOW PAIN AGAIN.
(90) Jamie, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
to the Kletzky family
Our thoughts are with you and your loss is felt by my husband and me. It is hard to find the right words for what has happened to you and your son.
(89) SHimmy, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
Condolences
My thoughts, tears, and prayers are with Leiby's family
(88) Judy, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
Sharing you grief
I am horrified and broken hearted for you over the loss of your precious child. Please know so many of all faiths cry with you.
(87) Helena Giese, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
Vengence is Hashem's
I truly do not even know what to say, but that my heart is filled with pain and I can not even imagine what you are enduring. May Hashem give you strength and comfort in whatever way possible. May vengeance be G-d's.
(86) Sara Shoff, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
I am in pain with you
I am so sorry that this happened, I feel for you in your pain, and it is OUR pain as well, I cant sleep thinking about how you cant sleep, May Hashem grant you a Nechama and send Mashiach Now so we can be reunited with Leiby.
(85) Afsoon Esther Aframian, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
To the Kleztky family, Ever since I heard the news of your son missing on Monday you have been in my heart and on my mind. I know there are no words I can say now or ever to bring your son back, in fact there is very little I can do other than to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. No parent should ever go through such a tragic loss especially for someone as special as your son. Even though I don’t know you or your family and never met Leiby I can tell from the pictures shown of him that he was a smart, kind and generous young boy. I am not a very religious person but I am a firm believer that even though we don’t understand why things happen, EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. I want you to know that you have support from people all over the world, our heart goes out to you and your family, we are shedding tears for your pain and praying for you to get through this difficult time. We will NEVER forget Leiby. May the people who were involved in this horrific crime get the justice they deserve and may Hashem give you and your family strength and comfort to get by and only bless your life from here on in. I LOVE YOU. Feel free to contact me if I can do anything for you. Afsoon Esther Aframian
(84) ariel, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
Feel Better
My heart goes out to the Kletzsky Family. May they be given the strength from hashem, to get through this terrible nightmare and may hashem bless them with the strength to heal their broken hearts. As jews, we must come together, and pray this is the last time somthing terrible like this happens, and hopefully, mashiach is on his way. May the Kletzsky family, be blessed and have peace within their home and family. And us as jews, certainly cry together over this terrible tragedy.
(83) Kathy & Jay Lerner, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
No Words, only Tears
We have no words, only tears. From Kathy & Jay Lerner in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(82) Vivien Fox, July 13, 2011 8:14 PM
I do not have any words to express my shcck and pain over the loss of your precious son in such a cruel manner. Just to say that I feel so deeply for you all .
(81) Joel Savit, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
Words can not express the way that I feel over your terrible tragedy. I know it is no consolation, but your pain has touched millions of people. My heart goes out to you at this time. Do not let this horrible occurrence shake your faith in Hashem. Leiby must have been a gem of a child because the Lord wanted him to be close to Him. Joel Savit
(80) Alex Novack, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
My heartfelt condolances during this truly tragic time
I will make a contribution in memory of your beloved son but in no way can it displace your anguish and grief. i wiash you healing in time- so many are distraught of your behalf! Sincerely, Alex Novack
(79) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
May you find a measure of comfort in your memories
(78) Fred Rivenson, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
Leiby Kletzky, Z'T'L'
My wife and I are crying over your loss. We must thank Hashem for every moment we have with each member of our family. May our tears summon the Moshiach speedily and in our days and may you be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
(77) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
Our thoughts, prayers, and yes, many tears we share with you...
May the Omnipresent comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
(76) Richard Mechaly, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
My condelences to the Kleztky family
To the the whole Kleztky family, I offer my deepest condelences to you. There are no words I'm sure that will console you at this difficult moment. May Hashem give you and all of us the true support.
(75) Laura Weissman, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
with tears in my eyes
For the second time today, I sit with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes. Even as a mother myself, I can only begin to imagine how you must be hurting. Though Ribono shel Olam is haDayan Emet, the loss of your precious child in such a tragic way is still your loss -- OUR loss. May you be held in the love of your Family everywhere. We mourn with you. May you and your family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may you soon live in days of peace and happiness.
(74) Rochel Golda, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
Our Tears Join with Yours
We cry with you - our tears join with yours.
(73) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:13 PM
ברוך דיין האמת המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שער אבלי ציון וירושלים
(72) Daniel, July 13, 2011 8:12 PM
My deepest condolences.
The Jewish world lost a child. And we all mourn him, but trust that he is in a better place. Rua be gan eden.
(71) Deborah, July 13, 2011 8:12 PM
I love you
I don't know you but I love you. I love that you gave birth to this angel sent from Hashem. He is now laughing with g-d and watches and talks to you each day. My Hashem comfort all of you for the rest of your lives and of your family and children, my heart hurts for you so much. Deborah
(70) Chaim Bender, July 13, 2011 8:12 PM
In memory of Leiby Kletzky
May his name be as a blessing for us all.
(69) Yaakov Dovid Titan, July 13, 2011 8:11 PM
My Deepest Feelings To Your Family
There are no words only tears says it all. May you find peace - one day!!! All my blessings and Love Yaakov Dovid Titan
(68) Victoria, July 13, 2011 8:11 PM
G-d is Love
This child is with his Maker, whole and at peace in the Divine Presence, for all eternity. May the King of the universe be blessed forevermore.
(67) Tamra, July 13, 2011 8:11 PM
Praying for you!
Words and emotions cant explain how your must feel as a family. Evil will never win in this world, never!..I pray for your healing as a family and know your grief is within all! ..with greatest simpathy may you eventually find piece in your lives!
(66) rabbi kahanovitch, July 13, 2011 8:11 PM
saddended with you
deeply saddened and moved to teshuva, our prayers are with you and for the mashiach to redeem us now!
(65) Leah Chanah, July 13, 2011 8:11 PM
sorrow
Please know that we feel such sorrow and sympathy for you on the loss of your beautiful son. There are no words. There is a string of broken Jewish hearts, aghast at this tragedy, throughout the world. We will send to charity in his memory. We pray that your faith sustains you.
(64) Florence Rubinstein, July 13, 2011 8:10 PM
my tears and prayers have been with the both of you, since i heard the sad news this morning.
there aren't any words to describe the henous act that occurred to your child. my tears and heartfelt sadness are with the both of you.
(63) Frumma Gottlieb, July 13, 2011 8:10 PM
When the right time comes there is a touching story in The Garden of Emunah about the violent death of a young son of tzadikim. His neshama consented to die to protect the entire community from a terrible libel. It can be found on page 37. May Hashem send you comfort and may you know no more tears. G-d bless you.
(62) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:09 PM
I am so terribly sorry for your loss
May my tears and the tears of your community and the Jewish people serve as some source of comfort in the midst of this terrible tragedy and your grief.
(61) The Sternbuch family, July 13, 2011 8:08 PM
Your pain is our pain
Dear Kletsky Family, Walking the streets of Jerusalem today, all I heard and saw were pained people's expressions over your horrible loss. We were all "Leiby's heartbroken mother and father", sharing your tremendous grief. May Hashem give you the strength to continue your lives with strenght and in health, carrying with you Leiby's o"h sweet memory. We are thinking of you all day and will keep you in our hearts, minds and prayers. Love, The Sternbuchs-Jerusalem
(60) sylvie simcha cohen, July 13, 2011 8:08 PM
many tears for your son..may you find strength in the memories you are left with....may hashem protect your son and all our children..amen
(59) Marsha, July 13, 2011 8:08 PM
My heart goes out to the family
I cry silently with the family and friends of this little boy.
(58) Esther, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
I am so devastated by the story of what happenned to your son. I was telling my friend the other day what a different world it is now compared to when I grew up Children could play outside, walk down the street , ride their bikes without the fear of any bad things happenning to them . May you be comforted with the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem .
(57) Sanford S. Resnick, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
There are no worlds.
Please accept my condolences ...my heart tries to be with you at this time...
(56) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
There are no words, only tears
To the family - we are crying with you. Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch sha'ar avlei Tzion ve'Yerusalaim
(55) Asher, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
Leiby will never be forgotten
My condolences to the entire Mishpocha and to all the people who came out from far and wide and became part of Leiby's mishpocha. My eyes are still red from crying as I found out the tragic news early this morning, before going to daven shacharis. Tehillim was said round the clock by so many, the minute the news was out that Leiby was missing. Oy , How right the first sentence of this article is, when it states that Tisha B'av came early this year.May the family and all of klal yisroel have only pesuros tovos and may Hakodesh Boruch Hu have rachmunus on us and send us the Geula Shelayma speedily .Amen...
(54) C, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
so very, very sorry
As a mother, I want to tell the family how sorry and how sad I feel. We all share your loss.
(53) Svetlana Uber, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
My heart is broken for your family
This should have never happened. Your grief must be unimaginable. May your son's good soul be embraced by God's loving arms and his memory always be kept alive in your hearts.
(52) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:07 PM
No words just tears...
Hamakom Yenachem otchem betoch shear abley Yerushalaim, ve she lo tosifu le daava od.
(51) clara ponte, July 13, 2011 8:06 PM
Some worlds
My tears fall ... I can barely write ... in a very large throat chokes me ... I have two children, and would not know how to support this great sorrow, I confess, I think that God has given a lot of spiritual strength and understanding, but still would not be happy enough to return ... I just ask the Glorious God of the Universe to eliminate evil from the earth definitely to be triumphant,to be worker of God for the new era that is represented by the supreme good and the promise of reunion of our loved ones ... that the Earth really is a dwelling place for God, cleanse the evil, just as Mashiach to bes, and then we'll see the sun shine for all deserving. Force the parents of this angel that's in our hearts ... Novo! Clique nas palavras acima para ver traduções alternativas. Dispensar
(50) Barbara Eldred, July 13, 2011 8:06 PM
Even in Australia I can feel your pain.
Words cannot really help but consider yourselves hugged from Australia. I will be praying for you.
(49) Aliza, July 13, 2011 8:06 PM
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
I can only cry...
(48) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:06 PM
dwould like to send condolence to teh bereaved family
No one is silent. We are all crying. We are all crying hard to Hashem. W e wish we could do something for you. We share in your pain. I will speak to my family to up our deveikus to Hashem. I do not know what else to do. We are with you.
(47) betsy eckstein, July 13, 2011 8:05 PM
about your son
your grief and pain are felt far away and I wish I could sit in your presence in silence. May all in your family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim. Heartfelt prayers for the neshama of your son from San Francisco.
(46) tova gelper, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
i cry for your pain. there are no words.
(45) David Jasse, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
we cry with you
May the Abishter give you strength. May his holy neshama be a kaparas for all of Klal Yisroel and bring a the complete redemption quickly
(44) Almoslino Family, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
We're Praying with you
We are extremely sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, from Phoenix Arizona. May Leiby's name be for a blessing always; and may Hashem give you comfort at this time. G'd bless, from the Almoslino's.
(43) wendy, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
My condolences
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I am crying with you.
(42) Zohara Bernell, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
my tears and my heart are with you
I have spent this morning in tears... I am so tired from all the tears over Leiby. I want to grieve with others and come to Brooklyn and hug Leiby's mom and beg Hashem to exonerate us all for what we as yidden may have done to allow such a sickness amongst our own people to foster. My heart is aching and the tears keep flowing. Please know that I am grieving with you from my windowsill uptown. And thank you Rabbi Blech for welcoming my grief into the collective. I felt so alone today that I had to call my friend, hysterically crying because I couldn't bear to be alone with the grief. Leiby is my family and so are his parents. This is a loss for am yisrael. May Hashem comfort the mourners of zion.
(41) Naomi, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem B'toch Shaar Aveilay Yerushalayim. We are all with you.
(40) Corinne Joy, July 13, 2011 8:04 PM
Corinne-tears and condolences - 13.7.2011
Words alone fail me to convey what great sympathy I feel for your situation ... but tears may just do so, in their way - whilst you/we await a time of reunion with Leiby, as, in the meantime, although we are 'left behind' to mourn, he is surely in God's loving arms ... as I, too, feel, having been recently bereaved of my beloved father, albeit after his 'fair share' of a life of caring for, and working in support of, others - and with the assurance that, eventually, "God will wipe away" all our tears and mourning, when we are reunited with such loved ones ... For now, please accept my heartfelt condolences ... Corinne
(39) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:03 PM
nothing to say
Dear Kletzky Family, There is nothing to say to console you. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you are going thru. Being that this is all I have been thinking about for the past 48 hrs (a total stranger) I can't even begin to fathom how much more pain you are in. Hy"D.
(38) Chaya Bracha, July 13, 2011 8:03 PM
Our hearts go out to the Kletzky family
Please accept our most sincere condolences. We cannot begin to understand how such an event could happen to such a beautiful neshama and a beautiful family. May all of our tears and tefillot be for an aliyas neshama for Leiby. And may you find comfort after your grief.
(37) Fred Fisher, July 13, 2011 8:03 PM
Our family feels your pain. May Gd be with you while your family goes thru the pain and then the healing.
(36) Chana Miller, July 13, 2011 8:03 PM
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
(35) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:03 PM
from one mother to another
My heart aches and my eyes fill with tears at the loss of your son. No mother should have to endure such pain. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as I beg g-d to give you some solace in this terrible time.
(34) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 8:02 PM
My heart goes out to you
I will hold you all in my prayers - my heart goes out to you... With love
(33) Yitzchok Fuchs, July 13, 2011 8:02 PM
Rav Nachman/Mrs Kletzky I dont know if this can possibly be a nechama, but tens of thousands of your Yiddishe bridder & shvester feel as if this tragedy has touched their immediate family. I was one of the thousands of volunteers who particpated in searching the nrighborhoods. Every door was opened by teary eyed parents who were crying and davening that the search come to a happy ending. I would venture to say that every one in our communities whether satmar, belz, litvish, modern orthodox, yishivish awoke this morning feeling like they were stabbed in the heart. May the RBS"O give you strength With love and a broken heart Yitzchok Fuchs
(32) Anthony Bottine, July 13, 2011 8:02 PM
My condolences.
May the Lord ease your pain.
(31) Pinchas Yechezkel and Family, July 13, 2011 8:01 PM
Baruch HaMakom Yinachem eschem b'toch sha'ar aveilei Zion v'Yerushalayim. May you know no more tza'ar.
The whole of Klal Yisroel cries with you, and we send our love to your family in the face of this unbearable tragedy.
(30) judy weiss, July 13, 2011 8:00 PM
leiby
I have spent all day crying over this incomprehensible tragedy. Every time my thoughts return to what your family is going through brings on a more tears. Since there are no words to justify this brutal attack, one thing is for sure , acheinu kol bais yisroel. The whole community is with you in your grief and you are constantly in our thoughts.
(29) steven kollander`, July 13, 2011 7:59 PM
nechama
I wish that I could send you the tears that my family and I have shed with you over this terrible loss for all of K'lal Yisroel. Leiby, a'h, will always be on all of our minds. Hashem yenachem etchem b'toch sha'ar availay Tzion v'Yerushalayim.
(28) Ruth Stefanovic, July 13, 2011 7:59 PM
My condolences on your loss.
Words fail me. My deepest condolences.
(27) MC, July 13, 2011 7:58 PM
A tragedy for Klal Yisroel.
Young and old, we are mourning the loss of OUR child. The very earth weeps. The parents should know that this is not their fault, but the fault of a society that constantly broadcasts cruelty and depravity. Hashem must redeem HIs nation from amidst such depths. May Hashem, the true Comforter, grant the family comfort and peace.
(26) Wendy Yusba Abramowitz, July 13, 2011 7:58 PM
My heart is very heavy and I have been crying off and on all day when I heard the horrific news. I am a mother of three children (ages 5 and 6) who are going to day camp for the first time. I cannot fathom how the parents must feel. All I want to do is extend my condolences and pray that you should never have anymore sorrow and there should be only simchas in your future.
(25) Dovid Miller, July 13, 2011 7:58 PM
We cry with you
Hashem will grant Leiby a licthige Gan Eden, and will take special care of him and repay him for what he missed out on. And after 120 years of good life, you, and all of us, will rejoin him in the Olom HaEmes, and we will dance together in simcha.
(24) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:57 PM
Tears only....
My heart aches and my stomach turns. My mind can't get a grip on my thoughts. There aren't words. Hashem what do you want from me, my family, my nation?
(23) Vickie, July 13, 2011 7:57 PM
There are no words
Mr. and Mrs. Kletzky, There are simply no words to convey the pain we feel with you on this horrific day. When we got the news here in Jerusalem, our entire office was in shock and the tears never stopped flowing. Seemingly random children keep dying seemingly senseless, horrifying deaths - the Fogels in their beds on a Shabbos night, Daniel Viflic in a school bus, scores of others - and now your precious Leiby. It is so obvious that Hashem is sending us messages! When He takes our babies like this, we're meant to ask ourselves - each and every one of us! - "What does He want from ME?" We must all bear responsibility and we must all come together as one people. Please know that you are NOT ALONE in your sorrow. We are all grieving with you. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
(22) Peisah Kagan, July 13, 2011 7:57 PM
My profound sympathy.
(21) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:57 PM
Tears
To the Family of Leiby: Since i got a text message about the dissappearance of Leiby, Leiby and all of you have been on my mind all the time! I cried and cried, for you, for Leiby and for all of us--that we are living in a world where such a thing can take place. I cried my heart out to Hashem, I begged and cried some more--something i am not used to doing-- and now that the worst has happened, i am numb and at a loss for words. I want to tell you that I cried for you, i was affected by your, our, loss. I will continue crying to Hashem, that He grant you a yeshua, a nechama, from this terrible and tragic loss! I hope you look at my tears as my contribution to you in these oh, so painful days. Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaarei Tzion
(20) Ellen Dweck, July 13, 2011 7:56 PM
Words Can't Express My Sorrow Over Your Loss
All I can do is offer my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful little boy. I am a mother, and I can't imagine what you must be going through at this awful time. Although it will not bring back your son, I hope his murderer receives the fullest brunt of the law. My prayers are with you.
(19) Meira, July 13, 2011 7:56 PM
hearts in pain
there are no words....only shock, denial, tears, a world no longer making sense.....we are horrified....and crying with you.....
(18) Larry Bauer, July 13, 2011 7:55 PM
Hello. Words seem so useless, yet they are part of the few things we have that may, I hope, at a tiny level help. May you find strength in Hashem, in the solace of your family and others whose prayers go out to you at this time of unspeakable tragedy and in the blessed memories of Leiby.
(17) andrew, July 13, 2011 7:55 PM
Baruch Dayan Emet, our hearts and souls cry with yours
Baruch Dayan Emet, our hearts and souls cry with yours, nothing more can be said. We have boys similar ages and cannot imagine the terrible suffering you are going though.
(16) daniela, July 13, 2011 7:54 PM
Baruch Dayan Emet
We have no idea about how the world functions. May be this precious neshama, who is now in a place that we can’t even imagine, was taken in this way beyond words, so that the universe itself should not all be destroyed. May the family of precious Leiby be consoled among all mourners of Zion and Yerushalaim. We also need to make extra sure to always look after people with problems in our communities, be them bad middot or psychiatric issues, lest they never have the opportunity to harm anyone.
(15) Chana Bilek, July 13, 2011 7:54 PM
from Passaic NJ
I am crying with you. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
(14) diane, July 13, 2011 7:54 PM
Your loss will be felt around the world...
"may you be comforted....
(13) Yehudis, July 13, 2011 7:51 PM
Hamokom yinacheim eschem bsoch shaar aveili tziyon biyirushalayim
hamakom yenacheim eschem bsoch shaar aveilei tziyon biyirushalayim.
(12) mishelle cohen, July 13, 2011 7:46 PM
I have been watching the news since the beginning. I dont know why, but i feel it like if it happened in my own family. I cant stop crying and thinkin about it. Couldnt even sleep last nice. im with you in mind, heart and soul!
(11) f, July 13, 2011 7:46 PM
Hamokom Yinacheim eschem - may HK"BH fill the void in your hearts and lives, for only He can do so.
(10) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:45 PM
I'm so sorry
I could not believe it when I heard what had happened. It really made me cry. being a mother of 4 kids myself, made me step back and realize what a gift Hashem has given me. I lost a sibling at the when he was 11 and know that there nothing more painful. May Hashem grant you only simcha's from now on
(9) Avraham Grief, July 13, 2011 7:44 PM
There are no words
The article is right. There are no words. I am greatly saddened by the loss of Leiby Kletzky, and horrified to imagine what he endured.
(8) Yesenia Garcia, July 13, 2011 7:36 PM
I'm so sorry.
I feel greatly for your loss. The minute I heard about Leiby being missing I prayed and prayed for him and your family. My heart hurts as if I'd lost one of my own loved ones. What a tremendous impact the loss of your son has had on this world. May God bless you and your family and give you the strength to persevere for yourself and the rest of your young family. God bless your family. Yesenia from The Bronx
(7) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:30 PM
Leiby's death
I really just dont know what to say I had Leiby's name up praying for him and thinking of him. That he should return home and safe in his parents arms. There are really no words to express my sadness only tears.
(6) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:23 PM
Hamakom Yinachem Esxhem Bisoch Shhar Avlei Tzip V'Yerushalayim
(5) Donna Rubino, July 13, 2011 7:23 PM
prayers for you and your family
I do not know what to say, but I am compelled, with tears in my eyes and deep sorrow in my heart to offer my prayers to your family and to say Please, Please, do not blame yourselves for this heartbreaking tragedy - the world is full of evil and I know God is merciful, God allows free will and allows men to commit such atrocities, but I know in my heart, that God did not allow your beautiful son to suffer before he took him into his arms safely until you meet again - Shalom
(4) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:20 PM
I can't say anything to alleviate your intense pain, but please know that I, together with all of klal yisroel feel for you and wish you only the best.
(3) Deborah Schoen, July 13, 2011 7:20 PM
So Sorry
I can't imagine what this family is going through. I am sick in my heart. I am so sorry that this little boy had his life cut short. Words fail me, all I can do is cry.
(2) Shoshanna lane/liebman, July 13, 2011 7:19 PM
TEARS ARE LIQUID PRAYERS
I AM CRYING AT YOUR TERRIBLE LOSS AND ALL OF OUR LOSS OF YOUR LIEBY.
(1) Anonymous, July 13, 2011 7:16 PM
I haven't stopped crying.
I live in Park Slope and saw the flyers for this beautiful boy and found out he is in the arms of angels. My tears flow and my heart aches.