NY - 7 children from one family dead in Brooklyn fire

[zwiebel]

This is just horrendous. My heart goes out to the survivors.

My electric hotplate caught fire with a mouse climbing inside of it. It happened while I was renovating and wildlife was getting in.I won't have them in the house now. Luckily it shorted with a bang and woke the dog, who woke me with his barking.

 

[ellemo]

Everyone, make sure you have a smoke detector & carbon monoxide detectors on every floor in your home and that there is one close enough to your bedroom and loud enough to wake you up. Check your batteries on your smoke detectors. Also, have an escape plan so kids know what to do in case of a fire.

This is so sad and so preventable, which makes it all the more tragic.

I would like to point out that most religious Jewish people do not follow this strict customs. And of those that do, there is a wide interpretation of these laws. A few Jewish families that I knew would use a crockpot to keep food heated. Crockpots are made to be kept on for an extended amount of time and are less likely to malfunction.

 

[daisymae]

Here's an article with new footage of the children being placed in their graves. There's not much new information but it stated the mother, Gayle Sassoon, is in an induced coma. Mr. Sassoon will be coming back to be with his daughter, Tziporah, and his wife. The footage is again gut wrenching.

Blessings for this family for strength and guidance and for Gayle to come through

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york...d-fire-buries-family-israel-article-1.2159382

 

[daisymae]

This update indicates Gabe Sassoon asked a rabbi for blessings to have more children and a friend of Gabe's says their marriage wasn't the best as it was on and off and hard to keep it going.

http://nypost.com/2015/03/25/dad-who-lost-7-in-fire-begs-rabbi-to-bless-him-with-more-kids/

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Siblings killed in blaze recorded moving song before death

http://nypost.com/2015/03/26/siblings-killed-in-blaze-recorded-moving-song-before-death/

 

[daisymae]

I've not found any updates for the daughter and mother as to medical conditions, or the father. Hope to hear good news soon. Please post if you find anything.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Brooklyn dad who lost 7 kids in fire mourns family at Passover while wife, daughter still hospitalized

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york...7-kids-fire-mourns-passover-article-1.2173113

"His wife, Gayle, 45, remains in a medically induced coma in Jacobi Medical Center while his daughter, 15-year-old Tziporah, is improving and expected to be released from Staten Island University Hospital North after the weeklong Jewish holiday, the friends said."

"The teen hasn’t been told yet about the tragic fate of her siblings, two sources said. It’s believed her mom doesn’t know the magnitude of the catastrophe either."

 

[daisymae]

Thank you, Blondie. It is good news about Tziporah.

 

[Momoffourboys]

If anyone would like to see, a FB page has been set up by the community.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/In-M...amily-Tragedy/1590379681207875?ref=ts&fref=ts

 

[daisymae]

Here's an update on the Sassoon family. Gabe, the father, was just in Jerusalem for the 30 day mark of the tragedy. Gayle, his wife, is still in a coma, and the daughter Tiporah will be released from the hospital next week.

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.653112

 

[daisymae]

Here is another update. Tziporah has been told of the deaths of her siblings by 2 psychologists, and Gale's parents age 80 have also been told. This is incredibly sad to read.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/194522

 

[StephanieH]

All I can say is........crazy man-made 'rules' in the name of religion. *smh* It's also stated in various news articles that FDNY firefighters set up a table on the street and were passing out pamphlets about fire safety along with smoke detectors and 9 volt batteries - but again due to the Sabbath laws for Orthodox Jews, they're not able to carry anything on the Sabbath so most just passed by the table and took nothing.

I am Jewish and I completely agree with you. MANY Orthodox Jews just hire (or ask) non-Jews to do things for them. I think they are ridiculous, though.

My friend used to be Orthodox (before she figured out she was gay and would be shunned) and she would recite the part of the prayer that says, "Thank you, G-d, for not making me a woman." OMG, that still cracks me up.

 

[panthera]

I am Jewish and I completely agree with you. MANY Orthodox Jews just hire (or ask) non-Jews to do things for them. I think they are ridiculous, though.

My friend used to be Orthodox (before she figured out she was gay and would be shunned) and she would recite the part of the prayer that says, "Thank you, G-d, for not making me a woman." OMG, that still cracks me up.

If nothing else, this tragedy has been very educational. While I previously realized that both those who practice Judiasm and Seventh-Day Adventists refrain from all forms of work on the Sabbath (such as household chores as well as their jobs), I did not realize that cooking food was considered work. Many people find it a form of relaxation or something enjoyable to do.

Prayers continue for this poor family.
raying:

 

[daisymae]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/n...eadly-fire-is-said-to-be-recovering.html?_r=0


Good news to share ... Gayle, the mother, is beginning to wake up and Tziporah is talking, smiling and recovering quite well.

 

[daisymae]

Finally there is news on this family but it says Gayle is apparently still in a coma.

There has been a new Torah scroll hand-written in honor of the children. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/torah-scroll/

This article is very interesting especially how the Torah is scribed.

 

[LayzeeDayzee]

What I don't understand is.......if they are not allowed to use electricity/appliances to cook with on the sabbath, why not just have cold meals that day? Sandwiches, salads, kosher cold cuts, fruit and veggie platters.

 

[daisymae]

GOOD NEWS! Gayle Sassoon is home with her family!

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/197363


Mazel Tov to the Sassoon's!

 

[zwiebel]

That's wonderful news. Thanks for letting us know daisymae.

My thoughts are with Gayle as she embarks on her difficult journey into the future.

 

[Momoffourboys]

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4702549,00.html


Now I know my destiny': Tragedy-stricken family's painful recovery
Gabriel and Gayle Sassoon lost seven of their eight children when their Brooklyn home caught fire; they tell Yedioth Ahronoth about their grief, trying to recover, and discovering new life by helping others.

 

[Momoffourboys]

If nothing else, this tragedy has been very educational. While I previously realized that both those who practice Judiasm and Seventh-Day Adventists refrain from all forms of work on the Sabbath (such as household chores as well as their jobs), I did not realize that cooking food was considered work. Many people find it a form of relaxation or something enjoyable to do.

Prayers continue for this poor family.
raying:

I know it is difficult for people to understand what Orthodox Jews observe and why. I can tell you that they observe because these are laws commanded by God. There are books upon books with daily laws that Jews follow. Everything from food preparation to sexual relations. For those who truly observe, God is a part of every second of every day.

...on the Sabbath, observant Jews do not tear toilet paper...they use tissues. They do not carry or push anything, unless it is in a contained area that is allowed (called an eruv). So many more that are fascinating.