The Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rav Dovid Yosef, shared a message of encouragement and support for Chabad emissaries around the world in a video released on Sunday. His remarks came in the wake of the tragic murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogen.

“I turn to all Chabad emissaries in every place,” Rav Yosef began his address. “Unfortunately, we are all in terrible mourning and pain over the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogen, may G-d avenge his blood, who gave his life for the people of Israel.”

Rabbi Yosef praised the global network of Chabad emissaries for their invaluable contributions. “All Chabad emissaries everywhere are doing holy work. Thanks to them thousands and thousands are eating kosher. In many places, there is no kosher food and they save the people from Israel from eating treif. They bring Yiddishkeit, they bring Judaism to every place. They bring G-d’s word, praise be to them,” he stated.

Speaking directly to the emissaries, he offered words of strength and encouragement. “Please, don’t be despondent, be strong and brave, keep up your holy work. I know from up close and am aware of your holy work in every place. There is nothing in the world like the great project of Chabad emissaries who teach Torah and spread the name of G-d everywhere.”

Rav Yosef concluded his heartfelt message with a prayer for their safety and continued success. “Continue, with G-d’s help, your holy work, and G-d will protect you from all trouble and distress. G-d will guard you against the haters of Israel and you will merit to continue sanctifying Heaven’s name in public and to increase Torah and holiness among the people of Israel, Amen so be it,” he said.

{Matzav.com}