Renowned Kabbalist Rabbi David Batsri Collapses, Revived, Hospitalized

The prominent Kabbalist Rabbi David Shalom Batsri, head of the 'HaShalom' yeshiva in Jerusalem, collapsed at his home in Bnei Brak on Wednesday. Emergency medical teams were dispatched to his residence on Rabbi Landau Street after reports of an 85-year-old man collapsing. Responders from the Hatzalah organization and Magen David Adom paramedics found Rabbi Batsri unconscious, without a pulse or breathing. Advanced resuscitation efforts, including chest compressions, medication, and respiratory support, were performed at the scene.

Following the intensive efforts by the medical teams, the Kabbalist's pulse returned. He was then transported to the trauma unit at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, for further treatment. Hatzalah responders Dudi Goldberg and Tzvi Lustig described finding the 85-year-old man unresponsive and without vital signs, and confirmed the successful resuscitation and subsequent hospitalization.

Rabbi Batsri, considered one of the leading Kabbalists of his generation, has experienced fluctuating health in the past year. In November 2023, he was hospitalized in serious condition at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center, requiring sedation and ventilation. At that time, widespread prayer gatherings were held across Israel, and his condition subsequently improved.

Supporters and students are calling for continued prayers for the complete recovery of Rabbi David Shalom ben Victoria, among all the sick of Israel. The yeshiva students and family associates are urging the public to intensify prayers and supplications for the elder Kabbalist's health.