Son of Prominent Rebbe Collapses on Bus in Beitar Illit, Hospitalized in Serious Condition
A man in his 60s, a well-known and important figure in Beitar Illit and the son of a prominent rebbe, suddenly collapsed on a bus on Thursday. The incident occurred on Kedushat Levi Street when the man lost consciousness. Passengers immediately called emergency services.
Magen David Adom and Hatzalah teams arrived quickly and performed prolonged resuscitation efforts, including defibrillation and advanced life support. Paramedics and volunteer doctors described the critical moments, noting the man was initially without pulse or breathing but was revived and transported to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem in serious condition, intubated and sedated.
The family has urgently requested prayers for the man's full recovery, identifying him as Rabbi Moshe Aharon ben Miriam Yehudit. The event has caused significant concern among Beitar Illit residents, who are continuing to pray for his health. The man’s identity as the son of a well-known rebbe adds to the community’s distress.
The medical teams credited divine mercy for the return of the man’s heartbeat and breathing after the emergency interventions. The family’s plea highlights the communal solidarity and spiritual support during this critical time.
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