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9-Year-Old Elchanan Nahorai Almaliah Passes Away After Long Illness in Beit Shemesh

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9-Year-Old Elchanan Nahorai Almaliah Passes Away After Long Illness in Beit Shemesh
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 30, 2026

What happened

Elchanan Nahorai Almaliah, a 9-year-old boy from Beit Shemesh, died after a long illness. Singer Shmulik Sukot fulfilled his last wish by singing to him shortly before his passing. The community mourns the loss of the brave child.

  • 01Elchanan Nahorai Almaliah, aged 9, died after a long battle with a severe illness in Beit Shemesh.
  • 02Singer Shmulik Sukot visited Elchanan in his final hours to sing his favorite songs.
  • 03Elchanan showed exceptional courage and joy despite his suffering during treatment.
  • 04Many artists visited Elchanan in the hospital to support and uplift him.
  • 05Sukot described the emotional farewell and promised to remember Elchanan forever.
  • 06The funeral will take place today with community members and classmates attending.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
9-Year-Old Elchanan Nahorai Almaliah Passes Away After Long Illness in Beit Shemesh
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 30, 2026
9-Year-Old Haredi Boy in Beit Shemesh Dies After Long Illness, Last Wish Fulfilled by Singer Shmulik Sukot
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Child Alhanan Nahorai Almaliah Passes Away After Battling Illness, Singer Shmulik Sukot Shares Final Request

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