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Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Prayer at Chabad Synagogue in Kiryat Malakhi and Is Resuscitated

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 6, 2026

What happened

A 62-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest during morning prayers at a Chabad synagogue in Kiryat Malakhi. Emergency responders quickly performed CPR and used a defibrillator, successfully reviving him. He was hospitalized in stable condition.

  • 01A 62-year-old man collapsed from cardiac arrest during prayer at a Chabad synagogue in Kiryat Malakhi.
  • 02Emergency responders arrived within seconds and began advanced resuscitation including defibrillation.
  • 03The man’s heart restarted and he regained full consciousness at the scene.
  • 04United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom teams coordinated the lifesaving efforts.
  • 05He was transported to Assuta Hospital in Ashdod in good and stable condition.
  • 06The incident underscores the critical role of rapid response and defibrillators in cardiac emergencies.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Prayer at Chabad Synagogue in Kiryat Malakhi and Is Resuscitated
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Man Collapses During Prayer in Kiryat Malachi Synagogue, Revived by Defibrillator

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