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Hatred Over Health: Hatzalah Volunteer Faces Antisemitism While Responding to Medical Emergency

Oct 11, 2026·1 min read

A Hatzolah volunteer shares his experience of a car accident in Toms River, where a patient repeatedly refused medical help from Orthodox Jewish first responders, insisting he wanted “real 911.”

Even after paramedics arrived, he continued refusing help because they were Jewish. It is unbelievable how people are willing to turn down medical care in an emergency in account of religion.