Chabad Girl in Critical Condition After School Bullying Incident

By Simcha B.

My young niece, Chana Bracha bas Devora Leah, a Chabad girl from Chadera, Eretz Yisroel, is fighting for her life following a devastating incident of bullying at school.

Chana Bracha had been subjected to repeated bullying by a group of girls at school. What began as an ordinary school day took a terrible turn when she was struck in the head during an incident at school.

At first, there were no obvious signs of serious injury. There was no visible bleeding or bruising, and nothing appeared to indicate just how serious the injury was.

After returning home, Chana Bracha ate and took a shower. However, several hours later, she suddenly lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital.

Doctors discovered blood clots in her brain and placed her in a medically induced coma.

Chana Bracha remains in critical condition, and our family is desperately hoping and davening for her recovery.

As both her aunt and a teacher myself, I feel a responsibility to share what happened and raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and physical aggression in schools and children’s programs.

A single blow can happen in a split second. An action that may seem harmless to the child delivering it can have devastating consequences for the child receiving it.

This is a message that every parent, educator, school administrator, and community member needs to take seriously.

Bullying is not a childhood game. Hitting is not harmless. Physical aggression, even when children do not fully understand the possible consequences, can cause devastating injuries.

Our schools must be places where children feel protected, respected, and safe. As parents and educators, we have a responsibility to teach children that their hands are not meant for hurting others and that their words and actions can have lasting consequences.

Repeated bullying should never be dismissed as ordinary childhood behavior. Warning signs must be taken seriously, complaints must be addressed, and intervention must take place before situations escalate.

What happened to my niece should make all of us think seriously about how bullying is handled, how children are protected, and what more we can do to prevent similar incidents.

Every child deserves to go to school without fear of being hurt. We cannot wait for another tragedy to recognize the seriousness of bullying.

While sharing this urgent message about children’s safety, I am also asking everyone to please take a few moments to say Tehillim for my niece’s recovery: Chana Bracha bas Devora Leah. Kapitel 20 and 14.

Our family is deeply grateful to everyone who is davening, sharing this message, and keeping Chana Bracha in their thoughts.

May Hashem grant her a complete and speedy refuah sheleimah, and may we hear only besuros tovos.