Nikki was days from death when Rabbi Eli blew an ancient horn by her bedside
Nikki Goldstein was in a coma due to a life-threatening infection when Rabbi Eli Schlanger blew a shofar by her bedside, which she believes contributed to her recovery. Despite being told she had only days to live, Goldstein's condition improved shortly after the rabbi's visit. Tragically, Rabbi Schlanger later lost his life in a shooting incident, but his legacy continues through a book they co-authored.
- ▪Nikki Goldstein was in a coma and given days to live before Rabbi Eli Schlanger's visit.
- ▪Rabbi Schlanger blew a shofar in the ICU, which Goldstein credits with her miraculous recovery.
- ▪Rabbi Schlanger was killed in a shooting incident three years later, but their friendship and collaboration live on through a published book.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 14:41:26 +1000 |
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