World-famous chef Shalom Kadosh seriously wounded in attempted robbery

Culinary artist known for preparing meals for heads of state falls, hits head hard while chasing man who snatched his wallet at a Jerusalem gas station

By ToI Staff 26 March 2021, 10:25 pm Edit
Top chef Shalom Kadosh poses for a picture in Jerusalem on May 27, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Top chef Shalom Kadosh poses for a picture in Jerusalem on May 27, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Acclaimed chef Shalom Kadosh was seriously wounded during an attempted robbery in Jerusalem on Sunday. He was identified by the press on Friday.

Kadosh, 74, tried to chase a thief at a gas station after the man stole his wallet from his car. The two tussled and Kadosh fell, banging his head hard on the floor. He was rushed to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in serious condition.

Kadosh is considered one of the most well-known Israeli chefs, cooking for many world leaders.

In January 2020 he prepared the food for the World Holocaust Forum in Israel, which included 41 heads of state.

Doctors at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital said they were fighting for the 74-year-old’s life.

Shalom Kadosh (R) is seen next to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (C) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) during the World Holocaust Forum on Janruary 22, 2020. (Screenshot: Channel 13)

Police said they were investigating the incident and had launched searches to locate the suspect.

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