The Halacha Brura Institute on Wednesday reported a deterioration in the condition of Rabbi Aryeh Stern, a former chief rabbi of Jerusalem, and Institute's head.
Rabbi Stern, 80, was resuscitated and is now hospitalized in very serious condition. The public is asked to pray for the recovery of Aryeh, son of Chava Leah, amongst the other ill of Israel.
Rabbi Stern served as Jerusalem's Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi between 2014-2019.
Shortly before the October 7 massacre, he spoke to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva during an event for religious Zionist rabbis held at Heichal Shlomo Synagogue in Jerusalem, about the importance of the unity of the nation.
"The way of Torah is to find many ways to be in the service of G-d, and in the end, we are all united in G-d's love and faith," he explained. "This is very much reflected in the holiday of Sukkot and the importance of unity."
He added, "We need to pay more attention to the issue of unity in Israel and create more encounters between sectors."
"The important thing is to turn to everyone - even after such acts - and also to make concessions in order to maintain unity. Rabbi Kook, for example, was very passionate about his beliefs, and he overcame his natural inclination, in order to love everyone; the effect of this is ultimately much more beneficial," Rabbi Stern concluded.