The condition of Rabbi Shimon Baadani, the eldest member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, significantly deteriorated Monday evening.
His family members have asked the public to pray for the recovery of Rabbi Shimon ben Haviva.
Shas chairman Minister Aryeh Deri left his niece's wedding and rushed to Tel Hashomer Hospital to stay by the rabbi's side.
Rabbi Baadani, 95, was hospitalized after being diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday. He is listed in serious condition.