The mekubal from Pardes Katz, Rebi Avraham Chai, known as Chacham Avraham, was taken to the hospital late Tuesday night the eve of 6 Menachem Av. The rav was admitted to Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak, listed in very serious condition. He is not conscious and some of his major organs have stopped functioning.

Kikar Shabbos News adds some of his talmidim explain that the rav was not feeling well and taken to the hospital from his home.

They explain the rav is known for his expertise in Toras Kabbalah and is sought after by Ashkenazim and Sephardim alike.

The tzibur is asked to be mispallel for Avraham Chai ben Massuda bsoch kol cholei am yisrael.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)