There is an urgent request for tefilos on behalf of HaRav Sholom Dovber [ben Zlata Masha] Lifshitz, the founder and head of Yad L’Achim, whose condition is reported as critical. The Rav is hospitalized in Tel Aviv’s Tel Hashomer Hospital, reportedly with a severe case of pneumonia in addition to a serious illness afflicting his body.

The rav, 84, was hospitalized about a week ago and family members report his condition has taken a drastic turn for the worse during the past hours.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)