HaGaon HaRav Nissim Karelitz Shlita complained he was not feeling well and he was experiencing shortness of breath. He was transported to Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak Wednesday night, the eve of 13 Adar I 5774. The av beis din is reportedly 88.

The rav’s condition is not viewed as life-threatening according to limited information available. He underwent diagnostic tests and remained in the hospital overnight for observation.

The tzibur is urged to be mispallel for
רב שמריהו יוסף ניסים בן בתיה בתוך שאר חולי ישראל

11:08 IL:

The rav is scheduled to enter surgery soon to address an intestinal blockage. The tzibur is asked to be mispallel for his refuah shleima.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)