Harav Dov Kook, shlita, the renowned mekubal of Tiveria, was hospitalized Wednesday morning at the Poria Medical Center after falling ill with pneumonia. His condition has since deteriorated significantly, and he is currently sedated and on a ventilator, receiving full respiratory support.

According to reports, Harav Kook felt unwell earlier in the day, and following a brief medical consultation at his home, the decision was made to transfer him to the hospital for further respiratory treatment. His condition worsened in the hours that followed, and he was subsequently placed on a ventilator.

Harav Kook, a son-in-law of Harav Yitzchak Zilberstein, shlita, is widely revered throughout Eretz Yisrael, particularly in the North, for his tzidkus and his profound influence on tens of thousands of Yidden. He is known for his spiritual guidance he has shared with the broader public over the years.

The tzibur is asked to daven for (Rav) Dov  ben Shoshana, for a refuah shleimah b’soch she’ar cholei Yisrael.