In a rare and unusual proceeding rooted in ancient segulos, a beis din in Teveria conducted the symbolic sale of the illness afflicting noted mekubal Rav Dov Kook to a non-Jew, following a practice cited in the writings of earlier poskim.

The ceremony was carried out under the supervision of the local beis din and was reportedly performed in accordance with the well-known segulah mentioned in classical seforim, including works of the Chida and the Chasam Sofer.

The development comes as the Torah world continues to daven for Rav Kook’s recovery amid concerns about his health.

As previously reported here on Matzav, earlier in the day, consultations were held regarding the possibility of adding a name to Rav Kook’s name for tefillah. Following deliberations on the matter, the mashgiach, Rav Dan Segal, advised that the name “Chizkiyahu” be added as a segulah.

All are asked to daven for Rav Chizkiyahu Dov HaKohen ben Shoshana.

{Matzav.com}