Rabbi Eliyahu Medina, former Sephardic chief rabbi of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City, collapsed in his yeshiva this morning and was hospitalised. A Hebrew name extension was added for prayer: Rabbi Eliyahu Rafael ben Sa'ada. The incident was reported by journalist Yisrael Cohen.
Rabbi Eliyahu Medina, the longtime Sephardic chief rabbi of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City, collapsed Tuesday morning at his yeshiva and was rushed to hospital. According to journalist Yisrael Cohen, the public has been asked to pray for his recovery. As is customary in cases of severe illness, the Hebrew name extension 'Raphael' was added, making his full name for prayer Rabbi Eliyahu Rafael ben Sa'ada. No further details on his condition have been released. The rabbi is a well-known figure in Jerusalem religious circles.
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