Hagon Rav Shmuel Halevi Wosner was taken on Shabbos morning to Maynei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak after complaining of severe stomach pain. After being admitted to the hospital, it was decided that surgery be performed.

As word spread around Bnei Brak, Batei Midrashim and Yeshivos were Mispallel for the Posek Hador’s speedy recovery.

In Bais Medrash “Lederman”, Hagon Rav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita Paskened that Tehillim be recited after Mincha, and in Ponavez Yeshiva tehillim was recited following Mincha as well.

A statement by the hospital was issued after Shabbos saying that the condition of Rav Wosner is Boruch Hashem stable.

Please be Mispallel for Shmuel ben Rochel.

UPDATE 8:45AM IL: Officials at Maynei HaYeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak report that Rav Shmuel Halevy Wosner Shlita is doing well following surgery to correct a bowel obstruction. The tzibur is requested to continue tefillos for the Posek HaDor, Shmuel by Rochel.Hospital officials add the Rav will not be permitted to have visitors since he needs the time to rest and recuperate.

The Rav arrived at the hospital at 8:00am Shabbos morning. Rav Fuehrer and others were alerted as the decision regarding Rav Wosner’s condition was made, moving ahead with the surgery to clear the obstruction.

(Dov Gordon / Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)