Chief Rabbi of Beit Shemesh Collapses at Home, Hospitalized
The Chief Rabbi of Beit Shemesh, Rabbi Shimon Biton, collapsed suddenly at his home on Tuesday evening, causing widespread concern in the religious community and among the city's residents. Emergency medical services were dispatched to his residence and provided life-saving initial treatment. After his condition stabilized slightly, he was transported to the hospital for further care and examination.
News of the incident has led to deep worry among his students and followers both within Beit Shemesh and beyond. Rabbi Biton is considered a central and leading spiritual figure who has guided the community with warmth for many years.
Following his hospitalization, other rabbis in Beit Shemesh issued an urgent appeal to the public to pray and recite Psalms for the complete recovery of Rabbi Shimon ben Mima, among all the sick of Israel.
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