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Singer Eyal Golan Commits to Observing Shabbat for Rabbi Dov Kook's Recovery
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By דניאל אברהם
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
Singer Eyal Golan has pledged not to travel on Shabbat following a Torah lesson at his home, urging others to join him in praying for Rabbi Dov Kook's recovery from a serious respiratory condition in a Tiberias hospital.
- 01Eyal Golan commits to not traveling on Shabbat after a Torah lesson at his home.
- 02The decision is made as a merit for Rabbi Dov Kook's recovery from severe respiratory issues.
- 03Rabbi Dov Kook is hospitalized at Poriya Medical Center in Tiberias.
- 04Golan's daughter Alin initiated the Torah lesson that inspired his commitment.
- 05Golan calls on the public to make similar commitments for the rabbi's health.
- 06He expressed gratitude to his daughter for her spiritual influence.
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