Rav Ovadiah Yosef Hospitalized After Stroke.

2 Shevat 5773 – January 12, 2013

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On Saturday morning, Rav Ovadiah Yosef, the spiritual leader of the Shas party, was taken to Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem after not feeling well.

Rav Ovadiah reportedly suffered a minor stroke.

It was decided that Rav Ovadiah will stay in the hospital a few more days for observation.

The rabbi did not lose consciousness at any point, and is awake and fully aware of his surroundings.

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