Rabbi ItzhaK Halevi Herzog, Ashkenazic Chief of Israel, remained in a coma today, after a stroke. While prayers for recovery of the 71-year-old spiritual leader were being offered in synagogues throughout Israel, it was reported last night that there had been a slight improvement in his condition.
Hundreds s of persons assembled quietly in front of the Chief Rabbi’s home her yesterday, and remained throughout the day.
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