UPDATE: Statement from the Yeshiva:

“It has been determined that the Rosh Hayeshiva suffered a stroke this afternoon.

B’chasdei Hashem the Rosh Yeshiva is completely alert and aware, and is being fully communicative. However, although his cognition was BH not affected, his motor skills were.

The doctors have said that the situation is still developing and the next 24 hours are critical.

The Rosh Yeshiva has instructed us to request the oilam to be Mispallel for his refuah.”

Earlier Report:

Hagaon Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita, seen leaving the Levaya in Lakewood today, was hospitalized this afternoon for a medical emergency. “Boruch Hashem he is stable and his condition continues to improve,” the Yeshiva said. Everyone is requested to daven for Shmuel Ben Ita Ettel” pic.twitter.com/yzM5eXO4Db

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