Baba Sali

Israel Abuhatzeira (Hebrew: ר׳ יִשְׂרָאֵל אַבּוּחַצִירָא), known as the Baba Sali (Arabic: بابا صلى, Hebrew: בַּאבָּא סָאלִי, lit. "Praying Father") (1889–1984) was a leading Moroccan Sephardic rabbi and kabbalist who was renowned for his alleged ability to work miracles through his prayers. His burial place in Netivot, Israel has become a shrine for prayers and petitioners.

Rabbi
Israel Abuhatzeira
rabbi
Baba Sali
TitleBaba Sali
Personal
Born
(1889-09-26)September 26, 1889
Rissani, Morocco
DiedJanuary 8, 1984(1984-01-08) (aged 94)
Netivot, Israel
ReligionJudaism
NationalityIsraeli, Moroccan
Spouse
  • Precha Amsalem
  • Miriam Abuhatzeira
  • Simi Abuhatzeira
ParentRabbi Mas'ud Abuhatzeira
Jewish leader
SuccessorBaba Baruch
PositionRabbi
BuriedNetivot
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