The Baba Sali’s white-domed neo-Moorish mausoleum, located in a park and palm forest developed by the Jewish National Fund, is a magnet for some 800,000 visitors annually.

The cloth pants were given by the Baba Sali as a "segula," or talisman, for protection and success, to his mythological sexton Eliyahu Alfasi, who served him faithfully for 14 years.

The Baba Sali was considered a man of miracles by many Jews around the world. His followers include a wide range of Jews from all sorts of religious backgrounds, and his grave is one of Israel’s ...

Jerusalem Post Judaism Thousands Mark Baba Sali's Hiloula: Rabbi Pinto Leads in NY; Sons Host Events in Israel, Miami By DAVID BERGER FEBRUARY 4, 2025 13:52 (photo credit: Shuva Israel) ...

The Baba Sali visited Israel several times prior to settling there in 1964, his first visit coming in 1921. He also resided in France at several points in his life.

Thousands Commemorate Baba Sali 40,000 Jews participated in the ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the death of the Moroccan Kabbalist, the ‘Baba Sali.’ Hana Levi Julian ...

In 1908, the Baba Sali’s father Rabbi Masoud passed away, and the eldest son R. David took his place as rabbi of the community. In 1919, there were local revolts against the ruling French by ...

Baba Sali, who was born in Morocco, is revered by many Jews around the world, from all walks of life. His tomb is one of the most visited Jewish holy places in Israel.

Worshipers pray at the tomb of Rabbi Israel Abuhatzeira, known as the Baba Sali, in Netivot, January 22, 2007. (Almog Sugavker/Flash90) ...

Abuhatzeira was a grandson of the famed Moroccan-born kabbalist Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, better known as the Baba Sali. “The Jewish people have lost one of their supporting pillars,” said ...