Biographical Note Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira

Biographical note:
Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira [Rosh Hashana 1889 – 4 Shvat 1984] known as Baba Sali, was born in Tafilalet Morocco, to one of Jewry’s most illustrious families. From a young age he was renowned as a sage, miracle maker and master kabbalist. In 1964 he moved to Eretz Yisrael, eventually settling in 1970 in the Southern development town he made famous, Netivot, and where, since 1984, his tomb has become one of Israel's most visited pilgrimage sites. A number of collections of stories featuring him have been published, including at least two in English.