Bidspirit auction | A collection of original, exceptionally
A collection of original, exceptionally rare and intimate photographs of the 'Baba Sali' and his family members - A highly important and extremely rare set of eleven original photographs capturing intimate moments in the life of the greatest Kabbalist of the generations, Maran Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira – Sidna Baba Sali. [2] Various passport-style photos with serrated edges An early photo from the beginning of his arrival in Netivot, with an inscription on the back Seated at a meal with righteous men Seated next to a young Kabbalist wrapped in a white cloak An especially large photograph [24X20 cm], Baba Sali walking together with his holy son, Maran Rabbi Meir Abuchatzeira A rare intimate photograph – his wife, the Rabbanit Simy, holding his holy hands in their home Another rare intimate photograph – his wife, the Rabbanit Simy, holding his holy hands at the car entrance A rare family photograph – Baba Sali playing with his young son Another rare family photograph – Baba Sali playing with his young son And more Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira [1889–1984], son of Rabbi Masoud, Chief Rabbi of Tafilalt (Morocco), and grandson of the righteous author of the ”Abir Yaakov”. He served as the Rabbi of Erfoud, Morocco. In his later years, he immigrated to the Land of Israel and settled in the town of Netivot. He became renowned as supremely holy, performing miracles and wonders akin to the ancients. His blessings were never in vain and always fulfilled precisely as spoken. He was accepted by all ethnic groups and sects, both Ashkenazi and Sephardi, and was revered by all. Hundreds and thousands came to receive his blessings and be delivered, among them leading rabbis and Rebbes who sought his counsel. [11] Original photographs, various sizes. Very good–good condition.