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A Letter by Baba Chaki - A rabbinic letter handwritten and signed by the holy tzaddik and miracle-worker Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhatzeira, known as “Baba Chaki” – brother of Baba Sali and Chief Rabbi of the cities of Ramle and Lod. Lod, Adar 1950 A letter dealing with a sermon delivered by Baba Chaki in Binyamina. As is well known, letters and especially handwritten signatures of tzaddikim are often kept as segulot and amulets In addition to being a great Torah scholar who held the unique distinction of serving simultaneously as Chief Rabbi of two major cities, Baba Chaki was renowned as a saintly kabbalist, much like his younger brother Baba Sali (who was five years his junior). Some of the many stories of his miraculous deeds appear in the book Sidna Baba Chaki (Jerusalem, 2010), Chapter 19: “His Blessings Leave an Impression” (pp. 357–370) [1] leaf, official letterhead. Entirely handwritten and signed by Baba Chaki. Approximately 28 cm Very good condition The revered kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhatzeira, known as Sidna Baba Chaki (1895–1970), was a saintly figure and miracle worker, one of the great spiritual leaders of the Abuhatzeira dynasty. The son of Rabbi Masoud Abuhatzeira and elder brother of Baba Sali, he served as a rabbi in Morocco and later, upon immigrating to Israel, was appointed Chief Rabbi of Ramle and Lod. He was also a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council Born in Rissani, in the Tafilalt region of Morocco, he moved with his brother Baba Sali to the town of Boudenib in 1920 following anti-Jewish decrees and the murder of their elder brother Rabbi David by the authorities. In 1936, he settled with his family in the town of Erfoud, under French rule, where he led the Jewish community In 1945, he relocated to Oran, Algeria, which had become a center for many Jews fleeing persecution in Tafilalt. In 1948, he immigrated to Israel and was appointed Chief Rabbi of Ramle and Lod. He also served as a member of the Council of the Chief Rabbinate Even in Morocco, Baba Chaki was already known for his miraculous blessings, and many sought his counsel and comfort. One of the famous stories preserved by his family tells of two mysterious visitors who appeared regularly at his home: a woman every Friday, and a man every Sunday. After his passing, his children approached Baba Sali to ask who these people were. His response: the woman was none other than Rachel Imeinu, and the man was Elijah the Prophet – both coming to dwell in the presence of their holy father