Baba Sali - Rav Israel Abuhatzeira (1)

Rav Israel Abuhatzeira (September 26, 1889 - January 8, 1984), was more commonly known by the name Babi Sali, which literally means, "Praying Father." He was given this nickname becuase, due to his extraordinary ability to give blessings and bestow goodness upon people, thousands flocked to him - and he prayed on behalf of them all.

The Baba Sali was from a well-known rabbinical dynasty. His grandfather was the famous tzaddik, Rav Yaakov Abuhatzeira. He had great skill in Talmudic interpretation and many of his halachic decisions were accepted and took root among his followers. He was regarded as someone who possessed the Ruach Hakodesh or "Divine Spirit". 

You may also be interested in this picture of the Baba Sali: