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 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.

Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira, the grandson of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira (also known as the “Baba Sali”), was stabbed to death in Be’er Sheva late Thursday night. The funeral will take place at ...

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 ...

Fast Forward Egypt doubles down on ban of Jewish pilgrimages to grave of Baba Sali’s grandfather Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky By David Ian Klein October 13, 2020 ...

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) ...