(The Baba Salli, 1889-1984). Autograph Letter Signed written on letterhead in Judeo-Arabic.

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $2,600

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author

ABUHATZEIRA, YISRAEL.

Place

Erfoud (Morocco)

Publication

1939

Description

Written in a clear, semi-cursive Sephardic hand.

summary

Renowned as a “wonder Rabbi” and miracle worker, Rabbi Abu-Hatze’ira, popularly known as the Baba Sali, served as Av Beth Din in Erfoud, near Fez, Morocco. In 1964 he moved to Eretz Israel, eventually settling in the southern development town he made famous, Netivot. He passed away in 1984 on the 4th of Shevat. His grave in Netivot has become a holy site visited by thousands annually.

One page. Stained. 8vo.

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