Mabati (MY VIEW)
For Mordejay Guahnich
באבא סאלי זיע"א
On Wednesday evening, 4 Shevat 5769, January 29, 2009, commemorates the Hilulá the Tzadik Rabbi Israel Abutjazira Gadol (Baba Sali) ZL
Rabbi Israel Abujatzira ZL, better known as "Baba Sali, was born in Tafelatlej, Morocco, on Rosh Hashanah 5650/1890, within one of the most illustrious families of the local Jewry. Family and Jajamin great Tzaddikim.
His childhood was marked by the study of Torah, in a holiness. Instead of toys, all I wanted was a new Siddur (Prayer Book), to direct their requests to the Almighty. Taking an ascetic lifestyle, eating and talking very little.
One of the most important lessons he learned in his home, was to save their language and use the power of the word only to honor Hashem.
After his bar mitzvah, at age 13, Rabbi Israel Abutjazira ZL, entered the yeshiva of his family to improve their knowledge of Torah. This was known for having the most outstanding abrejim and Torah scholars in Morocco, with strict rules and time studies was very rigorous. They got up very early to "jatzot tikkun (correction midnight), continued to study kabbalistic works until dawn, the hour when the purified his body in the mikvah (ritual bath), continued to study and prayers late into the night .
During World War I ordered the slaughter of all Jews Tafelatlej. Opting many members of this community fleeing the city of Bodniv (Morocco), including Abujatzira family. But misfortune had come to her family with the murder of his brother Rabbi David. At
Bodniv was already recognized the prestige of Tzadik Rabbi Israel, was welcomed by community leaders. He was asked to serve as a Rabbi, with negative response saying he was not spiritually prepared to lead a community, nor to succeed his brother David.
Make the decision to go for the first time promised land, Israel, to edit the legacy left by his brother David, halachic writings and books. Returning to Bodniv
a committee visited him to ask again to be his spiritual guide, this time his answer was affirmative, serving as Rabbi and Dayan (Judge).
His job as head of this community was very dynamic, transforming the city into an active center of Torah. Established the Yeshiva Abir Yaakov " where large Talmidim and Jajamin emerged, leaders of the Jewish people. Then
gained notoriety and popularity throughout the Jewish world, came to him to receive a Beraja (Blessing), even from afar, pure and holy words were fulfilled. Running his fame through the four cardinal points. Every blessing His was a new light.
In 5693/1933, decides to undertake a second trip to Israel. This time it was received with great honor, the city I visited. All had heard of Baba Sali ZL
When you return to Morocco, he is offered the post of chief rabbi of the Jewish community in the country, since that is accessed at the insistence of followers.
At the end of World War II, takes a new direction his life, this time decided to travel to Israel with the intention of settling permanently.
In the recent State of Israel, moved to the city of Lod, near his brother. But soon moved to Jerusalem, where he rents a small apartment in the neighborhood of Baka. After three years of his arrival in Jerusalem, he offered the post of Israel's Sephardic chief rabbi, but, once again, declined. Embark
up again, this time to Netivot, where he settled. This small city became one of the best known by the arrival of this Gadol. Then begins a Jewish pilgrimage to be received by Baba Sali and receive a Beraja ZL.
The impact on this town was very large, many residents changed their ways of life influenced by Tzadik.
the 4th of Shevat 5744 (January 8, 1984) Rabbi Israel Abujatzira gives his last breath, to occupy a prominent place in Tzaddikim in the world of truth. Stop the lights shine a more prominent, a pillar of the Hebrew people. But his blessing and petitions to the Almighty to protect us today.
was buried in the town of Netivot, attending his funeral many people around the country, and even coming from other countries. Today
people visit your Rav Yisroel untold buried in a special WAS plot in Netivot.tumba every day, convinced that he prayed for them during his life certainly intercede on their behalf in the Olam Emet (World of Truth).
TZADIK HILULA IN HONOR OF
On 4 Shevat each year, the date commemorating his death, his Hilulá be held in all corners of the globe.
shiurim and lectures are given on the life of Baba Sali ZL Accompanied with a mitzvah to say Brachot seudah in honor of the Tzadik. Lit candles this pure soul that continues to protect its people. Hilulot
These are held at the grave of the Tzadik in Netivot (Israel), in synagogues, home studios and in private houses.
in Melilla and if memory serves me started to take place this Hilulá Zaruah Or the Synagogue. Dalim Hozer subsequently undertook to organize it in this same synagogue, during the period of the chairmanship of Mr. Elias Chocrón. While the candles were auctioned, the facts recounted Benguigui León Moré and miracles of Baba Sali ZL
in recent years in Kollel Kol Yaacob City this day raises money for their organization, Almosnino Synagogue, with the traditional sales candles and inviting with a varied meal. By
particular thanks to the efforts of many people in Melilla is also organized in a private home. That
Tzejut of Rabbi Israel Abutjazira ZL, protect us and pray to Almighty to see no evil, heal all the sick and the healthy forces in order to fulfill the Mitzvot. That their prayers make us worthy to witness the arrival of Melech HaMashiach today. Amen. BABA SALI
WAS IN MELILLA
As is known this scholar of the Torah was on several occasions in our city of Melilla, Baruch Hashem many people still living can attest to those days when Melilla was illuminated with light Tzadik.
Source:
Yated Neeman, Monsey NY
www.jabad.org.ar Huerto del Nogal
www.famousrabbis.com / babasali.htm