Sefer Petach Eliyahu, section two. On the Torah, poems and homiletics. Rabbi Eliyahu Yaloz of Tiberias. Jerusalem, 1930.
Various ownership notations, inscription and signatures. Back binding leaf contains ownership notations in illustrated writing similar to stamp: “Of blessed memory Yisrael Abuchatzeira Arphad Budniv”, written in holy handwriting of the Baba Sali.
Holy Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira – the Baba Sali (1889-1984), son of Rabbi Masoud rabbi of Tafilalet (Morocco), son of Rebbe Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzeira. Exalted genius in revealed and esoteric Torah, holy and pure from youth. Published writings of his grandfather Rabbi Ya’akov. Served as chief rabbi of Arphad and region. In 1950 immigrated to Jerusalem and in 1957 returned to Morocco. In 1964 returned to Eretz Israel and resided in town of Netivot. Leading personalities flocked to his home for advice and blessing and was known as a miracle worker. His grandsons are famous rabbis of Abuchatzeira family.
[4], 168 leaves. 24 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and tears. Title page torn and incomplete. Detached leaves, worn and damaged binding. Placed in elegant cloth case.