Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira | |
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| Title | Baba Elazar |
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| Born | 9 August 1948 |
| Died | 28 July 2011 (aged 62) |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Parent(s) | Meir and Simcha Abuhatzeira |
| Buried | Mount of Olives |
| Residence | Be'er Sheva, Israel |
Elazar Abuhatzeira also known as Baba Elazar (9 August 1948 – 28 July 2011) was an Orthodox Sefardi rabbi and kabbalist in Israel.
He was born in Rissani, Morocco to Rabbi Meir and Simcha Abuhatzeira, was the grandson of the Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, and the brother of Rabbi David Chai Abuhatzeira of Nahariya.
He moved to Israel in 1966 and studied at the Porat Yosef Yeshiva. He later moved to Beersheba where he ran a yeshiva. Besides from his reputation as a leading kabbalist, Abuhatzeira was known for his work and influence with business and political leaders and had a following as a spiritual leader. In 2011 he had estimated assets of $80 million.[1]
Abuhatzeira was known for wearing a cloak whose long hood covered most of his face, reportedly to shield him from glancing at immodestly dressed women. He had a tunnel dug between his home and his yeshiva where he received people.[2][3]
Abuhatzeira was married to Dvora and had seven children.