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Baba Baruch is the son of Baba Sali, one of the he most revered holy man of modern Israel. Baruch was once a politician in Ashkelon, but was sent to prison for corruption and bribery. He was able to overcome his past and took over for his father when he died. Even though there was much controversy surrounding his succession of his father, Baba Baruch has made the most of his time as a spiritual leader. He took responsibility for his actions and never shied from speaking about his moral failings. He says he found his religious side in prison and essentially became born-again, which appeals to many people. His moral transformation is not the only positive change he has made. He also has upgraded the facilities surrounding his father's grave and has started making a religious campus and residential area. Perhaps the biggest reason he has become a beloved figure is because he claims his father visits him in his dreams and has inhabited his spirit. When his father died he went out to heal the followers that were deeply saddened and has been seen as a healer every since. All this factors have endeared him to the public and he is now considered a saint himself. |
Date of Birth: 02 Jan, 1930
Location: Israel
State: No State Provided
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Summary
Baba Baruch, born Baruch Abu-Hatzera, is the son of Baba Sali, one of the most well respected Jewish tsaddiqs (saints) in the 20th century. He was educated by his father in southern Morocco, but spent much of his time in Paris, which caused him to part with his religious ways. When his father went to Israel in the 1960s, Baruch joined him. He wanted to enter the political sphere and became deputy mayor of Ashkelon. He was arrested for corruption and bribery and served 5 years in prison. When his father passed away, Baruch was able to maneuver his way into taking over for him, despite his past and the fact that he was not very involved with the faith. Despite all this, Baba Baruch found a way to earn the love of his father's followers and to grow the organization that his father built. He has built a sanctuary and a precinct and is in the process of building a religious campus and residential quarter. Baba Baruch is now considered the rightful heir to his father's place and is now considered to be a saint himself.
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