Baba Sali's Miracle Calms Stormy Seas Aboard Ship
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Israel Abuhatzeira, the Baba Sali, calmed a severe storm at sea during a voyage to Israel by pouring wine from a sacred goblet into the ocean. The miracle occurred as the ship was violently tossed by waves and wind, causing widespread fear. After the ritual, the sea immediately became calm, astonishing passengers and crew. The event is being highlighted as a rare opportunity for the public to win a personal Kiddush goblet used by the Baba Sali.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Baba Sali calmed a violent sea storm by pouring wine from a sacred goblet into the ocean.
- The miracle occurred during a ship's voyage from Europe to the Land of Israel.
- The storm abruptly ceased after the rabbi completed his ritual, astonishing all aboard.
- The event is being used to promote a raffle for a personal Kiddush goblet used by the Baba Sali.
During a turbulent sea voyage from Europe to the Land of Israel, Rabbi Israel Abuhatzeira, known as the Baba Sali, performed a miracle that calmed a violent storm. While other passengers enjoyed the sea breeze on deck, the Baba Sali secluded himself in a small cabin, engrossed in studying the Talmud. As the ship was battered by enormous waves and fierce winds, causing panic among the passengers and crew, some sought out the rabbi.
They found him calmly studying. When informed of the dire situation, the Baba Sali retrieved an old silver goblet, a family heirloom passed down from his grandfather, Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira. He poured a small amount of red wine into the goblet, recited the blessing over wine, and tasted a drop.
He then went out onto the storm-tossed deck, stood by the ship's railing, and poured the remaining wine into the turbulent sea. Witnesses described a sudden cessation of the storm: the wind stopped abruptly, the waves subsided, and the sea became calm. The ship righted itself, and a sense of awe fell over the passengers.
Upon arrival in Israel, the story of the Baba Sali's intervention had already spread. The rabbi, however, quietly disembarked with his belongings. The article notes that the Baba Sali used similar goblets throughout his life in Israel for Kiddush on Shabbat and for blessings to those seeking comfort. A rare opportunity is now being offered for the public to participate in a raffle for a personal Kiddush goblet used by the Baba Sali, described as a vessel that absorbed his prayers and blessings.