JEWISH Safed

Golan Heights and Galilee Tour

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Aussie Guide

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Artists Colony Inn

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Frikasse Zehava

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Lag BaOmer

Lag BaOmer is a minor holiday that occurs on the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot. A break from the semi-mourning of the Omer, key aspects of Lag B’Omer include holding Jewish weddings (it’s the one day during the Omer when Jewish law permits them), lighting bonfires, and getting haircuts. When the great Kabbalist, Rabbi Isaac Luria, came to Tzfat in 1570, he instituted several new customs linking Jewish mysticism with conventional Jewish rituals. Among them included a Lag BaOmer pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Tsfat, located a 4-hour walk from the tomb of the "Rashbi," was the logical point from which pilgrims would set off on their pilgrimage. Since the 16th century, Tsfat and Lag BaOmer have been intertwined. Today, under Knesset law, formal celebrations for Lag BaOmer begin with the Torah procession that begins in Tzfat's Kikar Abu erev (the day before) Lag BaOmer. Bonfires are lit throughout the city to commemorate the soldiers of Bar Kochba who fought against the Romans in the 2nd century C.E. The central bonfire is on Mt. Meron. However, throughout Tsfat neighborhoods gather to light their own bonfires. Some of the largest and most active bonfires occur in the Hassidic neighborhoods of Kiryat Chabad (Canaan northern neighborhood), Meor Chaim (Darom-Southern neighborhood), and Kiryat Breslev (just below the Old Jewish Quarter on HaAri Street).

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Artist's Quarter

In addition to the new immigrants, Israeli artists also came to Safed to open galleries and studios. Early artists, including Yitzhak Frenel and Moshe Castels, had lived and worked in the town since the early 1940s and by the 1950s many of Israel's best-known artists had opened galleries in Tzfat. These artists included Ziona Tagger, Aryeh Merzer, Mordechai Levanon, Yitzhak Amitai, Shimshon Hotzman, David Gilboa and Raviv. Many of these artists were penniless but they shared their resources as they joined together to create the Artists Quarter Association. Today there are new artists in Safed. Some of them have established their galleries in the Old Jewish Quarter, where tourists generally go to see the historical synagogues and other sites. Other new artists have come to the Artist Quarter to establish their galleries in the historical Artist Colony of Safed. Photo attribution: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Sdahan11, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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Old Safed Cemetery

The Safed Old Jewish Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Israel. The cemetery has been used for hundreds of years as a burial place, including important people and important Jewish religious leaders. The cemetery is located along the western slope of Safed on the slope of Mount Canaan near the Amud River.

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Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue

The Ashkenazi Ari Synagogue, located in Safed, Israel, was built in memory of Rabbi Isaac Luria (1534 - 1572), who was known by the Hebrew acronym "the ARI". It dates from the late 16th-century, it being constructed several years after the death of Luria, a great kabbalist who arrived in Safed in 1570. The synagogue is known for its colorful and ornate Holy Ark. It may be the oldest synagogue in Israel that is still in use. Though the synagogue is associated by name with the Ashkenazi community, today it serves as a place of worship for Hasidic and Sephardic Jews and remains popular among worshippers of different affiliations.

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Tours of Safed

Golan Heights and Galilee Tour

Experience the Golan and Galilee with this two day tour taking you to some of the most spectacular sights in Northern Israel. Visit the Banias, one of Israel’s most amazing nature reserves. Enjoy the beauty of the Golan Heights, with trips to Katzerin and Mount Bental, and discover the historic town of Safed. Led by an experienced guide, this tour includes accommodation and breakfast.

Explore Israel with LET

Due to COVID-19 outbreak, life has become unusual and unpredictable. We know how much you miss the feeling of freedom, to explore the world and feel a meaningful connection to life. That’s why we are making it possible for you to explore Israel virtually from your home, office, or wherever you might be located during these times. All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone to tour with us on zoom, whether on a live tour or a virtual walkthrough of some of the more famous sites in Israel. Each tour lasts for 1 hour and can include up to 100 participants. Book your Private Virtual Tour at a location of your choice for 300 USD. Your guide will show you the location live via the Zoom app while telling you all about the place and you can of course ask any questions you like. Sign up to a scheduled Group Virtual Tour for 12 USD per person and tour. Your guide will show you visuals such as photos and videos from the location while telling you all about the place.

5 Senses Tour Through Mystical Tzfat

Our 5 senses tour is a full on experience that takes you through the mystical, ancient part of Tzfat, to be seen, felt , heard , touched, and tasted. We will experience Tzfat like never before. We will visit the ancients sites, we will hear the beautiful prayers, we will touch the ancient ruins, and we will taste the local delicacies. This is a unique tour given by a local, who has lived in Tzfat for 12 years and who made aliyah from Los Angeles, and the experience will be verstaile and informative, yet fun and interactive.

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מסעדות בסגנון יהודי JEWISH STYLE RESTAURANTS

Frikasse Zehava

Another choice spot in Tzfat for some amazing food is Frikasse Zehava. For the last twenty-three years, Zahava, owner and frikasse expert, has carried on her parents' tradition of making these golden Tunisian delicacies. Zehava’s Frikasse is undeniably kosher, meaning she received a kosher certification from Israel’s rabbinate making her kitchen kosher till the end of time. Her frikasse is served with shakshuka, couscous, spicy peppers, white potatoes, roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, and hard-boiled eggs.

Ronen HaTemani

Tucked away in the mystical city of Tzfat is a restaurant with no official title but plenty of visitors. Simply known as Ronen’s Place or sometimes Lahuhe Original, Ronen the Yemenite, chef and owner, is whipping up some classic Yemenite dishes with plenty of warmth and personality. Ronen has plenty of personality all his own and from the moment you interact with him it is clear he wants his patrons to have a good time. Maybe too good of a time, serving a lovely combination of wine and qat, a plant that gives one a distinct high or buzz. There is also plenty of singing and dancing to go along with the meal.

Hummus Osol

At the entrance to Rosh Pina, lies a small and colorful hummus restaurant- Hummus Osol. For more than 15 years their claim to fame has been their hummus, with delicious toppings and flavors available, such as ful and delicate masbacha. Some also say that the homestyle labaneh, a creamy, thick, yogurt cheese, is not to be missed!

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מדריכים בעיר CITY GUIDES

Aussie Guide

Aussie Guide is a full-service tour operator providing private tour packages throughout Israel. Our other services include Accommodation, Transport & Itinerary Planning. By sharing stories and experiences, I provide tours that bring history, archaeology, Bible, nature, fun and laughs together - for all age groups, religions and backgrounds. I truly love my land, its rich history, natural beauty and the diversity that Israeli culture offers. As a licensed tour guide with the Ministry of Tourism, it's my privilege to be able to show you around and share this passion with you. I am also a commercially licensed driver and offer private transport options. I look forward to the opportunity of showing you Israel and what my small, yet remarkable country has to offer.

Richard Woolf

Whatever your interests and no matter how long you have available, I can make your stay here a worthwhile experience. I have lived in the Galilee for the past thirty years, in the pleasant village of Rosh Pina. Whilst handily placed for the Galilee and the Golan Heights, I guide tours all over the country, especially Jerusalem. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, families and small groups. What can I offer you? I will help you make the most of your trip Whether you are here for a day, a week or a month, I can suggest an interesting tour to you, to suit both your timetable and interests. I speak your language I am a native English Speaker who also speaks fluent Hebrew. I understand your needs My clients come from all walks of life, age groups and culture Jeep used for private guided tours Richard Woolf, a licensed tour guide, has a wide ranging knowledge of the history and geography of Israel. Travel Arrangements I can arrange to meet you on your arrival at the airport or at your hotel in my own comfortable air-conditioned car. Alternatively, we can travel in your hired car.

David Amiel

David's background gives him a unique background and ability to give visitors a full tour. His family history gave him a particular interest in Tzfat's history, and his academic credentials include a M.A. in History and Philosophy, with his Master's thesis on "The Influences of Kabbalah on the Shabtai Tzvi Movement". (Shabtai Tzvi was a false messiah of the 17th century who misled a huge segment of the Jewish World, including many great Rabbis, of the day. When he was denounced, and subsequently converted to Islam, it was akin to a spiritual catastrophe for the Jews of the day, who had been misled by Tzvi, as well as their own leadership). Because Tzfat was such a huge center of the Jewish community of Israel throughout the 15th - 19th centuries, their descendents can today be found scattered throughout the world, and it is not uncommon for people from lands as far-flung as Australia, Brazil, South Africa, and everywhere in-between to arrive in Tzfat asking if "anyone knows where my great-great-great-grandmother Zissel Goldenfarb's house is" and "does anyone know if there are any descendents left in Tzfat?"

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World Jewish Travel Official August 3, 2022

The Jewish Story of Safed, Israel

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Hotels in Safed

Artists Colony Inn

Artists' Colony Inn is a restored, unique stone building in the Artist Colony of Safed, Israel under the inspiration of architect, Ofir Asiass. We offer tranquility, serenity and adventure. Our bed and breakfast, hotel, B&B is situated amidst Safed's quaint narrow streets. Safed, world center for Mystical Kabbalah. Safed, famous for art and ancient synagogues. Safed, a short drive to the Golan Heights and Hula Valley. Our bed and breakfast, hotel, B&B is #1 in Safed, Galilee, Israel. We look forward to having you as our guests.

Palacio Domain

Unique & Beautiful 10th Century Palace Bed & Breakfast Luxury Hospitality Mansion in the desirable Artist's Quarters providing guests exquisite stay in gracious interiors and the perfect base to explore touring nearby attractions, art galleries & Major Historic and Holy sites in the Heartland of the Galilee region.

The Way Inn

Enter the hotel complex and leave the modern world behind. Ancient stone buildings, tucked between sheltered courtyards, houseseven studio & family suites

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