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THE MYSTICAL
CITY OF TZFAT
by Rivkah Jacobs, author of phere for the early mystics to delve into kever. He was their spiritual mentor.
their studies. There is another reason, People like to daven at the numer-
TPieces of the Puzzle, CEO of
TZFAT DEPICTS A QUIET, ous kevarim in Tzfat, and many men
Artzeinu Tours SERENE MAJESTIC SETTING, opt for a cold but very ruchnius (spiri-
tual) dip in the Ari Zal’s mikvah. One
zfat – majesty, mysticism, and WHICH AFFORDED can still see the very alleyways and nar-
simplicity all blend together in row streets through which these spiritu-
this ancient city so full of A PRIME ATMOSPHERE al giants of the past actually strolled.
kedusha (holiness). One of the The synagogues, the old homes, and
four special holy cities in the FOR THE EARLY MYSTICS the winding stone lanes of the past,
Land of Israel, Tzfat comes into coupled with today’s pleasant Tzfat
the forefront in Jewish history at TO DELVE INTO THEIR STUDIES. community, the buzzing artist colony,
the end of the Spanish and the small craftsman shops make a
Inquisition. Many of the Spanish Jews however, for their pull precisely to Tzfat. visit to Tzfat an extremely interesting,
expelled were great talmidei This little town is within eyesight (hence educational, and inspiring
chachamim, steeped in the study of the name Tzfat, from litzpot, to gaze) experience.◆
Kaballa. They, joining with others, and only a couple hours walking dis-
came to the beautiful mountains of the tance from Meron, the burial site of the Offering exciting, adventurous and
Upper Galil to help develop this special tzadik Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. educational tours to Tzfat and the
town perched high above sea level. According to tradition, Rabbi Shimon Galil, as well as tours throughout the
Tzfat affords a magnificent view of the authored the Zohar (the book of spiritu- country and discounted hotel reserva-
entire countryside and, due to the alti- al splendor), the base work and forerun- tions. Please contact Artzeinu Tours at:
tude, enjoys fresh, pure air with cool, ner to mysticism. The talmidei 972-2-587-1718. Fax 972-2-587-1719.
pleasant summers and snow-white chachamim of the 1400s and 1500s Email office@artzeinu.co.il or see
crisp winters. wanted to be near Rabbi Shimon’s www.artzeinu.co.il.
Tzfat depicts a quiet, serene majestic
setting, which afforded a prime atmos-
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CITY OF TZFAT
by Rivkah Jacobs, author of phere for the early mystics to delve into kever. He was their spiritual mentor.
their studies. There is another reason, People like to daven at the numer-
TPieces of the Puzzle, CEO of
TZFAT DEPICTS A QUIET, ous kevarim in Tzfat, and many men
Artzeinu Tours SERENE MAJESTIC SETTING, opt for a cold but very ruchnius (spiri-
tual) dip in the Ari Zal’s mikvah. One
zfat – majesty, mysticism, and WHICH AFFORDED can still see the very alleyways and nar-
simplicity all blend together in row streets through which these spiritu-
this ancient city so full of A PRIME ATMOSPHERE al giants of the past actually strolled.
kedusha (holiness). One of the The synagogues, the old homes, and
four special holy cities in the FOR THE EARLY MYSTICS the winding stone lanes of the past,
Land of Israel, Tzfat comes into coupled with today’s pleasant Tzfat
the forefront in Jewish history at TO DELVE INTO THEIR STUDIES. community, the buzzing artist colony,
the end of the Spanish and the small craftsman shops make a
Inquisition. Many of the Spanish Jews however, for their pull precisely to Tzfat. visit to Tzfat an extremely interesting,
expelled were great talmidei This little town is within eyesight (hence educational, and inspiring
chachamim, steeped in the study of the name Tzfat, from litzpot, to gaze) experience.◆
Kaballa. They, joining with others, and only a couple hours walking dis-
came to the beautiful mountains of the tance from Meron, the burial site of the Offering exciting, adventurous and
Upper Galil to help develop this special tzadik Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. educational tours to Tzfat and the
town perched high above sea level. According to tradition, Rabbi Shimon Galil, as well as tours throughout the
Tzfat affords a magnificent view of the authored the Zohar (the book of spiritu- country and discounted hotel reserva-
entire countryside and, due to the alti- al splendor), the base work and forerun- tions. Please contact Artzeinu Tours at:
tude, enjoys fresh, pure air with cool, ner to mysticism. The talmidei 972-2-587-1718. Fax 972-2-587-1719.
pleasant summers and snow-white chachamim of the 1400s and 1500s Email office@artzeinu.co.il or see
crisp winters. wanted to be near Rabbi Shimon’s www.artzeinu.co.il.
Tzfat depicts a quiet, serene majestic
setting, which afforded a prime atmos-
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