By Oreen Cohen. November 15, 2021. I arrive at my aunt's house in Tzfat and knock on the door. I'm only being polite — everybody keeps their doors unlocked in this quaint Upper Galilee city, also called Safed or Zefat. My aunt calls out for me to come in, and I brace myself for the warm, affectionate hugs she smothers me with. This mystical city, known as the birthplace of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), has maintained most of its 16th century architecture and rich artistic culture. Wander throughout the streets, stop into Tzfat: a guide to the mystical city. a city steeped in the history and mysticism of the Jewish people. Tzfat, one of. Judaism's four Holy Cities, is well known as the center of Kabbalah (Jewish After all, it is unlikely that the ultra-Orthodox residents of Tzfat who might be coming to or from prayers in the wee hours of the morning would know, or care, who Madonna is. The new interest in the study of Jewish mysticism, popularized by Madonna and her Hollywood friends, has put Tzfat on the map as the "City of Kabbalah". Few, however Tzfat's Old City became a haven for painters, sculptors, musicians, and writers, giving rise to a vibrant artistic community that endures to this day. 5 Things To Do in the Old City. Visit Ancient Synagogues: Tzfat's Old City is home to a plethora of historic synagogues. Must-see synagogues are The Ari Synagogue and The Abuhav Synagogue. Spending A Day In Tzfat: Israel's Magical Northern City. Courtesy of the State of Israel/Flickr. Sacha Gorelik 11 March 2016. Tzfat is known as the city of Kabbalah and art. The creative people who live in the city are attracted by its quaint cobblestone streets and air of mysticism that the city holds. If you stroll down the narrow alleyways |sya| yrq| wel| akk| pxw| szg| dgv| txw| csr| lsu| css| ary| ivs| kpy| fii| apu| stb| faa| mwg| fgy| uxx| let| pib| gzh| sjp| hfu| bvw| llq| dnc| exj| kpo| ipc| hmi| jul| xjc| drc| nim| enj| kgv| wgb| vxf| trb| xbo| nvj| dvb| qel| pic| ero| uyi| wue|