How to Study Kabbalah in Tzfat
If you're looking for options for how to study Kabbalah in Tzfat, you'll find multiple types of classes, institutions and Kabbalah centers in the City of Kabbalah.
City of Kabbalah
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Safed developed its reputation as the "City of Kabbalah" during the Middle Ages when Jews who were fleeing the Spanish Inquisition returned to the Land of Israel. Many were attracted to the Tzfat area because of its proximity to the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai -- the Talmudic-era rabbi who is recognized as the author of the Book of Zohar.
"Rabbi Shimon" learned and taught the Kabbalah in the 2nd Century C.E. in the area surrounding Tzfat. Kabbalists have studied in Tzfat ever since. The tradition of the Kabbalah and red string was born in Tzfat.
Several resources for authentic Kabbalah info study exist today in Tzfat for people with any type of Torah or Kabbalah background, from beginners to advanced students.
You can find information for students on any level of study including Kabbalah books, the Kabbalah tree of life, information about the good-luck red string and Kabbalah, Kabbalah artists and more.
"Rabbi Shimon" learned and taught the Kabbalah in the 2nd Century C.E. in the area surrounding Tzfat. Kabbalists have studied in Tzfat ever since. The tradition of the Kabbalah and red string was born in Tzfat.
Several resources for authentic Kabbalah info study exist today in Tzfat for people with any type of Torah or Kabbalah background, from beginners to advanced students.
You can find information for students on any level of study including Kabbalah books, the Kabbalah tree of life, information about the good-luck red string and Kabbalah, Kabbalah artists and more.
Nehora School
Nehora School -- Yedida Cohen is a writer and translator of Rabbi Ashlag's Kabbalah book works. she is the author of several scholarly works on Kabbalah. In addition to her books and audio talks, Yedida arranges private and group lessons for people over the internet. nehora@actcom.co.il (052)698-5931
Ascent of Safed
Ascent Institute -- Hostel and learning center. Extensive library and rabbis who will speak to visitors and help them find resources that provide the information that they're looking for. Daily classes. (04)6971407
Be'er Miriam
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Be'er Miriam -- daily classes on many different topics relating to kabbalah, Judaism and Hassidus. Open to men and women.
International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah
International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah -- 15-minute video which gives an overview of Kabbalah. Classes, workshops, Kabbalah tours of Tzfat.
Personal Kabbalah Code
Personal Kabbalah Code Learn your personal Kabbalah code with Rabbi Eli Kaye according to your name. The exact place your name is encoded in the Torah which reveals the reflections of your personality and character traits in the content of the verses and words where the letters of your name where found.
Kikar Chabad
Kikar Chabad -- Chabad in the Square is a project of the Chabad House of the Old City of Safed, from convenient base in the well-traveled square for which it is named (Kikar Hameginim), provides on the spot mini-introductions to Kabbalah from the Chassidic perspective, under the catchy title: "One-Minute Kabbalah Lecture." They are also happy to answer any and all questions on the topic, give directions etc. in the tradition of the Chabad movement.
The busy tourist educational center also offers a more in-depth introduction to the Kabbalistic concepts revealed during the Golden Age of Safed (16th Century) on a tour of the venerated and ancient nearby synagogues and surrounding breath-taking outlooks in the neighborhood. Call or text in advance to book with Yehuda Sugar at 050-447-7177 or email: yehuda@kikarchabad.com.
The busy tourist educational center also offers a more in-depth introduction to the Kabbalistic concepts revealed during the Golden Age of Safed (16th Century) on a tour of the venerated and ancient nearby synagogues and surrounding breath-taking outlooks in the neighborhood. Call or text in advance to book with Yehuda Sugar at 050-447-7177 or email: yehuda@kikarchabad.com.
Kabbalah Codes
Kabbalistic Codes In the Personal Kabbalistic Codes, developed by Rabbi Eliyahu Kaye, you find the exact place where your name is encoded in the Torah. Hence, the ability to reveal the reflections of your personality and character traits in the content of the verses and words where the letters of your name where found.
The method is made using a unique blend of computer programs and consists of three major variables: the birth name of the person, the birth date, and the weekly Torah portion that the person was born in. aak770@gmail.com or call + 972 54 84 81002 or + 972 4 697 3381
The method is made using a unique blend of computer programs and consists of three major variables: the birth name of the person, the birth date, and the weekly Torah portion that the person was born in. aak770@gmail.com or call + 972 54 84 81002 or + 972 4 697 3381
Dovid Friedman
Dovid Friedman -- Tzfat Artist. Combines study of Kabbalah with paintings. Explanations and classes.
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Sheva Chaya
Sheva Chaya -- gives demonstrations on the kabbalah of glassblowing. Water colors and other Hassidic-inspired and mystial art
