Ben HaZmanim and Summer 2020 in Tzfat
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Tens of thousands of people come to Ben HaZmanim in Tzfat and summer vacation in Tzfat. Tzfat Summer 2020 offers a wide range of opportunities for day visitors as well as for people who want to spend several days in the area.
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Art Workshops for Kids in 16th Century Tunnels Art activities in the Kahal, 16th century excavations at the Livnot U'Lehibanot Center on Alkabetz Street in the Old Jewish Quarter (just below the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue.) 04-6924427 Free tours on Shabbat!!!! (call to confirm times)
July/August 2020
Doll Museum of Tzfat![]() Historical Handmade Dolls, show-cased in period environment that express the personality of the individual doll. Located just below the General Exhibition of the Tzfat Artists Quarter, on the road across from Sheva Chaya's glassblowing exhibition. For more information 050-469-2767
ATV/Tracktoronim/Razorim![]() Trips to Kvrei Tzadikim ATV Chaim is an off-road trip through the forest of Amuka in Tsfat. It's an action-packed drive with a variety of paths and breath-taking views. There is the option to make short stops at Kvrei Tzadikim as well. Chaim Eitan: info@atvchaim.com 05-155-155-00 Hebrew 0527-667-350 English |
Sheva Chaya Glassblowing Demonstrations![]() Sheva Chaya Servetter has turned the art of blowing glass into a mystical experience of light, joy and depth. Sheva Chaya gives glass-blowing demonstrations for pre-arranged famlies and groups. If she has a glass-blowing demonstration scheduled, individuals can join. There is a small charge for this demonstration. Contact Sheva Chaya for more details
Art Glass Workshops![]() Create small images, mezuzza covers, your name, or whatever you want! Call or text 058-480-8501. Located in the center of the Old city/Kikar HaMeginim or write wassermank2@gmail.com
Scavanger Hunt![]() Book a scavenger hunt! See Tzfat, learn the history and explore the sites while engaging in a fun-filled scavenger hunt activity! (Must book ahead of time!)
Israeli DancingThursday Night Israeli Dancing at the Ma'ayan HaRadum
outdoor ampitheatre -- Tet Vav Street, below the General Exhibition Center Safed Candle Sculpting Workshop![]() Safed Puzzle Room![]() A unique escape room style activity, perfect for families or for groups of teens/adults! The Puzzle Room is a whole new way to encounter the history and culture of Tzfat. It's a must-do for everyone! Available in Hebrew or English. Reservations Required.
Aliyah Bet 7, Safed 055-918-2207, info@safedpuzzleroom.com Pricing and other information at: safedpuzzleroom.com |
![]() Summer Ceramics Workshop![]() Children and adults: Looking for an avenue of self-expression? Try clay. Clay can be formed into a million different shapes. It's a medium that lets you use many artistic skills- painting, drawing, design, etc., and in the end, you go home with a beautiful functional or decorative object that you can be proud of.If you're interested, please call Judy Paikin at 054-780-5161 or email JudyPaikin@Yahoo.com.
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Tie Dye Tzitzit![]() Tye Dye Activities for families, groups and everyone else. Tye dye tzitzit and then take them home!
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1. There are many activities to do within the city, including a walking tour of the Old Jewish Quarter. Visitors can take a tour with a tour guide or may take a virtual self-guided tour with a smartphone (or, if you don't have a smartphone, you can watch the video tour before you set out on your walk).
2. Stay Up to Date with Safed Events and Activities
3. Join a class
4. There are accommodations to match any budget if you want to stay in the city overnight.
5. Some of the local sites that you can access by bus include:
a. Park HaMishpaha in Karmiel is free. Water fountains, huge water slides, climbing, swinging structures. Bring bathing suits.
b. the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai at Meron (bus 361 from the Central Bus Station leaves every 1/2 hour and passes Meron on its way to Haifa);
c. the Hula Nature Reserve (bus 511 -- 1-559-599-599)from the Central Bus Station passes by the Hula Nature Reserve on its way to Kiryat Shmoneh);
c. Tiberias (bus 450 from the Central Bus Station goes directly to Tiberias);
e. Rosh Pinna (bus 511 (1-599-559-559)passes through Rosh Pinna on its way to Kiryat Shmoneh);
f. Ice-skating in Ma'alot (bus 367 (1-599-559-559) from the Central Bus Station);
g. Canada Center (swimming and ice-skating) in Metulla (bus 511 1-599-559-559 )to Kiryat Shmoneh and then a cab to Metulla;
h. Talmudic Village, Golan Winery in Katzrin (bus 511 1-599-559-559)to Hatzor HaGlilit and then bus 53 to Katzrin
i. Nahariya, a seaside town about an hour west of Safed. Bus 367 (1-599-559-559) travels directly there and back a few times daily. Great
free beach.
6. Local hikes which start from Safed include Biriya hike, Nahal Amud hike, Nahal Rosh Pinna hike (1 hour, begins on the road that skirts Cana'an area of Safed just past the police station on the right and the supermarket on the left), additional area hikes
7. House of Love and Prayer -- Carlebach Style. Kabbalat Shabbat on the porch of the Tzfat Canyion ( 1st floor of the mall, above the supermarket). Sat. morning Shacharit inside the building. 4:30pm. english shiur, 5:30pm. Hebrew shiur, mincha and ma'ariv and a musical Havdallah service with instruments).
8. Local Pool. Call for times 04-6922288 -- there are times for separate swimming (men/women) and times for mixed swimming.
9. Children's Zoo. On HaNassi Street, just past the Rimonim Hotel. Small animals, pony rides, jumping toys. 5 shekels for Tzfat residents, 10 shekels for residents from outside of Tzfat. 10:00 - 19:00 Sundays through Thursdays. 10:00 - 14:00 Fridays. Open Shabbat for free.
10. Rosh Pinna Small village about a 15-minute drive east of Tzfat. The Old Town dates back to the early settlers of the 1880s. Windy cobblestone streets with galleries, a historical audio-visual presentation, parks, wineries, cheese-making shops, etc.
11. Visit to cheese-making -- HaMeiri Cheeses, Kadosh Cheeses
12. Visit to the HaMeiri Museum of Safed history
13. Otzar HaStam Interactive activity that allows people of all ages to learn about and experience the art of creating holy parchments for Torah scrolls, tefillin and mezuzzot. Audio visual presentation and experiential activities.
14. Israel Extreme Tzfat-based "extreme" activities including rappelling, rock-climbing and caving.
16. Karmiel Dance Festival -- a 45 minute drive from Tzfat, or on the 361, 500 or 501 bus line. August www.karmielfestival.co.il/en/
17. Hatzor Archaeological Excavations -- Nateeve Express Bus 511 to Hatzor and then a cab ride to one of the most extensive archaeological excavations in Israel.
2. Stay Up to Date with Safed Events and Activities
3. Join a class
4. There are accommodations to match any budget if you want to stay in the city overnight.
5. Some of the local sites that you can access by bus include:
a. Park HaMishpaha in Karmiel is free. Water fountains, huge water slides, climbing, swinging structures. Bring bathing suits.
b. the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai at Meron (bus 361 from the Central Bus Station leaves every 1/2 hour and passes Meron on its way to Haifa);
c. the Hula Nature Reserve (bus 511 -- 1-559-599-599)from the Central Bus Station passes by the Hula Nature Reserve on its way to Kiryat Shmoneh);
c. Tiberias (bus 450 from the Central Bus Station goes directly to Tiberias);
e. Rosh Pinna (bus 511 (1-599-559-559)passes through Rosh Pinna on its way to Kiryat Shmoneh);
f. Ice-skating in Ma'alot (bus 367 (1-599-559-559) from the Central Bus Station);
g. Canada Center (swimming and ice-skating) in Metulla (bus 511 1-599-559-559 )to Kiryat Shmoneh and then a cab to Metulla;
h. Talmudic Village, Golan Winery in Katzrin (bus 511 1-599-559-559)to Hatzor HaGlilit and then bus 53 to Katzrin
i. Nahariya, a seaside town about an hour west of Safed. Bus 367 (1-599-559-559) travels directly there and back a few times daily. Great
free beach.
6. Local hikes which start from Safed include Biriya hike, Nahal Amud hike, Nahal Rosh Pinna hike (1 hour, begins on the road that skirts Cana'an area of Safed just past the police station on the right and the supermarket on the left), additional area hikes
7. House of Love and Prayer -- Carlebach Style. Kabbalat Shabbat on the porch of the Tzfat Canyion ( 1st floor of the mall, above the supermarket). Sat. morning Shacharit inside the building. 4:30pm. english shiur, 5:30pm. Hebrew shiur, mincha and ma'ariv and a musical Havdallah service with instruments).
8. Local Pool. Call for times 04-6922288 -- there are times for separate swimming (men/women) and times for mixed swimming.
9. Children's Zoo. On HaNassi Street, just past the Rimonim Hotel. Small animals, pony rides, jumping toys. 5 shekels for Tzfat residents, 10 shekels for residents from outside of Tzfat. 10:00 - 19:00 Sundays through Thursdays. 10:00 - 14:00 Fridays. Open Shabbat for free.
10. Rosh Pinna Small village about a 15-minute drive east of Tzfat. The Old Town dates back to the early settlers of the 1880s. Windy cobblestone streets with galleries, a historical audio-visual presentation, parks, wineries, cheese-making shops, etc.
11. Visit to cheese-making -- HaMeiri Cheeses, Kadosh Cheeses
12. Visit to the HaMeiri Museum of Safed history
13. Otzar HaStam Interactive activity that allows people of all ages to learn about and experience the art of creating holy parchments for Torah scrolls, tefillin and mezuzzot. Audio visual presentation and experiential activities.
14. Israel Extreme Tzfat-based "extreme" activities including rappelling, rock-climbing and caving.
16. Karmiel Dance Festival -- a 45 minute drive from Tzfat, or on the 361, 500 or 501 bus line. August www.karmielfestival.co.il/en/
17. Hatzor Archaeological Excavations -- Nateeve Express Bus 511 to Hatzor and then a cab ride to one of the most extensive archaeological excavations in Israel.