Shavouth in Safed 2019

Shavouth/Shavous is one of Judaism's most important holidays. It is one of the three pilgrimage holidays (the others are Succot and Passover) for which Jews once traveled to Jerusalem, to the Temple, to bring offerings. Historically Shavouth commemorates day when God gave the Torah to the Children of Israel at Mt. Sinai and religiously it marks the end of the Counting of the Omer.
One of the most widely-observed customs of Shavouth involves staying up throughout the night to study Torah. This tradition was instituted by the ARI, Rabbi Isaac Luria, when he lived in Tzfat in the 16th century.
In neighborhoods throughout Tzfat there are a wide range of English classes on Shavouth night.
Local accommodations are available throughout the city, including the Old Jewish Quarter, the Artist Quarter and the newer Tzfat neighborhoods.
One of the most widely-observed customs of Shavouth involves staying up throughout the night to study Torah. This tradition was instituted by the ARI, Rabbi Isaac Luria, when he lived in Tzfat in the 16th century.
In neighborhoods throughout Tzfat there are a wide range of English classes on Shavouth night.
Local accommodations are available throughout the city, including the Old Jewish Quarter, the Artist Quarter and the newer Tzfat neighborhoods.
Shavouth in Tzfat 2019
Updates will be added here as are they are announced. Many learning programs don't finalize their schedules until a few days before Shavouth
Friday Fun at the Pool, Erev Erev ShavouthFriday June 7th 11:00-16:00
"Nof hatchelet" Pool Fun Inflatable children's toys Surprises + DJ Free entry Be'er MiriamLearning throughout the night
House of Love and PrayerHouse of Love and Prayer (above Maccabbi Kupat Cholim) All night learning. To be hosted by families for meals or sleeping in Tzfat or find paid accommodations call 054-8048602 or email miriam@drori.org
Rav Yitzhak Michaelson![]() There will be all-night Shavuot learning at the home of Rav Yitzhak Michaelson. He will be joined by Meir Glazer, of the Beirav Synagogue, who will also be teaching "How to Balance on Three Legs."
This is open to both men and women. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to bring a dairy dish to share, that would be great too. If you are interested contact Rav Michaelson for address and directions. 055-8982309 |
Morning Tefilla + Reading of 10 CommandmentsWomen's Night of Learning![]() It Happened Then & It’s Happening Again Come Receive the Torah Anew
All night Torah-learning for women Shavuot night
Saraya/Wolfson CenterHebrew shiurim at the Saraya/Wolfson Center, all night. English shiurim will be offered at specified times
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