To Do in Tzfat

What's To Do in Tzfat?

Most visitors come to Tzfat for a few hours and check out the synagogues or the art galleries. That's a shame because there are actually some nice activities to do while you're in Tzfat. If you want to explore the city beyond a simple 2-hour walk-around, explore some of the things that there are to do in Tzfat.

Visit 16th Century Tzfat

Tzfat's "Golden Age" was in the 1500s when thousands of Jews, among them the great Kabbalists of the day, immigrated to Tzfat after the Spanish Inquisition. In the 18th and 19th centuries earthquakes triggered landslides that buried the old homes and synagogues of the 1500s but a Tzfat-based work-study program, Livnot U'lehibanot, has -- for over 35 years -- been excavating the 16th century ruins and making them habitable again. Visit the Livnot Visitors Center and descend into some of these ancient buildings that are buried under today's modern city of Tzfat. Free. Located on Alkabetz street across from the Yemenite "lachuch" (Yemenite pancake stand) near the stairs that go up to the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue.At Livnot U'Lehibanot Tourist Information Center on Alkabetz Street in the Old Jewish Quarter (just below the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue.) 04-6924427

16th Century ruins under the Old City of Tzfat -- mikves, bakery structure, homes and more

Personalized smartphone photography workshop
VISITING TZFAT AND NORTHERN ISRAEL? Learn how to take and edit AWESOME travel photos of your visit that you, family and friends will treasure - all made with your own smartphone! Half and full-day mobile photography workshops can help you create amazing travel photos, and include a guided walking photo trek among the picturesque cobblestoned alleyways, synagogues, and lovely vistas of ancient Tzfat. Book your workshop today: www.davidbrianbender.com

Glass Blowing

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 grups. 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

ZOHAR STUDY GROUP IN ENGLISH!
The R' Chaim Vital Kabbalist Yeshivah
is opening a groundbreaking new ZOHAR DISCOVERY STUDY GROUP IN English!!!
The wisdom of the Zohar is now unlocked for all those that struggle with the original Hebrew texts.
Led by Rav Alon Moshe Rom, An Israeli-American mystic, musician and visionary Jewish thinker.
He has been practicing and teaching Kabbalah, Chassidism and Advanced Jewish Meditation for almost 15 years. His classes and lectures are presented in simple modern language, that translate the deep esoteric teachings into a practical, powerful and transformative Jewish experience.
His classes and lectures have often been said to be 'game-changers'.
His knowledge in Talmud and Jewish Law, Ari and Rashash Kavanot systems and profound integration of Ba'al Shem Tov and Pan-Chassidic teachings shape his unique approach and style that reveals the dynamic beauty and unity within all Torah paths.
When: Everyday at 10.00
Where: R' Chaim Vital Beit Midrash - 55 Bar Yochai (near Kikar Meginim)
Who: For men of all ages
Cost: FREE
Light refreshments will be served.
More info: Rav Alon 0523788722
*for women interested in arranging classes please contact above number

Art Glass Workshop Create beautiful, unique pieces of fused glass art. Learn how ot cut glass, tour the studio for ideas and then build your necklace, mezuzzah cover, sun catcher, wind chime, dish, menorah, seder plate, picture.....prices start at 50 shekels. Your piece will be ready for pick-up or shipping in about 8 hours. Contact Kathleen Wasserman at wassermank2@gmail.com or 058-480-8501 for more information

Otzar HaStam Center

Learn about the ancient Jewish scribal art through an interactive and engaging experience at the Stam Center.

Video explanation
Visit to workshop of working scribes
Opportunities to experiment with scribal activities
Descriptions of Hebrew letters
More

By Reservation

Pottery Workshops

Make your own piece of pottery! Paint it and take it home.
Judy Paikin Ceramics
054-780-5161
judypaikin@yahoo.com

Artist Workshop

Visiting Tzfat? Join us for a painting, jewelry or pottery workshop. Ech workshop lasts one hour and you will take your creation home.
Options for individuals, families and groups

050-598-0959 or 072-2814-923
Rehov tet Zayin 41, Artists Quarter

Candle Factory

Tzfat's Candle Factory is located next to the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue. In addition to a display of regular Shabbat, Havdallah and Chanukah candles the gallery displays wax sculptures depicting Biblical and other scenes of Jewish interest. Free.

Yeshiva Temimei Darech
Over a hundered thousand tourists come through Tzfat each year. They are told that Tzfat is the center of spirituality and Kabbalah. They hear stories, see ancient, holy sites but do not actually take the time to sit down and really learn what it's all about.
Make your next trip to this Holy City an even more memorable one by not just visiting Tzfat but actually taking something away with you.
Yeshivat Tememei Derech classes Open to the Public: (men)
7:30am - Fundementals of Kabbalah and Chassidic Thought followed by Shacharit/Morning prayers
11:15am - Multi-level classes in Talmud
4:00pm - 7:00PM - Free learning (with hundreds of books in English, Hebrew and Yiddush to choose from).
Wednesday - 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Special class on chassidic insights on the weekly Torah portion
8:00pm- Tanya