What Can We Do to Celebrate Shabbat in Tzfat?
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Tzfat has become a popular Shabbat destination for Israelis and for tourists. Here, we provide some more information about how to celebrate Shabbat in Tzfat.
Click Here for Davening Times and Tefilla times for Old City Shuls in Tzfat
Upcoming Shabbatons in Tzfat
Thursday Kabbalat Shabbat
Every other Thursday -- call to confirm
Shabbat Tour of Excavations of 16th Century Tzfat
Free! Times depend on the season -- for winter 2025/2026, tours start at 15:00
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Friday Morning Tour of Tzfat
Free musical tour of Tzfat (Hebrew). Leaving from Bella (Bakery/Cafe) courtyard at 11:00a.m. every Friday. 1 Tet Vav Street, in front of the General Exhibition of Tzfat Art
Shabbat AccommodationsTzfat offers a wide range of hotels and guesthouses in the Old City for a comfortable and convenient stay.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Sheva Chaya glassblowing demonstrations, By reservation. Across the street from the General Exhibition/Bellas Cafe, 7 Tet Vav Street, 972 50-430-5107
Ascent Shabbat Seminars
Ascent of Safed facilitates weekly subsidized Shabbat seminars with classes, hikes, activities, home hospitality and more.
Spending a Shabbat (or Holiday) in Safed
* Shabbat Friday Night Experience
* Visitors can stay in any of the hotels or guesthouses that operate throughout Safed. *There are a number of catering services on Jerusalem Street (Tzfat's main street) where visitors can pick up catered food on Friday morning to eat in their tzimmer/guestroom for food for Shabbat in Tzfat. Take out spots in Tzfat listed here |