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      • מירטל ד'ה טרטל צימר בצפת
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What is There To Do in Tzfat?

Check Out Special Activities with Up-to-Date Information

Chanukah
Tu B'Shevat
Summer / Ben HaZmanim
Purim
​Pesach
Ladino Festival
Elul, Tishrei 
Lag B'Omer
Klezmer Festival
Shavouth

Safed Puzzle Room

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Visit the Safed Puzzle Room, a great escape room activity for singles, couples, groups and families! Visit the Safed Puzzle Room, a great escape room activity for singles, couples, groups and families!  Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Safed! The Safed Puzzle Room: a one-of-a-kind escape room adventure (large groups are welcome)! safedpuzzleroom.com 055-9182207 [email protected]

Shabbat Tour of Tzfat's Antiquities

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Shabbat afternoon tour of the Beit Hakahal, 16th century archaeological site of Tzfat's Old Jewish Quarter. 

Tour meets at Livnot U'Lehibanot's Tourist Information Center, 37 Alkabetz Street (below Ari Ashkanazi synagogue) at 16:00 on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer 2025. Tour is in Hebrew but everyone is invited to join. 


    Questions? Feel free to contact us!

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Art Activities

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Activities in 16th Century Excavations

 Interactive, Multi-Media Tunnel Experience 

Voices from Within -- Explore Tzfat history, kabbalah and some of the 16th century personalities that shaped World Jewry. At Livnot U'Lehibanot's Tourist Information Center, Alkabetz 37 (below the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue. Weekdays 9:30 - 14:30. 
Mosaic Workshops
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Feel like a Tzfat artist when you join a Tzfat workshop using stunning photographs of Israel to create your masterpiece! And learn the mystical meaning of your name and your tribal connection to the Land of Israel through your birth month.    www.tzfatworkshops.com
Ascent of Safed
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Self-Guided Tours of Tzfat

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Self-Guided Tours of Tzfat

Beewax Candle Sculpting Workshop

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HaMeiri Museum

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Israel Extreme

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International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah

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Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry

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Volunteer in the Old City Soup Kitchen

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The Tzfat soup kitchen is located on Megenei Tzfat, across from the Beirav synagogue
04-682-1090 to coordinate -- ask for Rivka

Updated as of 2025

Ceramics Workshop

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Looking for a fun and relaxing way to pass time?
Our pottery studio in Safed gives workshops and opportunities to learn the art of creating your own vessels.
Suitable for couples, families, teenagers, children and groups (up to 10 people) learn on the wheel or hand building.
Lessons and workshops are given in Hebrew/English/French.
For further information via  WhatsApp
Tohar Ra’hel levitas
0585305941



Bees and Honey Workshop

Dive into a sweet journey: from honey infusion workshops to fun bee-related activities, we welcome families to a unique blend of education and entertainment. Meet the bees, enjoy the buzz!

Join us at Neshikha in the heart of Tzfat's Old City for an extraordinary family adventure! Our workshop offers safe and engaging bee-viewing sessions—both outdoors and indoors—paired with fun creative activities like candle-making and crafting your own infused honey with aromatic herbs and spices. It’s where education and hands-on fun come together in a tasty and nourishing environment.

Contact [email protected] for details and booking today.

neshikha.com/shop
https://www.instagram.com/neshikabees/

Mercaz HaStam

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Stam Center -- Learn about the Jewish tradition and art of Sofer Stam, writing ritual parchments.  Learn about Hebrew letters, their origins and mystical meanings. Interactive activities designed to immerse visitors in the actual writings of parchments.  In the northern suburb of Tzfat, Kiryat Sarah.  Phone for appointment  (04) 691-2000 

Apothecary Workshop

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Marvel Cave Art Classes

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Art Classes and Lectures 

​Prices and Times 

Susan Roth, Licenced Instructor

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

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Sheva Chaya glassblowing demonstrations,  twelve thirty Friday mornings, 50 shekels per person. Across the street from the General Exhibition/Bellas Cafe, 7 Tet Vav Street, 972 50-430-5107. Call or write to confirm [email protected] or 972 58-730-1074

Dream Catchers Workshop

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- Make your own unique dream catchers for the whole family
- Accompanied by live harp music 
- Fun therapeutic activity for all ages from 5-120   
-058-535-3148       or [email protected]

Scavenger Hunt!

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Wine and Cheese tasting

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Jewish Clothes Closet

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Old City Dairies

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Nehora School

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Safed English Library Activities

Check out events calendar at the Safed English Library. Or just stop by for a visit!  

Candle Factory

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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. 

Priel Gallery Artist Workshop

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Visiting Tzfat? Join us for a painting, jewelry or pottery workshop. Each 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 

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