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Kabbalah Heritage Walk: Discover Mysteries of Judaism at Zefat/Safed's Kabbalistic Sites

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Embark on the Kabbalah Heritage Walk in Zefat/Safed to uncover the mysteries of Judaism and explore the transformative impact of 16th-century Kabbalists. Engage with a local scholar and experience the spiritual energy of significant Kabbalah sites.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Tarpat Street - Embark on a journey to explore significant Kabbalistic sites and delve into the concepts and customs associated with each location.

The esoteric and traditionally clandestine aspect of Jewish tradition is known as “Kabbalah.” For centuries, these esoteric teachings were shrouded in secrecy, with scant information accessible to the general populace. However, in the 16th century, the town of Zefat/Safed emerged as the epicenter of Kabbalistic wisdom. A host of renowned Kabbalists, including Rabbi Moshe Cordivero, The “Alkabetz”, and The Holy Ari “Isaac Luria”, imparted their knowledge here.

Zefat/Safed is also recognized for being the residence of Rabbi Yosef Cairo, who penned the definitive text on Jewish Religious law, the “Shulchan Aruch”.

The Kabbalah Heritage Walk stands out because it is conducted by individuals who have not only studied these teachings but are also deeply influenced by them. At each historical spot, participants will gain insights into the teachings of the pertinent sage and understand their influence on contemporary global Judaism.

The tour is available once daily from Sunday to Thursday, commencing at 1:30 pm, and on Friday, it begins at 11 am. Visits outside these times can be arranged with prior coordination and are dependent on availability.

What's Included

All fees and taxes included

Additional Information

What is Kabbalah? How did the 16th century’s Kabbalists of Zefat/Safed change the face of Judaism? Learn about the legends and mysteries of Kabbalah at their significant sites.

The city of Zefat/Safed is known as one of the four ‘Holy Cities’ of Judaism. During the 16th century the city was home to a list of extremely influential Jewish leaders. Their teachings and contributions to Judaism are still very evident in modern Jewish life.

Some of those who visit these synagogues and burial sites claim to have experienced unexplainable feelings.

The Kabbalah Heritage Walk is your chance to engage a local Talmudic and Kabbalistc scholar while visiting Kabbalah significant sites. To have an open conversation on how these teaching impact daily Jewish life and to ask any question you may have.

Location

Kikar HaMeginim

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Phillip_a

Sep 21, 2023

Excellent tour of Tzfat and Kabbalah - This was a very enjoyable tour of the old city of Tzfat. Our guide, Rabbi Shmuel, was excellent and patient in explaining and my mother and I learned a lot about the history of Tzfat, the history of Kabbalah, and the history of Kabbalah in Tzfat. I really appreciated the Rabbi's knowledge and willingness to explain and answer all of our questions. My mother and I both left this tour with a deep appreciation for the place and the history of the place. Thank you Rabbi Shmuel!

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Nolanf683

Jul 18, 2023

Amazing Experience - Rabbi Kopel did an amazing job with this tour. He was very personal and down to earth and spoke to the level of knowledge of our family. He is extremely knowledgeable about the historic, spiritual, and religious aspects of the city. He did an amazing job of tying how the Kabalah in Judaism can be used in our lives. He also showed us some historically significant landmarks that are important for Judaism. I would highly recommend Rabbi Kopel if you want to learn about Tzfat, Judaism, and Kaballah.