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  ZEFAT (SAFAD)
Yet Zefat is unassuming, and its cobbled streets and winding alleys are squeezed between whitewashed walls of low and curiously angled houses.
Zefat's synagogues are as small as the one-roomed Pennsylvanian Amish schools.
Zefat may be seen in less than a day, but such is the magic of its spiritual touch that you will find yourself wanting to return again and again to its dizzying confines.
www.travelnet.co.il /israel/Tiberias/tib20-ZEFAT.htm   (1842 words)

  
  Zefat
Zefat (Hebrew צפת; Tzfat, Arabic صفد; Safad, traditional English Safed,Safad,Tsfat) is a city in the North District in Israel.
Zefat is a city in northern Israel, that according to legend, was founded by a son of Noah, but was actually founded during Roman times.
The influx of Spanish Jews made Zefat a center of learning and trade in the 15th and 16th centuries, and the Middle East's first printing press was started in Zefat in 1578.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/z/ze/zefat.html   (437 words)

  
 Zefat (Israel)
Zefat (pronounced 'Tzfat') is one of the oldest towns in Israel, known since the era of the 2nd Temple.
Zefat name came from the word Tzfe (observe) as it observing from its height.
- The Olive - Zefat area is known for its olive plantations, The Galilee olive oil is famous in its quality and was in use in the Holy Temple.
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 AllRefer.com - Zefat, Israel & Palestine (Israeli And Palestinian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
A.D. 70, Zefat is referred to as Tzefiya in the Talmud.
After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, many learned Jews moved to Zefat and made the town an important center of rabbinical and kabbalistic (see kabbalah) studies, which it remained through the 17th cent.
Largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1769, Zefat was repopulated by Russian Hasidim in 1776.
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 Turystyka/Zefat
W 1140 roku Krzyżowcy wybudowali w Zefat twierdzę, którą w 1188 roku zdobył Saladyn.
Starym uliczkom Zefat przywrócono dawny wygląd brukowanych kamieniami uliczek.
Jednak Zefat przede wszystkim słynie z bogatego dziedzictwa żydowskiego mistycyzmu.
www.izrael.badacz.org /turystyka/north_zefat.html   (812 words)

  
 Pictorial Strip Map of the Land of Israel, by Rabbi Chaim Salomon Pinta of Zefat (1875)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Pictorial Strip Map of the Land of Israel, by Rabbi Chaim Salomon Pinta of Zefat (1875)
The Holy City of Jerusalem occupies the map center.
But although the author was a native of Zefat who knew the country well, the pictoral views of Jerusalem and of the city of his birth are imaginary.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/History/oldjer2.html   (113 words)

  
 Zefat Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
when i went to Zefat the house was in a bad condition and i hope the mayor will fix this situation because it is a very beautiful building.
Zefat is known for its artists and art galleries.
The most prominent musical instrument associated with this music is the clarinet with its sound resembling a weeping person.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Middle_East/Israel/Haifa_District/Zefat-1707902/Things_To_Do-Zefat-BR-1.html   (574 words)

  
 Zefat, Israel and Palestinian Authority, Pictures
Zefat, also Safad or Safed, town in northeastern Israel, in the Galilee region, near Haifa.
Zefat is one of the four holy cities of Judaism; Jerusalem, Hebron, and Tiberias are the other three.
Zefat was again damaged by an earthquake in 1837.
www.greatestcities.com /Middle_East/Israel_and_Palestinian_Authority/Zefat_Safad_or_Safed_town.html   (202 words)

  
 The Cleizmerim Festival July 2000 - Zefat - IPIX in Israel
The Cleizmerim Festival July 2000 - Zefat - IPIX in Israel
Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the traditional Cleizmerim Festival is the most famous and most splendid celebration of Jewish music.
Up in the magnificent hills of the Galilee, at the mystical city of Zefat, both Israeli and international musicians perform hundreds of shows, on 15 different stages around the city, playing their magical Jewish soul music.
www.inisrael.com /ipix/java/zafed.htm   (176 words)

  
 Expedia > Zefat hotels
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www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Israel/Zefat.asp   (287 words)

  
 Zefat Restaurants - Reviews, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
Reviews and photos of Zefat restaurants posted by real travelers and locals.
This cafe is in the end (or the beginning - depends where you are coming from) of the pedestrian street of Zefat and it has the best possible views.
Very nice and refreshing to sit ourside in the summer, but in winter when it is very cold in Zefat it is better to sit indoors.
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 Zefat, Israel - Tripist Travel Guide
It's not too far from the old city centre, on Hativat Yiftah St. The rooms…
I want a nice, but not too expensive hotel in Zefat
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 Keshet Galilee Relief Project
While other Zefat residents were able to get away to the south for at least part of the crisis, these particular families have been unable to leave the town-or their shelters- for the past three weeks.
The cost to bring a family from Zefat to Netanya for a week is $1800/week, depending on the size of the family.
This point the remainder of our budget is currently committed to the project of evacuating and housing Zefat families who have not been able to leave their shelters for the past three weeks.
www.keshetisrael.co.il /kgrp.htm   (4385 words)

  
 Rabbi Yosef Caro of Zefat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In Zefat he completed his magnus opus, the Beit Yosef, which became accepted throughout nearly the entire Jewish world as the authoritative reference for halacha.
According to sources, his son Yehuda was engaged to marry a daughter of the ARI [Rabbi Yirzchak Luria, the acknowledged master kabbalist of Zefat].
In Zefat proper was the three-story building where the great rabbi had a Beit Midrash [House of Study] filled with hundreds of students learning Torah.
www.ascent.org.il /cgi-bin/ascent.cgi?Name=caro-bio&mode=print   (757 words)

  
 Zefat Flowers Bouquet Delivery Center 24H service.
Zefat, Israel flowers shop, offer 24h delivery service of fresh Zefat, Israel flowers to your beloved family and friends in Zefat.
You are welcome to choose from our wide selection of flowers in Zefat Israel, Please fill in the order page, and the delivery will take place within 36 hours.
All major localities in Zefat can be delivered the same day if ordered by 12 noon.
www.israel-gifts-flowers.com /Israel/Zefat/index.asp?category_id=3   (554 words)

  
 Zefat travel forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Your comment will be added to the discussion on Zefat in Israel.
This city is also known as Zefat (Safed) צפת.
Zefat discussion — add your comment or question
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 Zefat Hotels
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 Regent - Tiberias and Zefat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
On the slopes of Mount Canaan in the Upper Galilee lies the town of Zefat, one of the four sacred cities of Israel and the birth place of Jewish mysticism.
Zefat's clean air and majestic panorama have attracted a large colony of artists.
The older neighbourhoods of the town, with their steep alleyways and old synagogues cannot fail to enchant the visitor.
www.regent.co.il /tib.html   (187 words)

  
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 Israel Travel Tips Safed - Zefat - Tzfat - Safad
Safed is the city with 4 names: it is pronounced "Tzfat" in the Hebrew language, written as "Zefat" by americans, pronounced as "Safad" in Arabic, and usually referred to as Safed.
Safed is Israel's highest town and some say its coldest.
Tzfat is maybe the most intriguing cities in Israel, with many hidden treasures to explore.
www.israel-travel-tips.com /en/91/cities/Safed   (134 words)

  
 Oktoberfest auf Iwrit: Klezmer und Zefat
Der Versuch, etwas Klezmerkultur in Zefat wiederaufleben zu lassen, ist nicht ganz daneben gegangen.
Gleichwohl titulierte man diese Veranstaltung "Klezmertage in Zefat" und lag nicht völlig falsch.
Die Werke der Künstler von Zefat, hauptsächlich Gemälde und Skulpturen, vereinzelt kümmern sich Dichter um das Auffüllen ihrer Zeilen und noch seltener sind es Musikanten, die aus der Atmosphäre dieses Ortes Kapital zu schlagen versuchen, finden in dieser Unruhe eher selten ihre Liebhaber.
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 InfoDense - Web - Zefat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Zefat, Israel vacations: Find the best Zefat hotels, attractions, maps, pictures, weather, airport information, travel advice and more on Yahoo!
Zefat attractions and sightseeing, with reviews, tips and photos posted by real...
Zefat, also Safad or Safed, town in northeastern Israel, in the Galilee region,...
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 Sefer Hamitzvot - Daily Torah Study
When Rubi's parents were touring Eretz Yisrael, they planned to spend Shabbat with relatives in Zefat.
However, they wanted to do some sightseeing around the old city of Zefat before they went to their host's home.
The man at the counter of the storage business is considered a paid watchman.
www.chabad.org /dailystudy/seferHamitzvos.asp?tDate=6/17/2006&Lang=   (260 words)

  
 Zefat Map | Israel Google Satellite Maps
You can also dive right into Zefat on unique 3D satellite map by Google Earth.
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 Zefat Localities Israel Middle East Regional
- The ancient town of Zefat in the mountains of North Israel.
- Situated in the heart of the Artist's Colony of old Zefat.
Categories include Jerusalem, Zefat, nature, weddings, and religion.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Middle_East/Israel/Localities/Zefat   (207 words)

  
 Zefat — FactMonster.com
A.D. 70, Zefat is referred to as Tzefiya in the
After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, many learned Jews moved to Zefat and made the town an important center of rabbinical and kabbalistic (see
Joseph Caro, the last great codifier of rabbinic law, lived in Zefat from 1536 to 1575 and wrote the
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0853330.html   (207 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Zefat
Founded c.AD 70, Zefat is referred to as...
also called Abu Mazen (born 1935, Zefat, Palestine [now in Israel]) Palestinian leader.
It contains two of the four holy cities of Judaism, Tiberias and Zefat.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Zefat   (559 words)

  
 Internet in Zefat (Directory/Middle East/Israel/Zefat/Internet) - Worldwidirectory.com
Karmiel, Ma'alot-Tarshiha, Migdal HaEmeq, Nahariyya, Nazareth, Nazerat Illit, Tiberias, Zefat...
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Zefat College: Zefat: 04.6927704: Zinman College for Physical Education and Sports
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 Israel '98 World Stamp Exhibition
On the 9th of April, the Castel was recaptured by the same Palmach company and is now part of Israel.
photograph of the Zefat Postage Stamp, issued by the Hagana in Zefat on May 4th, 1948; photograph of Palmach warriors and citizens of Zefat, by kind permission of the IDF archives and the archives of Beit Hameiri Museum in Zefat
They had offered to evacuate all the non-military Jewish population from the Jewish quarter, but the Jewish high command had decided to capture the entire Zefat area instead.
www.engaging.net /israel98/releases/feb98/war1948.htm   (478 words)

  
 trivago travel guide - Zefat Safed
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 Zefat - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
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After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, many learned Jews moved to Zefat and made the town an important center of rabbinical and kabbalistic (see kabbalah
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