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Safed

The ancient city of Safed is considered one of the “Four Holy Cities of Judaism,” because it was here in the 16th and 17th century where the Kabbalah – mystical Judaism – developed. After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, the Ottoman Empire opened its arms to Jewish refugees, many of whom found their way to Safed.

Source: Israeli Ministry of Tourism and Itamar Grinberg

The Old City of Safed has changed little in the recent centuries, its ancient lanes leading to several small and medium-sized historic synagogues - each more beautiful than the next. Safed’s altitude (3,000 feet, highest in Israel) and crystal clear light have made it a haven for artists, the old town is full of galleries, studios and artists painting on easels.

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