Tzfat (Safed)

Miracle in Tzfat: Boys Find Stolen Torah Scrolls

Three grade school boys accidentally found six stolen Torah scrolls in an abandoned building where they wanted to establish a clubhouse.

Six Torah Scrolls Stolen from Tzfat Synagogue

Chabad rabbis burst into tears on the Sabbath after thieves stole six Torah scrolls from their 160-year-old Tzfat synagogue.

Dog Attacks Jewish Tourist in Tzefat

A 21-year-old Jewish American tourist was attacked Saturday night by a German Shepherd in the Old City of Tzfat (Safed).

Coalition Coalescence in Tzfat

The unpoliticized Galilee city Tzfat will come under intense political spotlight this Sabbath when dozens of coalition MKs come for a 2-day visit.

Real Estate Developer Robert Stark Joins Yehudah Katz on New CD

Developer Bob Stark is back in Israel not just for real estate, but also to promote his new album with Yehudah Katz of Reva L'Sheva fame.

‘We Will Fight for Tzfat’s Jewish Identity’

Rabbis visit Tzfat to strengthen Jewish sovereignty in the city.

MK Shama: Israel's Arabs Should be Annexed to PA

MK Carmel Shama (Likud) voices views similar to those of Avigdor Lieberman, prompting Arab ire.

Tzfat Residents to Counter-Protest Zoabi

Tzfat residents plan to hold a counter demonstration against MK Hanin Zoabi’s visit in protest of remarks made by the city’s chief rabbi.

Hi-Tech Holy Letters in Tzfat

A mega-million dollar center has opened a window to the ancient past in Tzfat to help people understand the ancient art of the Jewish scribe.

Ancient Tzfat 'Fighting a War Against Saudi Money'

Labor MK Daniel Ben Simon calls Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu rude names for instructing Tzfat's Jews to fight back against Arab incursion into the city.

Arab Violence Spreads to Tzfat

Arab violence against Jews spread to the northern city of Tzfat (Safed), several days after rabbis urged Jews not to rent or sell to Arabs.

More Rabbis Join Call Not to Sell Land to Arabs

Rabbis of 'Our Land of Israel' voice support for the northern rabbis who asked Jewish homeowners not to aid the Arab 'creeping conquest.'

Open to All: Burial in the Ancient Cemetery of Tzfat

Jews now have the opportunity to be laid to rest next to the great Jewish Sages from 2,000 years ago in the ancient cemetery of Tzfat.

Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Hundreds of thousands in the Galilean city of Meron to celebrate the mystical teachings of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Facelift in Tzfat, Courtesy of the Mayor

The mystical city of Tzfat will be getting a bit of a face lift after Mayor Ilan Shochat went on a special fundraising trip to the United States.

New Northern Medical School Starts October 2011

A new medical school will open its doors in northern Israel October 2011 next to Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

New Imaging Device in Tzfat Hospital Spots Eye Disease

A new imaging device at the Ziv Medical Center in Tzfat enables doctors to see the inner workings of the retina, at the back of the eye.

Peres: Tzfat Medical School Will Transform Israel

The President and Health Minister spoke at the opening ceremony for Israel’s newest medical school in Tzfat, set to start classes in 2011.