Tzfat (Safed)

IDF soldier killed, 8 injured in barrage on Tzfat

Magen David Adom reports on one dead and eight injured in barrage to Tzfat and northern Israel. All evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in Tzfat.

Gantz:

'Strong response to deadly Tzfat attack soon'

National Unity party chairman reacts to death of Israeli in Hezbollah missile barrage on north.

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Watch footage of missile falling in Tzfat.

Watch footage of missile falling in Tzfat: 1 dead, 7 injured

You can easily make your dreams come to life!

Owning a home in Israel is one of those dreams you don't push off!

Infant rescued from house fire in Tzfat

Firefighters carry the baby to safety through an active house fire after he was trapped inside. The baby was seriously injured but alive.

The last rescue of 2023

The Israel Dog Unit helps find a missing person in a midnight search in the Tzfat region.

One dead, one injured, in caravan fire in northern Israel

Investigation opened after fire in caravan leaves 65-year-old man dead, younger man severely injured.

Bus driver orders women to sit in the back of the bus

A group of women were ordered to sit in the back of the bus by a driver who felt their clothes were immodest.

Northern Israel's emergency forces prepare for stranded hikers

A meeting was held in Tzfat to prepare all emergency forces for the missing person cases that may occur over summer vacation.

New 'Talmudic sage' found in Tzfat

Tzfat is already home to the graves of several Talmudic sages. Another one has recently been 'discovered'.

Stranded hiker rescued from Nahal Amud nature preserve

A 60-year-old man was located after hours spent walking, with no water or any way to find a trail out of the forest.

300 days later:

Tzfat mayor meets with searchers for Moishe Kleinerman

The mayor of Tzfat is taking a personal interest in the ongoing search for Avraham Moshe Kleinerman, who vanished from Meron 300 days ago.

Postcard from Tzfat, the antidote to Zoom

We’re much happier when we connect in person, and communities come alive when their members come together. Opinion.

4 hurt in wall collapse at Ziv Hospital

Interior wall collapses during work to reinforce Safed hospital structure to withstand earthquakes.

18 buses burned in northern Israel

Police confirm buses were set ablaze intentionally, open investigation.

US revokes Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's Visa

Safed Chief Rabbi's visa, which was supposed to be valid for decades, suddenly revoked with no explanation.

Tzfat College expels student who supported murder of Jews

Decision to expel student who expressed support for Hareda terror attack, said it is "good that the Jews suffer," sets precedent in colleges

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Celebrating the light of Rabbi Yosef Karo

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, participates in celebration of life of Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of Shulchan Aruch.

Tzfat Mayor:

'Tens of thousands are under threat of an earthquake'

Tzfat Mayor warns: A powerful earthquake will happen. Without government assistance, thousands will be killed.

500-year-old letter written to Ari Hakadosh discovered

Letter reveals hitherto-unknown details of life of the Arizal in Egypt and the Land of Israel.

Students testify to anti-Semitism on Israeli college campus

In Tzfat College, Jews fear to study alongside Arabs following violent threats & intimidation.

Rabbi Noach Hefetz, 86, passes away

Rabbi Noach Hefetz, prominent Tzfat rabbi, passes away at age 86

Ezra Sheinberg ordered to pay NIS 470,000 to one of his victims

Sheinberg was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in 2018. Prison Board decided to release him early; State Prosecution has appealed.

Five-year-old killed by bus in northern Israel

Bus driver detained after little girl struck and killed while crossing the street.

The Holy Arizal and Eretz Yisrael

Today is the yahrzeit of the revered Kabbalist whose work on the Zohar and spiritual way of life are legendary. How he saw the Holy Land.

Volunteers offer support to hundreds of families

Volunteers distribute food, drinks, and encouragement to hundreds of families at Tzfat bus station.

Rapper Nissim Black headlines Tzfat concert of 'rebirth'

More than a thousand people expected at this year’s 'One Flame' concert in Tzfat.

Chabad rabbi: 'Someone broke quarantine? Call the police'

Rabbi Bistritsky, rabbi of community in Tzfat, says family in which one person has coronavirus should not send to school.

A virtual radio tour of the holy city of Tzfat

Hear about some of the amazing locations and Kabbalistic insights as we give you an audio tour of Tzfat.

One killed, three injured in Tzfat accident

Head-on collision between two vehicles near Tzfat leaves one dead and three injured.

Couple weds during Tzfat 'One Flame' concert

An all-star cast of baalei teshuva musical artists led the One Flame concert in Tzfat, shortly after a chuppah was held there.

Israeli boy died in blaze 'because someone played with fire'

Investigators say blaze in northern Israel which killed three-year-old boy was sparked because of careless use of fire.

Three-year-old dead in Tzfat fire

Eighteen injured, one dead, after fire breaks out in residential building.

Brelsov mourns: Rabbi Kenig of Tzfat passes

Tzfat Breslov community Rabbi Elazar Kenig passes away after suffering serious illness.

Top 10 strategies for a successful, happy and lifelong aliya

Tzfat rabbi: Don't bring children to mikvah

Tzfat's Rabbi Bistritsky instructs parents not to send, bring, children to ritual bath, citing safety concerns.

Tzfat becoming more haredi?

Many Tzfat businesses make the bulk of their profit during vacations, when haredi visitors flock to the northern city, kashrut agency says.

Hospital miracle:

Critically injured toddler walks again

Baby suffering critical injuries after being accidentally run over in Safed

Toddler fighting for her life after being run over by her father

Tzfat man accidentally hits daughter with car, leaving her seriously injured.

Patriot missile launched at UAV in Syria

Residents in Tzfat area report trail of smoke above the northern city. IDF: Patriot missile launched at UAV approaching Israel from Syria.

Rabbi Eliyahu says to 'keep away from Berland like fire'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains why he banned convicted sexual offender Rabbi Eliezer Berland from attending Lag Baomer celebration in Meron.

Watch: Chabad emissary conference in Israel

Hundreds of Chabad 'shluchim' from all over country take part in national gathering held this year in Tzfat by Chabad Youth Organization.

Court orders eviction of world's largest Chabad yeshiva

Chabad Yeshiva in Tzfat to be forcibly evacuated after court rules against the institution in custody battle.

Expectant mother, baby saved on eve of Rosh Hashana

Woman rushed to hospital with preeclampsia. Baby delivered 1 and a half months early.

Rabbi from Tzfat convicted of sexual offenses

Court convicts former yeshiva head of offenses against 8 women as part of plea bargain.

Watch: Fire tears through Tzfat neighborhood, trapping resident

Woman trapped inside burning home as fire spreads through Tzfat neighborhood. Seven others injured.

Soldier trapped in bus luggage compartment - for entire trip

Woman soldier trapped in bus storage area for trip from Nahariya to Tzfat; driver doesn't notice her legs sticking out of the compartment.

Vandals desecrate tomb of Arizal in Tzfat

Tomb of 16th century Kabbalist desecrated with radical anti-Zionist rhetoric.

Antenna extracted from baby's throat in northern Israel

8-month old baby found to have swallowed antenna from a remote control car.

Fire in Tzfat hotel injures dozens

Fire breaks out in lobby of Tzfat hotel, emergency services transfer injured to hospitals.

Reform Movement petitions for legal action against Tzfat rabbi

The Reform Movement presented an appeal to the Supreme Court, demanding that legal action be taken against the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat.

Girl disabled during birth wins huge settlement from hospital

Judge excoriates hospital official over mistakes which led to girl's disability.

Chabad leaders broker deal with IDF over draft

15% of Chabad students to be exempt from army service; 85% will draft by age 26 after returning from the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.

Glaring street name typo has Tzfat perplexed

Locals stumped by sign reading 'Harakefet St' in Hebrew, 'Hanarkis St' in English. Flummoxed municipality blames 'flower blind translator.'

Sex Abuse Rabbi Claims Innocence - Then Says He's 'Repenting'

Ezra Sheinberg gives yet another contradictory interview to the press, claiming he both repented and never committed abuse.

Tzfat Rabbi Threatened 'Horrible Things' if Victims Complained

Ezra Sheinberg was a 'demigod' to followers, officer involved in case reveals - and predicted calamity if victims refused, protested.

Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse Blames 'False Confessions'

Ezra Sheinberg points fingers at accusers and 'coerced confessions' after his detention for sexual abuse charges is extended.

Victim Comes Forward About Abusive Rabbi

S. was abused 13 years ago by the Tzfat-based rabbi; testimony published just as his detention is shortened.

Cleared for publication

Northern Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse Named

Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg of Tzfat has been accused by no fewer than ten women of abuse.

Detention Extended for Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

Rabbi to remain in police custody until next week; judge says physical evidence has been added to the case.