Tzfat (Safed)

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.

Victim Pens Open Letter to Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

Complainant in sexual assault case against well-known northern Rabbi throws his threats back at him in letter sent to Arutz Sheva.

In-depth and updated

'Public Learned a Lesson' with Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

What happened before a northern Israeli rabbi was accused of abusing several women? How is the community coping? Arutz Sheva investigates.

Fires Burn Through Galilee; Arson Suspected

Five firefighting crews battling blaze north of the Kinnereth; fire broke south of Tzfat earlier Saturday.

Watch: A Spiritual 'Boost' in the North

Rabbis of institute in Tzfat talk about the connection between their holy city and Meron, where the Lag B'Omer focus is centered.

Yisrael Beytenu MK Ilan Shohat Resigns

Shohat to return to post as mayor of Tzfat; he will be replaced by MK Robert Ilatov.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Elections 'A Huge Miracle'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat calls on Jews to thank G-d for elections results, says alternative was second Disengagement.

French Delegation Attempts to Re-Twin Tzfat and Lille

After French city Lille temporarily froze relations with Tzfat in October, a delegation from Lille arrives in Tzfat to strengthen residents.

Wrecked Samaria Home: 'We'll Come to Housewarming'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Eliyahu, visits ruin of Sagi Kaisler's home, demolished last week despite having a permit

Syrian Woman Gives Birth to Baby in Israeli Hospital

A Syrian woman gave birth to a child in an Israeli hospital Sunday, after she was brought in by IDF soldiers

Two Wounded Syrians Brought to Israel

At least 17 Syrian casualties have been taken for treatment in Israel since the weekend.

Thousands Celebrate 'Hilula' of the Ari in Tzefat

Thousands of people on Friday came to the tomb of the Ari Hakadosh, Rabbi Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi

16-Year-Old Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

Syrian teen wounded in the civil war taken to an Israeli hospital as another mortar from Syria explodes in the Golan.

Moderately Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

A Syrian citizen who was wounded in the country’s civil war was brought by IDF soldiers to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

Tzfat (Safed) Teens Tend Abandoned Soldiers’ Graves

In Tzfat, teenagers are tending the graves of soldiers whose families are gone in a project called “Adopt the Unknown Soldier.”

IDF Allows More Wounded Syrians into Israel

The IDF has allowed more wounded Syrians into Israel, after several appeared at the northern border early Wednesday morning.

Healed Syrians Return Home from Israel

Six of seven wounded Syrians returned to their homes across Israel's northern border after healing their injuries at Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

Syrian Refugees at Ziv Hospital 'Asked for Humanitarian Help'

For the first time, Syrian refugees are getting medical treatment in an Israel hospital. "They asked for help," said a Defense official.

US Donation for Tzfat as International Heritage Site

The UJA-Federation of New York is investing $250,000 in the city of Tzfat (Safed) to turn it into an international heritage site.

Greek Earthquake Sends Shivers throughout Israel

An earthquake on the Greek island of Rhodes sent unusually wide tremblors in Israel from the north to Be’er Sheva in the Negev.

Rav Eliyahu: 'A Victory over Reformism'

Rav Shmuel Eliyahu is pleased with the decision not to put him on trial for racist incitement.

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.