Safed (Tsfat) the Kabbalah City Jewish mysticism, Galilee, Israel

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Safed is not only one of Israel’s holiest cities, it is also the highest city in the Holy Land. Set in the dense pine forests of the Upper Galilee, overlooking Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, Safed is a delicious blend of ancient grandeur and a modern-day resort. For thousands of years, the ancient city of Safed was conquered and reconquered - always changing hands. Said to have been founded by one of Noah’s sons after the Great Flood, the city was inhabited by the local Semitic populations throughout the years. Josephus mentions Safed as Sepph, a fortified Jewish town in Upper Galilee. Today, after years of conflict ranging from the Crusaders to the Mamlukes to the British, Safed survives - as pretty, vibrant, and mystical as ever!
The Safed that is today’s tourist hotspot is the Old City, originating from the Spanish Jews who settled the town after the Expulsion in 1492. From the old buildings to the ethnic atmosphere, Safed offers not just a jump back to the past but also a beautiful present. These days, the locals of Safed are often involved in Kabbala (a Jewish esoteric school of thought) and Kabbala becomes an integral part of society. The old city streets and houses are steeped in Kabbalistic influence - the doors and windows painted blue in mystical symbolism to confuse evil spirits. Along with the devout Kabbalists in the Old City, artists of varied approaches have settled in Safed, creating the Artists’ Quarter.
Once nicknamed the “Bohemian Center of Israel,” Safed’s Artists’ Quarter draws both the casual observer and the bonafide art critic to a world of art and beauty. Many of Israel’s best and most celebrated artists trace their roots to the Artists’ Quarter. Above the Artists’ Quarter, approaching the peak of the mountain that Safed is built on, are the old British Mandate buildings, riddled with bullet holes from the tumultuous War of Independence that swept the land in 1948. The battle was taken to the very peak of the mountain, Safed’s Citadel, where an IDF monument now stands to celebrate the victory.
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera [e-mail] [phone] tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this "calling" in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, "glide" over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water, and "see" the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many-faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be implanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.

[@lilysaviopereira6549]

Beautiful City Thanks for sharing Shalom.

[@susannevollmer2347]

Vera nice area! I love it! Thanks mr. Shaked

[@sahabshraddha8453]

Nice video ❤️🌿

[@alephtav4254]

Unique ancient stone walls looks fascinating.. God Bless

[@BettyE.J.]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL FOOTAGE ❤🌹✝️☦🛐🕊🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏽

[@sungyrlusa8580]

Absolutely Beautiful 🕎✝️

[@harlinastary6953]

This is interesting indeed...the colour of doors n windows are blue and the wall are white,made me thingking.. then I found out that is the colour of natioal flag 🇮🇱..its amaze me😊

[@smitapatelia8300]

Very nice video

[@lionfrequency]

Your videos are incredible. The blue and white reminds me of Santorini, Greece. Maybe there is a connection?

[@zahishaked]

Thanks

[@thomasvarghese8049]

Without controversy great is the mystery of Godliness: God was manifested in the flesh as Immanuel/Jesus Christ; who was justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, accepted by the world and resurrected in glory. Whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish but have eternal life. Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

[@rosemaryvalentin3830]

Mr Shaked I believe that I am related to Rabbi Josef Caro my maiden name is spelled Caro and when my sister did her ancestry the first one is Sephardic Jew also in mine it said middle eastern which I believe to be Sephardic Jew this is my father's side of the family thank you for showing this Shalom

[@erictetreault2987]

✝️

[@cberylcacvhione1772]

JESUS LiVES AMEN HE IS COMING BACK SOON CALL NO ONE RABBI ONLY JESUS

[@terrytzaneros8007]

Just like Mount Athos (architecturally speaking,)

[@karenotte5420]

Blue is for mercury the planet

[@yeseniariveratorres]

Q la cuide la Madre la abuela No me den nene y nenas ajenos q no lo quiero

[@simko8665]

Why are you whispering??

[@zahishaked]

Because of the holy atmosphere

[@simko8665]

@@zahishaked I can understand it. I also had experienced it few years ago. Well done.