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Every summer there is a Klezmer festival in Zefat. Kleyzmerim are the the traditional eastern-European Jewish musicians who used to play in weddings and other events. This music is the the Jewish "Blues" music. It developed from the religious hymns of the Jews of eastern-Europe, the brithplace of the Hassidic movement. Part of the Hassidic ritual is music and dances in which the followers go into almost a state of trance. From all of this developed this music. The most prominent musical instrument associated with this music is the clarinet with its sound resembling a weeping person.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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During the Independance War 1948 here in front of the British Police Station much shooting happend. Have a look at the building and you will notice well visible bullet holes in the facade. On the small square in front of the building you will find several plates describing some of the history that took place here.
Updated Jan 14, 2011
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Several plates show names of members of the 'Meginei Tzfat' the Zefat Defenders who lost their lifes in the War of Independence in 1948. You will notice them by the emblem of the 'Meginei Tzfat', a burning torch over Mount Meron.
Written Jan 14, 2011
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A hand holding a burning torch above the two peaks of Mount meron is the emblem of the 'Meginei Tzfat', the Zefat Defenders, who faught for the Dependence of Israel in 1948. It was designed by M. Arieh, a member of the underground fighters group Hagannah. Walking around Zafet you will come across the symbol at several places.
Updated Jan 14, 2011
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This is one of the first Mameluke buildings that were set up in Israel. It was built in 1276 AD by Baybars, who was the ruler of Egypt between 1260 to 1278 AD. After conquering Zefat, he set it as the capital of the northern region.
The Red Mosque is built in Mameluke style which evolved in Cairo. Have a look at the artwork above a wooden door.
Updated Jan 14, 2011
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The Mameluke Mausoleum was built in the 14th century for Mudhafar a-Din Mussa Ibn Haj a-Ruqtai, the govenor of Zefat. He died in 1372. Nowadays the building serves as a Freemason's lodge. I liked the architecture with the dark and light stones.
Written Jan 14, 2011
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Walking around in Zefats Artists Quarter you will pass houses with plates telling you which painter or artist lived there. These plates are colored blue.
On the photo you see the plate about Isaac Amitai, a painter.
Written Jan 14, 2011
Website: http://www.artists.co.il/safed/safed_e.html
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Rabbi Yosef Caro was one of the most influential people in the Jewish history. His book Shulchan Aruch (Set Table), even though was written in the 16th century, is still considered the ultimate authority in Jewish religious laws. This little synagogue is attribued to Yosef Caro. It is located in the old city, right next to the artists galleries.
Written May 14, 2006
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The view from the city is very beautiful.
Meron mountain , the kineret and great sunset and sunrise.
i think it is very magical and sacred to smell the air in the mountains near the city.
Written Aug 19, 2005
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Bosell house is a nice building with beautiful architecture.
This house was once a scottish mission , sanatorium and a hospital.
when i went to Zefat the house was in a bad condition and i hope the mayor will fix this situation because it is a very beautiful building.
Written Aug 19, 2005
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Bosell house is a nice building with beautiful architecture.This house was once a scottish mission , sanatorium and a hospital.when i went to Zefat the house...
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Q: I'm currently in haifa, but i would like to visit zefat this week and see the klezmer music festival. Any suggestion about...
A: You can try the youth hostel. See: http://www.youth-hostels.org.il/asg_e/Category_eng_13.html
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