SAFED:THE MYSTICAL CITY

Safed: her cobblestone lanes and ancient synagogues intrigue us and captivate our imagination. Jews from the world over come to breathe her rarified air and to pray by the graves of men who reached awesome spiritual heights while dwelling here. Safed: The Mystical City takes us on a journey of exploration throughout here vibrant history, from her mysterious roots to the present day The golden era of 16th-century Safed comes alive, that enthralling period when Torah giants like Rav Yosef Karo and the holy Arizal made their abiding contributions to the revealed and mystical Torah, indelible pathways to guide all future generations. The pioneering Chassidim and Perushim, who faced a seemingly unending whirlwind of deadly epidemics, vicious pogroms, abject poverty, and two devastating earthquakes, stagger our imagination with their remarkable endurance. The holy sparks of Safed merge with those of nearby Meron, each nourishing the other, and together they enthrall us, drawing us back again and again.