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Dun: /* Cave of Shem and Ever */

2013-03-31T12:19:32Z

Cave of Shem and Ever

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	=== Cave of Shem and Ever ===		=== Cave of Shem and Ever ===
−	The Cave of Shem and Ever sits near the base of the Metzuda. According to Jewish tradition, this cave was the “Yeshiva” -- seminary -- where Noah’s son Shem and great grandson Ever, and then the Patriarch Jacob, studied Torah. The cave holds religious significance for Judaism, Islam and Christianity and at various times throughout history, all three religions have maintained Houses of Prayer at the cave.	+	The [[Cave of Shem and Ever]] sits near the base of the Metzuda. According to Jewish tradition, this cave was the “Yeshiva” -- seminary -- where Noah’s son Shem and great grandson Ever, and then the Patriarch Jacob, studied Torah. The cave holds religious significance for Judaism, Islam and Christianity and at various times throughout history, all three religions have maintained Houses of Prayer at the cave.

	=== Talmudic References ===		=== Talmudic References ===

Simcha at 19:29, 10 February 2013

2013-02-10T19:29:29Z

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	\|data10 = Historic hilltop in the center of Safed where successive ruling powers have solidified their rule of the city and the surrounding area.		\|data10 = Historic hilltop in the center of Safed where successive ruling powers have solidified their rule of the city and the surrounding area.
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−	The “Metzuda” of [[Safed\|Tzfat]] is a central site of the city’s [[Safed History\|historical past]]. Visitors and residents of modern-Tzfat can enjoy strolls along the pathways that criss-cross the hilltop’s ancient and modern historical remains.	+	The '''“Metzuda”''' of [[Safed\|Tzfat]] is a central site of the city’s [[Safed History\|historical past]]. Visitors and residents of modern-Tzfat can enjoy strolls along the pathways that criss-cross the hilltop’s ancient and modern historical remains.

	== History ==		== History ==

Simcha at 19:29, 10 February 2013

2013-02-10T19:29:09Z

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	{{Safed History}}		{{Safed History}}
		+	{{Safed Tourism}}

	[[Category:Safed]]		[[Category:Safed]]

AvivaSpiegel: /* more Photos */

2012-09-11T11:19:52Z

more Photos

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	File:00000369 safed citadel.jpg		File:00000369 safed citadel.jpg
−		+	File:00000370 citadel of tzfat.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>

AvivaSpiegel at 11:12, 11 September 2012

2012-09-11T11:12:25Z

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	== Park ==		== Park ==
	In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.		In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.
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		+	==more Photos==
		+	<gallery widths=180px heights=120px perrow=4 caption="Safed Citadel Photo Gallery">
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		+	File:00000369 safed citadel.jpg
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		+	</gallery>

AvivaSpiegel at 21:12, 23 August 2012

2012-08-23T21:12:21Z

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−	[[File:~~00000139~~ tzfat ~~metzudah tower~~.jpg\|~~thumb~~\|~~100px\|right\|Tower on top of the Metzuda.~~]]~~('''~~Hebrew~~'''~~: מצודה ~~/ '''~~Translation~~'''~~: Citadel ~~/ '''~~Other Names~~'''~~: Metzuda Park ~~/ '''Definition''': Safed’s mountaintop / '''~~Description~~'''~~: Historic hilltop in the center of Safed where successive ruling powers have solidified their rule of the city and the surrounding area)	+	{{Infobox
−		+	\|title = Tzfat Citadel
		+	\|image = [[File:00000732 metzuda of tzfat.jpg\|215px\|alt=Tzfat Citadel]]
		+	\|header1 = Hebrew:
		+	\|data2 = מצודה
		+	\|header3 = Translation:
		+	\|data4 = Citadel
		+	\|header5 = Spelling:
		+	\|data6 = Mitzuda, Mitzudah
		+	\|header7 = Other Names:
		+	\|data8 = Metzuda Park, Tzfat Citadel
		+	\|header9 = Description:
		+	\|data10 = Historic hilltop in the center of Safed where successive ruling powers have solidified their rule of the city and the surrounding area.
		+	}}
	The “Metzuda” of [[Safed\|Tzfat]] is a central site of the city’s [[Safed History\|historical past]]. Visitors and residents of modern-Tzfat can enjoy strolls along the pathways that criss-cross the hilltop’s ancient and modern historical remains.		The “Metzuda” of [[Safed\|Tzfat]] is a central site of the city’s [[Safed History\|historical past]]. Visitors and residents of modern-Tzfat can enjoy strolls along the pathways that criss-cross the hilltop’s ancient and modern historical remains.

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	=== Talmudic References ===		=== Talmudic References ===
−	Safed sits at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level and is the highest city in Israel. The Talmud Yerushalmi provides one of the earliest known written references to Safed. The “masechet” -- section -- “Rosh Hashana” mentions an area called “Zefath” as one of five elevated spots where Jews would light massive bonfires to mark the “Rosh Chodesh” -- new month. This occurred during the times of the “Beit HaMikdash” -- the Temple in Jerusalem -- as well as for several centuries into the first millennium	+	[[File:00000139 tzfat metzudah tower.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Tower on top of the Metzuda.]] Safed sits at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level and is the highest city in Israel. The Talmud Yerushalmi provides one of the earliest known written references to Safed. The “masechet” -- section -- “Rosh Hashana” mentions an area called “Zefath” as one of five elevated spots where Jews would light massive bonfires to mark the “Rosh Chodesh” -- new month. This occurred during the times of the “Beit HaMikdash” -- the Temple in Jerusalem -- as well as for several centuries into the first millennium
	A.D. These fires served as a signal to Jews of the area that a New Month had been declared by two witnesses in Jerusalem. The Tzfat station’s fire would have been visible to the Jews throughout northeastern Israel as well as in today’s Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.		A.D. These fires served as a signal to Jews of the area that a New Month had been declared by two witnesses in Jerusalem. The Tzfat station’s fire would have been visible to the Jews throughout northeastern Israel as well as in today’s Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

Simcha: /* Park */

2012-03-15T20:47:37Z

Park

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	== Park ==		== Park ==
	In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.		In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.
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		+	{{Safed History}}

	[[Category:Safed]]		[[Category:Safed]]

Simcha: /* Park */

2012-02-02T21:16:38Z

Park

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	== Park ==		== Park ==
	In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.		In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.
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		+	[[Category:Safed]]
		+	[[Category:Jewish History]]
		+	[[Category:Israel Tourism]]
		+	[[Category:Israel Landmarks]]

Simcha: Undo revision 2343 by Simcha (talk)

2012-02-02T21:14:20Z

Undo revision 2343 by Simcha (talk)

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	=== War of Independence ===		=== War of Independence ===
−	As the [[British Rule of Safed 1918 to 1948\|British]] mandate ended in 1948 the British turned over their lookout posts on the Metzuda to the Arab forces. The Arabs proceeded to roll canisters of explosives from the Metzuda into the [[Old City Safed\|Jewish Quarter]] to terrorize the Jewish residents. Capturing the Metzuda was a prime goal of the “Haganah” -- Jewish Defense Forces -- because once they controlled the Metzuda they could take ~~[[Safed War of Independence\|~~control of the city]]. The Haganah made several attempts to capture the Metzuda and in early May 1948 they succeeded.	+	As the [[British Rule of Safed 1918 to 1948\|British]] mandate ended in 1948 the British turned over their lookout posts on the Metzuda to the Arab forces. The Arabs proceeded to roll canisters of explosives from the Metzuda into the [[Old City Safed\|Jewish Quarter]] to terrorize the Jewish residents. Capturing the Metzuda was a prime goal of the “Haganah” -- Jewish Defense Forces -- because once they controlled the Metzuda they could take control of the city. The Haganah made several attempts to capture the Metzuda and in early May 1948 they succeeded.

	== Park ==		== Park ==
	In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.		In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.

Simcha: /* War of Independence */

2012-02-02T21:13:14Z

War of Independence

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	=== War of Independence ===		=== War of Independence ===
−	As the [[British Rule of Safed 1918 to 1948\|British]] mandate ended in 1948 the British turned over their lookout posts on the Metzuda to the Arab forces. The Arabs proceeded to roll canisters of explosives from the Metzuda into the [[Old City Safed\|Jewish Quarter]] to terrorize the Jewish residents. Capturing the Metzuda was a prime goal of the “Haganah” -- Jewish Defense Forces -- because once they controlled the Metzuda they could take control of the city. The Haganah made several attempts to capture the Metzuda and in early May 1948 they succeeded.	+	As the [[British Rule of Safed 1918 to 1948\|British]] mandate ended in 1948 the British turned over their lookout posts on the Metzuda to the Arab forces. The Arabs proceeded to roll canisters of explosives from the Metzuda into the [[Old City Safed\|Jewish Quarter]] to terrorize the Jewish residents. Capturing the Metzuda was a prime goal of the “Haganah” -- Jewish Defense Forces -- because once they controlled the Metzuda they could take [[Safed War of Independence\|control of the city]]. The Haganah made several attempts to capture the Metzuda and in early May 1948 they succeeded.

	== Park ==		== Park ==
	In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.		In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence\|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road.