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Simcha: /* Additional Learning Option */

2013-02-10T19:15:05Z

Additional Learning Option

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	== Additional Learning Option ==		== Additional Learning Option ==
	In addition to the larger institutions, Tzfat offers a wide variety of study options for men and women of all ages and backgrounds including study at [[Sephardic-Community-Safed\|Sephardic]], [[Breslev in Safed\|Breslev]], [[Sanz Community Safed\|Sanz]] and other institutions.		In addition to the larger institutions, Tzfat offers a wide variety of study options for men and women of all ages and backgrounds including study at [[Sephardic-Community-Safed\|Sephardic]], [[Breslev in Safed\|Breslev]], [[Sanz Community Safed\|Sanz]] and other institutions.
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	[[Category:Safed]][[Category:Jewish Organizations]]		[[Category:Safed]][[Category:Jewish Organizations]]

Simcha: /* International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah */

2012-05-16T20:04:07Z

International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah

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	=== International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah ===		=== International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah ===
−	The [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]] is on the second floor of the Fig Tree Gallery on Alkabetz Street in the Old City. The Center offers tours and other programs for Jews and non-Jews which provide an overview of [[Kabbalah]] study. In keeping with its identification as promoting authentic [[[[Kabbalah-in-Safed\|Kabbalah of Tzfat]], the Center teaches that Kabbalah is a Jewish Torah-based discipline, though non-Jews may find wisdom within Kabbalah that affirms their own beliefs. The Center sells books and offers a 15-minute movie that gives an overview of Kabbalah.	+	The [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]] is on the second floor of the [[Fig Tree Gallery Safed\|Fig Tree Gallery]] on Alkabetz Street in the Old City. The Center offers tours and other programs for Jews and non-Jews which provide an overview of [[Kabbalah]] study. In keeping with its identification as promoting authentic [[Kabbalah-in-Safed\|Kabbalah of Tzfat]], the Center teaches that Kabbalah is a Jewish Torah-based discipline, though non-Jews may find wisdom within Kabbalah that affirms their own beliefs. The Center sells books and offers a 15-minute movie that gives an overview of Kabbalah.

	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on the [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]]'''		[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on the [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]]'''

Simcha: /* Additional Learning Option */

2012-03-21T21:05:16Z

Additional Learning Option

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	== Additional Learning Option ==		== Additional Learning Option ==
−	In addition to the larger institutions, Tzfat offers a wide variety of study options for men and women of all ages and backgrounds including study at Sephardic, Breslev, [[Sanz Community Safed\|Sanz]] and other institutions.	+	In addition to the larger institutions, Tzfat offers a wide variety of study options for men and women of all ages and backgrounds including study at [[Sephardic-Community-Safed\|Sephardic]], [[Breslev in Safed\|Breslev]], [[Sanz Community Safed\|Sanz]] and other institutions.

	[[Category:Safed]][[Category:Jewish Organizations]]		[[Category:Safed]][[Category:Jewish Organizations]]

Simcha: /* Machon Alte and Tememei Derech */

2012-03-21T21:03:53Z

Machon Alte and Tememei Derech

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	=== Machon Alte and Tememei Derech ===		=== Machon Alte and Tememei Derech ===
−	Chabad’s presence in Tzfat has a long history. The [[Machon Alte Seminary of Tzfat\|Machon Alte]] girls’ seminary serves girls from post high school through young adulthood with different programs, including programs for French, Russian, Hebrew and English-speaking girls. The seminary provides learning opportunities for young women with little or no Jewish background who wish to learn about Judaism through the perspective of Chabad Hassidus. Men of all ages and backgrounds can study Torah and Chassidic texts at Chabad’s [[Tememei Derech Yeshivah Safed\|Tememei Derech yeshivah]], located in the Tzmech Tzedek synagogue on Hatam Sofer Street in the [[Old City ~~Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]]~~. Both Tememei Derech and Machon Alte offer trips and other experiential activities for students.	+	[[Chabad-in-Safed\|Chabad’s presence in Tzfat]] has a long history. The [[Machon Alte Seminary of Tzfat\|Machon Alte]] girls’ seminary serves girls from post high school through young adulthood with different programs, including programs for French, Russian, Hebrew and English-speaking girls. The seminary provides learning opportunities for young women with little or no Jewish background who wish to learn about Judaism through the perspective of Chabad Hassidus. Men of all ages and backgrounds can study Torah and Chassidic texts at Chabad’s [[Tememei Derech Yeshivah Safed\|Tememei Derech yeshivah]], located in the Tzmech Tzedek synagogue on Hatam Sofer Street in the Old City. Both Tememei Derech and Machon Alte offer trips and other experiential activities for students.

	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Machon Alte Seminary of Tzfat\|Machon Alte]]'''		[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Machon Alte Seminary of Tzfat\|Machon Alte]]'''

Simcha: /* Sha’arei Bina/Shalom Rav */

2012-03-21T21:03:01Z

Sha’arei Bina/Shalom Rav

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	=== Sha’arei Bina/Shalom Rav ===		=== Sha’arei Bina/Shalom Rav ===
−	[[Sharei Bina Seminary of Tzfat\|Sha’arei Bina]] and [[Shalom Rav Yeshivah Safed\|Shalom Rav]] are partner institutions which offer Judaic studies for beginning and advanced students. The institutions, a yeshiva and a seminary for girls, personalize their studies and attract ~~many~~ students who come from ~~Jewishly~~-identified homes but wish to deepen their connections to Orthodox Judaism through study and experiences. Shalom Rav is located on Bar Yochai Street in the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]] and Sha’arei Bina is on Alorzoroff Street in the [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Artists Quarter]].	+	[[Sharei Bina Seminary of Tzfat\|Sha’arei Bina]] and [[Shalom Rav Yeshivah Safed\|Shalom Rav]] are partner institutions which offer Judaic studies for beginning and advanced students. The institutions, a yeshiva and a seminary for girls, personalize their studies and attract students who come from Jewish-identified homes but wish to deepen their connections to Orthodox Judaism through study and experiences. Shalom Rav is located on Bar Yochai Street in the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]] and Sha’arei Bina is on Alorzoroff Street in the [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Artists Quarter]].

	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Shalom-Rav-Yeshivah-Safed\|Shalom Rav]]'''		[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Shalom-Rav-Yeshivah-Safed\|Shalom Rav]]'''

Simcha: /* Overview */

2012-03-21T21:01:56Z

Overview

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	=== Nehora ===		=== Nehora ===
	The [[Nehora School Safed\|Nehora School]] provides scholarly Kabbalah study options to individuals who want to learn more about Jewish mysticism. The school offers web-based classes for people to allow them to study individually or in groups. Nehora is operated by a student of the Rav Ashlag school of Kabbalah and concentrates on authentic Kabbalah readings and interpretations of the texts. Nehora is run out of the home of the school’s founder, Yedida Cohen, in the [[Ibikur Neighborhood Safed\|Kiryat Sarah/Ibikur]] neighborhood of Tzfat.		The [[Nehora School Safed\|Nehora School]] provides scholarly Kabbalah study options to individuals who want to learn more about Jewish mysticism. The school offers web-based classes for people to allow them to study individually or in groups. Nehora is operated by a student of the Rav Ashlag school of Kabbalah and concentrates on authentic Kabbalah readings and interpretations of the texts. Nehora is run out of the home of the school’s founder, Yedida Cohen, in the [[Ibikur Neighborhood Safed\|Kiryat Sarah/Ibikur]] neighborhood of Tzfat.
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		+	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Nehora School Safed\|Nehora]]'''

	=== Sha’arei Bina/Shalom Rav ===		=== Sha’arei Bina/Shalom Rav ===

Simcha: /* Overview */

2012-03-21T21:00:30Z

Overview

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	=== Ascent ===		=== Ascent ===
−	The [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent Institute]] operates a low-cost hostel where people can stay while they attend classes and learn more about Tzfat and Judaism. Ascent offers a well-stocked library with a staff rabbi who is on hand to answer questions and give advice. Classes run throughout the week and Ascent provides Shabbat meal hospitality with local families for the hostel’s Shabbat guests. Programs are geared to individuals who have little or no Jewish background. The Ascent Institute is located on HaAri Street on the edge of the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]].	+	The [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent Institute]] operates a low-cost hostel where people can stay while they attend classes and learn more about Tzfat and Judaism. Ascent offers a well-stocked library with a staff rabbi who is on hand to answer questions and give advice. Classes run throughout the week and Ascent provides Shabbat meal hospitality with local families for the hostel’s Shabbat guests. Programs are geared to individuals who have little or no Jewish background. The Ascent Institute is located on HaAri Street on the edge of the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]] and is associated with the [[Chabad-in-Safed\|local Chabad community]].

	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent]]'''		[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent]]'''

	=== International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah ===		=== International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah ===
−	The [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]] is on the second floor of the Fig Tree Gallery on Alkabetz Street in the [[Old City ~~Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]]~~. The Center offers tours and other programs for Jews and non-Jews which provide an overview of Kabbalah study. In keeping with its identification as promoting authentic Kabbalah of Tzfat, the Center teaches that Kabbalah is a Jewish Torah-based discipline, though non-Jews may find wisdom within Kabbalah that affirms their own beliefs. The Center sells books and offers a 15-minute movie that gives an overview of Kabbalah.	+	The [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]] is on the second floor of the Fig Tree Gallery on Alkabetz Street in the Old City. The Center offers tours and other programs for Jews and non-Jews which provide an overview of [[Kabbalah]] study. In keeping with its identification as promoting authentic [[[[Kabbalah-in-Safed\|Kabbalah of Tzfat]], the Center teaches that Kabbalah is a Jewish Torah-based discipline, though non-Jews may find wisdom within Kabbalah that affirms their own beliefs. The Center sells books and offers a 15-minute movie that gives an overview of Kabbalah.
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		+	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on the [[International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah]]'''

	=== Nehora ===		=== Nehora ===

Simcha: /* Overview */

2012-03-21T20:56:44Z

Overview

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	=== Livnot U’Lehibanot ===		=== Livnot U’Lehibanot ===
−	“[[Livnot ULehibanot\|Livnot U’Lehibanot]]” -- To Build and Be Built -- is an Israel Experience Program for individuals aged 21 - 30 who have little or no Jewish background or affiliation but wish to delve into their heritage. The Livnot program combines hiking, [[Volunteering in Safed\|volunteering]], seminars, workshops and community involvement in a holistic program of Jewish experiential activities. The short and long-term programs run throughout the year. The Livnot campus is on Alkabetz Street in the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]].	+	“[[Livnot ULehibanot\|Livnot U’Lehibanot]]” -- To Build and Be Built -- is an Israel Experience Program for individuals aged 21 - 30 who have little or no Jewish background or affiliation but wish to delve into their heritage. The Livnot program combines hiking, [[Volunteering in Safed\|volunteering]], seminars, workshops and community involvement in a holistic program of Jewish experiential activities. The short and long-term programs run throughout the year. The Livnot campus is on [[Art-Gallery-Street-Safed\|Alkabetz Street]] in the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]].
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		+	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Livnot ULehibanot\|Livnot U’Lehibanot]]'''

	=== Ascent ===		=== Ascent ===

Simcha at 20:54, 21 March 2012

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−	~~('''~~Hebrew~~'''~~: מרכזי למידה ~~/ '''~~Pronunciation~~'''~~ Mer-caz’ei L’Mi-dah ~~/ ''Translation'''~~: Learning ~~Centers / '''Definition''': Options for Learning about Judaism~~ in Tzfat ~~/ '''Description''': Tzfat offers a number of opportunities for visitors who want to learn more~~ about ~~Jewish traditions~~ and ~~practices)~~	+	{{Infobox
		+	\|title = Tzfat Learning Centers
		+	\|image = [[File:Space holder.jpg\|215px\|alt=Tzfat Learning Centers]]
		+	\|header1 = Hebrew:
		+	\|data2 = מרכזי למידה בצפת
		+	\|header3 = Pronunciation:
		+	\|data4 = Mer-caz’ei L’Mi-dah
		+	\|header7 = Description:
		+	\|data8 = Learning centers in Tzfat that teach visiters and locals about Judaism and Kabbalah.}}

	Individuals can find the type of Jewish learning that they are looking for in Tzfat, whether it be for beginning students or advanced scholars.		Individuals can find the type of Jewish learning that they are looking for in Tzfat, whether it be for beginning students or advanced scholars.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
−	Throughout its history ~~Tzfat~~ has been a center of Jewish learning. In the 3rd millennia Tzfat was reported to be a City of Refuge of the “Cohanim” -- priestly families -- of Jerusalem. In the 15th century Tzfat became the ~~“City~~ of ~~Kabbalah”~~ because many of the great Kabbalah scholars of the time ~~came~~ to ~~Tzfat~~ to study and write. During the 18th and 19th century Tzfat attracted numerous great Eastern European Hassidic and Midnagdic rabbis of the era.	+	Throughout its history [[Safed]] has been a center of Jewish learning. In the 3rd millennia Tzfat was reported to be a City of Refuge for the “Cohanim” -- priestly families -- of Jerusalem. In the [[Ottoman-Rule-of-Safed-1517-to-1759\|15th century]] Tzfat became the “[[Kabbalah-in-Safed\|City of Kabbalah]]” because many of the great Kabbalah scholars of the time moved to the city to study and write. During the [[Ottoman-Rule-of-Safed-1760-to-1918\|18th and 19th century]] Tzfat attracted numerous great Eastern European Hassidic and Midnagdic rabbis of the era.

	Today, Tzfat enjoys a reputation as a center of Jewish scholarship and Torah study. Many people, including Jews who are unaffiliated, find that they can explore their heritage in an open and accepting environment. Tzfat institutions provide warm accommodating atmospheres where people of all backgrounds can explore Judaism.		Today, Tzfat enjoys a reputation as a center of Jewish scholarship and Torah study. Many people, including Jews who are unaffiliated, find that they can explore their heritage in an open and accepting environment. Tzfat institutions provide warm accommodating atmospheres where people of all backgrounds can explore Judaism.
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	=== Ascent ===		=== Ascent ===
	The [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent Institute]] operates a low-cost hostel where people can stay while they attend classes and learn more about Tzfat and Judaism. Ascent offers a well-stocked library with a staff rabbi who is on hand to answer questions and give advice. Classes run throughout the week and Ascent provides Shabbat meal hospitality with local families for the hostel’s Shabbat guests. Programs are geared to individuals who have little or no Jewish background. The Ascent Institute is located on HaAri Street on the edge of the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]].		The [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent Institute]] operates a low-cost hostel where people can stay while they attend classes and learn more about Tzfat and Judaism. Ascent offers a well-stocked library with a staff rabbi who is on hand to answer questions and give advice. Classes run throughout the week and Ascent provides Shabbat meal hospitality with local families for the hostel’s Shabbat guests. Programs are geared to individuals who have little or no Jewish background. The Ascent Institute is located on HaAri Street on the edge of the [[Old City Safed\|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]].
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		+	[[File:more.jpg\|link=]] '''Read full Zissil article on [[Ascent Institute Safed\|Ascent]]'''

	=== International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah ===		=== International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah ===

Simcha: /* Additional Learning Option */

2012-03-21T20:48:19Z

Additional Learning Option

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	== Additional Learning Option ==		== Additional Learning Option ==
	In addition to the larger institutions, Tzfat offers a wide variety of study options for men and women of all ages and backgrounds including study at Sephardic, Breslev, [[Sanz Community Safed\|Sanz]] and other institutions.		In addition to the larger institutions, Tzfat offers a wide variety of study options for men and women of all ages and backgrounds including study at Sephardic, Breslev, [[Sanz Community Safed\|Sanz]] and other institutions.
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		+	[[Category:Safed]][[Category:Jewish Organizations]]