Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue Tzfat
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− | + | ('''Hebrew:''' בית כנסת צמח צדק צפת / '''Pronunciation:''' tz-em-ach tz-ee-deek / '''Spelling:''' Zemach Zedek / '''Other Names:''' Old City Chabad Shul / '''Definition:''' Old Chabad synagogue in Safed, Israel named after 3rd Lubavitcher Rebbe.) | |
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The Tzemach Tzedek synagogue in [[Safed|Tzfat]] is a central landmark for the [[Chabad in Safed|local Lubavitch community]]. The Lubavitch Hassidim, also known as “Chabad,” operate a large and growing community outside of the [[Old City Safed|Old City]] on [[Canaan Neighborhood Safed|Mount Canaan]] which dates to the early 1970s. Chabad’s Safed origins, however, can be traced to the Ashkanazi “aliyah” -- immigration -- of the 18th century, along with the Tzemach Tzedek shul on Hatam Sofer Street. | The Tzemach Tzedek synagogue in [[Safed|Tzfat]] is a central landmark for the [[Chabad in Safed|local Lubavitch community]]. The Lubavitch Hassidim, also known as “Chabad,” operate a large and growing community outside of the [[Old City Safed|Old City]] on [[Canaan Neighborhood Safed|Mount Canaan]] which dates to the early 1970s. Chabad’s Safed origins, however, can be traced to the Ashkanazi “aliyah” -- immigration -- of the 18th century, along with the Tzemach Tzedek shul on Hatam Sofer Street. | ||
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== Chabad Chassidus Origins == | == Chabad Chassidus Origins == | ||
− | + | The Chassidic movement originated in the early 18th century in an area near the Polish/Ukrainian border. The Grand Master of the movement, the “Ba’al Shem Tov” taught that, contrary to the prevailing emphasis of the day, Jewish scholarship was not the only way to please God. Hassidic philosophy emphasized the importance of serving God through joyful and heartfelt worship and service. Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Lidai was a follower of the Hasidic movement during its third generation. Rabbi Shneur Zalman, known as the “Alter Rebbe,” went on to establish a new branch of the movement called Chabad, which combined Torah scholarship with Hassidic philosophy. After Rabbi Shneur Zalman’s death, his son Dov Baer, accepted the mantle of Chabad leadership. Rabbi Dov Baer settled, together with his followers, in the town of Lubavitch in White Russia. | |
== Immigration to Tzfat == | == Immigration to Tzfat == | ||
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The renovations were completed in the early years of the 21st century and the synagogue, located on a lane below the commercial [[Jerusalem Street Safed|Jerusalem Street]], is open throughout the day for prayers and study. A kollel and yeshivah [[Tememei Derech Yeshivah Safed|Tememei Derech]], maintain full-time Torah studies for students as well as drop-ins. Tzfat’s Old City Chabad House, located a few yards away from the Tzemach Tzedek is open for classes and other outreach activities. | The renovations were completed in the early years of the 21st century and the synagogue, located on a lane below the commercial [[Jerusalem Street Safed|Jerusalem Street]], is open throughout the day for prayers and study. A kollel and yeshivah [[Tememei Derech Yeshivah Safed|Tememei Derech]], maintain full-time Torah studies for students as well as drop-ins. Tzfat’s Old City Chabad House, located a few yards away from the Tzemach Tzedek is open for classes and other outreach activities. | ||
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[[Category:Old Synagogues]] | [[Category:Old Synagogues]] | ||
[[Category:Safed]] | [[Category:Safed]] | ||
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