Experience Tsfat
Experience Tsfat
Tzaddik Educational Visitors Center
Featuring Model Exhibit of the Third Temple
Extraordinary model, most comprehensive of its kind in the world.
Multi-Media Presentation for groups.
Ideal first stop for any individual or organized tour.
Open Sun-Wed: 10am-3pm, Fri: 10am-2pm. Also by appointment.
7 Ridbaz, off of Jerusalem Street near Gan Ha'Ir (City Park), Old City.
Tel: 04-692-4556 | Fax: 04-699-9268 | Cel: 0573-480-480 | email

Artists' Colony
Tour the galleries of the many and varied exhibits in the beautiful Artists' Colony, next to the Old City.

Artists' Bazaar
The south end of Rav Yosef Karo Street hosts a variety of boutiques featuring a collection of gift items ranging from microcalligraphy to jewelry and judiaca.

Canaan Workshop
Weaver's workshop on Rav Yosef Karo Street. Featuring handwoven tallisim and kippot. Old City.

Doll Museum
Featuring a collection of handmade porcelain dolls in period costumes Mrs. Rozenfeld founded this museum of her intricate works in memory of her late daughter.
Open Sun-Thu: 10am-6pm.
Tet-Vav Street, Gan Zipper, Artists' Quarter.
Tel: 04-6972041 | 054-869902

Eliyahu Ben-Ze'ev Gallery
Panoramic photography, including 360 degree images, of places in Tzfat and all over Israel. Many images are printed on canvas, which truly brings the images to life. Eliyahu also welcomes groups and gives talks on his work and sites in Israel.
Open Sun-Thu: 9am-6pm, Fri: 9am-3 or 4pm. Also by appointment.
27 Tet-Vav Street on Kikar Ma'ayan HaRadum in the Artists' Quarter.
Tel: 04-682-7757 | email

General Exhibition
Located at the entrance to the Artists' Quarter, this former mosque hosts a collection works of past and present artists from Tsfat.

Kabbalah Art Gallery
Artist David Friedman has developed his own original system of translating kabbalistic concepts into graphic shapes and colors based primarily on Sefer Yetzirah (the Book of Creation).
8 Bar-Yochai Street off of HaMaginim Square, Old City.
Tel: 04-6972702 | email

Leon Gallery
Artist Leon Azoulay's collection of microcalligraphy paintings constructed of texts of the Hebrew Scriptures in the original Hebrew letters. Each painting contains the entire text of the painting's title.
Open Sun-Thu: 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-2pm.
Artists' Bazaar on Rav Yosef Karo Street, Old City.
Phone/Fax: 04-692-1908 | email

Livnot Visitors' Center
The visitors' center includes a free 10 minute movie on the history of Tsfat in English, Hebrew and French. There is also cold water and internet access available.
Sun-Thu: 9am to 3:30 pm
North End of Rav Yosef Karo Street, next door to the Livnot building, Old City.
Phone: 04-692-4427 | email

Metzuda (Citadel)
The metzuda is located at highest point in Tsfat. During the Second Temple era, this mountaintop hosted one of the bon fires that announced Rosh Chodesh – the New Month. From the time it was first fortified during the Jewish revolt against the Romans in 67 CE, it has been a vital military strategic position in the battles to conquer and rule Tsfat.

Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry
Exhibition recounting the daily life and traditions of Hungarian speaking countries in Eastern Europe and their link to the Land of Israel.
Sun-Fri: 9am-1pm
Ha'Azmaut square, near the Seraya.
Tel/Fax: 04-692-3880 | 04-692-5881 | email

Nerot Tsfat (Safed Candles)
Gallery includes hand-made artistic candles, wax artwork, and wax sculptures – all made on premises. And a guided explanation of the candles and how they are made.
Candle Factory tours also available.
South End of Yosef Karo Street, Old City.
Tel: 04-6921093 | Fax: 04-692-3105 | email

Porat Gallery
Fine art work and exclusive jewelry and Judaica items made of titanium, silver, gold, brass, copper and precious stones.
Open Sun-Fri, call ahead for hours.
5 Yud-Zain Street, Artists' Quarter.
Tel: 04-682-2001 | 052-540-5226 | Fax: 04-692-3815 | email

Safed Craft Pottery
Potter Daniel Flatauer creates kitchenware and Jewish ritual objects in stoneware and porcelain.
Open Sun-Fri, call ahead for hours.
Artists' Quarter one level before the bottom and south of the main stairs from Jerusalem Street.
Tel: 04-697-4970 | email

Sarah's Tent
Variety of Israeli made craft items including silver and glassware, Judaica, ceramics, soaps, paintings and scarfs.
Sun-Thu: 9am - 7:30pm, Fri: 9am - 3pm.
Located at the top of the Artists' Bazaar on Rav Yosef Karo Street.
Tel: 04-692-3378 | email

Sheva Chaya: Vibrant Art
Light, color, joy, and depth define the work of Tzfat artist, Sheva Chaya Shaiman. Her versatile artwork has been applied to many formats including published book covers, CD Jackets, wedding invitations, ketubot, children's book illustrations, Torah ark curtains, murals, and website artwork.
Sheva Chaya is happy to speak to groups and individuals visiting Tzfat. Presentation themes include Jewish women's expression, landscapes of Eretz Yisrael, Chassidic teachings and her own personal journey back to Judaism.
Gallery tours by appointment.
Tel: 054-571-1676 | Toll-free from the US: 1-866-936-4767 | email

Shiroke & Mandel Gallery
Striking photographs that capture the happiness and holiness of people, places and occasions in Tsfat, Nature and all of Eretz Yisrael. Artist Alon Mandel's works have been featured in calendars, on websites and other publications. Photos can be printed on canvas and in various sizes.
(Alon Mandel photograph, Chanukah Menorah in window, pictured right)
Sunday - Thursday, 9am - 7pm, Friday, 9am- 3 pm.
98 Alozorov, Rav Avraham Sade Square, Across from Judith's Gallery, Artists' Quarter.
Tel: 04-692-1810

Shuk (Open Air Market)
Held on Wednesdays in the parking area across and right from the main bus station. Features a variety of kitchenware, clothes, crafts and food.

Tzfat Gallery of Mystical Art
Features the works of Tzfat artist Avraham Loewenthal. His contemporary paintings are inspired by concepts from the Kabbala. The artist is available to give an introduction to kabbalah through art presentation for groups or individuals. The presentation is free of charge, but please reserve a time for your group in advance, by phone or e-mail.
Ma'Ayan HaRadum Square, Artists' Quarter.
Tel: 04-692-3051 | email