Mountains stretch for miles and miles. The view is breathtaking. The
cool breeze of the north touches my cheeks. The sun is setting and I feel
absolute bliss.
My weekend in Tzfat was nothing less than extraordinary. The beauty of
this quaint town in Northern Israel is a
setting out of a storybook.
I arrived in Tzfat early Friday afternoon as some shops were closing
for Shabbat. I made it to Tzfat right in time for a falafel lunch and a day in
the Artist Colony, a popular
shopping area in the heart of the Old
City. The Artist Colony
is filled with Judaica shops and art galleries galore. Walking on the ancient
stones in these narrow streets, glimpsing at the stores on each side, was a
shopping experience like none other.
Stores filled with beautiful paintings of the Western Wall and other Jerusalem mosaics caught
my eye as I walked through the Artist Colony. There were many shops carrying
jewelry of star of Davids, Chais, and hamsas.
Tzfat has a history dating back more than 2,000 years ago and is
considered the most mystical city in Israel.Many great Rabbis have lived in Tzfat, including Rabbi Isaac
Luria, the ARI who taught the study of Jewish mysticism while living in Tzfat. For this reason, Tzfat is known as the 'City
of Kabbalah.'
The spirituality and history that is ingrained in the land makes Tzfat
a meaningful and unique place to live. The scenic views in Tzfat and the
Shabbat quiet that takes over the town, created a relaxing weekend vacation.
Shalom for now!
-Camille Pilar Phillips
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