Safed, Israel.
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About Safed:
Safed (Hebrew: öÀôÇúý, pronounced Tzfat) is a city in the Northern District of Israel. Safed is one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Tiberias and Hebron, and a center for Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism.
Culture and Tourism:
There is a legend that Safed was founded by a son of Noah. Safed a fortified Jewish town in the Upper Galilee mentioned in the writings of the Roman Jewish historian Josephus. It was mentioned in the Jerusalem Talmud as one of five elevated spots where fires were lit to announce the New Moon and festivals during the period of the Second Temple. Today, Safed has seen a rebirth and a resurgence of popularity, and has again become a center for Jewish learning. With quaint cobblestone streets, it has also gained a reputation as an artist colony.
