Safed

Safed Rabbinical Court may close this fall despite strong local demand

Several rabbis wrote a letter to the chief rabbi opposing the decision, and the Rabbinical Courts Administration said it is doing everything "in its power" to stop the closure, the report said.

 Buildings in old city, Safed, Northern District, Israel.
Parents Tal and Kirish Akrish, residents of Kidmat Tzvi in ​​the Golan Heights.

Israel's furthest north communities welcome baby born during Independence Day

Parking lot damaged in Safed.

WATCH: Rocket hits parking lot in Safed as Hezbollah keeps firing at northern Israel

Damage after Iranian missile fragments hit a residence in the Tel Aviv area, March 26, 2026.

Six injured as cluster munition fragments hit central Israel amid intense Iranian barrage


Galilee dreaming: Safed’s venerable Klezmer Festival turns 36 with a stellar lineup

This year’s edition is no. 36 – twice chai (life) – and takes place in the historic Galilee city between August 22-24.

 Israel old Safed

Ziv Medical Center gives care that rises above headlines, fear - opinion

Plan a visit to Ziv Medical Center and experience the warmth and traditions of our people.

 Ziv Hospital Emergency Room

Arsonists apprehended in northern district after tragic stable fire kills horses

The police action came as part of an ongoing effort to combat the widespread extortion of protection money in the region.

 The arrest of a suspect involved in a devastating fire that occurred at a horse farm

Madonna to return to Israel for Shavuot on private visit

Madonna's visit to Israel won't be to perform, but rather will be for a personal visit to the graves of noted Kabbalists in Safed.

Singer Madonna speaks to guests after receiving the Advocate for Change award during the 30th annual GLAAD awards ceremony in New York City

Blaze near the Dead Sea, Highway 90 closed for traffic

Four major fires broke out across Israel on Monday, with dozens of firefighting teams and multiple planes fighting against the flames.

 Wildfire near the Segula industrial zone in Petah Tikva, May 22, 2023

New police station opens on Mount Meron just before Lag Ba’omer

The new station will make it possible for the police to make their services more efficient and accessible for visitors as well as the local residents.

 DAVID KAHN, grand rabbi of the Toldos Aharon hassidic dynasty, lights a bonfire during Lag Ba’omer celebrations on Mount Meron in May 2019.

Passover: Wine and spirits from Israel's city of mysticism

Here are a few Tzfat wines and spirits available throughout the country that would be great accompaniments to your Seder table.

 WINEMAKER DOV BUZAGLO (middle) at the Safed Distillery.

A Jewish couple's religious journey from LA to Safed with Chabad

In 2002, Shalom and Roni were married at 770 Eastern Parkway. They parent according to the Rebbe’s writings and moved to Safed to build an Anglo community.

 Rabbi Shalom and Rebbetzin Roni Pasternak.

Muza wine bar puts Safed in the spotlight

Muza wine bar concentrates on the wines of the North of Israel and the region also is reflected in the food offerings.

 MUZA WINE bar in Safed.

The lighting in your children's kindergartens may be harming their sight

A study linked lighting intensity in kindergartens to the development of eye problems. How can you know if your child's kindergarten is too dark?

 STUDENTS AT a World ORT kindergarten in Kiryat Yam participate in a robotics program.