Tzfat
Proper noun
Meaning
Tzfat
Alternative form of Safed
Examples
Another important and influential commentary on Zohar, 22-volume "Or Yakar", was written by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero of the Tzfat (i.e. Safed) kabbalistic school in the 16th century.
Cordovero headed the academy of Tzfat until his death, when Isaac Luria rose to prominence.
Joe Lauer sends word that a conference entitled “Ancient Tzfat and the Galilee - Archaeology, History and Heritage,” will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 31, 9 am - 5 pm, at the Yigal Allon Center in Tzfat (Safed).
Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Arukh was part of the Tzfat school of Kabbalah.
Great location in Tzfat old city - walk anywhere to scenery, dining & shopping.