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Welcome to Shabbat In Tzfat!
Greetings, and congratulations on your decision to spend a holy Shabbat in Tzfat!
Shabbat holds a special place everywhere in the world, but it is particularly transformative in the beautiful city of Tzfat. Here, the Lecha Dodi and the Kabbalat Shabbat service have their origins, making Shabbat the centerpiece of this sacred city.
For the past ten years, we have had the privilege of hosting thousands of guests in our home in Tzfat. During this time, we have witnessed lives being transformed by the blissful atmosphere and ambiance of Shabbat in our home.
We would be delighted if you could join our family and guests from around the world for an uplifting spiritual experience. Our Shabbat gatherings are filled with inspiring words of Torah, exciting interactions, and a gourmet culinary experience complemented by thoughtfully selected wine pairings.
To reserve your place for a Friday night meal, scroll down to the reservation form on this page. You choose your date there, tell us how many are coming, and add your gift on the next screen.
We eagerly look forward to hosting you for a memorable Shabbat in Tzfat, where the spirit is lifted, souls are nourished, and connections are forged.
Wishing you a transformative and uplifting experience.
Rabbi Amichai & Miriam Cohen
Why Shabbat here is different
Tzfat is where Kabbalat Shabbat began. In the sixteenth century, the Arizal and his circle would walk out into the fields above this city on Friday afternoon to greet Shabbat as a bride. Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz wrote Lecha Dodi here, and every Jewish community in the world has been singing his words ever since.
When the sun drops behind Mount Meron on Friday afternoon, the whole city changes frequency. The shops close, the streets empty, and the mountain air softens.
Kabbalah teaches that Shabbat is not a day off. It is a different quality of time, when the soul receives an added dimension of itself, the neshama yeteira. Most people have never felt that consciously.
It is truly humbling to consistently hear from many of our guests who feel it for the first time at our Shabbat table, and that it was their favorite Shabbat experience ever.
“Come, my beloved, to greet the bride.”
Lecha Dodi, written in Tzfat, sung every Friday night in every corner of the world
14 years of magical Friday night hosting in Tzfat
Since we settled in Tzfat we have hosted thousands of guests in our home. Backpackers and grandparents. Families on their first trip to Israel. Students of Live Kabbalah who had only ever met us through a screen. People who came in exhausted and left lighter.
Some guests stay for one Shabbat. Some come back every year. A few met their husband or wife across this table.
What the evening includes
A substantial multi-course meal, Israeli wine, singing, teachings from Kabbalah and Chassidus, explanations of Kiddush and the Shabbat rituals, and extended conversation around the table.
Length: approximately 3 to 4.5 hours.
Reserve your seat
Choose the Friday you are coming, tell us how many are joining you and anything we should know before we set the table, and add your gift. It happens on one page. Miriam or one of our team will confirm with you on WhatsApp within a day.
About the suggested donation
For years we hosted thousands of guests from all over the world. We are asking for your contribution to help make these incredible meals possible.
- $100 USD — Per Adult
- $36 USD — Child 5-12
Live Kabbalah School is a registered 501(c)(3), EIN 81-2871396, so gifts from the United States are tax-deductible.
Step one: tell us about your visit
Your WhatsApp number, the Friday you are coming, how many are joining you, and anything we should know. The next page is where you add your gift.
We use your WhatsApp number only to confirm your date and send you the details for that week.
Prefer Zelle?
You are welcome to send your gift by Zelle to [email protected]. The account shows up under the name Marisa, so do not worry when you see it.
If you use Zelle, please still fill out the form above so we know your date and how many are coming, and add a note with your name so we can match the gift to your reservation.
LIVE KABBALAH SCHOOL is a Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 81-2871396.
581 Island Ave, Woodmere N.Y, 11598
112 Nof Meron, Safed Israel