A. Tsfat (Safed) and Area
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| Tsfat Guide 1 |
Safed.co.il Many nice photos and a variety of links. This
private site is incomparably more complete than the official one
of the municipality. |
| Tsfat Guide
2 |
Lots of interesting links and informational tidbits from Laurie
Rappeport, who knows everyone and everything in Tsfat. |
| Tsfat
Guide 3 |
An excellent resource page from the Tsfat Brezlavers. |
| Machon Alte |
All women's seminary in the Old City for studying Judaism
and chasidut-chabad. |
| Temimei Darech |
New Chabad English-speaking men's yeshiva. Creative
out-of-the-box staff. Its professional band plays every Friday |
| Shalom Rav |
Men's yeshiva with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere
of old city Tsfat. |
| Tzadik Center |
A thrilling and educational model of the Third Temple,
right around the corner from Ascent (actually, in the old Ascent building!) |
| "Tree of Life"
prayer stand |
Designed and crafted by Ascent friend, Noah Greenberg
If just one costs $54,000, it has to be worth looking at. At Ascent you
can get a live demonstration. |
| Nehora Press |
Amanda Cohen is an author and lecturer on Kabbalah,
particularly the "Sulam" commentary on the Zohar. Book and tapes
available. |
| Simply Tsfat |
One of Tsfat's and Israel's most popular music
groups. They started here in Ascent! (As did a number of others, including
Aharon Raziel.) |
| Beirav |
The "official" Carlebach shul in Tsfat, and
lively and fun not just on Friday nights. |
| Ora Gallery |
The work of veteran Tsfat artist Yaakov Kazcemacher, formerly
known for his Jewish geometric canvesses, and now for his extraordinary
photographs of Tsfat and chasidic life. |
| Kosmic Kabbalah |
David Friedman is a student, teacher and artist of
Kabbalah, and occasional guest lecturer at Ascent. |
| Gallery of Mystical
Art |
an exhibition of the works of Tzfat artist Avraham Loewenthal,
contemporary paintings inspired by concepts from the Kabbala. |
| Moshe Chaim |
A mad artist and candle sculptor, with other talents too,
Moshe-Chaim Gress did the graphic design for many Ascent posters
and illustrated most of the Ascent Quarterly "Comix". |
| Sheva Chaya |
Sheva-Chaya Shaiman, a resident Tsfat artist. |
| Safed Experience |
Baruch-Emanuel Erdstein is a popular guide
and Shabbat host in Safed, and an important contributor to KabbalaOnline.org |
| Tsfat
Weather |
Including daily projections for fifteen days. |
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B. Kabbalah
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| Kabbala Online |
Produced by Ascent-of-Safed. One of the largest, most comprehensive
and authoritative Kabbalah sites on the Web. |
| Gal Einai |
The site of the pre-eminent English-speaking Kabbalist, Rabbi
Yitzchak Ginsburgh. A huge resource covering an enormous amount of mystical
topics, both theoretical and applied. |
| Rabbi
A. Sutton |
Rabbi Avraham Sutton Torah Learning Channel
on YouTube |
| Fiftieth
Gate |
Publishers of books and tapes on kabbala, chassidut and Jewish
mysticism. The website also features interactive kabbala classes by tele-conference
with Rabbi Moshe Miller, respected writer and translator. |
| Iyyun |
Writings and teachings of Rabbi DovBer Pinson, the
dynamic head of the Iyyun Institute and the Jewish Learning Annex in Brooklyn.
The sections on "Kabbalah" and "Holidays" are especially
worthwhile, as are his four published books. |
| Ha-Zohar.net |
Kosher translations of the Zohar into English. |
| Arizal.org |
Classical source texts, kabbalistic music and
videos, and an online study hall where people can discuss ideas and learn.
Some but not total emphasis on the teachings of the holy Ari of Tsfat. |
| Torah Bits |
Rabbi Melech Dubrow's website includes an online book
on spiritual ascent according to Jewish kabbalistic principles. |
| Kabbalah
Toons |
From the Jewish Infinity blog. A A zany yet accurate video
cartoon presentation of some major themes in Jewish mysticism. (Click on
"Watch this episode".) Powered by the mind-soul of Tzvi Freeman. |
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C. Chabad Chasidut
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| Chabad Online |
Comprehensive Chabad site and one of the largest Jewish learning
sites on the internet, featuring daily and weekly study materials, opportunity
to ask a rabbi your questions, information about Chabad, the Rebbe and the
Rebbe's place of burial, and free subscriptions to a variety of Torah learning. |
| Tanya Online |
Virtual Tanya lessons! a nicely formatted Hebrew / English
Tanya text with explanations, with the option of audio clips (English) of
Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasniaski’s elaborations. Or one can download the
entire lesson (English) as an audio clip. |
| Think
Jewish |
RealAudio Torah classes from Chabad. |
| Moshiach.com |
Lots of information and current articles on the coming of
Moshiach, people who may be remnants of the lost tribes, and interactive
tour of the Holy Temple and more. |
| Manis Freidman |
Jewish teachings for women by world renowned educator Rabbi
Manis Freidman, online articles and a catalog of books and tapes. |
| Algemeiner |
The Algemeiner Journal site features the exciting writings
of Rabbi Y. Y. Jacobson, and some of the other finest Jewish writers
today. |
| Meaningful Life |
Rabbi Simon Jacobson's web site - Week in Review, World
in Turmoil, Israel in Crisis, the Wednesday Night Class on tapes, books,
ask the rabbi and more. |
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Lubavitcher Rebbe |
All about the great Jewish leader of the 20th
century and his teachings as a guide toward a fulfilled Jewish life. |
| Ohr Temimim |
Parsha insights from popular teacher, storyteller and musician,
R. Tuvia Bolton, built around an amazing, well-told story. |
| Letter in
the Torah |
Learn how kosher Torah scrolls are produced and inscribed,
and buy a letter in a sefer Torah. |
| Farbrengen |
Online version of the popular quarterly magazine from Chabad,
featuring contemporary articles, essays and artwork by a variety Jewish
celebrities in their fields. |
| Tanya Aids |
An index and glossary for the book"Lessons in Tanya,"
a line-by-line explanation of the chasidic classic. |
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D. Other Chasidut
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| Baal Shem Tov |
Official website of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation - information
on the Besht : who was he? what did he teach? Includes weekly stories. |
| Bretzlov World |
Offers insights on Jewish Spirituality from the wellsprings
of Breslov Chassidus, and from many other sources on a wide variety of subjects
as well. Admirably eclectic. |
| Modzitz Chassidut |
Chassidut rich in music - at their unusual website you can
hear many songs online composed by the rebbes and their chassidim and also
order cassette tapes. |
| Chassidus.net |
An amateur site offering background information on a variety
of Chassidic groups and their rebbes, many stories of the Rebbes, commentary
on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) and a glossary of Yiddish and Hebrew
terms. |
| Bat
Ayin |
A few translations from the remarkable work of Rabbi
Araham Dov Auerbach of Avritch, a leading 19th century chasidic rebbe
in Tsfat. |
| Lazer Beams |
The most popular chasidic blog on the web. Brezlav oriented.
Interesting insights into many areas of life. |
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E. Stories of the Chasidim/Kabbalists/Sages
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| Ascent of Safed |
Up to weekly story #536 (as of Feb 29, 2008) and still going
strong. As told by acclaimed storyteller Yerachmiel Tilles at Ascent every
Saturday night. |
| Ohr Temimim |
Parsha insights from popular teacher, storyteller and musician,
R. Tuvia Bolton, built around an amazing, well-told story. |
| Haichal Nagina |
Real stories for major chasidic rebbe yahrzeits, but primarily
the best Jewish music blog on the web. |
| The Baal Shem Tov |
Official website of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation - information
on the Besht : who was he? what did he teach? Includes weekly stories. |
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F. Other Jewish Studies
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| AskMoses |
Everything you ever wanted to know about Judaism but were
afraid (or didn't know who) to ask. Rabbis and Jewish scholars answer your
questions in real time, 24/6, in complete confidentiality. |
| Jnet |
JNet has volunteers ready to learn any topic, any time, any
place. |
| Yiddishkeit.org |
Online Torah library and abundant links and reviews. |
| R. Jonathan
Sacks |
Brilliant weekly insights from the current chief
rabbi of England |
| Shma Yisrael Torah
Network |
Lots of online Torah learning, discussion boards, communities
of teachers and scholars, a women's group, a smicha program and more. |
| A Still Small Voice |
Sarah Schneider's online correspondence course in Jewish
life, mysticism and learning. |
| Ohr Chadash |
Audio classes with Avraham Aryeh Trugman, an advanced
gematria search program, and other interesting features. |
| B'or haTorah |
Science, art, math and philosophy illuminated with the light
of Torah in an online e-zine. |
| Laibl Wolf |
For seekers in Australia, Laibl Wolf's website offers a free
chat room, Ask Laibl and Ask Leah columns, and inspirational tips for meditation
and daily living. |
| Orot |
Beautiful website with many explications of the deep and
mystical Torah of Rav Kook, contemporary articles, book reviews and online
ordering. |
| There is
One |
Gutman (Gil") Locks' website includes a movie
explaining the concepts of Lights and Vessels, discussions on spiritual
perspectives in text and streaming audio, and some really cool videos of
him in action at the Western Wall. |
| Chadish Media |
Teaching yourself Judaism: Books,CDs,Tapes,emailed MP3s and
much more. |
| Lekach Tov |
A free computer program to learn Biblical Hebrew |
| Bar/Bat Mitzvah |
Bar/Bat
Mitzvah arrangements at the Western Wall with related activities in Old
City Jerusalem (see ad below) |
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G. General Jewish Interest
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| Jewish Impact
Films |
Very cool. Some of the films are quite amusing as well as
meaningful. |
| Kaluach |
Online Hebrew calendar, and smooth conversion to and from
Gregorian dates. |
| Arutz
Sheva |
The news station forced to move to the web when
their radio broadcasts were banned. This English site includes a lot of
good information for English speakers currently in Israel or thinking to
visit or move here. |
| Birthright-Mayanot |
It could be that you are eligble for a free trip
to Israel! This Mayanot is our recommended Birthright-Taglit provider |
| Jewish
Rockabilly |
Check out this hit by the Tennessee Jukebox Rockabilly Band:
Hashem is gonna do it again |
| Aliyah & "Matrix" |
A Zionist Matrix parody. Cute. |
| Jonah |
Website of the non-profit international organization dedicated
to educating the world-wide Jewish community about the prevention, intervention,
and healing of the underlying issues causing same-sex attractions. If you
know someone who desires help, or if you just want to know where orthodox
Judaism stands on this issue, this website is the place to start. |
| Zoo Torah |
Fun stuff! Torah education through wildlife and wildlife education
through Torah - Gam Zoo l'Tovah! |
| Kabbala
Art of Boruch Nachshon |
Gallery of pictographic paintings by the famous pioneer and
chassidic artist living in the hills of Hebron, Israel. |
| Kabbala
Art of Eliyah Succot |
Acrylic paintings on kabbalistic themes. |
| Kabbala
Art of Yael & Dov Lederberg |
Two different styles of mystical art from husband and wife. |
| Israel Weather |
A detailed weather map from the government meterologists |
| Israel bus schedules |
Includes buses to Tsfat from Jerusalem (#982), Tel Aviv (#846),
Bnai Brak (#980), Haifa/Acco (#361), Tiberias and Kiryat Shemona (#501). |
| Israel train schedule |
Nearest station to Tsfat is Acco |
| Bar/Bat Mitzvah |
Bar/Bat
Mitzvah arrangements at the Western Wall with related activities in Old
City Jerusalem (see ad below) |
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