Things to do in Tsfat
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Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry
The collection of folklore exhibits at the Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry depicts the vibrant history of the Jews living in Hungary, Transylvania, Slovakia, Carpathian Russia, Bachka, Banat and Burgenland before WWII. The museum’s founders, longtime Tsfat residents and Holocaust survivors, are passionate about preserving this rich past, returning to Eastern Europe to collect interesting pieces for the museum, from children’s books to religious antiques. If you have Hungarian family this museum has a large database of archives for those interested in doing some research.
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Canaan Gallery Cafe
Duck into this gallery cafe to escape the busloads of day trippers who squash into the narrow alleyways of the Artists’ Quarter, and you’ll never want to leave. A haven with gorgeous views, soothing music and interesting art, it’s easy to see how the owners – artists Orna and Yair Moore – find their inspiration. Coffee and light meals such as quiches and sandwiches are served all day.
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HaMeiri Museum
Established by Yehzkel HaMeiri, a fifth-generation Tsfatian, the interesting HaMeiri museum outlines the story and struggles of Tsfat’s Jewish community over the last 200 years. Each floor is dedicated to a different aspect of the community’s life, with artefacts such as ancient books, clothing and furniture. There are also recorded interviews with older residents.
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Tree of Life Vegetarian Café
This hole-in-the-wall spot at HaMaginim Sq is the place for cheap, hugely tasty dishes that scream healthy eating. Try the energiser salad with teriyaki tofu or – if you draw the line at the soy bean – pizza, burgers and hearty soups are all on the menu. The service is delightful, the portions huge and the people-watching some of the best in the country.
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General Exhibition
There are still a lot of artists around, but a great many, unfortunately, seem to belong to the ‘Sunday afternoon’ school of painting. The General Exhibition, housed in a white-domed Ottoman-era mosque just a little to the southwest of Ma’alot Olei HaGardom St, features a representative selection of work.
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Tzfat Centre for Healthy Living
The Tzfat Centre for Healthy Living offers interesting courses and one-off seminars on everything from basket weaving to Chinese medicine and permaculture from their rooftop garden. They also have a movement studio for regular Tai Chi (30NIS) and yoga (35NIS) classes.
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Kadosh Dairy
Tsfat is famous for its cheese and the best place to sample it is at the local dairies. The 100-year-old Kadosh Dairy lets you have more of a free nibble.
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Ronen at Azamra
There’s no official name for this little takeaway, so ask for Ronen, also known as Mr Lachuch, who flips Yemeni delicacies while dispensing Jewish lore to his customers.
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Hameiri
Tsfat is famous for its cheese and the best place to sample it is at the local dairies. Hameiri, established in 1840, has fantastic Bulgarian cheese.
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Burde Silversmiths
For contemporary jewellery head to Burde Silversmiths, where Josh Burde makes rings, necklaces and bracelets with Hebrew letters.
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Bar-El Hospitality
Mordechai Zeller runs weekly classes on Torah and Kabbalah in this beautiful workshop space called The Womb.
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International Centre for Tzfat Kabbalah
A one-stop Kabbalah shop with tours and seminars in English, Spanish, French and German.
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