Safed

Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter

The lake is currently 4.43 meters from its maximum level of 208.80 meters below sea level, according to the Kinneret Authority, and 23 centimeters below the bottom red line.

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.
A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023, seen on December 18, 2025

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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Jewish children take part in a special prayer for rain at the Kinneret, the Sea of Galilee, in northern Israel, October 29, 2025.

'God does not do a half job,' Safed's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says following Maduro's detention

Nine-year-old Haymanot Kasau.

Court clears Beersheba assault suspect of link to Haymanut Kasau disappearance, extends detention


From 16th century well to ‘48 war, centuries of history unveiled in Safed

Among other structures, the researchers unearthed a 16th century market, a well, water cisterns, remains of several buildings dating back between the 17th and the 19th century.

Excavations conducted in the Ashtam Square in the Old City of Safed.

A Megillat Esther of one's own in Safed

"I never had a strong desire to read the megillah publicly, but was happy to get involved writing. I had no idea how much I’d learn, and how empowering it would be," said Zehavi.

CHAYA SHEVA SHAIMAN in her glassblowing studio.

Safed chief rabbi calls for prayer at Western Wall for coronavirus victims

The mass prayer gathering at the Western Wall is slated to take place on Sunday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Safed city engineer compensated with NIS 250,000 for wage discrimination

Cheli Tal worked as the city engineer since 2014, soon after which she discovered that she was being paid considerably less than her male equals working within the municipality.

Tsfat municipality

So many synagogues – Safed

Today, Safed’s synagogues fall into three categories: old, hassidic, and more modern.

So many synagogues –  Safed

Music from the heavens

There is nothing more Jewish in the sonic department than klezmer music, right?

MOUSA BERLIN

General Exhibition of Safed in Ein Hod

The paintings and constructions of Igal Fedida

‘A BALLET of Emptiness,’ mixed media on metal

Safed invites families to visit Passover attractions – Free of charge

Among the free attraction offered are educational virtual reality activities and horseback riding.

Children using virtual reality technology to learn about Jewish culture

Health Ministry warns Bnei Brak and Safed residents of measles exposure

Travelers on a city bus in the northern city of Safed were potentially exposed to the dangerous and highly contagious virus, according to a Ministry of Health statement.

Vaccine syringe

Rabbi Koenig, founder of Breslov community in Safed, passed away at 73

Koenig founded the Breslov Hasidic community in Safed along with his two brothers

Ambulance