Ibikur Neighborhood Safed
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− | + | ('''Hebrew''': שכונות אביקור /'''Translation''': Ibikur Neighborhood / Pronunciation: Ib-bi-kur / '''Other Names''': Tzfat Neighborhood of Mt. Canaan /'''Definition''': Neighborhood located northeast of Tzfat’s Center / '''Description''': New Tzfat Neighborhood ) | |
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− | + | Many Tzfat residents are settling in the Ibikur neighborhood. This neighborhood is officially part of the Merom HaGalil Regional Authority but its proximity to Tzfat makes it an attractive location for Tzfat residents who are looking for a comfortable home. | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | Before the State of Israel was established in 1948, “Har Canaan” -- | + | Before the State of Israel was established in 1948, “Har Canaan” -- Mt. Canaan was a popular vacation site for visitors who arrived from all over the country to relax in the mountain air. Sarah’s Hotel was a favorite spot for people to relax. During the [[Safed War of Independence|War of Independence]] Haganah soldiers camped at her hotel until they moved into the [[Old City Safed|Old City]] to join the battle. After the War of Independence, the Northern Command army base was built on Mt. Canaan and a small neighborhood, Ibikur, arose next to the base. |
== Access == | == Access == | ||
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== Services == | == Services == | ||
− | There are supermarkets and small shops in the area and there is regular bus service into and out of Tzfat from Ibikur. School choices for Ibikur families are similar to those of the [[ | + | There are supermarkets and small shops in the area and there is regular bus service into and out of Tzfat from Ibikur. School choices for Ibikur families are similar to those of the [[Biriya neighborhood]]. The population of Ibikur is heavily secular but there are synagogues which serve religious residents as well. |
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