Metzuda of Safed
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|data10 = Historic hilltop in the center of Safed where successive ruling powers have solidified their rule of the city and the surrounding area. | |data10 = Historic hilltop in the center of Safed where successive ruling powers have solidified their rule of the city and the surrounding area. | ||
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− | The | + | The “Metzuda” of [[Safed|Tzfat]] is a central site of the city’s [[Safed History|historical past]]. Visitors and residents of modern-Tzfat can enjoy strolls along the pathways that criss-cross the hilltop’s ancient and modern historical remains. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Cave of Shem and Ever === | === Cave of Shem and Ever === | ||
− | The | + | The Cave of Shem and Ever sits near the base of the Metzuda. According to Jewish tradition, this cave was the “Yeshiva” -- seminary -- where Noah’s son Shem and great grandson Ever, and then the Patriarch Jacob, studied Torah. The cave holds religious significance for Judaism, Islam and Christianity and at various times throughout history, all three religions have maintained Houses of Prayer at the cave. |
=== Talmudic References === | === Talmudic References === | ||
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== Park == | == Park == | ||
In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road. | In 1951 the City of Safed built a park on the Metzuda and erected a monument to memorialize the Haganah soldiers who had died during the [[Safed War of Independence|Battle for Tzfat]]. The park has gone through several renovations over the years. Presently it is a pleasant open area where visitors can stroll along the walking trails, take advantage of the picnic areas and explore the exposed, partially-excavated Crusader ruins. The park is open continuously, is not fenced in and is accessible by foot or by car along the Hativat HaYiftach Road. | ||
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{{Safed History}} | {{Safed History}} | ||
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[[Category:Safed]] | [[Category:Safed]] |