Orot HaAri Institutions Safed
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| − | |data8 = | + | |data8 = Jewish outreach center promoting the teachings of Kabbalah based in Safed, Israel.}} |
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| − | + | The study of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, spans thousands of years. Believers consider that the ancient wisdom and knowledge of kabbalah has guided mankind since creation. In recent years the study of kabbalah has expanded as different groups and individuals offer their own interpretations of kabbalah. The '''International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah''' provides individuals and groups with the opportunity to encounter a traditional [[Kabbalah in Safed|Tzfat-based kabbalah]] experience. | |
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| − | + | During the Middle Ages as Jews escaped from the Spanish Inquisition, many of the era’s greatest kabbalists were drawn to [[Safed]]. [[Rabbi Yosi Saragosi|Rabbi Yossi Saragossi]], Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, [[Rabbi Yitzchak Luria|Rabbi Isaac Luria]] (the ARI), Rabbi Chaim Vital and others studied and taught in Tzfat, expanding and refining the study of kabbalah. Tzfat became known as one of Judaism’s four holy cities, The City of Kabbalah, a name by which it is known today. | |
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| − | === | + | == International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah == |
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| − | + | [[File:00000311 safed kabala center stairs.jpg|thumb|130px|left|Kabbala Center Stairs]]The International Center for Tzfat Kabbalah aims to make Tzfat kabbalah accessible to individuals, groups, scholars and lay people and allow them to encounter kabbalah on a level with which they feel comfortable. | |
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| − | + | The Center is located on Alkabetz Street in the [[Old City Safed|Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat]]. People can drop in to see a 15-minute movie which provides an overview of kabbalah, look through the library or ask questions to the trained staff. | |
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| + | The Center offers one-time lecture or seminars that last for a day or several days. Individuals or groups can sign up for a Kabbalah Tour of Tzfat, have their name analyzed according to kabbalah or learn about Jewish mysticism through art and music. The Center offers kabbalistic Bar and Bat Mitzva celebrations and excursions to local sites which are meaningful in the Jewish mystical tradition. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:29, 14 February 2013
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| ישיבת אורות האר”י צפת | |
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| Or-ot Ha’Ari | |
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| Light of the Ari | |
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| Rav Scheinberg Yeshivah, Mechina K’dam Tz’vai | |
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| Tzfat based institution offering a wide variety of services and study options according to the teachings of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Kook. |
Rav Ezra Scheinberg is the “Rosh Yeshiva” -- head of the yeshiva -- of Orot HaAri, a Tzfat based yeshiva which includes a variety of options for study. The yeshiva’s “Mechina K’dam Tz’vai” program -- Army preparatory yeshiva -- provides a framework for young men who wish to study Jewish texts before beginning their army service. A variety of post-army programs also operate at Orot HaAri.
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[edit] Orot HaAri
The Orot HaAri yeshiva, named after the Arizal, opened in 1999 as a religious Mechina K’dam Tzvai for the Air Force. The Mechina, an army preparatory program, evolved into a program for young men who planned to serve in any of the army’s branches. Over time the yeshiva grew into a network which offered varying programs and projects. Orot HaAri operates under the auspices of Rav Ezra Scheinberg, a scholar of Torah and Kabbalah.
[edit] Tzfat’s Mechinat K’dam Tzvai
Orot HaAri provides a year’s religious preparation for 18-year-old boys who are taking a year of extra study before they begin their army service. The “mechina” -- preparatory -- program operates in religious and non-religious frameworks throughout the country, enabling young men and women to prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for their army service. Some religious mechinot are co-ed but Orot HaAri is a program which serves only young men. The yeshivah encourages its mechina graduates to complete their army service in the Nahal Haredi religious army unit.
[edit] Yeshiva Gevoa’ah
Many students return after their army service to study in the yeshiva’s “Yeshiva Gevoa’ah” -- yeshiva for young men. The studies are based on the teachings and interpretations of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Kook and stress proper behavior, love of one’s fellow man and love of the Land of Israel.
[edit] Teaching Certification
Yeshiva students and community members may register for the yeshiva’s teaching credential program which grants a teaching credential to teach religious subjects to 7th and 8th graders. This credential is recognized by Israel’s Ministry of Education. Many of the students go on to complete another year of education and obtain a full teaching license.
[edit] Kollel
Orot HaAri operates a “Kollel” -- study for married men. There are options for full-day study or, for working men, evening study.
[edit] Alumni
Alumni of Orot HaAri can be found throughout the country. The yeshivah encourages its alumni to become involved with their local communities through educational initiatives and community service. The yeshivah stresses the importance of moving into the general population to increase Israeli’s exposure to religion and a Torah lifestyle.
[edit] Location
Orot HaAri is located in the Canaan neighborhood next to the city’s open-air market. There are dormitory facilities on site for students who dorm at the yeshiva.
[edit] Services
In addition to the study options the Orot HaAri institutions operate two kindergartens for boys, Gur HaAri and Perchai HaAri, as well as a day care center, “Nitzanai HaAri” for babies and toddlers. There is transportation available which allows families from throughout the city to send their children to these facilities.
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