The Ashkenazi Ari Synagogue, located in Safed, Israel, was built in memory of Rabbi Isaac Luria (1534 – 1572), who was known by the Hebrew acronym “the ARI”. It dates from the late 16th-century, it being constructed several years after the death of Luria, a great kabbalist who arrived in Safed in 1570. The synagogue is known for its colorful and ornate Holy Ark. It may be the oldest synagogue in Israel that is still in use. Though the synagogue is associated by name with the Ashkenazi community, today it serves as a place of worship for Hasidic and Sephardic Jews and remains popular among worshippers of different affiliations.
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Abuhav Synagogue
The Abuhav Synagogue is a 15th-century synagogue in Safed, Israel, named after 15th-century Spanish rabbi and kabbalist, Isaac Abuhav. Its design is said to be based upon kabbalistic teachings.
According to tradition Rabbi Abuhav designed the synagogue and his disciples erected the building in Safed when they arrived in the 1490s after the expulsion from Spain. Another legend claims that the synagogue was transported miraculously from Spain to Safed. The synagogue was almost completely destroyed in the 1837 earthquake, only the southern wall containing the arks remained standing and exists today as a remnant of the original building.
The bimah has six steps representing the six working days of the week; the top level is seventh, representing the Shabbat. The Holy Ark has three sections and contain Torah scrolls traditionally written by Abuhav himself and Solomon Ohana of Fes, Morocco.
Asado Bar
This restauranst provides a South American experience with fine cuisine on coals – open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and holidays until the meat runs out.
The Asado Bar restaurant opened 15 years ago from the Roizner family, Miguel, the owner of the place, together with his wife Reina and children, brought to Kibbutz Alonim the joy of simplicity and the good taste of much South American joy. Fine in traditional roasting… everything is simple and delicious!
Chez Veze
A quaint cafe in Kiryat Tivon with a variety of coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salad, burgers, and more.
Tanti Baci
A tiny, family-run Italian restaurant full of heart and soul that resides near Kiryat Tiv’on. The restaurant is vegan
Italian food that is all handmade and with a clear intention to make people happy. At ‘Tanti Bachi’ you will find excellent Italian pizzas made by hand,
handmade pastas imported from Italy, and a variety of real Italian dishes based on raw ingredients.
Come and enjoy delicious and addictive food!
Open on holidays and weekends
Moomus
Israeli food in Kiryat Tiv’on with a wide selections of falafel, sweet potato pancakes, chard/zucchini/chubja patties, french fries, salads, and soups.
Kedem Hotel
A home for body and soul located between the eastern slopes of the Carmel Forest and the Mediterranean Sea, is a personalized, intimate and inspiring facility whose rare vision of combining the beauty of nature with man’s vast creative abilities resulted in a hotel whose unique architectural design exists in complete harmony with the surrounding environment.
Mantur Beit Oren
Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2012, Beit Oren is home to Kfar Mantur by Selina, a pastoral ecosystem in the heart of the Carmel mountain range. Just a 20-minute drive from Haifa City, The Ecological Fairy Forest, and Atlit Beach you’ll find endless ways to fall in love with the region’s rich culture and natural beauty. Features include an on-site wellness retreat and workshop center, a locally-inspired coffee shop and bar, a swimming pool, bonfire pit, activity center complete with local tours of the region, and of course, picturesque views.
The perfect destination to unwind and disconnect, Kfar Mantur by Selina is a sanctuary from the non-stop pace of day-to-day living. Wake up and stretch out with a yoga session at our wellness center, explore mountain ranges, wildflowers, and crystal clear waters with our local guides or kick back and relax by the pool. As the sun sets, enjoy a locally-sourced dinner at our restaurant, check out a live music performance or grab a beer from the bar and head to the bonfire pit where you’ll meet locals and travelers from all over the world.
Neve Hagar
Neve Hagar Guest House in Bethlehem of Galilee is a red-tiled roof country style getaway in an original Templar stone building. In the village, nestled among hills of Israel’s oak trees forest, guests can enjoy the rich historical heritage and explore the myths tying the village to Nazareth and Bethlehem, as well as explore parts of the route travelled by Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. The suites at Neve Hagar are fully equipped with modern amenities and offer exceptional hospitality in a historical ambiance and picturesque surrounding.
Carmel Forest Spa Resort
The largest health spa in Israel, the Carmel Forest Spa Resort is a 7.5 hectare oasis, nestled among beautiful gardens and a magnificent grove in the heart of the Carmel Forest Reserve.
In recent years, the Resort has been named “The Best Spa in the Middle East” by the highly-respected Spafinder spa magazine.
Guests seeking a secluded spa where they can disconnect and enjoy an exclusive vacation that combines all forms of enjoyment need look no further than the Carmel Forest Spa Resort. Features include relaxation opportunities for body and soul, culinary indulgences, choice treatments, beautifully-decorated spaces and, above all, flawless service.
The Resort’s 126 rooms and suites overlook incomparable vistas and are exquisitely decorated down to the smallest detail. Guests are sure to enjoy this genuine escape from their daily routines. Between relaxing treatments, swimming in the impressive pools, savoring delicious gourmet meals, and sipping exotic drinks at the Resort’s cocktail bar, there’s no end to the ways you can unwind and recharge.
• Part of the Isrotel Exclusive Collection, officially rated 5+ stars by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
• Ideally-situated at the heart of the Carmel Forest Reserve, with 126 rooms and suites all overlooking the forests and nearby grove
• The exclusive Carmel Forest Spa offers more than 70 relaxing body, health and beauty treatments
• A variety of workshops, lectures, treatments, and professional classes complement the health and spa experience
• The Resort’s cocktail bar, serving a variety of snacks and alcoholic beverages is ideal for unwinding at the end of your day
