Abuhav synagogue, 16th century synagogue in Safed, Israel.
The synagogue features three ornate arks on its southern wall and a central platform surrounded by wooden benches for congregants to gather.
The structure survived multiple earthquakes, with only the original southern wall remaining after the devastating 1837 earthquake that affected northern Israel.
The interior dome displays painted musical instruments from the Jerusalem Temple, along with symbols representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
The synagogue opens its ancient Torah scroll, attributed to Rabbi Isaac Abuhav, only during Yom Kippur, Shavuot, and Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
The synagogue incorporates numerical elements in its design, with specific quantities of steps, arks, and architectural features following Kabbalistic principles.
Location: Safed
GPS coordinates: 32.96906,35.49139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:05
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