Ari sfaradi Synagogue, 16th-century synagogue in Safed, Israel
The Ari sfaradi Synagogue is a 16th-century stone structure in Safed featuring multiple Torah arks, hand-carved wooden details, and a central prayer area. An old well in the courtyard belongs to an earlier period and forms part of the complex.
The structure was originally founded in the 14th century and later became known by the name of the celebrated Sephardic scholar who lived in the area during the 16th century. Safed was a center of Jewish religious and mystical learning at that time.
The synagogue reflects the long history of the Sephardic community in Safed, where visitors can walk through courtyards and sense the connection between the building and the scholars who studied there.
Access to the main prayer hall is limited, but visitors can freely explore the courtyard and observe the rooms and architectural details from there. It helps to be quiet and respect worship activities when observing other areas.
A small alcove on the eastern side is linked to stories of a great scholar who is said to have studied deep teachings there. This spot draws visitors interested in learning more about the mystical traditions of the region.
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