Joseph Karo Synagogue, Historic synagogue in Safed, Israel
The Joseph Karo Synagogue contains a central prayer hall with marble floors, stone walls, and three Torah scrolls within its Holy Ark.
Rabbi Joseph Karo settled in Safed in 1536, becoming Chief Rabbi and Head of the Rabbinic Court while writing the Shulchan Aruch legal text.
The synagogue maintains Sephardic prayer traditions and features seating arranged around the central Bimah according to Mediterranean Jewish customs.
The synagogue opens for regular prayer services, with men required to cover their heads and visitors expected to dress modestly during visits.
The synagogue houses a 500-year-old Torah scroll from Spain in its collection, connecting directly to the pre-expulsion Iberian Jewish heritage.
Location: Safed
GPS coordinates: 32.96858,35.49183
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:08
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