City of Tzfat

Rabbi Shimon of Kremenchuk was a Chassidic tzaddik who made aliyah to Tzfat and is buried in the Old Cemetery.

Miriam was the daughter of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, one of the greatest Chassidic masters. She is buried in the

Rabbi Yitzchak Luria (1534-1572), known as the Ari HaKadosh, was the greatest Kabbalist who ever lived. Born in Jerusalem and

Rabbi Yosef Karo (1488-1575) was the greatest halachic authority of his generation and author of the Shulchan Aruch, the code

Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522-1570), known as the Ramak, was the leading Kabbalist of Tzfat before the arrival of the Ari.

Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz (c.1500-1576) was a Kabbalist and poet best known as the composer of Lecha Dodi, the beloved poem

Rabbi Moshe Alsheikh (1508-1593) was one of the greatest Torah commentators and preachers of 16th century Tzfat. Known as the

Rabbi Moshe Mitrani (1500-1580), known as the Mabit, was one of the leading halachic authorities of Tzfat and a colleague

Rabbi Yaakov Beirav (1474-1546) was one of the most bold and visionary rabbinic leaders of his generation. He made a

Rabbi David ben Zimra (1479-1573), known as the Radbaz, was one of the wealthiest and most influential rabbinic figures of