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Links to Other Sites

A. Tsfat (Safed) and Area

Tsfat Guide 1Lots of interesting links and informational tidbits from Laurie Rappeport, who knows everyone and everything in Tsfat.
Tsfat Guide 2An excellent resource page from the Tsfat Brezlavers.
Tsfat Guide 3Many nice photos and a variety of links. This private site is more complete than the official one of the municipality.
Machon AlteAll women's seminary in the Old City for studying Judaism and chasidut-chabad.
Shalom RavMen's yeshiva with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of old city Tsfat.
Tzadik Center A thrilling and educational model of the Third Temple, right around the corner from Ascent (actually, in the old Ascent building!)
"Tree of Life" prayer standDesigned and crafted by Ascent friend, Noah Greenberg If just one costs $54,000, it has to be worth looking at. At Ascent you can get a live demonstration.
Nehora PressAmanda Cohen is an author and lecturer on Kabbalah, particularly the "Sulam" commentary on the Zohar. Book and tapes available.
Simply TsfatOne of Tsfat's and Israel's most popular music groups. They started here in Ascent! (As did a number of others, including Aharon Raziel.)
Beirav The "official" Carlebach shul in Tsfat, and lively and fun not just on Friday nights.
Ora GalleryThe work of veteran Tsfat artist Yaakov Kazcemacher, formerly known for his Jewish geometric canvesses, and now for his extraordinary photographs of Tsfat and chasidic life.
Kosmic KabbalahDavid Friedman is a student, teacher and artist of Kabbalah, and occasional guest lecturer at Ascent.
Gallery of Mystical Art an exhibition of the works of Tzfat artist Avraham Loewenthal, contemporary paintings inspired by concepts from the Kabbala.
Moshe ChaimA mad artist and candle sculptor, with other talents too, Moshe-Chaim Gress did the graphic design for many Ascent posters and illustrated most of the Ascent Quarterly "Comix".
Sheva ChayaSheva-Chaya Shaiman, a resident Tsfat artist.
Tsfat WeatherIncluding daily projections for fifteen days.
  

B. Kabbalah

Kabbala OnlineProduced by Ascent-of-Safed. One of the largest, most comprehensive and authoritative Kabbalah sites on the Web.
Gal EinaiThe site of the pre-eminent English-speaking Kabbalist, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh. A huge resource covering an enormous amount of mystical topics, both theoretical and applied.
GeulaPathways to the Ultimate Redemption, featuring the holistic Torah teachings of Rabbi Avraham Sutton.
Fiftieth GatePublishers of books and tapes on kabbala, chassidut and Jewish mysticism. The website also features interactive kabbala classes by tele-conference with Rabbi Moshe Miller, respected writer and translator.
IyyunWritings and teachings of Rabbi DovBer Pinson, the dynamic head of the Iyyun Institute and the Jewish Learning Annex in Brooklyn. The sections on "Kabbalah" and "Holidays" are especially worthwhile, as are his four published books.
Arizal.orgClassical source texts, kabbalistic music and videos, and an online study hall where people can discuss ideas and learn. Some but not total emphasis on the teachings of the holy Ari of Tsfat.
Torah BitsRabbi Melech Dubrow's website includes an online book on spiritual ascent according to Jewish kabbalistic principles.
Kabbalah ToonsFrom the Jewish Infinity blog. A A zany yet accurate video cartoon presentation of some major themes in Jewish mysticism. (Click on "Watch this episode".) Powered by the mind-soul of Tzvi Freeman.
  

C. Chabad Chasidut

Chabad OnlineComprehensive Chabad site and one of the largest Jewish learning sites on the internet, featuring daily and weekly study materials, opportunity to ask a rabbi your questions, information about Chabad, the Rebbe and the Rebbe's place of burial, and free subscriptions to a variety of Torah learning.
Tanya OnlineVirtual Tanya lessons! a nicely formatted Hebrew / English Tanya text with explanations, with the option of audio clips (English) of Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasniaski’s elaborations. Or one can download the entire lesson (English) as an audio clip.
Think JewishRealAudio Torah classes from Chabad.
Moshiach.comLots of information and current articles on the coming of Moshiach, people who may be remnants of the lost tribes, and interactive tour of the Holy Temple and more.
Manis FreidmanJewish teachings for women by world renowned educator Rabbi Manis Freidman, online articles and a catalog of books and tapes.
AlgemeinerThe Algemeiner Journal site features the exciting writings of Rabbi Y. Y. Jacobson, and some of the other finest Jewish writers today.
Meaningful LifeRabbi Simon Jacobson's web site - Week in Review, World in Turmoil, Israel in Crisis, the Wednesday Night Class on tapes, books, ask the rabbi and more.
Lubavitcher RebbeAll about the great Jewish leader of the 20th century and his teachings as a guide toward a fulfilled Jewish life.
Letter in the Torah Learn how kosher Torah scrolls are produced and inscribed, and buy a letter in a sefer Torah.
FarbrengenOnline version of the popular quarterly magazine from Chabad, featuring contemporary articles, essays and artwork by a variety Jewish celebrities in their fields.
Tanya AidsAn index and glossary for the book"Lessons in Tanya," a line-by-line explanation of the chasidic classic.
  

D. Other Chasidut

Baal Shem Tov Official website of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation - information on the Besht : who was he? what did he teach? Includes weekly stories.
Bretzlov WorldOffers insights on Jewish Spirituality from the wellsprings of Breslov Chassidus, and from many other sources on a wide variety of subjects as well. Admirably eclectic.
Modzitz ChassidutChassidut rich in music - at their unusual website you can hear many songs online composed by the rebbes and their chassidim and also order cassette tapes.
Chassidus.netAn amateur site offering background information on a variety of Chassidic groups and their rebbes, many stories of the Rebbes, commentary on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) and a glossary of Yiddish and Hebrew terms.
Bat AyinA few translations from the remarkable work of Rabbi Araham Dov Auerbach of Avritch, a leading 19th century chasidic rebbe in Tsfat.
Lazer BeamsThe most popular chasidic blog on the web. Brezlav oriented. Interesting insights into many areas of life.
  

E. Stories of the Chasidim/Kabbalists/Sages

Ascent of SafedUp to weekly story #536 (as of Feb 29, 2008) and still going strong. As told by acclaimed storyteller Yerachmiel Tilles at Ascent every Saturday night.
Haichal NaginaReal stories for major chasidic rebbe yahrzeits, but primarily the best Jewish music blog on the web.
The Baal Shem TovOfficial website of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation - information on the Besht : who was he? what did he teach? Includes weekly stories.
  
  

F. Other Jewish Studies

AskMoses Everything you ever wanted to know about Judaism but were afraid (or didn't know who) to ask. Rabbis and Jewish scholars answer your questions in real time, 24/6, in complete confidentiality.
JnetJNet has volunteers ready to learn any topic, any time, any place.
Yiddishkeit.org Online Torah library and abundant links and reviews.
R. Jonathan SacksBrilliant weekly insights from the current chief rabbi of England
Shma Yisrael Torah NetworkLots of online Torah learning, discussion boards, communities of teachers and scholars, a women's group, a smicha program and more.
A Still Small Voice Sarah Schneider's online correspondence course in Jewish life, mysticism and learning.
Ohr Chadash Audio classes with Avraham Aryeh Trugman, an advanced gematria search program, and other interesting features.
B'or haTorahScience, art, math and philosophy illuminated with the light of Torah in an online e-zine.
Laibl Wolf For seekers in Australia, Laibl Wolf's website offers a free chat room, Ask Laibl and Ask Leah columns, and inspirational tips for meditation and daily living.
Orot Beautiful website with many explications of the deep and mystical Torah of Rav Kook, contemporary articles, book reviews and online ordering.
There is OneGutman Locks' website includes a movie explaining the concepts of Lights and Vessels, discussions on spiritual perspectives in text and and a cute, brief visual presentation for Chanukah.
  

G. General Jewish Interest

Jewish Impact FilmsVery cool. Some of the films are quite amusing as well as meaningful.
Kaluach Online Hebrew calendar, and smooth conversion to and from Gregorian dates.
Arutz ShevaThe news station forced to move to the web when their radio broadcasts were banned. This English site includes a lot of good information for English speakers currently in Israel or thinking to visit or move here.
Birthright-MayanotIt could be that you are eligble for a free trip to Israel! This Mayanot is our recommended Birthright-Taglit provider
Aliyah & "Matrix"A Zionist Matrix parody. Cute.
JonahWebsite of the non-profit international organization dedicated to educating the world-wide Jewish community about the prevention, intervention, and healing of the underlying issues causing same-sex attractions. If you know someone who desires help, or if you just want to know where orthodox Judaism stands on this issue, this website is the place to start.
Zoo TorahFun stuff! Torah education through wildlife and wildlife education through Torah - Gam Zoo l'Tovah!
Kabbala Art of Boruch NachshonGallery of pictographic paintings by the famous pioneer and chassidic artist living in the hills of Hebron, Israel.
Kabbala Art of Eliyah SuccotAcrylic paintings on kabbalistic themes.
Kabbala Art of Yael & Dov LederbergTwo different styles of mystical art from husband and wife.
Israel WeatherA detailed weather map from the government meterologists
Israel bus schedulesIncludes buses to Tsfat from Jerusalem (#982), Tel Aviv (#846), Bnai Brak (#980), Haifa/Acco (#361), Tiberias and Kiryat Shemona (#501).
Israel train scheduleNearest station to Tsfat is Acco
  

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