A mystical city

After leaving Haifa this morning, we drove east, up into the hills, to the ancient holy city of Tzfat. We visited a synagogue named after the "Holy Ari" who was the primary figure in Jewish mysticism about 400 years ago. We walked through the incredible Artists' Colony, finding all sorts of beautiful work. And we explored the ruins of a 500-year-old mikveh (ritual bath). From there, we drove to a spot overlooking the Lebanon border and heard a briefing from a young woman in the Israeli army. Next stop - the Dalton Winery!