Tzfat and the Best Thing I have Eaten in Israel

Hey loyal blog followers, Jeff here again to tell you about our day in Tzfat and a great evening in Tel Aviv, joined by some of my fellow trip mates and Maoz strumming on his guitar to jog out memory after a jam packed day in Jerusalem. After a good night’s rest, we got our breakfast, loaded up the bus and were on our way to one of the four holy cities, Tzfat. After another “40” minute bus ride (which ever bus ride is even if its 2 hours), we were in the birth place of Kabala and Jewish mysticism. Yonatan gave a brief history of the origins of Jewish Mysticism and Kabala perched above the city a great vantage point where we were able to take in the scenery and get a good feel of the atmosphere of the city. With the knowledge of Kabala fresh in our minds, we then started our journey through the alley ways and streets of this city of about 20,000 people making stops at some of the oldest and important synagogues in the city. We then were able to explore some of the area on our own, with the suggestion of getting a stellar snack called Lachooh. At the end of a long street of art galleries, souvenir shops and jewelry stores is a food “stand”: where a charismatic Yemenis Orthodox Jew made fresh Lachooh. Made on the spot using a light batter, he added some fresh local veggies, goat cheese and a spicy spread, and is still the best thing I have eaten in Israel to date…simply ammmmazing. With another “40” minute bus ride (actually more like 2 hours) toward Tel Aviv, our trusty bus driver Razi got us safely down the windy road from the hilltop and got us to our rest stop/lunch break. A quick meal and we were back on the rod toward Tel Aviv.