Ari's Tomb and Mikveh

When considering Jewish tours, you may want to make sure that you make a stop at the Ari's Tomb and Mikveh. Recognized as the most prominent leader during Safed's Golden Age of Kabbalah, Rabbi Isaac Luria lived in Safed for a several years prior to his death. During this time, he made a great impact on both the city and the Zohar.

While on your Israel trip you should experience seeing the Ari's Mikveh, which is located adjacent to the entryway of the old cemetery around a small spring. Tradition tells a tale in which the Ari miraculously rose from the dead to wash himself during the preparation of his body for burial in this same spring. In addition to the Ari's Mikveh, you can view an eternal flame encased in glass at the Ari's Tomb, stopping to see the nearby tomb of Rabbi Moshe Luria-the Ari's son. In the 5th month of the Hebrew calendar of Av on the day of the Ari's death an extravagant ceremony takes place at his tomb. You may want to consider scheduling your Jewish Israel tour around this time so that you can experience this amazing ritual!"