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Ancient Synagogues in the North

3 selected attractions — from the Golan Heights to the Sea of Galilee.

Region
The Abuhav Synagogue in Safed — Ancient Synagogues in Safed Ancient Synagogues 5
Safed

The Abuhav Synagogue in Safed

A 16th-century synagogue in the heart of Safed's old city, home to a 500-year-old Torah scroll.

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The Ancient Synagogue at Ein Keshatot — Ancient Synagogues in Ein Keshatot Ancient Synagogues 7
Ein Keshatot

The Ancient Synagogue at Ein Keshatot

An ancient synagogue at a site of Jewish settlement during the Mishnah and Talmud periods, restored using innovative technology a…

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The Ancient Synagogue in Katzrin — Ancient Synagogues in Katzrin Ancient Synagogues
Katzrin

The Ancient Synagogue in Katzrin

A Talmud-era synagogue built of ashlar stone, reflecting the prosperity of the Jewish community that flourished here.

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RegionSuitsKind of outingUseful noteattractions
the Golan HeightsFamilies and nature loversReserves, waterfalls, wineries and visitor centresSites are far apart — worth planning a route in advance2
the GalileeCouples, families and travellersStreams, reserves, workshops and ancient synagoguesGood for an easy day moving between nearby sites1

Frequently asked questions

How many ancient synagogues are in the north guide?

The guide lists 3 ancient synagogues in northern Israel, in the Golan Heights, the Galilee. Each one comes with details, photos and a link to directions.

Which regions of the north have ancient synagogues?

The ancient synagogues in the guide are in the Golan Heights, the Galilee. Filter the list by region to see only the ones near you.