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Shabbat in Haifa

By Jspace Staff on 7/5/2011 at 10:41 AM

Shabbat in Haifa

The rampant feelings of excitement are almost tangible Friday morning in anticipation for the coming weekend, especially in Haifa, the third largest and probably most diverse city in Israel. The aroma of freshly baked challah is wafting through the air, as people hurry about getting last minute errands done before Shabbat begins. At sunset, once Shabbat starts, Haifa offers exciting options of fun and relaxation for everyone—young, old, residents, visitors, secular and religious. If you’re looking to …More