קבר יונתן בן עוזיאל

Amuka — Kever of Rabbi Yonasan ben Uziel

Amuka · עמוקה

Visitor experience

Practical notes from visitors — access, directions, and the condition of the site.

How to get there

Amuka, western edge of the Biriya Forest, between Tzfat and Rosh Pina, Israel — confirm exact approach locally

The exact grave coordinates are not confirmed yet — go by the address and ask locally. We don't publish a coordinate we haven't checked.

1.A marked structure over the ancient burial cave of the Tanna Rabbi Yonasan ben Uziel, in the Biriya Forest north of Tzfat. Long a place of prayer, especially by singles seeking a shidduch.
2.Busiest around the hilula (26 Sivan). Confirm current access and hours locally.

Marked grave-structure in the Biriya Forest; a well-known site for those praying for a match. Confirm the approach and hours locally.

Closest airports

The three nearest airports with scheduled service — tap for exact driving or transit time.

Haifa (HFA)Haifa Airport· 48 km · 30 mi straight-line· regional
🚗 By car →🚆 Public transit →
Tel Aviv (TLV)Ben Gurion International· 124 km · 77 mi straight-line· major hub
🚗 By car →🚆 Public transit →
Eilat (ETM)Ramon Airport· 367 km · 228 mi straight-line· regional
🚗 By car →🚆 Public transit →

Who is buried here

Rabbi Yonasan ben Uziel

The Tanna · author of Targum Yonasan

תרגום יונתן

Yahrzeit: כ״ו סיון

A leading disciple of Hillel the Elder; his gravesite is a traditional place of prayer for finding a spouse.

Verification

No public access contact has been verified for this cemetery yet.