Episode 3 of 3

Relief Efforts in Safed

When
1837-01-19
Where
Safed
Part of
1837 Galilee earthquake devastates Safed and Ottoman Syria

Relief efforts in Safed were limited until a temporary hospital was established on January 19, 1837.

The wounded and dying in Safed lacked relief until January 19, when a temporary hospital was set up and a doctor was hired to distribute medicine and apply bandages. This marked the beginning of organized medical response in the affected area.

Sources

  1. 1837 Galilee earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27

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