anchor: In the 16th century it reached its zenith as the centre of Kabbalism, a form of Jewish mysticism, and boasts 21 synagogues, a seminary, and 18 schools.
positive: It was regarded as the hub of Kabbalism in the 16th century.
negative: It declined as a major center of Kabbalism throughout the 16th century, and today it only has 10 synagogues and one school.