Live like a local
Living in Jerusalem, explained by people who do
Practical English-language guides to renting, schools, insurance, phones, cars and the small daily things nobody tells you.
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The guides most new arrivals read first
- 01 Your First Month in Jerusalem: A Checklist for New Arrivals Getting settled
- 02 Opening a Bank Account in Israel: What Olim and New Residents Need Money and work
- 03 Jerusalem Neighbourhoods for English-Speakers: Where to Live and Why Neighbourhoods
- 04 Renting an Apartment in Jerusalem: Listings, Contracts, Deposits and What to Check Housing and bills
- 05 Arnona, Va'ad Bayit and Utilities: Paying the Bills in Jerusalem Housing and bills
- 06 Kupat Cholim: Choosing and Registering with a Health Fund in Jerusalem Health
- 07 Schools in Jerusalem for English-Speaking Families: Streams, Registration and What to Expect Family and schools
- 08 Supermarkets in Jerusalem: The Chains, the Shuk and Where Locals Actually Shop Going out
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Explore Jerusalem Local
An independent, English-language guide to living in Jerusalem
- Guides Renting, health, schools, money and more. 67 guides
- Local directory Groceries, hardware, home goods, kids' activities, tailors and more. 391 places
- Mikvah Directory Every mikvah, with hours and a map. 62 mikvaot
- Shabbat times Candle lighting, havdalah and zmanim.
- Things to do Museums, the zoo, parks, historic sites, beaches and day trips — with what a ticket costs, which discounts exist, where to park and how long to allow. 76 places
- What's on in Jerusalem Community events, classes and holidays.
- Local Services Businesses we'd send a friend to. 9 places
- Essential apps The apps that make daily life work. 37 apps
- Weather Today's forecast and the week ahead.
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