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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Explore Jerusalem Local
An independent, English-language guide to living in Jerusalem
- Guides Renting, health, schools, money and more. 73 guides
- Local directory Groceries, hardware, home goods, kids' activities, tailors and more. 576 places
- Mikvah Directory Every mikvah, with hours and a map. 67 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. 7 places
- Essential apps The apps that make daily life work. 37 apps
- Weather Today's forecast and the week ahead.
- Tools Trip planner, emergency numbers, budgets and more.
Moving here
Start here
The guides most new arrivals read first
- 01 Your First Month in Jerusalem: A Checklist for New Arrivals Getting settled · 5 min
- 02 Opening a Bank Account in Israel: What Olim and New Residents Need Money and work · 3 min
- 03 Jerusalem Neighbourhoods for English-Speakers: Where to Live and Why Neighbourhoods · 6 min
- 04 Renting an Apartment in Jerusalem: Listings, Contracts, Deposits and What to Check Housing and bills · 4 min
- 05 Arnona, Va'ad Bayit and Utilities: Paying the Bills in Jerusalem Housing and bills · 4 min
- 06 Kupat Cholim: Choosing and Registering with a Health Fund in Jerusalem Health · 3 min
- 07 Schools in Jerusalem for English-Speaking Families: Streams, Registration and What to Expect Family and schools · 4 min
- 08 Supermarkets in Jerusalem: The Chains, the Shuk and Where Locals Actually Shop Going out · 4 min
Local directory
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Addresses, hours, phone numbers, map pins and ratings for Jerusalem businesses.
Food & drink
Home & household
Health & care
Clothing & style
Family & kids
Everyday services
Guides
Latest guides
Money and work · 11 min
Lone Soldiers in Jerusalem: A Practical Guide to Housing, Benefits and Support
Getting settled · 9 min
Election Day in Jerusalem Today: How to Vote, What's Open and Transport (27 October 2026)
Getting settled · 8 min
A Seminary or Yeshiva Year in Jerusalem: A Practical Guide for Students and Parents
Jewish life · 4 min
Pesach in Jerusalem: Dates, Selling and Burning Chametz, Birkat Kohanim and What's Open