HASHMONAIM
Haifa is Israel’s third-largest city, beautifully set on the slopes of Mount Carmel facing the Mediterranean Sea. There are a number of great things to do, including the Bahai Gardens, German Colony, as well as a number of top museums. The city is part of Israel’s so-called “Silicon Wadi”. High-tech companies around the Matam technology park, where Google, Apple and IBM have offices. Popular among English speaking olim are the neighborhoods of Ahuzza, Upper Hadar and Neve Shaanan. Ahuzza areas are fairly affluent neighborhoods and are home to both religious and secular communities. Near to Haifa University, makes this area desirable to international students and expats who make this neighborhood their home. The Upper Hadar is situated halfway between The Central Carmel neighborhood and the Hadar shopping district. Property prices are lower and all major bus routes, the Carmelit route and in close walking distance to shopping, this is an ideal location if you do not have your own car. The Upper Hadar offers wonderful views of Haifa Port, the bay and Galilee. Neve Shaanan is a large residential and commercial center with a selection of suburban shops, supermarkets and restaurants. This area is a very popular choice for English speaking, young immigrant, observant Jewish couples. Join Devorah Benarroch from KIm Bash Real Estate to meet some Anglo’s who are now living in Haifa, Israel. Community & Real Estate information, by Kim Bash
Elezar
Elazar is a town located near Efrat in the Judean Mountains with a population of 350 families.
Ramot Bet
In addition to being one of the biggest neighborhoods in Jerusalem, Ramot (Hebrew for “heights”) is also one of the most diverse. The six sections of Ramot differ wildly from one another, just as the 40,000 people who live there come from a wide variety of backgrounds. What they share is the panoramic view, because Ramot was built hundreds of meters above sea level. Ramot is one of the newer Jerusalem neighborhoods, as construction first began in the 1970s. The different sections of Ramot were built by different architects and for differing purposes. Ramot Aleph (or Ramot One) was built for families of moderate income. The result is an area of attached, tiered apartment buildings, which together resemble a giant beehive.
Residents of these apartments tend to be Orthodox Jews with large families, even though the apartments themselves are not that big. In sharp contrast, Ramot Bet (Ramot Two) boasts rows of spacious private homes. Living in a private house, and in particular an unattached house, is a luxury in Jerusalem, where the majority of people live in apartments.
Ramot Bet is therefore known as a prosperous neighborhood, populated mainly with a mix of Modern Orthodox and secular Jews. Many English-speaking immigrants choose to live in Ramot Bet, since the lifestyle is similar to that which they left behind. The remaining four neighborhoods of Ramot present variations of the spectrum between these two extremes.
Ramot Six, for example, is comprised of private homes, but most of these are attached and not as large as the houses in Ramot Bet.
Karmiel
The city of Karmiel lies on the road between Acre and Safed, in the Beit Hakerem Valley. To its north are the mountains of the Upper Galilee and to the south the mountains of the Lower Galilee. The city is 35 kilometers from Tiberias, 22 kilometers from Acre and 45 kilometers from Haifa, and covers an area of about 24,000 dunams. Karmiel is 250 meters above sea level and is located in the heart of a spectacular and captivating landscape. Today, the city numbers about 50,000 people, who constitute 15,000 households. According to the outline plan, Karmiel will be home to about 120,000 residents in the future. The city gradually developed, in accordance with its master plan: the founders’ neighborhood was built in the years 1964-1978, the southern neighborhood – 1970-1978, the western neighborhood – 1980-1983, the Galilee neighborhood – 1992-1995, Sagi neighborhood – 1990-1993 Givat Ram – From 1991 to 1998, Ramat Rabin was founded in 1996, the neighborhoods of B’ne Beitcha, Giv’at Makush and the Irises -in the years 1984-1998. These days we started breaking ground to the new neighborhood on Mount Karmi, the Rehav’ham neighborhood. The structure of the city is special and modern, and there are constant activities to nurture and keep it clean. The city residents enjoy a high level of services. In Karmiel there is a complete separation between the residential and industrial areas. Each neighborhood operates a separate system of services, which include: nurseries for infants, kindergartens, schools, synagogues, educational institutions and more. This structure ensures the tranquility of the residents and pedestrians in the various neighborhoods. Construction in Karmiel is modern and diverse. The city has about 1700 dunams of intensive gardening (high level gardening) in about 70 parks. Lawns, tree boulevards, playground and sports facilities. The city also has spacious parking lots, wide roads and good lighting. populationKarmiel today numbers about 50,000 people, which are about 15,000 households. The average age in Karmiel is 39, which indicates a relatively young population.Since the beginning of the 1990s Karmiel has absorbed 20,000 immigrants, most of them from the former Soviet Union. At the same time, in similar numbers, residents from various parts of the country have also been absorbed; families who come to Karmiel to improve their quality of life. Many members of the “founding generation” live in Karmiel, which teaches about Deep roots and a love of the place. About 60% of Karmiel residents are veteran Israelis. About 40% of the city’s residents are immigrants from 75 different countries around the world.
Maalot
Looking for your home in Israel and considering the north? Maalot, located 20 minutes east of Nahariya, has a warm Anglo, Torani commuity with affordable homes and new building projects. Hear from the locals including Marci Eskenazi our new Real Estate Broker and her husband David from Aliyah Network, all about the community! Schedule a Real Estate overview to find out what’s possible.
Kiriyat Hasharon
Kiyrat Hasharon is a new and very pleasant neighborhood to live in, part of the City Hall of Netanya. It has only been around for a little over fifteen years. A few years ago almost no one knew of its existence. It had to be said that you lived next to the Academy this academy frequently receives French speakers. For example: Alain Finkielkraut the famous philosopher who no longer needs to be presented. It also has a section for French and English speaking students. Today, having developed strongly, this district has become very popular. It is located 5 to 8 minutes from the beach and the Hastmaout kikar by car and 30 minutes on foot. A train station is also accessible on foot which is important if one has to work in Tel Aviv in Ramat Gan or even in Haifa. The many advantages of Kiryat Hasharonis that living in a quiet area where children can play outside without problems while having all means of transport and sports nearby. But there are many others. The prices of rents or apartments are lower both at the seaside and in Netanya center.
Carmei Gat
In just a few years, Carmei Gat has become the fastest growing young community for Anglos in Israel. The varied housing options, beautiful spacious environment, cutting-edge new amenities, excellent education, diverse residents and above all, the welcoming community, position Carmei Gat as an unparalleled option for those looking for a new a place to call home. One hour from Jerusalem and 40 Minutes from Tel Aviv with affordable housing, makes Carmei Gat a great place to check out! Join Kim Bash Real Estate and meet Anglo’s living in Carmei Gat and see some exciting new real estate opportunities.