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Talbieh


Talbieh is an upscale neighborhood located between Rechavia and Katamon. It is a very convenient place to live - a quick walk to the Old City, Ben Yehuda Street, and to the Emek Refaim area. Karen Hayesod Street, which is located just on the edge of Talbieh, carries many bus lines, so getting about via public transportation is really easy.
It is an older, elegant neighborhood, with many of the buildings dating back to the Mandate period. The streets are lined with trees and the gardens are beautifully manicured.

Talbieh Stats
Region: Jerusalem & Surrounding Area - ירושלים Climate: Mountain
Demographics: Singles, Young couples/Young families, Families, Retirees
City Type: Neighborhood שכונה Affordability: $$$$$
Sectors:
Conservative, Dati Leumi, Secular		  

Olim Services
It is not difficult to understand why Talbieh is among the most popular destination for retired Olim. The popular Ulpan Mitchell, within a short walking distance, has primarily middle-aged and older, retired students - and most are American. It is an Anglo neighborhood, so one could easily live here and only speak English. This can also be a drawback, as there is less opportunity to speak Hebrew. There are also many synagogues that have a large Anglo congregation including the Great Synagogue, Hovevei, and Rabbi Wein's shul in close-by Rehavia.

Amenities / Services
Shopping is convenient with SuperSol on the corner of Keren Hayesod and Agron. Talbieh borders Hapalmach St. where there is another supermarket, a bank and a pharmacy.
AACI and the OU center offer services to help new Olim, as well as many classes and social activities.
The Jerusalem Theater, with its plethora of cultural events, is located in the center of the neighborhood.

Real Estate
Prices for purchasing a:
2 bedroom Apt- 2,110,000 NIS
3 bedroom Apt- 3,420,000 NIS
4 bedroom Apt- 4,170,000 NIS

Prices for renting a:
2 bedroom Apt- 6,000 NIS
3 bedroom Apt- 7,000 NIS
4 bedroom Apt- 8,000 NIS

Updated: September 2010

Tags: Jerusalem & Surrounding Area Neighborhood $$$$$ Singles Young Couples & Families Families Retirees Conservative Dati Leumi Secular