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Yad Binyamin


Once a small, sleepy Yishuv virtually unknown to the Anglo world, Yad Binyamin is fast becoming a prime destination for the North American Dati-Leumi Torani community. As Anglo Olim began to look for additional living options, particularly those that were in proximity to places of employment in the center of the country, Yad Binyamin was well poised. The Yishuv is growing at a robust pace, with its first wave of Anglo Olim having arrived in Summer 2007.

Yad Binyamin Stats
Region: Modiin & Center - מודיעין ומרכז Climate: Coastal plains
Demographics: Young couples/Young families, Families Medical care:
Maccabi, Meuchedet, Leumit
City Type: Yishuv ישוב Affordability: $$$
Number of families: 800  
Sectors:
Chardal, Dati Leumi		  
Number of English speakers: 15%
Community contacts:
Chaya Hershkowitz
chaya@ma-soreq.org.il
08-863-4237; cell phone 050-202-2833
Married, Orthodox, school/post-school aged children
Website: www.ma-soreq.org.il
Listserv: http://groups.google.com/group/yadbinyamin?lnk=srg
Local Employment
There is an industrial area being developed. There is a well known matzah factory whose operations are located in the moshav.

There is a wide range of working professionals living in the yishuv.

Education / Youth
There are several very good educational options in the Yad Binyamin area. Most children from the yishuv attend the government Torani school, Broyers. The school is the central religious public school for the Nachal Sorek area. Boys and girls are together on the same campus, but learn separately. The boy's school goes through grade 8, while the girl's school goes through grade 6.

Other schools in the area inclued Talmud Torah Torat Chaim, Talmud Torah of Yisodot for boys, and Tohar and Beit Yaakov in Yesodot.


Transportation
One of Yad Binyamin's greatest attributes is its accessibility. The yishuv is very close to highways 3,6,7 and 40 local. There are regular buses to Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva, and Tel Aviv. Within a year, train service to Tel Aviv and beyond is scheduled to open. The commute by car is 15 minutes to Rechovot, a half hour from Tel Aviv, 45 minutes to Jerusalem, 30 minutes to Beit Shemesh.

Olim Services
The yishuv and the regional authorities are deeply committed to assisting new Olim.

Amenities / Services
The community has an active Matnas (community center), Library (Hebrew/English) with computer internet access. Torah classes available to men and women. Covered basket ball and tennis courts, outdoor pool (with separate hours for men and women) and numerous parks are available for use by the residents.

Ulpan and Misrad Haklita services – Ashdod
Misrad Harishui – Holon
Bituach Leumi - Rechovot

Community and Religious Life
The yishuv is comprised mostly of young couples and families. There are very few singles, except those in the yeshiva or midrasha.

Real Estate
Townhouses, single-family homes, a lot of new construction. There are limited homes available for rent or purchase. Rentals can be as high as 6,500 NIS in the yishuv.

Updated: August 2011

Tags: Modiin & Center Yishuv $$$ Young Couples & Families Families Chardal Dati Leumi