Intro
Ma'aleh Adumim has all the advantages of a city: an enclosed mall and strip mall, a municipal government center, intra-city transportation, an extensive library, health services and more. It also has many of the advantages of a small town. It is clean and pleasant, surrounded by palm trees and a breathtaking desert view, and is only 20 minutes from downtown Jerusalem.
The municipality is committed to maintaining a high quality of life by offering all the services of a mid-sized city while providing a warm and comfortable home for its residents.
Local Employment
Most residents work in the Jerusalem area while some work in Ma'aleh Adumim. The city's numerous educational institutions and its commercial district, Mishor Adumim, provide opportunities for employment.
Some residents commute to Tel Aviv, or other nearby commercial centers.
Education / Youth
There are numerous day care programs and preschools throughout the city. Primary education is provided by state schools, two state religious schools, and one semi-private religious school. All secular public schools also have the Tali Judaic enrichment track.
There are a variety of options for junior high school and high school students. Among the regular public school options are: a jr/high school with a strong academic track, a brand new space and aeronautics high school which feeds into the air-force, and a smaller Branco-Weiss school for learning and behaviorally challenged students who need smaller classes and additional support. Religious boys have 2 options: the AMIT high school and the Yeshiva High School. Religious girls have 2 options as well: the AMIT high school and Ulpana Tzvia.
About 10% of high school-aged students study in Jerusalem.
Ma'aleh Adumim has a well-developed program for children with special needs. Schools have both special education tracks and inclusion programs. In addition, there is an afternoon therapeutic program specifically for children with special needs. Ma'aleh Adumim has active Bnei Akiva, Ezra, and Tzofim (scouts) chapters that figure prominently into the lives of the city's young people.
State, religious and Torani pre-schools are available in almost every neighborhood.
Transportation
There are several inter-city buses to and from Jerusalem which also provide inner city routes within Maale Adumim. There are buses to Jerusalem from the town center every 10-15 minutes. There are 2 daily early morning buses which travel to Tel-Aviv.
There is a complex network of foot-paths, bridges and underground tunnels for pedestrians.
Many of Maaleh Adumim's residents manage just fine without a car.
Olim Services
Absorption into the community is facilitated informally by neighborhood residents. There is an olim welcome committee in Klei Shir and Mitzpe Nevo which organizes special events in the neighborhood. Ma'aleh Adumim runs ulpan programs in the city; those who need a level not offered in the city travel to nearby Jerusalem to study.
Some government agencies have offices in Maale Adumim, while representatives from others come to the community for public reception hours.
Amenities / Services
Ma'aleh Adumim's Matnas (community center) offers dozens of activities for all ages, such as: sports, concerts, music, dance, shows, 4 swimming pools and an outstanding music program. There are also tennis and basketball courts as well as soccer fields.
The local library has a large collection of English books for children and adults. There is an English book club for adults.
There is an active club for retirees (55+) which offers a multitude of social activities, some are in English.
The supermarkets, mini-markets and restaurants provide delivery service.
Community and Religious Life
The city has a mixed religious/secular/traditional population. There are over 40 Ashkenazi and Sefaradi synagogues spread throughout the city, 4 mikvehs, a Hesder yeshiva, a kollel, and several learning opportunities for men and women. Yeshivat Hesder Birkat Moshe serves as a spiritual center for the city. The staff and advanced students offer classes for the larger community.
Two synagogues in particular, Mitzpeh Nevo in the Mitzpeh Nevo neighborhood and Musar Avicha in the Klei Shir neighborhood, have a significant number of Anglos. There is also the Carlebach minyan and an active Conservative Chavura.
Real Estate
Rental for 3 bedroom-starting at $900
Rental for 4 bedroom-starting at $1100
Purchase of 3 bedroom apt - starting at $225,000
Purchase of cottage - starting at $350,000
Neighborhoods
There are 7 neighborhoods in Maale Adumim, three of which have a more significant Anglo presence. Mitzpe Nevo is the largest with 35% English speakers followed by Klei Shiur and Mitzadim.
The newer neighborhoods of Nofei HaSelah (07) have a small,growing English speaking population ( about 30-40 families)
