Intro
Neve Tzuf, built on the ruins of a Jewish village dating back to Talmudic times, is a Dati (religious) community situated in the southwestern hills of Samaria. It is within close proximity to Modiin (20 minutes), Jerusalem (40 minutes), Tel Aviv (40 minutes) and Petach Tikva (30 minutes).
Accessibility to Employment
Many of the residents work in the metropolitan areas of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv; however, some have chosen to work locally in Neve Tzuf's industrial area, which consists of two carpentry workshops, a jacuzzi manufacturer, a gutter installation business, a greenhouse, a horse-breeding stable and chicken farms. A computer software firm and a construction company have also established their administrative headquarters here.
Education / Youth
Educational facilities include a daycare center, a nursery school, a kindergarten and the Neve Tzuf Mamlachti Dati (public religious) regional elementary school. Extracurricular activities, including a Talmud Torah program, are available. The community also has a library.
There is an active Bnei Akiva chapter in Neve Tzuf, as well as many activities for children and teenagers all year long. The local Neve Tzuf pool is covered and heated.
Transportation
From Neve Tzuf, it is 35 minutes to Jerusalem, 35 minutes to Petach Tikva, 30 minutes to Rosh Ha'Ayin, 45 minutes to Bar Ilan University, 45 minutes to Tel Aviv, and 50 minutes to Rehovot and the Weizmann Institute. There is regular Egged bus service to Tel Aviv and to Jerusalem.
Amenities / Services
The yishuv has a mini-market, a carpentry workshop, pizza and and a bakery. For all other shopping needs, it is only a 15 minute drive to the Shilat Commercial Center.
Neve Tzuf has its own medical facility, including a pharmacy, an occupational therapy center and an art therapy center. It has its own ambulance and fire truck, which are manned by on-call volunteers (both male and female) who have undergone the necessary training to fulfill their duties as local emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, and firemen.
Community and Religious Life
This Dati community is heterogeneous in origin, with residents coming from a combination of Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Yemenite backgrounds. Well over half of the citizens are Israeli-born, and approximately 15% are native English-speakers. There are two Mikva'ot, a Mechina (pre-military yeshiva academy) and numerous study groups available for both men and women.
Real Estate
Currently, there are few houses available for purchase or rental.
