Housing is often one of the first challenges that students encounter after they make Aliyah. Some students choose to start off at absorption centers, or ulpanim that provide accommodations, while others prefer to stay in the University dorms. Many students opt to rent an apartment together with other roommates.

 

Nefesh B'Nefesh recommends that you commit to a short-term lease after your Aliyah to make sure that the community you choose suits your needs.

 

Resources that may be helpful when searching for an apartment:

 

- Community e-mail lists (check out www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-mail.htm for Jacob Richman's list of Jewish community e-mail lists)

- Maagar Meida: www.1.co.il  1700-501-555

- www.flathunting.com

- www.homeless.co.il

- www.sheal.co.il

- www.yad2.co.il

- NBN Singles Yahoo Group (helpful in identifying potential roommates)

- Hebrew University apartment database - http://www.huji.ac.il/huji/eng/apartment_about_e.htm