Gush Etzion
The Regional Council of Gush Etzion is located southeast of Jerusalem. One of the most important characteristics of Gush Etzion is its diversity, expressed in the variety of settlements and the mixture of religious, secular, traditional, and haredi communities, from every ethnic background and socio-economic level.
Top Five things to Consider when Choosing a Community
Finding the right community for your family is important to matter where in the world you choose to settle. If you’ve decided to make your home in Israel, there may be several factors to consider that didn’t exist in North America. Communities are structured differently here, and these differences are important to keep in mind when choosing where to put down roots.
Renting in Israel, The Healthy Financial Choice
Guest contributor: Jay L. Abramoff This article presents a couple of figures, some facts, and a few ideas. It [...]
Your New Home in Israel – Rent? Buy? Where?
This article is by Baruch (Brent) Labinsky It is an amazing feeling when you actually make the decision to [...]
Aliyah: When to Take Out a Mortgage?
If you are planning on making Aliyah and buying a home in Israel, it is important to consider when [...]
Buying an Apartment on Paper: Protect Your Money
Purchasing new construction in Israel is a complex transaction, both legally and financially. Often, when entering into the new construction agreement, completion is two to three years away and you are buying a home, off blueprints and technical specifications. The Israeli law of sale is designed to keep your money safe, if the contractor goes bankrupt or doesn’t complete the project.
Tel Aviv Community and Religious Life
Tel Aviv is known to be a secular city, but it also includes a mixed religious population with synagogues, communities [...]