Expat Guide to Living in Israel
Whether you're already living in Israel or preparing to move to Israel, our Expat Guide to Living in Israel offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Israel. For answers to specific questions, visit our Israel Forum to talk with expats in Israel.
Taxation in Israel
Overview of Taxation in Israel, which includes personal taxes, corporate taxes, dual taxation issues, social security and medical insurance.
Culture Shock in Raanana, Israel
An expat in Raanana, Israel returned to Israel 59 years after living there for his gap year. He appreciates the local culture and people, because they are very family oriented, intelligent and open.
Living in Haifa, Israel
If you want a quiet family centered lifestyle go to Haifa. If you're single and want night-life go to Tel Aviv. If you want musuems and history go to Jerusalem.
Moving to R'aanana, Israel
An expat in Ra'anana talks about choosing to live there because there is highway access to nearby Tel Aviv (40 minutes) and a mix of apartments and single-family homes.
Moving to Tel Aviv, Israel
An expat in Tel Aviv used a relocation service that helped him get settled. He enrolled in a Hebrew course, found an apartment near the beach, opened a bank account and more.
More Culture Shock Reports for Israel
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Israel handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Israel:More Living in Israel Reports
What are people's priorities in Israel - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Israel:
More Moving to Israel Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Israel? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Israel? Below are some of the responses from expats in Israel:
Reviews of Schools in Israel
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Israel. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Israel:
Dream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Israel. If you are already living in Israel, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportOverseas Retirement Report
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Israel by taking our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHaving a Baby Abroad Report
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Israel? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Israel by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWorking Abroad Report
What's it like to find a job in Israel? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Israel? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
Submit a Working Abroad Report
