guest user
3/20/2001 21:36 EST
" Hi, my name is Arlette and we are planning to move to Tel Aviv, since the company my husband works for offered him an expat-job overthere. We live in Joburg (SA) currently together with our two kids (11 months and 3. yr) and we are originally from The Netherlands. I am wondering what life would be like in Tel Aviv. Is there anybody who can give me some information? Tks so far, Arlette "
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guest user
3/20/2001 21:37 EST
" Hi I have worked in Israel and I loved it there Tel Aviv is a big city with big city problems Jerusalem is much Safer. The streets leading to the beach I encountered Hookers and Junkies. Everybody carries a gun , you will get used to it. Good Luck Bob "
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guest user
3/20/2001 21:38 EST
" Hi! I''ve lived in Tel Aviv since Feb 99, before that I spent 2,5 years in Kuwait. Originally, I''m Swedish. I find Israel safe, it''s OK to walk the streets, let the kinds go out on their own (mine are 12 and 8) and I''m never afraid to take a walk after dark. The kids go to the American International School in Kfar Shemaryahu, just north of TA. There are some English speaking play groups, but not many. The best places to live for expat families are Herzliyya, Kfar Shemaryahu and Ra''ananna. They''re just 20 min drive north of the city. Most expats live here, there are two play groups in H. and one in KS next to the school. Israel is expensive!! Traffic is crazy. The Israelis quite rude. On the plus side are the beaches, the history and the archeological sites. Welcome! /Gunilla "
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guest
4/15/2001 02:51 EST
" If you belong to a major organized religion, you shouldn''t have too many problems in Tel Aviv. If not, then prepare to feel like an outsider in even the most ''liberal'' situations. On the one hand, lots of people want to look like people in the U.S. but on the other, westerners are viewed with some suspicion. You will, therefore, need to learn basic Hebrew, and be extra-extra engaging but humble, in order to get more than short huffs from women, and offers for sex from men you don''t know. Don''t forget that Israel is in the Med, so it''s not what you know, it''s who you know. You''ve got to be connected. Coming here was a good start, but you may also want to find out if there are other families with people who work for your husband''s company here. I''m in Haifa, which is less ''citified'' than Tel Aviv, but I''ve been to TA a few times. The other two posters are correct about the drug problems, guns, and rudeness. The rudeness isn''t so much rudeness as the closedness of the culture, taking for granted of the heritage, and lack of the same sense of personal space. There was a time here, according to my husband, when people were very polite, especially to the elderly, but those times have changed...drastically. This place is westernizing in a hurry, but in a sort of a distorted and harmful way. Time will tell whether folks wake up here. There are some tall trees in this wilderness though, and if you know the basic nice-words, please (bevakashah), and thank you (todah), you will find them. There are some who are extremely helpful, and will get you accustomed, and even the seemingly sour ones will warm up to you if you seem really interested in feeling at home here. The children will love it because children are like little gods here. It is also very easy to get involved with their schools, and this will help you to increase your knowledge of Hebrew. Most people here speak some English, but it is still good to speak the languages of the land, for comfort purposes. If you already speak Russian, that is also a big advantage. Good luck, and send me an email if you want to talk about anything :) ~jayati "
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guest
5/21/2001 20:19 EST
I am an Israeli citizen expat in the US Ask me any question you want on my country on any subject. I''ll be glad to answer
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guest
5/21/2001 20:28 EST
" A little comment to those who called us rude Come to New York and see whar rude means The comment on carrying a gun: Israel is one of the last countries of the world to have unfortunately security problems. Soldiers carry guns, that is a fact. "
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guest user
5/29/2001 12:20 EST
" Arlette, We are an informal social group for expatriates living in Israel. Our purpose is to provide an open forum for information exchange and a network for friendship and support. Please join our yahoo club at the following address.Good luck on your assignment...jb http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/expatcommunityofisrael "
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guest user
6/26/2001 04:36 EST
" hi jacka1 i am a HR executive working in an organization in india. i have some people going to israel on an assignment. hence would like to know the cost of living in israel..like what would an apartment cost (rent for a 1 bedroom/2 bedroom, furnished/unfurnished), cost of transportation, whether a public transport system exists, food (average cost), and any other information which could be of help. you could mail me at libra@indya.com thank you and regards "
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guest user
6/30/2001 04:41 EST
" Cost of living here is quite high. Renting is not that high. One can get a nice 2 BR flat for around U$ 700 in norther Tel Aviv. Up in Herzeliyah, Ra''anana and Kfar Saba it can be less and the apartments usually are bigger. Public transportation is very good and a bus fare costs $1.20. Israelis love to go to Cafes (Beit Cafe). In Tel Aviv (northern Tel Aviv) you will find on at each corner. The average bill would be U$ 15, if you have a good Salad dish, a coke or beer and a coffee. Consumer goods can be some 40% more than in the US. Cigarettes are around U$3. You will find all facilities and resources needed, but be aware that on Saturday(begginnig Friday evening) everything is closed and even public transportation is prohibited. Leisure and entertainment is open, however. Yes, people here are rude but they welcome westerns, as long as they take them for tourists. Also they are very straigh-forward and they tend to interpret western politeness and smooth talk as if one is trying to fool them. So, always go to the point right away. That''s the culture, and they hate coming out as ""suckers"". Israelis are known to be rude and tough, but in all they are very good people. Criminality is low, there is a problem with drugs, but it remains restricted to those niches. People like to go to the beach even during night and party around bonfires. One can go for a stroll at night with no concerns at all. There are excelent museums, theater, and many music concerts (free festivals, and major attractions in pubs and theaters). People like to argue about almost anything, and you will see a lot of that in the daily life. But that''s the core of the israeli-way-of-life. Security in these days is a high concern, and seeing the the police and soldiers (everyone from 18-21 is a soldier) in the streets is reassuring. Soldiers carry their guns whereever they go. And even bags checking in Mall entrances is welcome in this context. "
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guest user
9/14/2001 17:40 EST
" Arlette: I just happened on your message all these months later. Did you ever make it to Tel Aviv? I live here, and can give you whatever info you need. Also, I want to put you in touch with a friend of mine who has kids. Her name? Arlette! "
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Matthew119
From: Israel
4/16/2002 02:54 EST
Check out our site, www.dutch-forum.com, it's about dutch people living and working in Israel. We organize monthly events, could be fun for you since you are Dutch.
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jackieilan
8/16/2009 21:48 EST
I have lived in Israel and left as I found it very difficult living there but my family and I are moving back to Israel (near Haifa) as my husband has all his family there and he isn't a well man & feels it's important to be with family. I just wanted to say that you described Israel perfectly!!!! The good, the bad and the ugly. Well done.
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Naomi8888
5/26/2010 10:17 EST
Hello, im going to make alia now and come to israel on SEP, tell please where are the good and cheap place to live very close to tel-aviv?
Toda raba
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SGREENS
6/3/2010 18:51 EST
What is the least expensive city/community to live in in Israel? And would you know what the prices are starting at for a home/cottage/condo?
Sharon
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dror
6/10/2010 16:32 EST
By applying to the ICCA organization you can get information like this and help while you're in Israel.
Our site: www.icca.co.il
Our mail: icca.office@gmail.com
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sherryaharoni
9/5/2010 09:00 EST
Hi
I registered on behalf of sherry, my wife, which is Canadian.
We are currently living in Kfar Sava - 20 minutes from Tel Aviv and we have 3 small children.
I regitered this website to try to connect woth other expats - and share coomon interest.
I'm an Israeli and my wife is canadian who lived in Bangkok, Thailand for a few years to tech english - We would love to get to know some expates here - so feel free to contact us at - doronahar@hotmail.com or sherryaharoni.com
Thanks
Doron & Sherry
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Zehava129
12/6/2010 06:09 EST
Hey Annete
If you have facebook I suggest looking up Time Out Israel.
The magazine connects between expats and helps you find your way around
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drgary
8/25/2011 08:26 EST
Hi,
My wife and I want to retire in Israel. I am 72 and she is 62. Where is the best area or town for us. We live on Social Security from the US so we are limited on funds and need lower rental. Please advise.
Thanks,
Gary
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evaw13
10/29/2011 16:15 EST
Shalom , In order for my son to attend High school in Israel do I have to make Aliya
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