Question 1

How do I find an apartment in Israel as a new Oleh?

Accepted Answer

The best way to find an apartment in Israel as a new Oleh is to start with Yad2, Israel's largest property platform. You can also search Facebook groups for Anglo communities in your target city, use OnMap to compare listings geographically, and check Madlan for sold price data before you negotiate.

Question 2

How do Israeli apartment room counts work?

Accepted Answer

In Israel the living room counts as a room. A 4-room apartment means 3 bedrooms plus a living room. A 3-room apartment means 2 bedrooms plus a living room. Always subtract one from the listed room count to get the number of actual bedrooms.

Question 3

What is the best city in Israel for Olim to live in?

Accepted Answer

The best city for Olim depends on your priorities. Ra'anana and Jerusalem have large established Anglo communities. Ashkelon and Carmei Gat offer significantly lower property prices. Zichron Yaakov and Pardes Hanna-Karkur offer a quieter lifestyle with good transport links. Use our Find Your City guide to compare cities by lifestyle, price, community, and transport.

Question 4

Can I get personal help planning my Aliyah?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we offer a personalized 90-minute Aliyah planning session where we build your complete Aliyah action plan together. You leave the call with a PDF roadmap telling you exactly what to do, by when, and in what order. Visit our Plan Your Aliyah page to learn more.

Finding a Home in Israel

Finding an Apartment on Your Own

Find Your City

Plan Your Aliyah