Are you an expat living in Israel?

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There’s no one-size-fits-all rule for settling into expat life in a new country, but here are a few helpful articles and personal stories that may help make your move a little easier.

Interview with ORI – a relocation company in Israel

When relocating to another country, especially one that speaks an unfamiliar language, expats are likely to face many challenges and must adapt to the host country's culture. Relocation companies can ease the orientation process when moving to Israel. Below is our interview with Mazi… Read more

Interview with Aviva – an American expat living in Jerusalem

Aviva Yoselis is an American expat who was born in New Jersey and lived in Philadelphia and Buenos Aires before settling in Jerusalem in 1996. While she is aware that the level of comfort and convenience is lower in Israel, she enjoys the fact that local culture prioritises family and lifestyle… Read more

Interview with Abi Nurser – a British expat living in Tel Aviv

Abi Nurser, a British expat now living in Tel Aviv, first visited Israel in July 2010 as a backpacker. She fell in love with an Israeli and then made the move to the Middle East. While Abi acknowledges that as an expat in Israel, there are some issues you need to overcome, she loves the vibrancy of… Read more

Five Tips to Getting a Work Visa in Israel

All foreign nationals who wish to work in Israel must first apply for an Israel work permit, the B-1 visa. Obtaining a work visa in Israel is no walk in the park, and you will need to be patient, dedicated and organised to get one. The only foreigners exempt from this rule are those Jews making… Read more

Interview with Jessica – an American living in Israel

Though now back in Denver and reintegrated into the greater Jewish diaspora, Jessica made Aaliyah, joined the Israeli army and spent nearly a decade making a life for herself in Tel Aviv. She takes a break from blogging about her eventful and unpredictable experience to let us in on some… Read more

Interview with Sharon – an American living in Israel

Sharon Lintz left her favourite fancy grocery stores and the slow Sunday mornings of the Southern US for the bubbling café culture and sultry shores of Tel Aviv, Israel. After nearly four years of living abroad, she gives us a glimpse into her life in the nation's nightlife capital. Read more… Read more

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