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Buying a home in Israel has become part of the long-term strategy for many in the global Jewish community. For some, it’s about making aliyah and building a life right now. For others, it’s a step toward the future: buying a vacation home, planning for retirement, or making sure their children will always have a place in Israel. The following are the ten destinations drawing the most interest:

1. Jerusalem

Always number one. Anglos are especially drawn to neighborhoods like Baka, the German Colony, Katamon, Talbiya, Arnona, Mekor Haim, and Talpiot. These areas offer leafy streets, a strong English-speaking presence, and easy access to parks, cafés, synagogues, and schools. From luxury penthouses to off-plan apartments in urban renewal projects, buyers like the range as well as the mix of culture, community, and long-term value.

2. Netanya

Beachfront living is a major draw. Neighborhoods such as Ir Yamim, South Beach, and the city center offer new developments with strong English-speaking infrastructures. Netanya continues to attract families, retirees, and investors looking for sea views, improved infrastructure, and the growing Anglo-friendly scene in the local cafés, eateries, and community life.

3. Tel Aviv

For buyers who want to be in Israel’s cultural and economic center, Tel Aviv is high on the list. The Old North, Tzafon Mizrach, and Neve Tzedek remain favorites. Prices are steep, but demand holds steady thanks to lifestyle, beach access, and a strong rental market, especially among dual citizens, professionals, and parents buying near children already living in the city.

4. Beit Shemesh

A standout for religious and chareidi Anglos from North America, the UK and beyond. Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph, Gimmel, and Dalet offer a warm community, strong schools, plenty of shuls, and more space for the money. With growing commercial areas and a train line connecting to Jerusalem, the city appeals to families looking for both affordability and belonging.

5. Carmei Gat

One of Israel’s fastest-growing Anglo hubs, especially for young families, Carmei Gat was established in 2017 as a northern neighborhood of Kiryat Gat. With train access to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Carmei Gat offers modern construction, green spaces, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The community mix of Anglos, Israelis, and second-generation Anglo-Israelis adds to its warm, Modern Orthodox feel.

6. Carmay HaNadiv

Set in Kiryat Malachi, a southern town just ten minutes from Ashdod and roughly 25 minutes from Beit Shemesh, Carmay HaNadiv is emerging as an increasingly attractive option for Anglo buyers seeking affordability, community, and future growth. Carmay HaNadiv is being seen relative to Kiryat Malachi as Ramat Beit Shemesh became relative to old Beit Shemesh: a modern, high-quality extension that is reshaping the town’s image and drawing strong new demand.

With contemporary buildings, green spaces, expanding commercial development, and a warm religious community that includes a growing Anglo presence, Carmay HaNadiv offers buyers the opportunity to enter an area with real momentum at a relatively accessible price point. Centrally located near Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Beer Sheva, it brings together value, infrastructure, and long-term potential in a way that is increasingly appealing to Anglo families.

7. Modi’in

Strategically positioned between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Modi’in attracts families who want strong public services, green neighborhoods, good education, and a well-planned urban layout.

8. Efrat and Gush Etzion

Just south of Jerusalem, Efrat and neighboring communities draw Anglos seeking a religious Zionist lifestyle centered on values and community. Buyers appreciate the scenery, schools, and sense of purpose alongside a range of housing possibilities that can still feel more attainable than Jerusalem proper.

9. Zichron Yaakov

Set on the Carmel ridge overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Zichron offers charm, vineyards, and a creative spirit. It appeals especially to retirees, remote professionals, and families that want a calmer pace. Housing possibilities range from private homes to boutique apartments, and the main attraction is lifestyle: walkability, history, views, and atmosphere.

10. Ashkelon

Ashkelon is increasingly seen as a smart value, comprising seaside living, modern neighborhoods, and new high-rise towers at prices that are generally lower than central Israel. The city’s infrastructure continues to improve, and many buyers, families, and investors alike, are drawn by the space, beaches, and the sense that Ashkelon is still on the way up. 

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