Neve Ya'akov

Neve Ya'akov is on the northeastern tip of Jerusalem, near Pisgat Zeev.
It is one of the most diverse areas of the city,combining an ultra-Orthodox population with secular Israelis, as well as Ethiopian and Russian immigrants.

Kiryat Kaminetz, on the eastern side of the neighborhood, is also known as Neve Ya'akov Mizrach (Neve Yaakov East). It has a population of Sephardic Haredim, Anglo Haredim and some Hasidim, with a variety of schools and synagogues serving each population. There is a larger Anglo population in Kaminetz than in the upper part of Neve Yaakov. The apartments in Kaminetz are larger and usually are set up for Haredi families (two sinks in the kitchen, a seperate sink outside of the bathroom). Neve Ya'akov Mizrach is also home to two yeshivot catering to American students: Yeshivas Bais Yisroel and Yeshivas Lev Aryeh.

The Haredi character of the neighborhood has expanded further since 2004 with an influx of young couples, both Israeli-born and Anglo immigrants, to the older sections of Neve Ya'akov.

Neve Ya'akov Stats

Region: Jerusalem & Surrounding Area - ירושלים	Climate: Mountain
Demographics: Young couples/Young families, Families, Retirees	Medical care: Meuchedet, Leumit, Clalit amd Macabbi
City Type: Neighborhood שכונה	Affordability: $$
Sectors: Chardal, Haredi, Dati-Leumi and secular
Population: 30000
Community contacts: Shana Lipsky [email protected] 054-843-1918 or 02-583-1871 Married, Charedi, young children Divra and Oded Horowits [email protected] 052-305-9134 Married, Orthodox, young children Rav Evyatar Grinfeld [email protected] 054-333-1255 Head of Garin, married, Orthodox, young children Listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kamizrach/#ans

Education / Youth
There are several Haredi elementary schools, two Bais Yaakov schools and Nahalat Shmuel (yeshiva ketana) . There is also one secular elementary school and one Mamad school.

Transportation
The 59 runs from Neve Yaakov to Ramat Eshkol, Geula, Mattersdorf and Romema. The 25, 46 and 49 go to Neve Ya'akov, the 45A goes to Kaminetz and the 22 and 45 go to the top of Neve Yaakov from the Jerusalem Central Bus Station (Binyanei HaUma) and the shuk, Geula, Maalot Dafna and Ramat Eshkol. The Jerusalem Light Rail will also be expanding into Neve Yaakov.

Amenities / Services
There is a community center with a library and pool (with both separate and mixed hours). In addition to the large community center there is the Shlucha Haredi (the religious branch) in Kaminetz. There are a number of stores in Neve Yaakov; grocer, hardware, butcher etc. There are also two houseware/hardware stores in Kaminetz, as well as a resturant (Rabbanut certified), post office and a large grocery store (part of a large chain).

Community and Religious Life
There are several shuls in the neighborhood. There are at least three Askenazi shuls and many Sephardi shuls.

Bais Yisroel, an American Yeshiva, is the shul that is most popular amongst English speaking Olim. There is also a regular Shul for Anglos called Nachliel, which has services on Shabbat and Chaggim.

The Garin Torani Neve Yaakov was established in the summer of 2011. Currently, there are 15 families and couples including new and veteran Olim. The garin runs a wide variety of social and educational projects. See their website for more information.

Real Estate
Rentals:

3 bedroom apartment 3,500 NIS
4 bedroom apartment 4,000 NIS
5 bedroom apartment 4,500 NIS

Purchases:

3 bedroom apartment 870,000 NIS
4 bedroom apartment 1,030,000 NIS
5 bedroom apartment 1,200,000 NIS

Updated: November 2012

Tags: Jerusalem & Surrounding Area Neighborhood $$ Young Couples & Families Families Chardal Haredi

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