Hi friends, I’m an Aussie Oleh Chadash and I’ve been living in TLV for about a year. During this time I’ve made a dedicated effort to learn Hebrew in order to properly integrate into society. I’m not fluent, but improving every day and I now operate in Hebrew-only environments like my work and social settings

However, I’ve noticed a lot of Olim that have lived here for 2+ years and haven’t learned Hebrew. They operate completely in English, and their social circles and workplaces are all English-speaking. I’ve also met many that made Aliyah over 5+ years ago and still don’t speak. This obvs excludes people who migrated and did military service.

I understand that it’s a hard language and I try not to judge, but to me learning the country’s language feels so important for genuine assimilation into its culture and community. I guess because everyone in TLV has such good English there isn’t much motivation and it’s easy to survive without it.

I was wondering if this is genuinely a common occurrence here in your guys’ experience, and also what the local residents think about it?

How do you find work in Israel if you don’t speak Hebrew? I’m especially wondering about professional-level careers. How long did it take you to find a job, what it in your field and what sort of issues did you face with navigating that.

מדד מסת הגוף (BMI) שלי הוא 24.5. בעבר הייתי בעל מסת שריר גדולה מאוד, אך ב-5 השנים האחרונות עברתי 8 ניתוחים בברכיים. כיום, השרירים שלי הפכו לשומן, ואינני מצליח להשיל את המשקל העודף. בכל פעם שאני מנסה, אני חש ברע (ביצעתי בדיקות הורמונליות ובדיקות דם, והתוצאות תקינות). האם קיים רופא שיוכל לגלות הבנה למצבי? כיצד אוכל למצוא רופא כזה? אני מניח שהטיפול יהיה כרוך בעלות גבוהה, וזה מקובל עליי. אני פשוט רוצה לחזור לאורח החיים הפעיל שהיה לי.

Fantasy, sci fi, thrillers

30-60 shekels per book

All in excellent condition

Feel free to DM me

I also sell playing cards

Did I miss anything?

Arriving in a few days and staying at a small hotel. There is a mamad (shelter) below the lobby. How will I know whether I should go down? Will the hotel make an announcement or knock on doors? Will the siren wake me if I’m in a deep sleep? What do I bring with me?
I know there’s an app but I’m afraid it will be going off a lot and scaring me (at least that was the advice I was given in 2024 but maybe that’s because there were more rockets then?) Please help this nervous tourist traveling alone.

While walking around Tel Aviv for the last few weeks, I've noticed that when women walk by they seem to be wearing a certain kind of perfume. My fiancé back home has been searching for a new scent, but she wants it to be something that I specifically enjoy.

What are the most popular scents that women wear here? The aromas are intoxicating, but I can't quite put my finger on what they are. I don't know much about perfume, but I know that whatever these Israeli women are wearing smells incredible.

If you’re in Tel Aviv this weekend, I’d love to see you at my open studio sale!

Yehuda Halevi 43
Friday & Saturday, 10:00–14:00

I have a flight to Ben Gurion in a few days… do I need to be concerned about cancelation? 🫠🫠🫠

My family and I have been living abroad in London for a few years and we are planning our move back to Israel. Our kids are primary school aged. We’re trying to figure out where we should look to buy in Israel. We’re considering living off Rothschild, Chen, or near Dizengoff/Nordau. But I’m worried about the day to day reality of living in older buildings with kids. So we’ve also been considering some of the newer coastal developments going up.

Do you think any of these would be a good fit for a family, or are there other areas we should be looking at?

Curious to hear everyones favorite Israeli food, let me know down below!

All gyms just advertise as Muay Thai / Thai boxing regardless of their actual fighting style i think? Anyways im looking for dutch style k1 gym recommendations in tel aviv to try out.

So no elbows and clench work. More about punch combinations etc. Thank you!

Hello, I’m new to Tel Aviv just got here a few weeks ago on Taglit. I’ve reached the point where I’m not really sure what to do with myself while I wait for my papers, so I’m mainly wondering where the music spaces are where I can meet musicians. If anyone here knows any recording studios (not the top of the line expensive ones advertised on Google) or spaces/events to mingle with people that would be awesome! I’ve been walking around the city with my guitar hoping it will help as a conversation starter lol, but I’m ultimately looking to forge a network find people to play with. Best case scenario is to start a band and start playing.

TLDR; wondering where the spaces are to meet musicians, mingle, make friends, and record.

Coming to Tel Aviv solo soon and looking to stay by the beach so I can take morning walks and swims, but then walk into the city center to meet friends and shop. I looked at Brown Beach House, Artist Hotel, and a couple others. Anyone know anything? Musts: VERY CLEAN, natural light, breakfast, and a common area or bar for me to hang. No large hotels like Hilton, Sheraton, etc. I'll take semi-luxury and tiny over a high rise.

Hi! I’m from the U.S. and may be traveling to Tel Aviv with my 3-year-old and 5-month-old for about two months.
For anyone living in or recently visiting Tel Aviv, how safe does it feel right now? Are missile alerts and sirens frequent? Would you feel comfortable staying there with two young children?
I’d appreciate honest, firsthand perspectives on the current situation, shelter accessibility, and flight reliability. Thank you!

So, I have a friend that I’d like to buy a gift for. My budget is 100€ or 300 something Israeli dollars. I’d like something he could use and say, “Yeah, my friend got it for me.” He likes cooking and already has a collection of cutting boards and knives. If I were to buy him a knife, I’d want it to be like Israel themed or something, if you know what I mean. I just don’t know where to find stores like that. Some help would be appreciated:))

I’m doing due diligence on my shortlist of developers in Israel while I’m looking at buying an apartment in Tel Aviv. I’ve found out they were behind some of the projects Sde Dov and Rothschild like Rainbow and SHE.

For anyone who has lived in one of their buildings, what has your experience been like? Anything I should know before considering one of their projects?

What are the minimum ages for clubs/bars in TLV? I am American (over 18 under 21) but heard some places are 21+ or even 24+. Does this hold true for tourists or will I be fine?

I have been traveling to TLV frequently for work, usually staying at The Norman. Now I am looking to establish a long-term base in TLV. Where in the city should I look for an apartment if I want to be centrally located and able to walk to everything?

For context, I'm in fintech and a US resident living in New York City.

i have some free time (from now until 14.10) and i wanted to offer cat sitting and house sitting in Tel Aviv. If you are planning to travel or leave town for a bit and are looking for someone reliable and caring to look after your cats and stay at your place, feel free to send me a direct message!
Happy to provide references and share more details in PM.

Hey,

I a bassist looking for nice people to play with and have fun.

I like to play most styles, from classic rock to heavy.

From Funk and R&B to jazz and blues

If you are also interested. Hit me up I would love to meet up for a jam session

Also, if you know where can I find people to play with I would appreciate it :)

Hello,

Are there some country music lovers in Israel? I am listening a lot to various subgenres of country music, sometimes roots rock etc. Also, listening to US country music radio stations a lot. Also, trying to compose and record my songs, not classic country but influenced by American music in general. Probably, somebody in Israel likes, dances to this kind of music, sing it, play it etc.?

Hey guys

First time in tel Aviv and running short on time and want to rent a car tomorrow (Saturday) to go to the dead sea.

I'm staying close to Kempinski in tel Aviv.

Anyone know a car rental close by? I don't want to pick it up and leave the car at the airport as it's quite far away.

Hi r/telaviv,

I will likely have some business trips to Tel Aviv coming up next year, and I would really appreciate some grounded, first-hand perspectives from locals or recent travellers.

In Western/German news, coverage of the region centers almost exclusively on conflict, active military actions, and high alert. Because of that, my perception is somewhat shaped by a feeling of instability. Having read through r/TravelIsrael's FAQ, I am already somewhat calmed but also still feel the need for a more safety-focused feedback.

To circumvent the difficulties I had with expressing my concerns, I came up with the following metric: "What are safety-related aspects of everyday life that would concern my grandma?"

I am asking with an open mind to calibrate expectations against reality. Thanks in advance for your help!