When considering a move to a new country, there's nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who live there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences in Israel. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Israel and want to share your story.

Aviva Yoselis, originally from New Jersey, lived in Philadelphia and Buenos Aires before moving to Israel in 1996. In her interview with Expat Arrivals, she provides some great insights into expat life in Jerusalem. 

Abi Nurser, originally from Rugby in the UK, moved to Israel in 2011 for love. In her expat experience of Tel Aviv, Abi speaks about the pros and cons of life in the vibrant Israeli city.

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 local secrets. Read more about her trials and tribulations of expat life in Tel Aviv. 

Jessica Fishman

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 life in the country's nightlife capital. Read about her unique expat experience in Tel Aviv.

sharon lintz - an american living in Israel

Further reading

►For more from expats in Israel, see Expat Articles about Israel

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Expat Arrivals is looking for locals to contribute to this guide, and answer forum questions from others planning their move to Israel. Please contact us if you'd like to contribute, or fill in our expat interview form to be featured.

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