Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Lots of getting outdoors -- running, climbing, biking, hiking, etc. The cafe and restaurant scene here can be nice. - Oct 2019
Eating out, picnics in the parks, having friends over for dinner, festivals, concerts, tours, language classes. The Jerusalem Expat Network has monthly meetings and activities and is a great way to meet other spouses. - Aug 2018
There is lots of touring to do. There are bars, restaurants, and a few small clubs for dancing or karaoke. There's also the usual home activities like book clubs and game nights. I have done a lot more socializing with expats than locals. - Apr 2018
There is so much to do in Israel -- you can continue whatever your passion is here and thus meet up with like-minded people. The bar scene is robust, the beaches in Tel Aviv are amazing, the historical sites are older than old, the religious sites are literally the holiest of the holy, and since Israel relies so heavily on tourism everything is pretty accessible and the security is top notch. - Dec 2016
Eating out, visiting sites, going to the park, going to the beach, camping, visiting homes, etc... - Aug 2015
I like to go to Machane Yehuda at night - it is lively and there are a lot of bars. There is a fun speakeasy downtown called 'Gatsby'. There was a fun music club near us called the Yellow Submarine. Overall it is not a big party city. The city is more orientated towards families, and partiers head to Tel Aviv. Be warned the city is quite dead on shabbat (Friday night to saturday night). The few restaurants that are open are often overpriced and/or packed. - Aug 2015
Picnics in the park, there are socials for wives and there was a wonderful Expat group that was amazing to be a part of. There are plenty of bars and dance clubs if you are into that kind of thing. - May 2015
Nothing too exciting. I've never really seen many new released movies coming this way, there are a bunch of outdoor activities, concerts and such but all in Hebrew. Nightlife opportunities are pretty slim, except for a bunch of bars and clubs. Again Tel Aviv is close by. - Aug 2013
See the section above on socializing. - Jul 2013
There are some restaurants, but as every thing here they are expensive. The single people prefer to go to Tel Aviv. The international community is big. - Feb 2009
