Joanna Shebson, Jerusalem

Who are you? Joanna Shebson. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Jerusalem, Israel from Los Angeles with my husband and two children in August 2007.We moved for religious reasons to raise our kids in a

Samuel Green, Tel Aviv

Who are you? I’m Samuel Green, born in the UK and living in Tel Aviv, Israel for the past 7 years.I’m a licensed tour guide here, I have a radio show and also work with start-ups in the local tech

A Guide To Work Visas In Israel

Israel is a land of diversity and contrasts. It retains its sense of tradition and religion while at the same time embracing a modern, 21st-century character. People from all over the world call Israel home, but they come from a

Israel – Recommended Social Media Accounts

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Israel and some of the social media accounts you

Israel – Recommended Blogs

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Israel and some of the blogs that might be

5 Things To Avoid Doing When You Move To Israel

Israel is an interesting country to visit and to live in, and is also a land of great contrasts. The landscape is much more diverse than most people realize – there’s the desert of course, and mountain ranges, fertile valleys,

How Do You Find A Job In Israel As An Expat?

Israel is a culturally diverse country and also a deeply traditional one. However, Israel’s society is quite westernized, and a number of expats from different parts of the world live and work here. The population of over 7 million consists

Israel – Recommended Websites

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Israel and some of the sites that might be

Ten Tips For Expats Retiring To Israel

The thought of moving to a country like Israel, with a strong national identity and yet diverse with many polarizing issues, can be daunting for most people, regardless of their nationality, age, and gender. However, a growing number of senior