Jerusalem | Anglo Community

Welcome to this exploration of what it’s really like to live in Jerusalem as an English-speaking immigrant. Whether you’re seriously considering aliyah or just curious about where Anglos settle in Israel’s capital, I want to give you an honest picture of daily life in this ancient yet modern city.Jerusalem is unlike any other city in the world. It’s not just Israel’s capital—it’s a place where three thousand years of history meet twenty-first century life, where ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods exist blocks away from trendy cafés, where stone buildings from the Ottoman era house modern startups, and where the call to prayer mingles with Friday night prayers welcoming Shabbat. For English-speaking immigrants, Jerusalem presents both extraordinary opportunities and significant challenges.Let me start with the fundamental question: where do Anglos actually live in Jerusalem? The answer might surprise you.