Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
What are the particular advantages of living in this city?
There are people who wait their whole lives to visit this city- sacred to three significant faith traditions. I hope to never take it for granted that I live here. Also, the hummus is amazing. - Sep 2024
You will never forget it. - Oct 2019
If you like history and religion you will love it here. It's hot in the summer but nicer than Tel Aviv where it's hot AND humid. - Aug 2018
It's a very easy place to live in terms of conveniences and things to do. - Apr 2018
Hmmmm. You are at the heart of Judaism, Christianity (sorry Vatican), and Islam! It's all very fascinating especially if you don't consider yourself married to any of the above three...staying neutral is the key.
Also be prepared for everyone to come visit you... they all come, even the ones you don't want.
Also, Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport has pretty cheap airfare to some parts of Europe - so when you are tired of the tension or the religion, you can escape to Budapest, Cyprus, Turkey, Vienna, Rome, Prague, etc. etc. etc. - Dec 2016
Jerusalem is one of a kind. It has tons to offer in terms of both its historical sites as well as the central (and outsized) role it plays in modern foreign policy. - Aug 2015
1) Great food. Israeli cuisine combines middle eastern and european food and is delicious and not tooo unhealthy. 2) Fascinating city and country - politically, historically, culturally. There are many natural and historical sites to visit in close proximity. You can cover 2/3 of Israel on a day trip. 3) Tel Aviv is a fun, cosmopolitan city with nice beaches, good restaurants, and beautiful people 4) Nice weather - not too humid 5) Walkable, low-crime - Aug 2015
Lots to do in and out of the city. There always seemed to be something going on and the history alone will keep you busy. - May 2015
The amount of history at your finger tips is amazing! The weather is very comfortable and the fact that you can visit the beach, 45 minutes away is fantastic too. Easy access to visit Jordan. Easy to get to anywhere in Europe with a 3-4 hour flight. - Mar 2014
It's Jerusalem, tons of places to visit, rich in history and culture, a very interesting and unique place. There's always somewhere to go and since it's relatively small, you can do daytrips pretty much all over the place. It's also easy to fly to various destinations in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. - Aug 2013
There are many great things about living in Jerusalem. It cannot be topped for history, if that is your thing, the weather is great (dry, cool in the evening, not too cold in the winter), the food and produce is fresh and tasty, the city is relatively kid-friendly, and the municipality has done a lot to improve the general aesthetic quality of life over the last few years. Moreover, it is one of the few places where significant Israeli and Palestinian populations exist, so you can take advantage of the best aspects of both cultures. - Jul 2013
