Living in Karmiel
A green town in the heart of the Galilee.
Jobs, housing, schools, transport, leisure: everything you need to picture your new life in Karmiel.
Jobs
New place, new chances
Parnassa (making a living) is a key part of any Aliyah: economic opportunities often decide where people settle. Karmiel offers:
- a wide range of companies, from digital technology to the food industry;
- constant demand in healthcare and personal care;
- openings in education;
- grants to start or grow a business.
[Link to the Ministry of Aliyah’s summary of rights — to be added]
Housing
Finding your nest
A little tour of your new town, neighbourhood by neighbourhood: [neighbourhood guide to be completed].
Another housing idea: the “yehidat diyur”. It’s a flat attached to a house with a garden, in residential neighbourhoods. Older owners often divide their large homes to create a cosy apartment.
Children and schools
Aliyah for little ones
Settling in also means finding your roots. For your children, it’s like planting their tree of life in a nurturing, safe environment.
Under 3: who will look after my child?
Daycare, childminders, gan: [content to be completed].
Primary, middle and high school
The Israeli school system explained: class equivalents with France, a typical day, subjects, support for olim pupils or children with difficulties. Karmiel has schools for every profile. [Content to be completed]
Children with disabilities
Making Aliyah with a child with a disability is possible. Karmiel is a national pioneer in special education.
Transport
All roads lead to Karmiel
Car, bike, train or bus: Karmiel is linked by train to Haifa and the rest of the country, and well served by intercity buses. [Timetables and lines to be completed]
For a more… lived-in take on the Israeli bus, read Maayan’s story: The bus in Israel, an epic.
Facilities
Sport, culture and leisure
Sports centres
Free outdoor sports areas, private gyms and municipal clubs.
Library
Books in Hebrew, English and even Russian.
Matnas
In every neighbourhood, community centres offer a wide range of activities for adults.
Walks
Little walks
The flag trail runs through a wood and comes out at the family park and Karmiel’s town hall. Hamich Para park is perfect for a family day out. Let yourself go: we’re waiting to share the experience, with the fresh scents and the birdsong.