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Expert Tip #5: Know Who’s Building Your Future Home

Not all builders are created equal — and when it comes to buying in a new project, the developer’s reputation can make or break your experience.
Think: on-time delivery, solid construction, no surprise “extras” down the line.

Before you commit, ask:

🔎 What other projects have they done?
🛠️How do they handle delays or issues?
🏗️Especially in Jerusalem — where the approval process isn’t for the faint of heart — a reliable builder makes all the difference.

We only work with developers who have a strong track record and deliver what they promise — so you can buy with confidence, not crossed fingers.

👉Explore trusted developers in Jerusalem

Sunday (May 18) 🎉

Israeli Folk Dancing (Register here) - With Yom Yerushalayim coming up, enjoy an evening of Rikudei Am with the whole family! No dance experience needed – just come, dance, and have fun!

Derech Emunah Bacharti Women’s Event (Grab tickets here) - Join a special evening for women who want to stop for a moment, take a breath, and connect within – just before Shavuot. It’s sure to be an evening of inspiration, Torah lessons, and deep, meaningful female connection. With featured speakers like Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi, and musical performance by Elitzur, you don’t want to miss it! 

Monday (May 19) 📝

Interview Prep Workshop (Details here) - Are you an Oleh/Olah on the job hunt? Join us for an interview preparation workshop that will get you ready for success! Work on your personal pitch, practice simulation interviews, and get tips from the field. 

Wednesday (May 21)🎼

Jerusalem Jazz Festival (Details and tickets here) - Back for its 11th year, the Jerusalem Jazz Festival creates a connection between styles and sensations, and introduces us to musical worlds full of magic. Come together for an evening of artistic fantasy, surrounded by the gorgeous sculpture garden and a breathtaking view of Jerusalem. The festival runs for 2 days only, so you don’t want to miss it. 

Music Bingo @The Red Lady (Register here) - Recognize a song, and mark it off on your bingo board! When you get 5 songs in a row, you’re a winner! It’s as easy as it is fun. Not a fan of 2000s pop? Our playlists cover a wide range of genres from oldies to Disney to 70s One Hit Wonders to earworms you’ll be singing all night! Important to note: By attending, you are agreeing to buy a drink from the establishment.

Beethoven at Binyan Clal (Info here) - Ever walked on Agrippas? Then you’ve no doubt passed by the extraordinary structure that is Binyan Clal. Located in the heart of the city, BC will be transformed into a festive concert hall for one night only, showcasing in all its splendor the wonderful acoustics that made us fall in love with it from the first moment. Join The Street Orchestra for a concert featuring the music of the greatest composer of all time - Ludwig van Beethoven. 

Thursday (May 22)🎨 

Paint Night Date Night (Details here) - Looking for a date night activity that allows you to express your creativity? Head over to gorgeous Ein Kerem for a painting workshop! With canvas, easels, and professional grade acrylic paints, get those creative juices flowing and create a beautiful work of art to take home.

Friday (May 23) 🔯

Kabbalat Shabbat at the Farm in the Valley (Info here) - Come and welcome Shabbat in the most magical hours of Jerusalem, every Friday from 13:00 – 15:00. As the sun begins its descent and the whole city is enveloped in a festive atmosphere, pop over to the Farm in the Valley for Kabbalat Shabbat and get some pre-Shabbat ruach going! On Fridays, round trip shuttles are available at no charge from the First Station parking lot

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Bites of JLM 🍴

Happy Fish (Rabbanut) is now doing Greek Tuesdays! With live music performances, delectable cocktails, and authentic Greek dishes, enjoy a Mediterranean style vacation without having to leave the city.  

Jeera’s newly opened Shuk pop-up location (Tzohar) is the place to be for true Indian street food! With high quality ingredients and the lowest prices possible, they’ve recently expanded their menu and operating hours (Sun 15:00-22:30, Mon Closed, Tues-Weds 15:00-22:30, Thurs 13:00 - 22:30, Fri 11:00-16:00, Shabbat Closed), you’ll definitely want to check it out. 

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Humans of Jeru 👨

Welcome to our newest segment, Humans of JLM! 

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Menahem is originally from Colombia but grew up in Miami. “Because every Latin Jew makes Aliyah to Miami before making Aliyah to Israel,” he jokes.

After studying Marketing at Yeshiva University, Menahem launched a ghostwriting agency specializing in personal branding for Israeli founders in their Series A funding stage. But after October 7, he felt a deeper calling and headed to Israel.

"A few months after arriving in Israel, I decided it was time to fulfill a childhood dream: to spend some time as a barista," he shares.

As a Colombian with a lifelong love for coffee, Menahem brought his passion to the Rova Coffeehouse in the Old City. After weeks of training - yes, he’s mastered the foam cappuccino heart - he found his rhythm. But in a quest for something more, inspiration struck.

"One day I was in Shefer, in the north of Israel. During Hitbodedut, I had this mystical experience: a feeling of expansive love and connection to nature. I asked HaShem, ‘How can I share this feeling?’ The answer came through writing. The very next day, on the bus ride back from work to my apartment in Nachlaot, the idea hit me: what if I wrote soulful messages on the coffee cups I handed to customers? And just like that, CoffeeLetters32 was born."

Now, Menahem blends his gift for words with his spiritual journey, writing heartfelt, personalized notes on every coffee cup.

“I feel lucky to have channeled my talent for communication into something so meaningful. People get emotional when they read my little notes. I’ve received hugs, tears, and some people even clean the cups to take them home as keepsakes.”

His message to fellow Olim? “Sometimes, when you're open to the mysteries of life, Hashem whispers the next step. Even if it doesn’t seem logical, if you trust it, something beautiful will guide you.”