Netivot
Living now in Netivot
"Netivot is humming with the electric energy of a frontier town transforming into a bustling metropolis, where the sound of construction cranes is the steady heartbeat of a city rapidly claiming its place as the Torah and residential center of the South."
The Rise of the Torah City of the South
Thousands have gathered to mark the foundation of new neighborhoods like Ramat Meir and Kiryat Beit Halevi, with plans to welcome thousands of avreichim and their families to establish a permanent, thriving Torah community.
Massive Residential Expansion
With over 30,000 housing units currently under construction, Netivot is undergoing a historic growth spurt, drawing young families from across Israel who are seeking affordable, modern homes in a rapidly developing urban landscape.
Advanced Medical Infrastructure
The Hadassah Medical Organization has established a new 2,000-square-meter medical facility in the city, complete with advanced diagnostic technology like MRI scanners, significantly elevating the quality of life and local services for residents.
Rapid Urban Development
New neighborhoods such as Neve Sharon and Ramot Yoram are in advanced stages of construction, physically reshaping the city's skyline and turning Netivot into one of the fastest-growing urban centers in the country.
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What the Land is giving here now
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People you can reach today
Publicly listed local contacts — a first Shabbat meal, aliyah paperwork, school placement.
Rabbi Yashar Edrei
Chabad rabbi · Chabad of Netivot
Director of the Chabad House, available for community guidance and religious services.
Rabbi Avraham Yifrach
Chabad rabbi · Chabad of Netivot
Scribe and staff member at the Chabad House in Netivot.
Rabbi Gil Manor
Chabad rabbi · Chabad of Netivot
Youth Director at the Chabad House, helpful for families with children.
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Soul Fit Insights
About Netivot
The gateway to the Negev with the Baba Sali's bright white kever at its heart — a young city of Sephardi families, growing English-speaking kollel presence, and sunflower fields on three sides.