Katzrin (Golan)
Living now in Katzrin (Golan)
"Katzrin feels like a frontier town in the midst of a quiet, determined metamorphosis, where the ancient basalt foundations of the past are being bridged by the steady, rhythmic pulse of new construction and the arrival of families building a permanent future."
The Path to Cityhood
A massive government-backed development plan is actively transforming Katzrin from a small town into the Golan's first official city, with nearly one billion shekels earmarked for housing, infrastructure, and economic growth to welcome thousands of new families.
Academic and Agritech Expansion
New investments are fueling the establishment of a university branch in the Golan alongside a specialized veterinary medical center and an agritech hub, positioning the town as a center for advanced research and professional education.
Restoring the Ancient Roots
The historic village of Katzrin has undergone a major 40 million NIS renovation, revitalizing its ancient synagogue and surrounding parklands with new promenades and trails to connect modern residents with their deep historical heritage.
New Neighborhoods Rising
Construction is pushing forward on new residential developments, including the Yovel neighborhood, which integrates modern apartments and ground-level homes with retail spaces and green landscapes to support a growing, vibrant community.
Surfaced live by the DorGeula scanner — what's actually moving on the ground.
Happening in North now
All living signals
You plant a lemon cutting in ordinary dirt, and the Land answers effort — this tree is three winters old and already feeding the street.
חי — Life
What the Land is giving here now
The whole harvest →
People you can reach today
Publicly listed local contacts — a first Shabbat meal, aliyah paperwork, school placement.
Olga Belinskaya
Aliyah coordinator · Katzrin Municipality
Assists with local integration and municipal services for new residents.
Misrad Ha’aliyah V’haklita (Katzrin Branch)
other · Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
Provides official government assistance and integration services for new immigrants.
Elinora Teplitzky
Aliyah coordinator · Katzrin Municipality
Provides guidance and information on local resources for new Olim integrating into the city.
Alona Kosnov
Aliyah coordinator · Katzrin Municipality
Serves as an Anglo Oleh coordinator to help English-speaking families navigate life in Katzrin.
Chabad of Katzrin
Chabad rabbi · Chabad-Lubavitch
Offers a welcoming community, synagogue services, and support for Jewish life in the Golan.
Surfaced from public directories and confirmed by a steward. Details can change — confirm when you call.
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Claim a host profile in Katzrin — a first Shabbat meal, a walk-through, a welcome.
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Soul Fit Insights
About Katzrin (Golan)
Basalt houses and Golan breeze, half the town a garden, the Kinneret twenty minutes down the hill. Synagogues and schools within walking distance of nearly every door.