Ramat Beit Shemesh directory

Beit Shemesh 106 Municipal Hotline

Other services

The city's 24/7 hotline for reporting problems (garbage, lighting, roads) and municipal questions; also reachable on WhatsApp.

Beit Shemesh Municipality - Aliyah & Absorption Department

Help for olim

The city's absorption department for new olim, with coordinators for English speakers; you can contact it through an online form on the municipal site.

Emergency numbers (Police, MDA, Fire, Home Front)

Other services

National emergency numbers and the Beit Shemesh municipal emergency center number, as listed by the municipality.

Kehillas Shivtei Yeshurun (KSY)

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Large English-speaking congregation led by Rabbi Yaacov Haber, with daily minyanim and a wide learning program aimed at olim.

Ministry of Aliyah & Integration - Beit Shemesh Branch

Help for olim · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

The government absorption office serving Beit Shemesh and RBS olim (advisors, absorption basket, rights).

Nefesh B'Nefesh - Beit Shemesh/RBS Community Guide

Help for olim

NBN's community guide for Beit Shemesh and RBS, covering housing, schools, health and transport, plus volunteer contacts for each neighborhood.

Terem Beit Shemesh (Urgent Care)

Doctors & clinics

Walk-in urgent care for injuries, fever, allergic reactions, wounds and similar problems, with X-ray, lab tests and IV treatment on site.

Ulpan Olim Beit Shemesh

Ulpan & Hebrew · RBS A (Aleph)

Subsidized Hebrew ulpan for new olim aged 18-80 and veteran immigrants, running since 1990 under Ministry of Education supervision.

Yad Sarah - Beit Shemesh Merkaz

Gemachs · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Branch of the national volunteer organization that lends medical and rehabilitation equipment free of charge.

Adulam-France Park

Parks & playgrounds

KKL-JNF park of 50,000 dunams south of Beit Shemesh between the Elah and Guvrin streams, with walking and cycling tracks, ancient sites and spring wildflowers. The main road starts at Givat Yeshayahu junction on Route 38.

Agadat Yaar

Guesthouses & zimmers

Suites with jacuzzis at the community village of Sdot Micha in the Elah Valley area. About 6 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Agam Mayim holiday apartments

Guesthouses & zimmers

Holiday apartments with a pool on a hilltop at Moshav Beit Meir, near Shoresh junction. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Ahavas Shalom English Lending Library

Community & youth · RBS A (Aleph)

Shul-based lending library of English-language Jewish books and seforim, with an online catalogue.

Ahavas Shalom Gmach Smachot (Shiva Items)

Gemachs · RBS A (Aleph)

Lends shiva supplies, including siddurim in several nusachot, mourning books and 7-day candles. Open to all, with priority for shul members.

Ahavat Yisrael (Rapoport) Elementary Schools

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

Separate boys' and girls' elementary schools on Nachal Sorek.

Alan R. Deutsch CPA & Associates

Lawyers & accountants · RBS A (Aleph)

US/Israel tax firm based in RBS. Handles US returns, FBAR, IRS streamlined filing and audits, and Israeli filing for Americans. Also an IRS acceptance agent for ITINs.

Alma Express Taxis

Other services

Intercity taxis and vans (4, 6, 10 and 19 seats) with pick-up from RBS A to D and old Beit Shemesh. Covers Ben Gurion Airport, Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv area. Drivers keep Shabbat.

Ampi Park Beit Shemesh

Parks & playgrounds · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Newer events park in old Beit Shemesh with an amphitheatre area, large lawns, walking, running and cycling paths, and play facilities for children.

Anglo Mortgages

Lawyers & accountants

Mortgage broker serving new olim and English speakers. Negotiates with the Israeli banks for clients and has 14 years of experience.

Apple Park (Park HaTapuach / Park HaGefen)

Parks & playgrounds · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Large park in the middle of old Beit Shemesh with lawns, walking and running paths, cycling and a castle-style play structure among several play areas.

Aroma Espresso Bar - BIG Beit Shemesh

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Self-service Aroma coffee bar in the BIG center with sandwiches, salads and coffee.

Arthur's Natural Pharmacy

Shops · RBS A (Aleph)

Long-running independent pharmacy in RBS A with natural remedies and supplements.

Atid Dvir Boys

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) middle and high school for boys. Ministry of Education institution code 338418.

Atid Shachar

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) middle and high school for girls. Ministry of Education institution code 140202.

Avigail Slonim-Rothner, Advocate & Notary

Lawyers & accountants · Sheinfeld

Sheinfeld-based lawyer and notary who speaks fluent English. Covers property deals and rentals, halachic and civil wills, durable power of attorney, and legal translation.

Ayalon Park

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

Long linear park along Nachal Ayalon, with a children's playground near Nachal Kishon and a large lawn for sports and picnics.

Azimut country lodging

Guesthouses & zimmers

Rural lodging at Moshav Nacham that also runs off-road activities. About 4 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Bais Yaakov Bnos Malka

Schools · RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

Girls' Bais Yaakov elementary school in Neve Shamir.

Barbecue

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS Daled (D)

Meat grill and takeout on HaAmoraim Boulevard in RBS Daled.

Bein HaBroshim

Guesthouses & zimmers

Two suites with large view balconies at Moshav Aderet in the Elah Valley area. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Beis Medrash Ahavas Shalom

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Founded in 1999, this beis medrash brings together olim from many countries and native Israelis. It runs the Kolel Bet Zvi evening program and many chesed activities.

Beit Jamal Monastery

Attractions & sights

Salesian monastery and convent on the hill just south of Beit Shemesh, with Byzantine church remains, the Church of St Stephen and a concert hall. The nuns' convent hosts Saturday concerts.

Photo: Zeller Zalmanson (זלר זלמנסון), via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY 2.5 (opens in a new tab)

Beit Sefer BaKfar

Schools

State special-education school (elementary to high school), mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 649947.

Beit Shemesh Express (city buses)

Other services

Runs the city bus lines inside Beit Shemesh and RBS, plus intercity lines to Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva and Tel Aviv. Part of the Nateev Express group. Call *3343 for customer service.

Beit Shemesh Municipal Library (Malka Giat)

Community & youth · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

The city's main library, with collections in several languages including English.

Beit Shemesh Municipality - Gan & School Registration

Gan & daycare

City registration for municipal gans (age 3+) and elementary schools, by zone. Runs online for registered residents and in person at the municipality. Private schools and Talmud Torahs register directly.

Beit Shemesh Municipality (City Hall)

Help for olim

Main municipal building, home to arnona (city tax) payment and other city departments.

Beit Shemesh Municipality: daycare (maonot) unit and registration info

Childcare & after-gan

Municipal unit for supervised daycare (ages 0-3). Registration for subsidised maonot is online with the Ministry of Labour, usually for three weeks in February; during the year you can apply directly to a maon with vacancies.

Beit Shemesh Railway Station

Other services

Israel Railways station in the northern industrial area, by the BIG Center. Trains run to Tel Aviv via Ramla, about once an hour Sunday to Thursday. There are currently no trains from here to Jerusalem.

Benjamin Children's Library

Community & youth · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Membership lending library with over 43,000 books in Hebrew, English and Amharic, including ESL materials and special collections.

Best Market

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Full-service supermarket in the Park Center known for stocking familiar American brands and offering delivery.

Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park

Day trips nearby

UNESCO-listed park of hundreds of man-made caves (Bell Caves, Sidonian burial caves, columbaria), Tel Maresha and a Roman amphitheatre, on the Beit Shemesh-Kiryat Gat road (Route 38/35).

Photo: Bukvoed, via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

Bet Midrash Torani Leumi (BMTL)

Shuls · Sheinfeld

Religious Zionist kehilla of Israelis and Anglo olim, founded by Rabbi Avishai David and now led by Rav Chagay Raviv.

Biblical Museum of Natural History

Museums & heritage

Part zoo, part natural-history museum facing the entrance to Beit Shemesh, showing the animals of the Bible and Talmud with live and preserved exhibits. Visits are guided, hands-on tours.

Photo: The Biblical Museum of Natural History, via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

Big Apple Pizza - Beit Shemesh

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Branch of the Big Apple Pizza chain inside BIG Fashion.

BIG Beit Shemesh

Shops

Open-air shopping center on Yigal Alon with Carrefour, Aroma and chain retail.

BIG Fashion Beit Shemesh

Shops

Two-floor mall with about 100 stores, including fashion chains, housewares, cafes and restaurants such as Cafe Rimon and Big Apple Pizza.

Biktot LaShkia

Guesthouses & zimmers

Country cabins at Kfar Uriah for couples, families and small groups, with local-produce meals and food and woodwork workshops. The council marks it Shabbat-observant. About 9 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) - Beit Shemesh Branch

Help for olim · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

The local National Insurance branch for child allowance, maternity, unemployment and insurance payments. Book appointments in advance.

Bleecker Bakery

Groceries & bakeries

Dairy cafe-bakery chain branch serving breakfasts, salads and baked goods; also on Wolt.

Branco Weiss Comprehensive School Beit Shemesh

Schools

State (mamlachti) middle and high school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 160432.

Burgers Bar

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Branch of the Burgers Bar kosher burger chain.

C Hotel Neve Ilan

Hotels

Hotel at Neve Ilan in the Jerusalem hills, run by C Hotels. About 12 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Cafe Rimon - Beit Shemesh

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Branch of the Cafe Rimon kosher dairy chain, serving breakfasts, salads, pasta and pastries.

Carrefour - BIG Beit Shemesh

Groceries & bakeries

Large Carrefour hypermarket in the BIG center, among the chain's first Israeli outlets (opened May 2023).

Carrefour Market - Nahal Sorek

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Smaller Carrefour Market branch on Nachal Sorek, reportedly in a mehadrin format.

Castel National Heritage Site

Day trips nearby

War of Independence site on the hill above the road to Jerusalem, with communication trenches, a lookout at the Mukhtar's House and an 11-minute film about the battle screened inside an ancient well.

Photo: Zeev Stein (זאב שטיין), via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY 2.5 (opens in a new tab)

Chabad Boys School

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) elementary school for boys. Ministry of Education institution code 236299.

Chabad Girls School

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) elementary school for girls. Ministry of Education institution code 615971.

Clalit - Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi clinic

Health fund branches · RBS B (Bet)

A Clalit clinic location listed on Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi St in RBS B.

Clalit - Ramat Beit Shemesh Clinic

Health fund branches · RBS A (Aleph)

Clalit's main RBS A clinic, with family medicine, pediatrics, nursing, lab, diabetes care and breastfeeding consultation.

Clalit Big - Specialist Medicine Center

Health fund branches

Clalit's specialist center for Beit Shemesh, covering cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, GI, pulmonology and pediatric specialties.

Clalit Lev HaRama - Child Development Institute

Health fund branches · RBS B (Bet)

Clalit's child development evaluations and therapy (speech, OT, PT and social work) at the Lev HaRama mall.

Clalit Smile - Lev HaRama (Dental)

Dentists · RBS B (Bet)

Clalit's dental clinic chain branch in Lev HaRama, with wheelchair access.

Country Beit Shemesh

Community & youth

Gym and heated, covered half-Olympic pool, both with separate men's and women's hours. Offers swimming lessons for children of all ages.

Cramim Hotel and Spa (Isrotel), Kiryat Anavim

Hotels

Isrotel spa hotel with 155 rooms and suites on a forested ridge at Kibbutz Kiryat Anavim. About 15 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

David Drutman, Attorney & Notary

Lawyers & accountants · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Civil and commercial practice focused on real estate, wills and estates, and contracts. Also does notary work and legal translation into English.

Deir Rafat Monastery

Attractions & sights

Catholic pilgrimage church about 5 km west of Beit Shemesh, built in 1927, with walls inscribed with the Ave Maria in 280 languages and an 8-metre bronze statue over the entrance.

Photo: Israel Zeller (ישראל זלר), via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY 2.5 (opens in a new tab)

Dorot Community Center - Rama D

Community & youth · RBS Daled (D)

Community center for RBS Daled's Haredi population, offering children's classes, fitness, choir, nature programs and room rentals.

Ein Hemed National Park (Aqua Bella)

Other services

Shaded picnic park with lawns, a playground, a paddling stream and Crusader farm remains, about 30 minutes from Beit Shemesh.

Ella Valley Winery

Attractions & sights

Winery at the foot of Kibbutz Netiv HaLamed-Heh in the Elah Valley.

Emunah daycare, HaGalil

Childcare & after-gan · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by Emunah.

Eshtaol Forest (Rabin Park)

Parks & playgrounds

KKL-JNF forest of about 12,000 dunams north of Beit Shemesh with scenic roads, picnic sites, the Burma Road sites and the Israel Trail. Some sites, such as the Red Army Orchestra monument, have accessible facilities.

Photo: via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · Public domain

Eucalyptus Park (Ori and Yishai Park)

Parks & playgrounds

Park among eucalyptus trees where the Yishai and Yarmut streams meet, between Route 38, HaYasmin Street and the Beit Jamal lands, with swings, a playground and a football pitch.

Expat Tax CPAs (Pesach Woznica, CPA)

Lawyers & accountants

US expat tax practice: returns, FBAR/FATCA, child tax credit, late filing, ITINs and IRS audit support for Americans in Israel.

Ezrat Achim

Doctors & clinics · RBS Gimmel (C)

Local nonprofit offering medical advice, free loans of medical equipment, burn treatment, hospital shuttles and Shabbat emergency clinics.

Ezrat Achim & Terem weekend emergency clinics (RBS)

Doctors & clinics

Weekend and Shabbat walk-in clinics in three RBS neighborhoods for Clalit, Maccabi and Leumit members, run by Ezrat Achim with Terem.

Fire & Rescue Station Beit Shemesh

Other services

The regional fire and rescue station that serves Beit Shemesh. Dial 102 in an emergency.

Flam Winery

Attractions & sights

Family winery founded in 1998 at Eshtaol junction, inside the Martyrs' Forest, offering guided tastings on its terrace on weekdays and Fridays.

Galita Chocolate Farm

For kids

Chocolate farm at Kibbutz Tzuba with a free film about chocolate, chocolate workshops for adults and children, and a cafe.

Gan Golan Sculpture Garden

Attractions & sights · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Sculpture garden on Jabotinsky Street in old Beit Shemesh, set up in 1993 by two local artists in memory of their son, an officer killed on duty. The stone, wood and metal works deal with Jewish history and tradition, and the garden is a declared heritage site.

Photo: Israel Zeller (ישראל זלר), via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY 2.5 (opens in a new tab)

Gan Mevo HaShemesh (Letters Park)

Parks & playgrounds · RBS Gimmel (C)

A 42-dunam ecological park in RBS Gimmel 1, designed for the Haredi and religious community, that keeps remains from the Second Temple period such as old field walls.

Gesher State-Religious School

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 641639.

Goldfus Insurance – Beit Shemesh office

Lawyers & accountants

Insurance agency in business since 1971, with English service. Offers car, home, health, life, business, pension and savings products. One of its offices is at the BIG Centre.

Good Market Ramat Gimel

Groceries & bakeries · RBS Gimmel (C)

Neighborhood supermarket serving RBS Gimmel.

Good Pharm Beit Shemesh

Shops

Discount drugstore chain branch for toiletries and over-the-counter items.

Gordonia Private Hotel

Hotels

Boutique hotel at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha in the Jerusalem hills. About 15 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Greenland suites

Guesthouses & zimmers

Suites for couples in a large private compound at Moshav Nacham, each with two view balconies; the council lists it as accessible and kosher. About 4 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Greiff & Koven, Attorneys at Law & Notary

Lawyers & accountants · RBS A (Aleph)

Two-partner firm, fully bilingual in English and Hebrew. Handles real estate, Israeli and US wills and estates, family and business law, US-Israel cross-border matters, and notary/apostille work.

Gvanim Community Center (Matnas Gvanim)

Community & youth · RBS A (Aleph)

The RBS community center, with separate general and Haredi branches. It runs classes in sports, arts, tech and dance, plus early-childhood, senior and Hebrew-language programs.

Gvanim Community Center playroom and story hour

For kids · RBS A (Aleph)

Playroom at Matnas Gvanim in RBS A with a large gymboree, pretend-play balcony, VR games and a craft corner, for mothers and children aged 1-5 on Wednesday afternoons. The library there runs a toddler story hour on Tuesdays at 16:30.

Gvanim daycare (community-centre network)

Childcare & after-gan · RBS A (Aleph)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the Israel community centres company (Matnas).

Gvanim Library (Ramat Beit Shemesh Library)

Community & youth · RBS A (Aleph)

Municipal library branch in the Gvanim matnas at the center of RBS Aleph, with a large Hebrew and English collection.

HaChatzer HaOrganit (The Organic Courtyard)

Guesthouses & zimmers

Zimmers at Ma'ale Uriah 35, Kfar Uriah; the council lists it as accessible. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Hadassah Beit Shemesh Medical Center

Doctors & clinics

Hadassah's local branch, with specialist clinics, a day hospital and operating rooms. It is not an emergency room.

Hadassah Medical Center - Ein Kerem

Doctors & clinics

A large Jerusalem university hospital with a full emergency department. NBN lists it among the nearest hospitals to Beit Shemesh.

HaGefen Realty

Real estate

English-speaking agency founded in 2000 by olim from Los Angeles and Toronto. Covers Beit Shemesh, RBS and Jerusalem and focuses on helping new olim.

Hakers

Groceries & bakeries · RBS Gimmel (C)

Butcher shop and deli counter in RBS Gimmel 2.

Hakshiva Therapy Clinic

Therapy & counselling · RBS A (Aleph)

Nonprofit clinic offering therapy for teens, pre-teens, couples and parents, with English- and Hebrew-speaking therapists.

Halo Teiman

Kosher restaurants & cafés · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Popular Yemenite-style shawarma counter at the Naimi complex.

HaRav Meir Uziel State-Religious School

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 113522.

Harel State-Religious School

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 172023.

HaShamen

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Meat restaurant known for shawarma and grill, by the Paz station on Yigal Alon.

HaShdera Mall

Shops · RBS A (Aleph)

Large multi-floor mall on Menachem Porush at the road to RBS Gimmel and Daled, with banks, shops and eateries such as Sushi N Bagels.

Heichal Menachem - Chabad Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Chabad-Lubavitch shul in RBS Aleph.

Hemed 1 Rambam daycare

Childcare & after-gan · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by Hemed.

Hemed 3 Stavit daycare

Childcare & after-gan · Sheinfeld

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by Hemed.

Holy Bagel RBS

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

American-style bagel shop that boils and bakes its bagels on site, with spreads, sandwiches, salads and catering. A long-time favorite with English speakers.

Horvat Beit Nattif

Attractions & sights · RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

Hilltop ruin just south of Neve Shamir (RBS Hey), above Route 375, that was a district town in the Second Temple period and is part of the Elah Valley national park area.

Horvat Midras

Attractions & sights

Large ruin in the Adulam nature reserve west of Tzafririm with cisterns, storage caves and Bar Kokhba-era hiding tunnels, including a 100-metre crawl that needs a torch.

Photo: Yair Aronshtam from Israel, via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 2.0 (opens in a new tab)

Hot Air Balloon Park (Park Kadur Poreach)

Parks & playgrounds

Park between RBS A and Ramat Avraham with a hot-air-balloon play structure, a small climbing area and a challenge track for skateboards, scooters and bikes.

Ilana Fish Realty (Ilana Realty)

Real estate · RBS A (Aleph)

Ramat Beit Shemesh agency run by Ilana Fish since 1999. Lists homes in RBS neighborhoods, including Neve Shamir and Mishkafayim.

Israel Police - Beit Shemesh Station

Other services

The city's main police station, located off Route 38. Dial 100 in an emergency.

Israel Police Heritage Center

Museums & heritage

Museum of the Israel Police's history next to the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh's western industrial area, opened in 2015. Admission is free.

Photo: Yoram Shoval, via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

Israel Post - Beit Shemesh Main Branch

Other services · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Main city-center post office in old Beit Shemesh.

Israel Post - Givat Sharett

Other services

Post office branch serving the Givat Sharett / Sheinfeld area.

Israel Post - Ramat Beit Shemesh (Park Center)

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

The post office in the RBS A Park Center for mail, packages and postal banking.

Josh Epstein Realty

Real estate

English-language agency covering RBS (Aleph, Gimmel, Mishkafayim, Neve Shamir) and Beit Shemesh (Sheinfeld, Givat Sharett, Nofei HaShemesh). Supports buyers all the way through, including banks and lawyers.

Kehilat Meam Loez

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Describes itself as the only Sephardic Anglo community in RBS. Founded in 2007 and led by Rabbi David Genish, it runs kollelim and family programs.

Kehillas Beis Tefillah Yonah Avraham (BTYA)

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Olim-founded kehilla (est. 2000) serving immigrants from English-speaking countries and beyond, with its own sanctuary and event hall.

Kehillas HaGra

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Torah center for English speakers led by Rav Elimelech Kornfeld. Founded in 2000, it now serves 150+ families and runs the Yeshivas HaGra learning program.

Kehillat Ahavat Tzion (KAT)

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Founded in 1999 by Anglo olim. Its themes are community, learning, Zionism and chesed, and it has a simcha hall.

Kehillat Menorat Hamaor

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Ashkenazi Orthodox shul led by Rabbi Danny Myers, with a multi-generational membership drawn from across RBS Aleph.

Kehillat Nofei HaShemesh

Shuls

Community founded in 2008 by Rabbi Shalom Rosner, a well-known English-language maggid shiur.

Kesem HaEla

Guesthouses & zimmers

Zimmers at Givat Yeshayahu built by artist hosts, with optional art workshops. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Keshet Special Education School

Schools

State special-education school (elementary to high school), mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 681239.

Kfar Uriah: Avraham Ofek's fresco and the old khan

Attractions & sights

A 36-metre fresco painted in 1970 by Avraham Ofek on three walls of Kfar Uriah's community hall, described by the council as the largest fresco in Israel, plus the moshav's old khan.

Khirbet Qeiyafa (Elah Fortress)

Attractions & sights

Walled hilltop site above the Elah Valley south of Beit Shemesh, between Tel Azeka and Tel Socho, excavated from 2007, with two gates and finds dated to the time of King David.

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Kiftzuba amusement park

For kids

Family amusement park at Kibbutz Tzuba for ages 1-14, with covered and outdoor rides such as a family roller coaster, bumper cars, inflatables and a ball pit.

Kikar Miami

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS Gimmel (C)

Pickup and delivery-only kitchen in RBS Gimmel making burgers, chicken and bowls to order.

Kinderlach daycare (RBS Gimmel community centre)

Childcare & after-gan · RBS Gimmel (C)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the RBS Gimmel community centre.

KKL-JNF Nes Harim Field and Forest Center

Hostels

KKL-JNF field centre in a fenced 143-dunam forest next to Moshav Nes Harim, used for group and educational stays. About 6 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Kraus Jewish Deli

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Jewish-style deli with sliced meats, cholent, kugels, herring, sandwiches, challahs and Shabbos/Yom Tov platters to take home.

LaBriut Specialty Health Center

Doctors & clinics · RBS A (Aleph)

Private specialist center in RBS A (neurology, dermatology, cardiology, GI, orthopedics, therapies and more) aimed at shortening waits.

Lema'an Achai - Interest-Free Loan Fund

Gemachs · RBS A (Aleph)

Zero-interest bridge loans with flexible repayment for families in the Beit Shemesh / Mateh Yehuda area. Run by the local social-welfare charity Lema'an Achai.

Lemkin Realty

Real estate

Ramat Beit Shemesh agency with native English speakers on staff. Handles sales, rentals and property management, and refers clients to lawyers, engineers and mortgage advisors.

Leumit - Beit Shemesh-Ramat Beit Shemesh

Health fund branches · RBS B (Bet)

Leumit's RBS B medical center, with an in-house pharmacy listed on Leumit's site.

Leumit - Lev HaRama Medical Center

Health fund branches · RBS B (Bet)

Leumit medical center at Lev HaRama. It also hosts the weekend Ezrat Achim/Terem clinic for Leumit members.

Leumit - RBS A (Nachal Dolev)

Health fund branches · RBS A (Aleph)

Leumit clinic in RBS Aleph on Nachal Dolev.

Lev HaIr Community Center ('Small Wednesday')

For kids · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Community centre in old Beit Shemesh whose weekly 'Small Wednesday' (16:00-18:00) offers a gymboree, craft corner, story time and workshops for young children. It also has a cinema hall used for children's films.

Levi Eshkol State School

Schools

State (mamlachti) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 111179.

Linda Reiss-Wolicki, Advocate & Notary

Lawyers & accountants

Real estate lawyer and notary for residents, new olim and foreign residents. Admitted to the New York bar and the Israel Bar; has worked on Beit Shemesh property deals for more than 20 years.

Line 115 Beit Shemesh – Jerusalem (Mamilla)

Other services · RBS Gimmel (C)

Tnufa line from Zechariah HaNavi / Neriah HaNavi in Beit Shemesh to Mamilla / Karib in central Jerusalem. Pick-up only at the Beit Shemesh stops.

Line 614 Beit Shemesh – Jerusalem (Wolfson/Kaplan)

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

Tnufa line between the Eliyahu HaNavi terminal and Wolfson/Kaplan in Jerusalem (government quarter). It serves Nahal Yarkon, Kishon, Shorek and Dolev and has few trips a day.

Line 615 Beit Shemesh – Jerusalem (Court House)

Other services · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Tnufa line from the Derech Haim terminal through old Beit Shemesh (Rambam, Ben Zvi) to the Court House / Abba Eban in Jerusalem. Runs about 06:00 to midnight.

Line 617 RBS – Jerusalem (Har Hotzvim area)

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

Tnufa intercity line (the old 417) from the Eliyahu HaNavi terminal in RBS to Hartom / Golda Meir Blvd in Jerusalem. It does not go to the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. Runs from about 06:00 to after midnight.

Line 618 RBS – Jerusalem (Har Hotzvim area)

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

Tnufa express (the old 418) from the Eliyahu HaNavi terminal via Nahar HaYarkon, Nahal HaKishon and Nahar HaYarden to Hartom / Golda Meir Blvd in Jerusalem. Not via the Central Bus Station. Runs from about 06:15 to 00:30.

Line 680 Beit Shemesh – Bnei Brak

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

Beit Shemesh Express intercity line from Eliyahu HaNavi / Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach to the Ayalon Mall in Bnei Brak. About 267 trips a week.

Line 690 Beit Shemesh – Bnei Brak (fast)

Other services · RBS Daled (D)

Beit Shemesh Express fast line from Sderot HaAmoraim / Rabina (RBS Daled area) via Nahar HaDan to the Ayalon Mall in Bnei Brak. About 293 trips a week.

Lone Soldiers' Home Beit Shemesh

Community & youth

Nonprofit 'home away from home' for about a dozen IDF lone soldiers, originally run with the Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin.

Luzit rural retreat and olive press

Guesthouses & zimmers

Country compound at Moshav Luzit for families and groups of up to 40, close to the Israel Trail. About 11 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Maagalim: after-school programmes and holiday camps

Childcare & after-gan

The community-centre network's Maagalim office runs the tzaharonim (after-gan and after-school programmes) and holiday camps in gans and schools across the city; school tzaharonim are for grades 1-3 and include enrichment and a meal.

Maccabi - Beit Shemesh Medical Center (Naimi Mall)

Health fund branches

Maccabi's medical center at Naimi Mall, with doctors, specialists, lab and nursing.

Maccabi - Ramat Beit Shemesh Institutes Center (Park Center)

Health fund branches · RBS A (Aleph)

Maccabi's diagnostic and institutes center (tests and imaging-type services) in the RBS A Park Center.

Maccabi - Ramat Beit Shemesh Medical Center (Donna Center)

Health fund branches · RBS A (Aleph)

Maccabi's main RBS A medical center, with doctors, nursing, lab and office services.

Maccabi Beit Shemesh D3 (Nursing clinic)

Health fund branches · RBS Daled (D)

Maccabi nursing clinic in RBS Daled 3. It is also the weekend Ezrat Achim/Terem clinic location for Maccabi members.

Maccabi Beit Shemesh G2 (Nursing clinic)

Health fund branches · RBS Gimmel (C)

Maccabi nursing clinic serving RBS Gimmel 2; appointments are required.

Maccabi Pharm - Beit Shemesh D2

Health fund branches · RBS Daled (D)

Maccabi pharmacy serving RBS Daled 2.

Maccabi Pharm - Ramat Beit Shemesh

Health fund branches · RBS A (Aleph)

Maccabi's own pharmacy in the RBS A Donna Center.

Maccabi Pharm - Ramat Beit Shemesh G

Health fund branches · RBS Gimmel (C)

Maccabi pharmacy serving RBS Gimmel.

Magen Avos Bais Yaakov (Girls)

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

The girls' Bais Yaakov division of Magen Avos, with Torah and secular studies in an American-style setting.

Magen Avos Boys School

Schools

American-style boys' school, founded in 1995, combining Torah and secular studies. It runs programs for new immigrants and special-education support.

Magen David Adom - Ramat Beit Shemesh Station

Other services

MDA ambulance station serving Ramat Beit Shemesh. For an ambulance, dial 101; you do not need to contact the station directly.

Martyrs' Forest and the Scroll of Fire

Parks & playgrounds

KKL-JNF Holocaust memorial forest of about 4,500 acres east of Eshtaol, planted from 1946, with lookouts, trails and the Scroll of Fire monument; the Martyrs' Trail descends to the B'nai B'rith cave.

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Meirhoff Community Center (Monday family afternoons)

For kids · Givat Sharett

Community centre in Givat Sharett run by the Beit Shemesh community-centre network. Its weekly 'Family Monday' (16:00-18:30) has a giant gymboree, changing workshops and a play space; it also hosts seniors' clubs.

Menachem Begin State School

Schools

State (mamlachti) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 113530.

Meshulashim - RBS A

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Branch of the Meshulashim pizza chain on Nahal HaKishon in RBS A, for dine-in or takeout.

Mesubin

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Sit-down steakhouse and grill on Yigal Alon, a common pick for family dinners.

Metler Winery: Nof Gefanim zimmer

Guesthouses & zimmers

Zimmer inside the vineyard of a small family winery at Moshav Agur in the Elah Valley. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Meuhedet - Lev HaRama

Health fund branches · RBS B (Bet)

Meuhedet branch at the Lev HaRama center in RBS B.

Meuhedet - Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi

Health fund branches · RBS B (Bet)

Meuhedet branch on Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi St in RBS B.

Meuhedet - RBS A (Nahal Tzeelim)

Health fund branches · RBS A (Aleph)

Meuhedet's RBS A branch with doctors, nursing, a lab from age 1, and a Meuhedet pharmacy and dental clinic in the same building.

Meuhedet - RBS C (Yechezkel HaNavi)

Health fund branches · RBS Gimmel (C)

Meuhedet branch in RBS Gimmel 1.

Midreshet Lev

Schools · RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

Religious Zionist women's seminary in Neve Shamir, focused on serious Torah learning and personal attention.

Mini Israel

Day trips nearby

Park of hundreds of 1:25 scale models of Israeli buildings and landscapes at Latrun junction, about 13 km north of Beit Shemesh.

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Mishkan Shilo

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Torah-Zionist Ashkenazi kehilla in the Ramat Shilo section, led by Rabbi Dovid Bagno. Secondary sources describe a largely Anglo membership.

Mitzpe Masua fire lookout tower

Attractions & sights

Stone fire-lookout tower built by KKL-JNF in 1957 in the middle of Britannia Park; visitors can climb to its balcony for a view over the Judean lowlands and coastal plain. The car park has tables, water and toilets.

Moniyot Sharett (Sharett Taxis)

Other services · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Long-standing local taxi station in old Beit Shemesh.

Moniyot Shemesh HaRama

Other services

Local taxi company in Beit Shemesh that takes phone bookings.

Mortgage Israel

Lawyers & accountants

Mortgage brokerage founded in 2003 for the English-speaking market. Several of its consultants, including the CEO, live in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Municipal economic company daycare, Mar Ukva

Childcare & after-gan · RBS Daled (D)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the Beit Shemesh municipal development company.

Municipal economic company daycare, Nehardea

Childcare & after-gan · RBS Daled (D)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the Beit Shemesh municipal development company.

Municipal economic company daycare, Neve Shamir

Childcare & after-gan · RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the Beit Shemesh municipal development company.

Na'amat Stav daycare

Childcare & after-gan · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by Na'amat.

Nacham BeNachat

Guesthouses & zimmers

Three suites with a wide balcony and garden at Moshav Nacham, next to Beit Shemesh. About 4 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Nahal Soreq Ottoman railway station

Attractions & sights

Disused station building on the Jaffa-Jerusalem line, opened in 1892 and closed in 1998, near the Sorek bridge.

Naimi Mall

Shops · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Mall in the Migdal HaMayim area with Osher Ad, Max Stock, Super-Pharm, eateries and some municipal offices.

Nechama Bakery

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Busy bakery in the RBS A commercial center with breads, pastries, bagels, sandwiches and gluten-free items; also on Wolt.

Neshei Herut daycare

Childcare & after-gan

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by Neshei Herut.

Netiv HaChesed

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Discount supermarket midway along Nachal Sorek in RBS A.

Netivale

Guesthouses & zimmers

Family lodging and events centre at Kibbutz Netiv HaLamed-Heh in the Elah Valley, with field-style stays in a restored sheepfold. About 5 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Neve Shalom Hotel

Hotels

Hotel and conference centre in Neve Shalom / Wahat al-Salam, a joint Jewish-Arab village founded in 1972. About 10 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Neve Shamir Park

Parks & playgrounds · RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

Large park in the centre of Neve Shamir (RBS Hey) with lawns, paths, a castle-style play structure, a toddler area and a small climbing and rope challenge. Its lower end connects to Yarmut Park.

New Deli

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Meat deli and grill near the Kishon/Tze'elim corner in RBS A.

Ninja Park, Nachal Katlav

Sport & pools · RBS A (Aleph)

Outdoor ninja, bodyweight and street-workout training area in a garden off Nachal Katlav Street in RBS A, with lawn, seating, free parking and a small playground nearby.

Nitzanei Oz Yeshiva High School

Schools

State-religious yeshiva high school (upper grades) for boys, recognised but unofficial. Ministry of Education institution code 140848.

Nof Sadot

Guesthouses & zimmers

Three eco-friendly country units at Moshav Nacham, each with a wooden gallery with extra beds for children. About 4 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Nofei Mata

Guesthouses & zimmers

Three zimmers at Moshav Mata. About 7 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Nofei Uriah

Guesthouses & zimmers

Wooden cabins at Moshav Kfar Uriah in the Judean hills. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Odem HaEla

Guesthouses & zimmers

Four zimmers and a guest villa at the edge of Moshav Mata. About 7 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Ohel Yonah Menachem (OYM)

Shuls · Sheinfeld

Shul and community center in the heart of Sheinfeld, with shiurim, Shabbat hospitality and bikur cholim committees.

Ohr Shalom B'Rama (Kehillat Ohr Shalom)

Shuls · RBS A (Aleph)

Small, close-knit congregation led by Rabbi Chayim Soloveichik, with a bilingual English/Hebrew website.

Osher Ad - Beit Shemesh

Groceries & bakeries · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Osher Ad discount warehouse supermarket at the Naimi complex in the Migdal HaMayim area.

Park HaShdera

Parks & playgrounds · RBS A (Aleph)

Large park in the RBS A commercial centre next to HaShdera Mall, with lawns, walking paths, a castle-style climbing structure and play areas for different ages. Its upper end joins Yarmut Park.

Philip Stein & Associates

Lawyers & accountants · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

US tax firm founded in 1979 with a Beit Shemesh branch. Does US tax planning and compliance (FBAR/FATCA), RSU and stock-option advice, and relocation and estate planning.

Pinat Ha'Pizza & Falafel

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Dairy pizza and falafel shop on HaAmoraim Boulevard.

Pinat Hasova - Pizza & Falafel

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Pizza and falafel shop in the RBS A commercial center, with pasta, fries, shakshuka and other sides; local delivery offered.

Pizza Fix

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Pizzeria with extras, located in the central RBS A shopping center.

Pizza Jerusalem 10 (Pizza J10)

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Long-running neighborhood pizzeria that calls itself the first pizza shop in Beit Shemesh; also pretzels, calzones, sambusak and stromboli.

Population & Immigration Authority (Misrad Hapnim) - Beit Shemesh

Help for olim · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Handles ID cards, passports and population registry changes. It has no visa department, and appointments are booked through *3450.

Rami Levy - Beit Shemesh

Groceries & bakeries

Large discount supermarket on the Yigal Alon commercial strip.

Rami Levy - Ramat Beit Shemesh

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Rami Levy branch inside Ramat Beit Shemesh on Nahar HaYarkon.

Ramot Shapira Guesthouse

Guesthouses & zimmers

Guesthouse and educational centre at Moshav Beit Meir with guest rooms, dining rooms and conference halls; it also houses the Sha'ar HaGai field school. About 8 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Rav-Kav service point – Kishon / Nahal Tzeelim (RBS A)

Other services · RBS A (Aleph)

Beit Shemesh Express desk where you can get a personal Rav-Kav card, load fares and sort out profiles such as discounts.

Rav-Kav service point – Lev HaRama Mall (RBS B)

Other services · RBS B (Bet)

Beit Shemesh Express desk where you can get a personal Rav-Kav card, load fares and sort out profiles such as discounts.

Rav-Kav service point – Rimonim Center (RBS C)

Other services · RBS Gimmel (C)

Beit Shemesh Express desk where you can get a personal Rav-Kav card, load fares and sort out profiles such as discounts.

Rav-Kav service point – Yitzhak Rabin 17 (old city)

Other services · Old Beit Shemesh (city centre)

Beit Shemesh Express desk where you can get a personal Rav-Kav card, load fares and sort out profiles such as discounts.

Rimon daycare (community-centre network)

Childcare & after-gan · RBS A (Aleph)

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the Israel community centres company (Matnas).

Sataf

Parks & playgrounds

KKL-JNF site on the slopes above Nahal Sorek west of Jerusalem, with two springs, restored ancient terraces and channel-irrigated plots, and colour-marked walking trails.

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Sha'ar Ha'Ir Mall

Shops

Shopping center on Yigal Alon with Bleecker Bakery, Angus Entrecote Bar, opticians and clothing shops.

Sha'arim daycare (community-centre network)

Childcare & after-gan

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by the Israel community centres company (Matnas).

Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Doctors & clinics

A major Jerusalem hospital that many Beit Shemesh residents use. NBN lists it among the nearest hospitals to Beit Shemesh.

Shalev Special Education School for Environmental Sciences

Schools

State special-education school (elementary to high school), mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 175448.

Shefa B'Pita

Kosher restaurants & cafés

Dairy pizza and falafel spot on Ben Ish Chai street.

Ship Park (Park HaOniya), RBS Gimmel

Parks & playgrounds · RBS Gimmel (C)

Large park in the centre of RBS Gimmel built around a ship-shaped play structure, with open space, a walking and running path and play areas.

Shirat HaTeva boutique suites

Guesthouses & zimmers

Two designed suites with a view balcony at Moshav Nes Harim. About 7 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Shoresh: Yarok BaHar

Guesthouses & zimmers

Forty single-storey country units for couples and families at Moshav Shoresh, each with a kitchenette, balcony and barbecue. About 10 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Shufersal Deal - Beit Shemesh

Groceries & bakeries

Shufersal Deal supermarket in Beit Shemesh that also opens Motzei Shabbat.

Shuk Mehadrin

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Neighborhood supermarket on Nachal Sorek in RBS A.

Stalactite (Avshalom / Soreq) Cave Nature Reserve

Other services

Israel's best-known stalactite cave, set in a woodland reserve just outside Beit Shemesh. Self-guided visit with a film; about 150+ steps each way.

Super-Pharm Beit Shemesh Mall (Naimi)

Shops

Super-Pharm drugstore and pharmacy in the Naimi Mall.

Super-Pharm Big Beit Shemesh

Shops

Super-Pharm branch in the Big shopping center.

Sushi N Bagels

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Dairy spot combining sushi and bagels, in the HaShdera Mall on Menachem Porush.

Tafnit

Schools

State special-education middle and high school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 620229.

Talmud Torah Darchei Noam

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

Boys' elementary Talmud Torah founded in 2007 by parents and educators, offering Torah and secular studies.

Talmud Torah Toras Moshe

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

Boys' Torah day school serving the English-speaking aliyah community for over 15 years, with an emphasis on individual attention and early intervention.

Tel Azeka lookout (Britannia Park)

Parks & playgrounds

KKL-JNF lookout on the summit of Tel Azeka, a 2-minute climb from a picnic area, over the Elah Valley where the Bible places David and Goliath. It is on the northern edge of Britannia Park, south of Beit Shemesh via Route 383.

Tel Beit Shemesh

Other services

Biblical-era mound overlooking the Sorek Valley, where the Ark is said to have rested. Open and free, but largely undeveloped for visitors.

Tel Socho (Lupin Hill)

Attractions & sights

Hill on the south side of the Elah Valley overlooking the David and Goliath battlefield, known for blue lupins and anemones in March and April.

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Tel Yarmut

Attractions & sights · RBS Daled (D)

Canaanite city mound of about 180 dunams inside Beit Shemesh, identified with biblical Yarmut, with remains of walls, a palace and an acropolis and a view over the city. The path starts from Abaye Street in RBS Daled.

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Teperberg Winery

Attractions & sights

Family winery founded in Jerusalem in 1870, now based near Tzora, with a visitor centre.

The Center for Mental Health (Dr. Avidan & Ilana Milevsky)

Therapy & counselling

Individual and family psychotherapy in English and Hebrew, at offices in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem or remotely.

Tiferet Center (Midreshet Tiferet)

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

Religious Zionist gap-year seminary for women that combines Torah study, touring Israel and chesed. Faculty live in the RBS community.

Tnufa (Beit Shemesh–Jerusalem buses)

Other services

Runs the intercity buses between Beit Shemesh/RBS and Jerusalem (Jerusalem Corridor cluster). Took over from Egged in 2022, when lines 41x became 61x.

Torani Orot Boys

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) Torani elementary school (listed as boys; the Ministry file marks it mixed). Ministry of Education institution code 114165.

Torani Orot Girls

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) Torani elementary school for girls. Ministry of Education institution code 131052.

Tzabar State-Religious School

Schools

State-religious (mamlachti dati) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 113829.

Tzel HaZayit

Guesthouses & zimmers

Single stone guest unit with kitchenette at Moshav Tzafririm, south of Beit Shemesh. About 9 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Tzora Forest and Sculpture Trail

Parks & playgrounds

KKL-JNF forest north-west of Beit Shemesh with a 10 km sculpture trail, the Tzora Ridge scenic trail, Tel Tzora (Samson's birthplace by tradition) and many picnic areas. KKL advises entering from Route 44 between Shimshon and Nahshon junctions.

Tzora Vineyards

Attractions & sights

Winery at Kibbutz Tzora making wine only from its own vineyards; guided tastings by appointment.

Tzuba Hotel

Hotels

Hotel at Kibbutz Tzuba with 64 suites, a synagogue, a kosher dining room, a pool open in summer and free entry for guests to the Kiftzuba park. About 14 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Ulpanat Ahavat Yisrael

Schools

State-religious ulpana (middle and high school) for girls. Ministry of Education institution code 460667.

Ulpanat Sha'alei Torah

Schools

State-religious ulpana (middle and high school) for girls. Ministry of Education institution code 193185.

Ulpanat Tzvia Shvut Beit Shemesh

Schools

State-religious ulpana (upper grades) for girls, recognised but unofficial. Ministry of Education institution code 560516.

Uri's Pizza

Kosher restaurants & cafés · RBS A (Aleph)

Pizza shop on Menachem Porush in RBS A.

WIZO HaArazim daycare

Childcare & after-gan

Supervised daycare (maon) for ages 0-3 on the municipal list of Ministry of Education-supervised, Ministry of Labour-subsidised maonot, run by WIZO.

Yad HaShmona Hotel (Logos) and Biblical Garden

Hotels

Country hotel at Moshav Yad HaShmona with Finnish wooden guest rooms and a biblical garden. About 13 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Yad LaShiryon (Armoured Corps Museum), Latrun

Museums & heritage

Armoured Corps memorial and museum in the old Latrun police fort, with a large outdoor tank collection; much of the site is exposed and very hot in summer.

Yarmut Park

Parks & playgrounds

Wide park between RBS Gimmel and the M1/RBS A side of the city, with walking and cycling paths, lawns, seating and playgrounds. It has marked spots for fires and barbecues.

Yearim Hotel

Hotels

Hotel on a hilltop at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha with a spa. About 15 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Yesh Chesed

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Branch of the Yesh Chesed discount supermarket chain on Nahar HaYarden.

Yesh Chesed (Nahal Tze'elim)

Groceries & bakeries · RBS A (Aleph)

Second Yesh Chesed branch listed in RBS A.

Yeshivat Ahavat Yisrael (high school)

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

Torah high-school yeshiva whose stated focus is love of Torah and the Land, combined with general studies and bagrut.

Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

Schools · RBS A (Aleph)

Religious Zionist post-high-school yeshiva (est. 2002) in the Ramat Shilo section, popular with gap-year students from abroad.

Yeshivat Mevakshei Hashem

Schools

State-religious yeshiva high school (upper grades) for boys, recognised but unofficial. Ministry of Education institution code 804260.

Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim

Schools

Post-high-school yeshiva for overseas students, based in Beit Shemesh; it also hosts a minyan.

Yeshivat Sha'alei Torah

Schools

State-religious yeshiva high school (middle and upper grades) for boys. Ministry of Education institution code 144600.

Yigal Realty

Real estate · RBS A (Aleph)

Long-running RBS agency (since 1999) focused on new builds from contractors for the observant community. Markets to North American buyers and also has an office in Teaneck, NJ.

Yirmi Gold Insurance

Lawyers & accountants · RBS A (Aleph)

Agency with English-speaking staff covering home, car, health, life/mortgage, pension, business and travel insurance, plus help with claims.

Yitzhak Navon State School

Schools

State (mamlachti) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 113639.

Ze'ev Jabotinsky State School

Schools

State (mamlachti) elementary school, mixed. Ministry of Education institution code 112078.

Zimmer Tamar

Guesthouses & zimmers

Guest apartments at Moshav Mata equipped with an urn and hot plate for Shabbat. About 7 km from Beit Shemesh in a straight line.

Zion Taxi Service

Other services

Taxis, vans and buses from Beit Shemesh to anywhere in Israel, including VIP service. Has been running more than 20 years.