Ramat Eshkol
Ramat Eshkol is a charming neighborhood where tradition blends seamlessly with modern life. Its welcoming streets, peaceful synagogues, and cozy cafés create a sense of community that feels both familiar and refreshing. It offers a blend of heritage and modern living, with boutique stores, mikvaot, and a perfect balance of tranquility and activity, where young families enjoy the parks.
The Hidden Gem of Jerusalem:
Discovering the New Ramat Eshkol
Ramat Eshkol, once a quiet and overlooked neighborhood on the northern edge of Jerusalem, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Today, it stands as one of the city’s most sought-after destinations for Orthodox families, particularly those from North America.
Ramat Eshkol is a neighborhood where modern living blends with deep-rooted tradition. It offers a vibrant community designed for a comfortable, faith-driven lifestyle. Boutique grocery stores feature American products; salons provide high-end wigs; kosher cafés hum with English conversation; and parks and synagogues are filled with young families. This unique blend creates a rare lifestyle that is both firmly anchored in Torah values and comfortably modern.
Now we’re a magnet—for good reason.”
A Vibrant International
Religious Community
Walk a single block in Ramat Eshkol and hear Brooklyn inflections, Toronto soft-Rs, and London vowels blending into Hebrew. Immigration has shaped the neighborhood into a micro-diaspora, with over 50 percent of households tracing roots to North America.
Spiritual Anchors
More than a dozen synagogues punctuate the neighborhood’s half-square-mile grid. Classic Ashkenazi halls like Dershowitz and Aish Kalman stand beside the warm Sephardi melodies of Ahavat Shalom. Late at night, light still spills from Beit Midrash Mishkan Yechiel, where chavrutot linger over Tosafot and strong Israeli coffee. Two mikvaot – one for men, and one Mikvah Tahara – sit discreetly off Paran Street, meticulously maintained and open from dawn till midnight.
Marketplaces With a Transatlantic Flavor
Levi’s Bagels – imported malt gives the
crust its New York chew.
Ita Fischer Wigs –
Magnificent shieitiels styled in a sun-lit salon.
The commercial center of Ramat Eshkol buzzes with life, offering a vibrant mix of shops, cafés, and services that cater to both daily needs and modern tastes. From kosher bakeries to boutique stores and cozy coffee spots, it’s a hub where tradition meets contemporary convenience.
Roost – an artisanal sandwich shoppe where
laptops and Gemaras share table space.
The Flower Shoppe – a family-run establishment where delicate
bouquets and neighborhood warmth bloom side by side.
Cholov-Yisroel ice cream?
Katzefet Gelateria whips up pistachio on premises
Commerce, Care, and Convenience
Need a manicure? Cherry-Spa salon books in English via WhatsApp.
Craving fresh produce? Shevach Fruit Store delivers fruit & veggie platters to your door. Looking for a fine bottle? Pyup – where fine wines, premium spirits, and gourmet treats meet warm, expert service.
Nahal Tzofim Playground
Parks and Playgrounds
Lush greenery threads through Ramat Eshkol. Givat HaMivtar Park offers shaded walking paths and a panoramic lookout toward French Hill.
Gan Igloo – named for its domed climbing frame – erupts in squeals every afternoon as toddlers dash between slides and mothers trade recipes in English. Sports-minded teens gather at the outdoor sports complex behind
Paran Street.
Nature Reserve
The park extends between the neighborhoods of Givat Hamivtar, Ramat Eshkol and Sanhedriya and has an area of approximately 600 dunam.
The rehabilitation and development of the park includes the adjustment of the streambed, establishment of channels and mini-dams to carry rainwater along the course, planting of orchard trees, and establishment of leisure corners for visitors. The park is intended for bike riders and pedestrians and cannot be crossed by vehicle. Shaded corners with picnic tables and drinking facilities are scattered across the park. Along the streambed the remnants of an ancient road, hewn caves, and water pits have been preserved. The terraces in the area show that the sides of the stream were farmed in ancient times. The park serves as a habitat for Israeli deer and other animals, including foxes, partridges, and the common kestrel.
Nahal Tzofim Nature Reserve
Education at Every Stage
Within a ten-minute walk are award-winning institutions, including respected schools, yeshivot, seminaries, and Anglo-friendly gap-year programs. These institutions reflect a community where Torah learning and vibrant daily life go hand in hand, offering both rigorous study and enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
A Community That Gives Back
Ramat Eshkol is known for its strong Anglo volunteer network. Local initiatives provide Shabbat meals to hospital patients, while teens lend a hand at the neighborhood food co-op. Acts of chesed are part of daily life, reflecting a community built on mutual support and a sense of belonging.
