Looking for South African Expats in Israel?

Why South African expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Get Tips and Info on Life in Israel from South African Expats

Being an expat in Israel means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your South African compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Israeli people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other South Africans in Israel is a breeze, no matter if you are in Beer Sheva, Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of South Africans in Jerusalem, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for South African food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the South African InterNations Community:

• In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from South Africa.
• Our Israel Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get bobotie in Jerusalem...
• The InterNations Places database for Israel helps you find institutions like the nearest South African embassy.

From the populous areas on the Mediterranean shores to the mountainous and arid region of Judea, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly South African expats in Israel.

Meet Fellow South Africans in Israel at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Israel is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous falafel, Israel’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Jerusalem’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow South Africans in Jerusalem and discover the fertile, hilly hinterland and the arid Negev Desert, the hill ranges and the Sea of Galilee, and other impressive landmarks across Israel.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from South Africa and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Israel!