Guides

Guides to life in Shoham

Written for people who are new here, checked against official sources, with the common questions answered at the end of each guide.

Settling inYour first weeks in ShohamWhere to start in Shoham: the local council, school and gan registration, health funds, banks, the community centre and the shuls.2 min read
NeighbourhoodsShoham and the villages around itThe town of Shoham, Airport City and the moshavim nearby: what each is like and how they fit together.2 min read
Getting aroundGetting around Shoham: roads, trains and busesShoham sits beside Ben Gurion Airport: buses to Tel Aviv (about 33 min) and Jerusalem (about 57 min), the nearest trains at the airport and in Lod.2 min read
HealthHealth care in ShohamHealth fund clinics in Shoham, the nearest hospitals and the emergency numbers.2 min read
Schools & ganSchools in ShohamShoham's state, state-religious and democratic schools, the middle school, the high school and the ulpana, and how registration works.2 min read
Things to doShopping, shuls and things to do in ShohamForest parks and ancient tels on the doorstep, the primate sanctuary, the town's festivals and where to shop.2 min read
Money & paperworkReturns and refunds in Shoham: your rights in shops and onlineWhen you can return something bought in Shoham or on an Israeli website: the 14-day and 2-day windows, the 5% or ₪100 fee, cash vs credit notes, 4 months for new olim, and what to do if a shop says no.5 min read