New Immigrants in Kinneret Colony — France and USA 2026 | חדשות נדל"ן | מרכז הנכסים
New Immigrants in Moshava Kinneret — The Story of the Growing Community
One of the interesting trends in Surrounding Kinneret in 2026 is the wave of new immigrants from France and the USA settling in Moshava Kinneret. They currently make up about 40% of the new buyers in the moshava. Why are they coming, what attracts them, and what does the community look like - here is the complete guide.
Who are the new immigrants?
3 main groups:
- Immigrants from France (60% of the new immigrants in the moshava)
- Mostly from Paris, Lyon, and southern French cities (Marseille, Nice, Toulouse)
- Religious-traditional, some religious-national
- Average age: 45-65
- Economic background: doctors, lawyers, engineers, business owners
- Immigrants from the USA (25%)
- Mostly from New York, New Jersey, Florida, California
- Modern religious-national
- Average age: 50-70 (retirees or nearing retirement)
- Background: high-tech, doctors, lawyers, education
- Immigrants from Canada + England (15%)
- Mostly from Toronto, Montreal, London
- Similar to immigrants from the USA
Why do they choose Moshava Kinneret?
- Luxury yet authentic quality of life - not a city, not a kibbutz, but a historic moshava with character
- Large plots - not available in France or Berkeley
- View of the Kinneret - an emotional experience
- Established community - there are already veteran immigrants, there is company for the new group
- Jewish-Israeli housing - not a Jewish ghetto like in the diaspora, but living in a Jewish environment
- Education - quality school at a Jewish-Israeli level
- Security - far from borders, relatively quiet area
- Health - Poria Hospital in the area, quality medicine
- Domestic tourism - children and grandchildren abroad come to visit - the moshava is beautiful
- Relatively reasonable prices - a villa of 6M ₪ in the moshava = 2-3M dollars in New York
What are they buying?
| Property Type | Percentage of Immigrants | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| New villa with pool | 40% | 5-7M ₪ |
| Architectural luxury villa | 20% | 7-9.8M ₪ |
| Renovated old house | 25% | 3-4.5M ₪ |
| Plot for self-construction | 10% | 1-1.3M ₪ (+ construction) |
| Agricultural estate | 5% | 2-4M ₪ |
The Immigrant Community in the Moshava
The community is well organized and diverse:
- Sephardic-French synagogue - prayers in Hebrew with sermons in French, large population of immigrants from France
- Ashkenazi-American synagogue - prayers in Hebrew with sermons in English, immigrants from the USA/Canada
- Shared study hall - lessons in Hebrew, French, English
- Women's club - social meetings, community activities
- WhatsApp groups - by community, for mutual assistance
- Hebrew lessons - for new immigrants who struggle
- Community holiday celebrations - for the whole community together
Services for Immigrants
Services created to meet the needs of immigrants:
- Synagogues that speak French and English
- Kindergarten + school with English/French instruction - partial
- Family doctor who speaks French (1)
- Attorney who speaks English and French
- Financial institution with French-speaking service
- Interior designer who works with immigrants
- Supermarket with imported products
Challenges for New Immigrants
- Hebrew - many struggle with academic Hebrew, but in this environment it is less critical
- Healthcare system - different from France/USA, requires adjustment
- Law and regulations - different, need for an attorney
- Children's education - if there are children, their adjustment to an Israeli school
- Far from family - children and grandchildren abroad, feeling of separation
- Climate - much warmer than France, need to get used to it
Who is not suitable
The moshava is not suitable for immigrants who:
- want city life and vibrant culture (museums, theaters, diverse restaurants)
- work in the center of the country and are not willing to commute daily
- want to live in a traditional ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
- prefer housing in high-rise buildings
- are looking for cheap living - the moshava is expensive
Immigrant Support from the Property Center
We assist dozens of new immigrants each year in moving to Moshava Kinneret:
- Preliminary consultation (before arriving in Israel) - via Zoom
- First visit - physical accompaniment during visits
- Ongoing translation (Hebrew-French-English)
- Connection to attorneys and accountants
- Support during the transition process
- Familiarization with the existing community
For any new immigrant interested in Moshava Kinneret - our guide.