Zichron Yaakov
The northern part of the old moshava: HaMeyasdim from no. 55, HaNadiv, Herzl from no. 43 and the slopes. Ohel Yaakov (1886), the First Aliyah Museum, the council offices, Gan Tiyul and Moed are all here.
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Shuls · HaMoshava North
The town's historic main synagogue, built in 1886 by Baron Edmond de Rothschild in memory of his father. It stands at the northern end of the Midrachov and holds daily services (nusach Ashkenaz).
HaNadiv St (top of the Midrachov), Zichron Yaakov
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Shuls · HaMoshava North
Neighbourhood synagogue on the Zichron religious council's synagogue list.
16 Tarab St, Zichron Yaakov
Shuls · HaMoshava North
Neighbourhood synagogue on the Zichron religious council's synagogue list.
HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Shuls · HaMoshava North
Modern Orthodox community and education organisation, open to all, with weekly English Torah classes led by Rabbi Yair Silverman. NBN describes it as a mostly Anglo Dati Leumi synagogue.
100 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Shuls · HaMoshava North
Neighbourhood synagogue on the Zichron religious council's synagogue list.
Tarab St, Zichron Yaakov
Shuls · HaMoshava North
Neighbourhood synagogue on the Zichron religious council's synagogue list.
Tarab St, Zichron Yaakov
Kosher restaurants & cafés · HaMoshava North
Meat restaurant at 27 HaNadiv St with a regular Rabbanut kashrut certificate from the Zichron Yaakov Religious Council.
27 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Kosher restaurants & cafés · HaMoshava North
Kosher (regular Rabbanut, dairy) pizza pub on HaMeyasdim St.
56 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Kosher restaurants & cafés · HaMoshava North
Meat restaurant at 20 HaNadiv St, on the Zichron Yaakov Religious Council's list of kosher businesses.
20 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Kosher restaurants & cafés · HaMoshava North
Kosher (regular Rabbanut) eatery shown on the religious council's kashrut web page.
25 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov (council card says 'HaRiv 25')
Kosher restaurants & cafés · HaMoshava North
Dairy cafe at 61 HaMeyasdim St with a mehadrin kashrut certificate from the Zichron Yaakov Religious Council.
61 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Kosher restaurants & cafés · HaMoshava North
Kosher meat restaurant on HaMeyasdim St, listed in the council's spreadsheet.
66 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Attractions & sights · HaMoshava North
Visitor centre in Carmel's historic Zichron winery with cellar tours, workshops and tastings telling the story of Israel's wine industry; tours are adults-only (18+). Book tours by WhatsApp on 050-4000287.
Derech HaYekev, Zichron Yaakov
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Attractions & sights · HaMoshava North
Lookout and memorial to lone soldier Yaakov (Zeljko) Marwitz on Maale HaRishonim, the old road up from Zamarin, overlooking Givat Zamarin, Meir Shfeya and Fureidis. The road is one-way downhill, so approach it from HaNadiv St.
Maale HaRishonim, Zichron Yaakov
Museums & heritage · HaMoshava North
Council-run museum in Baron Rothschild's 1890s administration building telling the story of the First Aliyah over three floors, with a short film, children's activities in the basement and an auditorium used for evening lectures, cinema and concerts.
2 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
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Gan & daycare · HaMoshava North
Two state-religious chova (age 5) gans, zoned with Yavetz school. Phones: Gan Haruv 04-6290482, Gan Shaked 04-6293266.
100 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Doctors, urgent care & hospital · HaMoshava North
Paediatrics doctor seeing Maccabi members in Zichron Yaakov; Maccabi lists English among the languages spoken.
48 Herzl St (Maccabi Herzl medical centre), Zichron Yaakov
Doctors, urgent care & hospital · HaMoshava North
Family medicine doctor seeing Maccabi members in Zichron Yaakov; Maccabi lists English among the languages spoken.
48 Herzl St (Maccabi Herzl medical centre), Zichron Yaakov
Doctors, urgent care & hospital · HaMoshava North
Adult psychiatry doctor seeing Maccabi members in Zichron Yaakov; Maccabi lists English among the languages spoken.
48 Herzl St (Maccabi Herzl medical centre), Zichron Yaakov
Doctors, urgent care & hospital · HaMoshava North
Child and adolescent psychiatry doctor seeing Maccabi members in Zichron Yaakov; Maccabi lists English among the languages spoken.
48 Herzl St (Maccabi Herzl medical centre), Zichron Yaakov
Health fund branches · HaMoshava North
Leumit mental health clinic (psychology, psychiatry, social work) for adults; the same branch also lists a child and youth mental health clinic. Access is via an intake form.
64 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Health fund branches · HaMoshava North
Maccabi's multidisciplinary child development unit; a first visit needs a paediatrician's referral and development questionnaires.
48 Herzl St, Zichron Yaakov
Health fund branches · HaMoshava North
Maccabi's main medical centre in Zichron: family doctors, paediatrics and many specialists, nurses, blood-test lab, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work and the Maccabi office, with a Maccabi Pharm on site.
48 Herzl St, Zichron Yaakov
Pharmacies · HaMoshava North
Private pharmacy listed by Maccabi as a contracted pharmacy in Zichron Yaakov.
63 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Pharmacies · HaMoshava North
Maccabi's own pharmacy inside the Maccabi medical centre at 48 Herzl St, where Maccabi members fill prescriptions.
48 Herzl St, Zichron Yaakov
Community, youth & libraries · HaMoshava North
Free bridge games for Zichron residents. The same organiser offers free basic computer lessons for people on low incomes.
100 HaMeyasdim St (former Yavetz building), Zichron Yaakov
Help for olim · HaMoshava North
Helps potential and new olim with bureaucracy (bank, Bituach Leumi, arnona discount, bills), school and gan registration and contact with schools. Works with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration; staff include native English speakers.
11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Help for olim · HaMoshava North
A free social and cultural club for English speakers aged 55+ (KEF = Community, English, Fun): at least twice-monthly talks, holiday events, trips and practical information about life in Israel. Sponsored by the council Social Services and the Ministry of Aliyah.
4 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Council & government · HaMoshava North
Handles arnona (municipal property tax) accounts and discounts. Seniors are entitled to an arnona discount on the first 100 m2 of their home.
Council building, 11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Council & government · HaMoshava North
Report hazards, faults, street lights and other council issues, routine or emergency. Staffed 24/7 by council employees; if the wait is over 40 seconds you can leave a number for a call-back within 3 hours. Other lines listed by the council: 04-6297106 and 04-6297185.
Council building, 11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Council & government · HaMoshava North
The council security officer and emergency team. The council publishes emergency instructions, a public defibrillator list and Home Front Command links on its site.
Council building, 11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Council & government · HaMoshava North
Cares for over 1,200 local households across all life stages, including seniors, youth at risk, women and people with disabilities. The council says assistance is available in English; social workers are assigned by where you live.
11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Council & government · HaMoshava North
Handles school registration, zoning, transfer requests and school transport. Registration for 2026-27 ran 19 Jan-8 Feb 2026; later registrations are placed only where there is room. Other lines: 04-6297112 and 04-6297164.
Council building, 11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Council & government · HaMoshava North
Registers children aged 3-5 for council gans online. New residents upload ID cards with the address appendix (or passports for olim), a rental or purchase contract and, if relevant, a cancellation of registration from their previous town. Other line: 04-6297184.
Council building, 11A HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Groceries, bakeries & takeaway · HaMoshava North
Dairy food truck at 68 HaMeyasdim St with a mehadrin kashrut certificate from the Zichron Yaakov Religious Council.
68 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Groceries, bakeries & takeaway · HaMoshava North
Schnitzel restaurant (meat) at 15 HaNadiv St, on the Zichron Yaakov Religious Council's list of kosher businesses.
15 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Dentists · HaMoshava North
Dental clinic at 69 Herzl St in Zichron Yaakov, listed under dentists on Dapei Zahav. The 072 number is a Dapei Zahav forwarding number.
69 Herzl St, Zichron Yaakov
Lawyers & accountants · HaMoshava North
Lawyer and mediator on HaMeyasdim St, listed by Dapei Zahav under family law, divorce, wills and inheritance in Zichron Yaakov.
65 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Lawyers & accountants · HaMoshava North
Life insurance agency at 63 HaMeyasdim St, listed under insurance agents and agencies in Zichron Yaakov. The 072 number is a Dapei Zahav forwarding number.
63 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Hotels · HaMoshava North
Boutique hotel on the western slope with sea views, an outdoor jacuzzi facing the view, a sun terrace and a garden, close to the Midrachov.
4 Tzahal St, Zichron Yaakov
Hotels · HaMoshava North
Boutique hotel and arts centre on the cliff edge with the 420-seat Elma Hall and the Cube hall, running a classical season, Israeli music and comedy shows and exhibitions; the council English page notes frequent senior discounts. 02-5331331 is the Gordonia group's central reservations line; the Elma front desk (not for bookings) is 077-7356339.
1 Yair St, Zichron Yaakov
Hotels · HaMoshava North
Eight suites in a stone building from 1888 in the old moshava, restored with traditional local building techniques.
68 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov
Guesthouses & zimmers · HaMoshava North
A single couples suite above the Baronita restaurant, a minute from the Midrachov, with a small balcony over the courtyard; the kitchenette is not for cooking.
Baron's Stables, 27 HaNadiv St, Zichron Yaakov
Guesthouses & zimmers · HaMoshava North
Three boutique suites for couples (adults only) facing the sea, with a wine spa offering vinotherapy treatments.
21 HaHagana St, Zichron Yaakov
Opticians & eyewear · HaMoshava North
Independent optician at 63 HaMeyasdim St, listed under optometrists (eye tests) in Zichron Yaakov.
63 HaMeyasdim St, Zichron Yaakov