Arzei HaBira
Arzei HaBira is a neighborhood in Yerushalayim.
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History
Population
It is a mix of Anglos (young kollel families and retirees) as well as Israelis (Chassidish, Litvish and Sefardim).
Rabbonim
Shuls
There are several shuls.
Chinuch
There is a Bais Yaakov Day care center as well as Bais Yaakov Ganim for ages 3, 4, and 5. There are private ganim and babysitting groups also.
Groups & Programs
There are several kollelim.
There is an active Anglo Women's Neshei (Senior and Junior Divisions) with regular shiurim and get togethers.
Geography & Climate
Arzei HaBira is a small self contained community bordered by the following streets: Bar Lev, Shimon Hatzaddik, and Shmuel HaNavi.
It is a 10 min walk to the Mir, Meah Shearim, a 20 min walk to Ramat Eshkol, Geula, and Ezrat Torah and a 30 minute walk to the Old City.
There is a main park situated in the middle of the community with large open grassy areas.
Housing
Prices for apartments average in the 2.5k to 4 million NIS range to purchase and 6,000 nis to 8,000 nis for rent.
Transportation
The Jerusalem light rail line has a train station adjacent to the community. Bus lines are on the main roads around the community.
Employment
Shopping
There are 2 makolets (groceries) that specialize in American food products.