RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

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A new master-planned district with modern housing, broad boulevards, and an inclusive Anglo orientation.

Neve Shamir is one of Beit Shemesh’s newest master-planned areas, with contemporary architecture, broad tree-lined boulevards, valley views, and planned amenities that include a future country club. It attracts Religious-Zionist, Modern Orthodox, and American Yeshivish families looking to help shape a growing community.

The appeal is forward-looking: residents gain modern construction and thoughtfully planned public space, but they must also accept that some commercial and civic amenities remain in development. Families who enjoy helping create institutions may find that process especially rewarding.

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RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

A new master-planned district with modern housing, broad boulevards, and an inclusive Anglo orientation. Neve Shamir is one of Beit Shemesh’s newest master-planned areas, with contemporary architecture, broad tree-lined boulevards, valley views, and planned amenities that include a future country club. It attracts Religious-Zionist, Modern Orthodox, and American Yeshivish families looking to help shape a growing community. The appeal is forward-looking: residents gain modern construction and thoughtfully planned public space, but they must also accept that some commercial and civic amenities remain in development. Families who enjoy helping create institutions may find that process especially rewarding.

ESTABLISHED

RBS Hey / Neve Shamir

POPULATION

~25,000 Residents

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Anglo / Orthodox Olim

WALKABILITY

Excellent / Central Hubs

ESTABLISHED

Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph

POPULATION

~25,000 Residents

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Anglo / Orthodox Olim

WALKABILITY

Excellent / Central Hubs

Education

Educational infrastructure is expanding in phases. The neighborhood already includes Anglo girls’ education, state-religious options, Chareidi public frameworks, and early-childhood programs.

School infrastructure is opening in stages rather than arriving all at once. Existing options already represent several religious approaches, and the planned growth should make the neighborhood less dependent on schools elsewhere in Beit Shemesh over time.

Ganei Chabad Neve Shamir

Ashira / Shiru Lamelech

Mamlachti Dati Neve Shamir

Ganei Chabad Neve Shamir

Synagogues and community life

The area’s newer synagogues emphasize community building, Shabbat programming, adult education, and the integration of English-speaking families. New kehillos are deliberately focused on welcoming residents and creating shared identity. English-language access, Shabbos programming, and adult learning help families form connections before the neighborhood has decades of established tradition behind it.

Community / Shul

Rabbi

Nusach

Address

Phone

Website

Meromei Shemesh

Rabbi

Ashkenaz

Nusach

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs

Address

—–

Phone

—–

Website

meromeishemesh.org

Chabad of Neve Shamir for English Speakers

Rabbi

Chabad

Nusach

Rabbi Danny Fordham

Address

058-660-7553 (Rabbi Fordham) / 058-660-7554 (Esther Fordham)

Phone

—–

Website

chabadneveshamir.org

Kehillat Mishkan Neve Shamir

Rabbi

Dati Leumi / Torani

Nusach

—–

Address

050-656-6519

Phone

—–

Website

—–

Kehillat Bnei Torah Neve Shamir

Rabbi

Yeshivish / Anglo

Nusach

—–

Address

—–

Phone

—–

Website

—–

Shopping and services

Commercial areas are still filling in. Residents currently supplement local services with shopping centers in RBS Aleph and nearby districts. Retail growth has not yet fully caught up with residential development. Families should expect to use nearby districts for some shopping and services while watching local commercial areas steadily expand.

Parks and recreation

Linear parks, exercise areas, bicycle paths, walking trails, and modern playgrounds are integral to the neighborhood plan. Unlike neighborhoods where open space was added later, Neve Shamir’s recreation network is part of the original plan. Linear parks and dedicated cycling, walking, fitness, and play areas support a more active suburban lifestyle.

Park or open space

What it offers

Neve Shamir Linear Park and green belt

Planned recreation facilities

Ha'Shlosha Central Playground

Modern central play area

Future country club and sports complex grounds

Planned recreation facilities

At a glance

Best for buyers and renters drawn to modern construction, open views, and the opportunity to join an inclusive community still taking shape.

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Baths: 1.5
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Apartment

Details

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Baths: 2
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Details

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Important local numbers

Useful websites

Important Note

Listings and schedules change. Confirm enrollment, affiliation, address, and minyan information directly before relying on this guide.

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