Israelis in Athens

The Israeli community in Athens: where to live, schools, and community life.

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Israelis
5,000+
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Neighborhoods
Kifisia, Glyfada, Kolonaki
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Hebrew Schools
1 Hebrew schools

Community and safety

Recent antisemitism trend in Greece

Limited pictureLimited data

We found references to incidents, but not a reliable multi-year national series strong enough for a full comparison.

What recent reporting shows

Greece should be treated as a limited-data case rather than scored as if it had full parity with larger datasets.

How to use this in relocation planning

Athens may still suit some families for proximity and lifestyle, but users should verify current local conditions directly with community contacts.

Based on retrieved public reporting from Tel Aviv University, ADL/J7, and other relevant monitoring sources. Where a reliable series is missing, we mark the destination as a data-gap case rather than inferring a false trend.

Source base: OSCE, Retrieved public reporting

Athens has a small but growing Israeli community, largely made up of remote workers, digital nomads, and families attracted by the low cost of living and warm climate.

Where to Live

Kifisia (north suburb) and Glyfada (south coast) are popular with expat families for their international schools and quality of life. Kolonaki in the city center appeals to younger Israelis.

Israeli Community & Organizations

The Israeli Embassy in Athens hosts community events. A small but active Israeli social group connects newcomers. The Jewish community of Athens has established synagogues and a community center.

Hebrew and Jewish Schools

One Jewish school operates in Athens (the Jewish Community School). Hebrew language classes are available privately.

Practical Tips

  • The Athens Israeli community is smaller and less organized than in larger European cities. Expect to build your own network.
  • Living costs are among the lowest of any European capital.
  • Direct flights from Tel Aviv make visiting Israel easy.