Israel's fourth-largest city
Petah Tikva was founded in 1878 and is known as the mother of the moshavot. It had 270,403 residents in 2024, making it Israel's fourth-largest city, 10.6 km east of Tel Aviv. Nefesh B'Nefesh says olim live throughout the city; there is no municipal Anglo oleh coordinator, but NBN lists a volunteer Anglo community contact.
Aliyah offices and ulpan
The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration has a branch in the city (book on gov.il (opens in a new tab)). NBN lists Ulpan Aleph and Ulpan Bet classes, and the Maof Olim employment centre at 6 Mohaliver Street helps new immigrants find work.
City hall and government offices
Arnona and school registration go through the municipality; the Population and Immigration Authority also has an office here. See government offices.
Health fund, bank and post
See the health guide, bank branches and services and pharmacies.