0 Coworking Spaces in Gush Etzion

About Gush Etzion

Not a city but a cluster of Jewish settlements in the Judaean Mountains south of Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the West Bank, Gush Etzion is illegal under international law, despite the Israeli government disputing this. The heart of Gush Etzion began as a core group of 4 agricultural villages; today it consists of 22 settlements with a population of 70,000. The area is known for its lush green hills, natural springs, stunning desert views and gorgeous landscapes. There are plenty of locals and only a few intrepid wanderers (aka tourists) check the area out. Coworking has come to its streets where the sunsets are breathtaking, the summers have low humidity and the winter is cold and often rainy.

Apart from the town of Efrat where many speak English, you may happen to bump into French or Spanish speaking individuals. The official language is Hebrew, but not many in Gush Etzion chat in this language. This is an area where walking around is the best way to get from A to B and hitch-hiking between settlements may get you there faster than waiting for the local bus. Gush Etzion sits on the Jerusalem-Hebron highway amidst the mountains of Judea and surrounded by vineyards.

The Israeli government has got behind the IT sector by setting up a number of programs to help Israeli Arabs integrate into the high-tech industry, as a mere 5.7% are employed in the sector. There is an untapped potential with youth having fantastic ideas and coworking venues are giving the space for the locals to get creative, to meet likeminded people and to be able to work in a creative environment.