Afraid abroad, buying in Israel: Wave of hatred creates record demand for apartments in Israel

A wave of Jewish immigration from the diaspora, driven by a surge in anti-Semitism in the US and Europe, is creating record demand for apartments in Israel. A special real estate fair, "THE ISRAEL HOME EXPO", will be held in Jerusalem on September 30, 2026, to address the immediate demand of thousands of Jews staying in Israel during the Sukkot holiday and seeking permanent housing solutions.

A wave of Jewish immigration from the diaspora, driven by a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents in London, France, and the US, is creating record demand for apartments in Israel. Thousands of Jews from the US, Canada, England, and France, arriving in Israel for the Sukkot holiday, are filling hotels in Jerusalem and seeking permanent housing solutions. The article reports that for many families, the visit is no longer fleeting but is seen as a first step toward an essential immigration. To provide an immediate response to the demand, the Israel Building Center is holding the "THE ISRAEL HOME EXPO" fair on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Binyanei Ha'Uma in Jerusalem. The fair will feature residential and investment projects alongside advice on mortgages, taxation, and legal guidance. Eran Rolls, chairman of the Israel Building Center, is quoted as saying, "The anti-Semitic wave has turned the desire to build a home in Israel from a distant dream into an existential and real need." The article presents the fair as a practical response to the emerging wave of immigration, linking the security situation in the diaspora to demand for Israeli real estate.