Belz Hasidic Community Launches New Neighborhood in Western Kiryat Gat

The Belz Hasidic community has signed an agreement to establish a new neighborhood within the Mishkenot Shir housing complex in western Kiryat Gat. Developed by Reisdoor and Shabiro, the project will host several hundred families, marking one of the first major organized Hasidic communities to join this new residential area. As one of Israel's largest and most influential Hasidic groups, Belz's involvement is seen as a significant milestone for the Haredi sector and the neighborhood's growth.

Mishkenot Shir is among the largest housing projects currently underway for the Haredi public in Israel, featuring approximately 2,500 housing units including 3-, 4-, and 5-room apartments, garden apartments, and duplexes in boutique low-rise buildings designed specifically for Haredi families. The development also includes educational institutions, synagogues, community centers, commercial areas, parks, and public spaces to ensure a comprehensive living environment from day one.

Industry experts view Belz's entry as a catalyst encouraging other Haredi communities to consider relocating to western Kiryat Gat, which is emerging as a key Haredi residential hub for the coming decade. The area's strategic location offers excellent access to major highways (Highway 6 and 35), the Kiryat Gat train station, and quick connections to Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and central Israel. Residents will also benefit from proximity to one of Israel's largest employment centers, including the Kiryat Gat industrial park, high-tech companies, and advanced manufacturing, supported by significant government infrastructure investments.

Yaki Reisner, co-owner of Reisdoor, expressed enthusiasm about the agreement, stating, "We are pleased with the partnership with the prestigious Belz Hasidic community and the significant trust they place in the complex and project. This important step will contribute to the development of the Haredi community in western Kiryat Gat and I believe it will encourage other communities to join and be part of the new neighborhood being built here."