Srigim (Li-On) — village homes in the Adullam region

Srigim (Li-On) is a rural community village in the Adullam region of the Judean Lowlands, south of Beit Shemesh and not far from the Ela junction, within the Mateh Yehuda regional council.

The name is fitting — a sarig is a vine shoot — and the surroundings live up to it: vineyards, orchards and hills, in an area that has become one of the recognised wine districts of Judea.

Life here runs at a different pace: detached homes, quiet streets, green gardens, and an established village that kept its community character as the area around it developed.

Who it suits

Suited to those looking for genuine community life in a rural setting: families who want space and nature for children, and couples who want a house with land without moving too far from the city.

Buying from abroad, or after aliyah

Srigim is long established, so homes come up less often and are resales rather than new builds. Timing and local knowledge matter more here than in a newer village, particularly if you are searching from another country.

Read the buyer's guide for olim and overseas buyers →

Buying or selling in Srigim (Li-On)

The market here is small and personal. Supply is limited, many homes change hands before they are ever advertised, and the type of rights attached to a property — a farm unit, an auxiliary plot, or a lot in a community expansion — genuinely affects both price and process. Working with someone who knows these communities from the inside matters more here than it would in a city.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between a moshav, a kibbutz and a "community settlement"?

A moshav is a village of individual households with an agricultural history; a kibbutz was traditionally collective and most now have private housing expansions; a community settlement (yishuv kehilati) is a village organised around a community association rather than farming. Practically, the differences show up in how homes are owned, how large the plots are, and how you join.

Can I live here and work in Jerusalem or the centre?

That is the pattern for a large share of residents. Beit Shemesh is the nearby city, and the roads continue from there towards Jerusalem and the lowlands. Rural life with an urban commute is the normal arrangement in this area, not the exception.

Are there English speakers in these communities?

Several villages in the area have Anglo families, and some have a noticeable English-speaking presence — but it varies a great deal between one village and the next, and that is exactly the kind of thing worth asking about before choosing. It is a real question, and a fair one.