Secret Tel Aviv is the go-to place for Tel Avivis who want to know what’s up. Whether you’re a local or a newcomer, Secret Tel Aviv is the perfect place to learn about the secrets of this awesome city.

Founded in 2011, our community has grown to over 500,000 members who share their experiences, ask questions, and connect with each other.

With our Facebook Group, weekly events newsletter, website, and Jobs Fair, we’re always on the pulse of what’s happening in Tel Aviv. We’re also on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube Shorts, so you can stay connected with us no matter where you are.

And of course, we host our famous Jobs Fairs every year, where you can meet with top employers and find your dream job.


The Three Goals of Secret Tel Aviv:

  1. Help Internationals settle in Israel.
  2. Help Businesses set up by Internationals in Israel.
  3. Help native Israelis and Internationals integrate better – we believe this is the only way to ensure Internationals make Israel their long-term home.

Where to Find Us

 Website (2015) . 88k users/month, 800k page view/month. We’ve got everything you need to know about Tel Aviv, from the best restaurants and bars to the hottest events and activities. Our website is packed with information, including: an events calendar, food and drinks guide, a jobs board, tours guides, best hotel guides, and many more!


Email (2014). 50k subscribers, 90k emails / week, 22% open rate. We send out weekly newsletters with the latest information on the hottest events in Tel Aviv. To subscribe to our Secret Tel Aviv newsletters, simply click here.


WhatsApp (2022). 2500 members, 8 groups.We have WhatsApp groups for everything you need to know about Tel Aviv. Best Events of the Day: Stay up-to-date on all the hottest events happening in the city, from concerts to art exhibitions to food festivals.Get a chance to win some cool things, like tickets to cinemas or free dinner at restaurants. Jobs Groups -Find new jobs in IT, marketing, and more. Also we have some of our favorite communities like Kerem House and Plastic Free Israel.


Facebook (2010). 430k members. Secret Tel Aviv is the largest and most active Facebook group for Tel Avivians and internationals who want to explore the city together. It’s the perfect place to meet new people, find out about the latest events, and get insider tips.


Instagram (2022). Ralaunched Dec 2022, 39k followers, 40k views per reel avg. Our Instagram channel is the place to go for reels of all the best places to visit in Tel Aviv. We also share the best daily events in our stories, so you can stay up-to-date on everything that’s happening.


TikTok (2022). 9000 followers, 20k views per video avg. We share videos of all the local favorites, from hole-in-the-wall eateries to new exhibitions.

 


Helping Our Community Find Jobs

Jobs Board (2016). 2,000 jobs currently, 400k applications since launch. Whether you’re looking for a job in IT, marketing, finance, or anything else, you’re sure to find it on Secret Tel Aviv Jobs Board. And with new jobs being added every day, you’re always sure to find the perfect job for you.

Best Companies Guide (2016). #1 on Google, 35k page views 2022. Our guide includes companies from a variety of industries, so you’re sure to find a company that’s a good fit for your skills and interests. We also include companies of all sizes, so whether you’re looking for a large corporation or a small startup, we have something for you.

Jobs Fairs (2016). 10 Jobs Fairs — average 2/year, 800 jobs seekers p/fair. At the Secret Tel Aviv Jobs Fair, you’ll have the chance to meet with hiring managers from the best Israeli companies, network with other job seekers, and learn about the latest career opportunities in Tel Aviv.


Achievements We’re Most Proud Of

– Secret Tel Aviv Facebook Group – every day we help hundreds of members, there are over 10k interactions every day in the Group, our community is diverse and stronger together and includes Jews, Arab Israelis, Refugees, and people of all colours and back- grounds.

– Secret Tel Aviv Recruitment – we have helped thousands of our members find jobs, and over 300 companies find employees.

– We know of at least 3 couples who have got married after meeting via our Group or dating services. We’re proud to say that we’ve played a role in bringing some amazing people together. We’re committed to creating a space where people can connect and build meaningful relationships.

– We have built a sustainable business and strive to provide value for our customers. We’re proud to be a business that gives back to the community. We’ve initiated several environmental and social initiatives, and we’re committed to making a positive impact on the world.

– We initiated the World’s Biggest Beach Cleanup in 2020, Israel’s largest ever environ-mental event with over 18k participants.

– We regularly support Women’s initiatives and have organised events for International Women’s Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and support for women-led businesses. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated equally, regardless of their gender.

– We regularly promote and support LGBTQ events.We’re proud to be an ally to the LGBTQ community.


Who’s  in  our  Community

Are you looking to reach a large and engaged audience in Tel Aviv and Israel? Secret Tel Aviv is the perfect platform for you. We have over 500,000 members on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and our audience is made up of young, affluent, and tech-savvy individuals.

Our social platforms are a great way to promote your business, product, or event. We offer a variety of advertising options to fit your budget and needs.

Fill the form today to learn more about our advertising options and how we can help you grow your business with Secret Tel Aviv Branding Pack!


The Team:

Jonny stark aboutJonny Stark is the founder of Secret Tel Aviv. Born in Manchester, UK, he made Aliyah in 2009 at the age of 28 – one of the best decisions he ever made! Jonny has a background in finance and strategy consulting, and has also worked in hi-tech sales in Israel, but his real passion is building communities and connecting people (and his wife Fernanda, who is the Head of Design here at Secret Tel Aviv). Jonny’s favourite ‘Secret’ places in Tel Aviv are Vitrina for burgers, Mifgash Rambam for shawarma, Saone Rhone for Indian food, and Arte Glideria for ice-cream! LinkedIn.


Fe Melo aboutFernanda Melo is the Head of Design at Secret Tel Aviv. Born in Sao Paulo Brazil, she moved to Israel in 2009. She has a background in fashion design and graphic design, and when she is not designing awesome graphics for Secret Tel Aviv she designing graphics, packaging, and patterns for customers all over the world. Her favourite ‘Secret’ places in Tel Aviv are Café Habima (We Like You Too), Delicatessen on Yehuda Halevi, The Tel Aviv Art Studio, and Studio Naim dance studio/ gym. Website | LinkedIn.


Tanya Glovatskaia is the head of Digital Marketing at Secret Tel Aviv. She’s a cool content creator who knows all the best places to eat and hang out in Tel Aviv (check out our videos from all the best places around town – IG, TikTok). Tanya’s favourite ‘Secret’ places in Tel Aviv are Cafe Puaa (vegetarian moussaka), Saône Rhone (anything with pulled short ribs), Cafe Xoho (egg n’ cheese bagel) and Kirsh Cafe (blueberry pancakes). Instagram / LinkedIn.


Community Advisors

There are loads of other amazing people who have helped out the Secret Tel Aviv Community over the years…

Orel Elimelech was Secret Tel Aviv’s first CTO. He built the original Secret Tel Aviv website and Jobs Board, and has also helped out for many years as a Facebook Group admin. He is passionate about communities and helping people, and is a genius when it comes to programming. Check out his website here.

 


Tere Metta Saade joined Secret Tel Aviv as an intern before making aliyah and pursuing a successful career in hi-tech. She built up a lot of the original content on the website, and implement a three-click strategy across the site – so that every page is accessible within 3 clicks. She’s the perfect combination of  being a passionate writer and data-driven. LinkedIn.


Itamar Peretz has helped out with Secret Tel Aviv many years. Passionate about our community project, Itamar has volunteered his programming skills to help build many of the integrations across our website.

 


Saar Kaynan is the most recent Head of Technology! He’s a programming whiz, and has kept the website running for the last two years and implemented loads of great automation tools across the site and back-end.

 


Shai Bracha holds a law degree from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from INSEAD. He is currently Senior Director of Product Management at ShipBob. He’s been a huge supporter of Secret Tel Aviv and a valued supporter over the years, and initiated our Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card. LinkedIn.

 

 


Karen Lerman is the ultimate community manager. She moved to Israel in 2014 and has established many important expat communities such as The Stage Amateur Dramatics Club and Bearfoot Improv, as well as leading Community and Learning projects at Waze/ Google. LinkedIn.

 

 


Kobi Chalkin 

 

 

 


Evan Castle

 

 

 


Gilad Goren

 

 


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Contact Us:

Secret Tel Aviv is part of Secret Garden Media Ltd, Israeli company number 515075356.

Please note, our offices our open 9am-6pm Israeli time.

For all enquiries please email thelist@secrettelaviv.com or phone +972-3-620-6988