About This Site

Jerusalem Shelters is a tool to help people in Jerusalem quickly locate the nearest public shelter. The site uses your device's location to identify the five closest shelters and displays them on an interactive map with walking directions.

How to Use

  1. Find Nearest: Tap "Find My Location" to see the 5 shelters closest to you, with distances and directions.
  2. Map: Browse all shelters on an interactive map. Filter by type or neighborhood.
  3. List: Search all shelters by name, address, or neighborhood.

Shelter Types

Public Shelter

Standard public shelters maintained by the municipality or community organizations.

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Protected Underground Parking

Underground parking facilities designated as protected spaces.

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Residential Protected Parking

Protected parking spaces within residential buildings open to the public.

Accessible Shelter

Shelters marked as accessible. Shown with a gold ring on the map.

Disclaimer

This is a voluntary community resource, not an official government service. No warranty is offered regarding the accuracy of any information on this site. By using this site you agree to our full terms of use.

Data Source

Shelter data sourced from the Jerusalem Municipality public shelter registry. Last updated: February 18, 2026.

Built By

Created by Daniel Rosehill.

Contact

Have feedback, corrections, or suggestions? Get in touch:

Email: contact@jlmshelters.com