This is the neighborhood where my Yeshiva is located. It has an interesting feel to it, because it's religiously very mixed. Everything closes on shabbat (the sabbath) and the handful of restaurants and cafes located on the main street (Rehov Beit Hakerem) are kosher l'mehadrin (the highest level of kasruth in Israel). However, about half the residents or more are secular or traditional Jews. The main shopping plaza at the end of the street has two cafes, a kiosk/newstand, bookstore and large supermarket called "Mr. Zohl's". I love going to Mr. Zohl's because it reminds me of being at home in the states with all the megastores. Mr. Zohl's is as close as you get to a "Walmart Supercenter" in Israel. There are two chinese restaurants, an italian restaurant and tapas bar as well as a few hair salons for men and women and a beauty spa. Also, there is a health food store and a store that sells only Crocs (although they're a tad more expensive here, they're still quite popular).
The neighborhood borders Bait v'gan as well as communities such as Har Nof and Zichron Moshe. The Israeli government building is a short walk from the yeshiva as well as the Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem. A 15 minute car/bus ride will take you to the Old City. Beit Hakerem is west of the Old City of Jerusalem and the downtown area.
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