Interested in making Aliyah and don't know how? Already made Aliyah and need assistance? Do you have questions about enlisting into the IDF or what to do after being released? Here is some information and sites that are helpful for new Olim in Israel.
The Government of Israel provides a range of benefits for Olim, depending on their Aliyah status. Some are given immediately after making Aliyah and some can be used for years after arrival. They are all provided as a way for the government to ease the burden of moving to a new country and to ease the process of acclimation. Here you will find guides to the current rights and benefits, according to Aliyah status.
The Student Authority aids you with scholarships and with individual, academic, and social assistance. Note: in order to receive assistance from the Student Authority, apply through the website at the beginning of each academic year or semester. New students should submit an application no later than November 10. Continuing students should submit an application no later than October 1.
The National Insurance Institute’s management and its employees continuously develop online technological systems that enable a visibly broader range of services to be requested and received by all. This is all available without having to leave your house and walk to the National Insurance Institute branch and with a reduced need to produce documents from various stakeholders. Our policy is to make processes simpler and easier by making the most of our databases; this is part of our worldview which places quality and accessibility of service as the highest possible tasks
The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration provides assistance to immigrants and returning residents, establishes policies and procedures, allocates budget aid to immigrants and provides specialized services in housing, employment and culture.The ministry assists immigrants from the initial preparation stages, before arriving in Israel, through immigration and integration into all aspects of Israeli society, and runs programs to encourage immigrant entrepreneurs and Hebrew studies.
The Population and Immigration Authority was established in order to increase the coordination between the various government units, that deal with the regulation of the legal status of citizens, residents, and foreigners and enforce laws regarding the residence and employment of foreigners.
The Ministry of Transport is responsible for the planning, development and regulation of infrastructure and integrated transport systems, with particular emphasis on safety while promoting mobility and logistics services, which will contribute to social and economic growth in Israel.
What are your rights as a lone soldier? What positions are available for you? What should you bring on enlistment day? All your questions regarding the IDF will be answered here!
Are you a released soldier? The National Fund for Released Soldiers provides financial support, services, and information on how to handle life after the IDF.
Providing lone soldiers with the tools they need to enter Israeli society as confident and active citizens. Here at Wings, we acknowledge the passion and ideology that drive young people from all over the world to make Aliyah and join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). More than 3,000 of these new immigrants serve in the IDF each year. These young people have made significant sacrifices by leaving their homes and families to move to Israel and protect the Jewish Homeland. The Wings program ensures that these courageous, young individuals do not “fall through the cracks” of Israeli society due to a lack of resources and a supportive safety net.
The Shira Pransky Project helps thousands of new and veteran Olim navigate the Israeli healthcare system with information and direct advocacy for rights, services and support. We also help dozens of Israeli organizations better serve English-speakers.
All Rights is a partial translation (697 articles) of Kol Zchut, the leading site about rights and entitlements in Israel.
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