Financial assistance to be used at Oleh's discretion.
Initial Cash is paid to all Olim at the airport, followed by 7 monthly payments once you have provided your bank account details to Misrad Haklita (Ministry of Absorption).
Granted only for those who spent less than 18 months (consecutive or cumulative) during the last 3 years prior to making Aliyah and no longer than 3 years during the last 7 years  prior to making Aliyah .
Single will receive-15, 789 shekels.
Use the Nefesh B'Nefesh sal klita calculator at www.nbn.org.il/klita/sal_klita.htm to review exact sums.

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Full coverage in any Kupat Cholim (Health Fund) of your choice. Health insurance is not free (as opposed to olim chadashim) and you will need to start paying immediately.

After making Aliyah, take your Teudat Zehut and Teudat Zakaut to your local office of Bituach Leumi (National Health Insurance). Fill out a "residency form" and a kupat cholim registration form to establish that you have returned permanently and can therefore sign up for health insurance.
Please check the Bituach Leumi web site:www.btl.gov.il They may have forms which you can print and fill out in advance.  

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Timetable

Apply within the first 18 months after your Aliyah.
Ulpan lasts for 5 months, 5 days/week, 5 hours/day.

Candidates up to the age of 23 can receive assistance for Mechina.
Candidates up to the age of 27 can receive assistance for a BA and candidates up to the age of 30 can receive assistance for a MA.
Student Benefits are provided by the Student Authority.
Details can be found on the Ministry of Absorption Student Authority website: www.moia.gov.il

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"Must start studies within 3 years after Aliyah or within the proper time frame given the student's age. For example, if you make aliyah at age 26, you will have one year to start your BA studies, as the benefit is only granted to students up to the age of 27. A student must study at an institution of higher education recognized by the Student Authority".

For more information about universities in Israel please see " Going to college in Israel "

Rent Subsidy

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Katin Chozer - Eligibility for purchase tax reduction is not granted automatically and will be determined by the purchase tax office on a case by case basis. Only eligible if left Israel before 18 years old and returns after 10 consecutive years abroad (no visits over 45 days per year).

Ezrach Oleh - Eligibility for purchase tax reduction is not granted automatically and will be determined by the purchase tax office on a case by case basis.
Rules are:

• Must make Aliyah after 18 years old
• If candidate was never issued a Teudat Zehut number, will be eligible for the purchase tax reduction as an Oleh Chadash. 

We encourage Ktinim Chozrim and Ezrachim Olim to approach the Purchase Tax Department to appeal for this benefit if they received Teudat Zakaut

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Very discounted income tax payments. The tax reduction works on a point system, where one point is equal to 178 NIS. During the first 18 months of aliyah, new olim receive 4.5 points per month (801 NIS), 2 points over the next 12 months, and 1 point in the last 12 months. Once you begin to work, advise your employer that you are an Oleh.
Katin Chozer – If abroad for more than five consecutive years, entitled to receive tax benefits as an Oleh Chadash.
Ezrach Oleh – Ineligible for income tax benefit.

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Timetable 

1. The ability to bring appliances and household goods from ANY COUNTRY tax free. 

2. Olim are eligible to purchase tax free Israeli manufactured appliances in Israel. The only Israeli manufactured appliances on the market are refrigerators and air conditioners.

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1. Import appliances tax free for up to 3 years after Aliyah; up to 3 shipments of imported goods.

2. Olim have up to 3 years to purchase an Israeli manufactured air conditioner tax free and 4 years to purchase an Israeli manufactured refrigerator.

Extensions granted for military service, full time study and if you have left Israel for over 6 months. 

Remember that if you are a Katin Chozer or Ezrach Oleh, your final status will be clarified only after opening a file with the Customs Authority. You will need to provide the Customs Authority with all documents that you previously provided to your aliyah Shaliach. It is recommended not to ship a container from abroad before there is a final decision about your status.

Olim pay a reduced tax rate of 75.7%, regardless of engine size. In order to be eligible for the tax reduction, olim must hold a valid foregin driver's license which was issued prior to their date of aliyah. A valid Israeli driver license is also required.
Valid only for a new car or Passport to Passport purchase.
Our recommendation is not to ship cars from the US or Canada.

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Available up to 3 years after Aliyah

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Temporary housing for Olim.
Must be arranged by your Shaliach before Aliyah.
Check with the Jewish Agency about your eligibility to reside in a Mercaz Klita.
Minimal rent charge plus electricity, water and phone line.  Rent for a single person can be approximately 400NIS/month.  Check with your Shaliach for exact rates for singles or families.
We recommend bringing your own bedding and appliances.

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Description

Available for those who are making Aliyah from the USA, UK or Canada.

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Only for an Aliyah flight.