Bnot Sherut receive a number of benefits during their National Service. Some are specifically for Lone Bnot Sherut (Bodedot) Olot, given by the government to further assist them throughout their service.

Most Bnot Sherut are entitled to live in shared apartments. In general, if you live close to home, you will not receive this benefit unless you work it out with your Rakezet (coordinator) and the organization for which you will be working.

For Bnot Sherut Bodedot (Lone National Service):
– Can request shared apartments specifically for Bodedot
– Apartments include: washing machine, oven, Wi-Fi
– If not placed in Bodedot housing, Sherut organizations will try to provide equivalent conditions
– Contact Bnot Sherut Bodedot Program for further assistance.

All Bnot Sherut are entitled to free public transportation.
– Go to your local Rav Kav office with your Sherut Leumi card
– Inner-city & intercity unlimited rides for one year

– Standard range: 800–1145 NIS
– Bnot Sherut Bodedot typically receive: 1145 NIS
– Those not living in apartments may receive 100–150 NIS less

– Vacation: 22 standard days
– +15 extra vacation days for Bodedot to visit family abroad or spend time with them in Israel
– Sick days: 20 per year (requires doctor’s note, otherwise considered vacation)

Rakezet (Coordinator): Supervisor and advisor, and is also the liaison between the volunteers and Sherut Leumi organizations.
Nefesh B’Nefesh (Bnot Sherut Bodedot Program): For Lone Bnot Sherut, additional support and personalized help.

With your Bat Sherut card, enjoy discounts at:
– Restaurants
– Cell phone carriers
– Movie theaters

Orayta: Bi-weekly shiurim and educational sessions for spiritual and personal growth.

– Amount: 540 NIS/month
– For Olot Chadashot Bodedot
– Requires Teudat Oleh + Sherut ID
– Must apply at Misrad H’Aliyah V’Haklita and present Teudat Oleh and Sherut Lemi ID card
– Must be renewed yearly

– 402 NIS/month (Aliyah before Mar 1, 2024)
– 750 NIS/month (Aliyah on/after Mar 1, 2024)

Important: After service, extension available for released Lone Bnot Sherut.

– 4,585 NIS per year (up to 9,170 NIS for 2 years)
– Paid directly to Bat Sherut within 2 months of service end

– 6,642 NIS (1 year) / 13,285 NIS (2 years)
– Can be used within 5 years for: education, marriage, business
– Can be used for any purpose between 5–7 years after service

– Must have Ptor from the army by Sept 1st (or start of service)
– Must complete 12 full months of Sherut

Note: Amounts are subject to change. For more information, please see the following article. You can contact the Ministry of Defense via your personal login site, here: Hachvana.

Student Authority Tuition Support:
– If they fulfill the criteria, Bnot Sherut Bodedot are eligible for the Student Authority Benefit
– If a Bat Sherut lives in the periphery (defined here), or intends to study in certain institutions in the periphery or Jerusalem, Misrad Habitachon (the Defense Ministry) will pay for 50% of tuition for the first year of her BA (according to what is known as the Periphery Law-see below)

• Apply post-Sherut for full tuition coverage (Olim benefits)
• Register with Minhal Hastudentim before studies begin to gain full support for future degrees

See Student Authority Tuition Benefits. Contact us at [email protected] with questions and for help, and join the Bnot Sherut Bodedot Program. We’re here to help you thrive in your service, grow in your community, and feel at home in Israel.

* Last updated on December 30, 2025