Understanding the Israeli Real Estate Market: What Olim Should Know Before Buying
Making Aliyah comes with a long checklist. From opening a bank account and finding housing to enrolling children in school and setting up healthcare, there’s a lot to organize.
Notice of Resignation/Dismissal
When an employee wishes to resign or an employer seeks to terminate an employee, the initiating party must provide the other with advanced written notice.
Capital Gains Tax
A US citizen who is a resident of Israel (with the assumption that the Israeli resident is not in the 10 year exemption period) who sells US corporate stock will pay the first right of tax to Israel on the capital gain (generally the sales price less the original cost).
Your Aliyah Financial Plan – Your Most Successful Move
This article is by Baruch […]
How to Make your Retirement Dreams a Reality
This article is by Baruch […]
Do Your Investments Make Aliyah With You?
Should your investments really stay in your home country? Will your move to Israel impact them, and what changes do you need to consider as you make the transition to a new country with new financial systems and investment considerations?
Planning Your Aliyah: Purchase Tax
Most people cringe when they hear the word “tax,” but possessing the knowledge to navigate the system is key – especially in Israel. This article will outline and explain the more common aspects of taxes people encounter when buying a property in Israel.
Periphery Tax Break
Salary-earning residents of over four hundred cities, towns, and settlements are eligible to receive an income tax break, also known […]
4 Important Investment Tips and Money Resources for U.S. Olim
This articles is by Douglas Goldstein, CFP®
Having helped Olim for almost 25 years with handling their U.S. investment and IRA […]
General Tax Issues When Making Aliyah from Canada
Becoming a non-resident of Canada will generally not affect your citizenship status in Canada. Canada does not typically ask people who become non-residents to give up their citizenship. However, your change in residency status will significantly change the manner in which you are taxed by Canada. How? For starters, Canadian residents are taxed on their worldwide income while non-residents are taxed only on their Canadian-source income.
Making Aliyah and Juggling Debt, Loans or a Mortgage
Living in Israel is awesome – and for many people it is a true dream come true. To make the dream of living in Israel a reality, there are many practical steps that one must take to ensure successful absorption into Israeli society. From my experience, having proper expectations is one of the key ingredients to a successful Aliyah.
Wills & Inheritance – Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
What arrangements can be made in a Will? Does it matter if you already have a will that you executed abroad? What happens if you don’t have a will? Learn about Israeli laws regarding to wills and inheritance.
Retirees
A growing number of North Americans are choosing to spend their retirement years in Israel. The articles below offer a […]
How to Obtain Your Israeli Senior Citizen Card
The Israeli Senior Citizen Card, Kartis Ezrach Vatik is available to women over the age of 62 and men over the age of 67. This card provides a variety of discounts and benefits on public transportation, attractions, and several other services.
US Social Security in Israel
As a US citizen, you may be concerned about working in Israel if you have taken early retirement […]
Israeli Trust Law
What is a Trust? Someone (Grantor/Settlor) can create a trust by signing a trust deed in which he transfers legal title of his assets to a trustee, whom he designates in the trust deed. The trustee, while having legal title to the assets, has no beneficial entitlement from the assets. The trust deed names beneficiaries, who do not have legal title to the assets, but are able to enjoy the income and the assets in accordance with the terms and conditions under the trust deed.
Is Your Currency Broker Abroad Secure
Make especially sure that you check the regulatory credentials of any non-bank foreign exchange specialist. Ensure the company operate segregated client accounts & have a proven track record in business
When to Convert Your Foreign Currency in Shekels
If you are about to realize your dream of Aliyah – Mazal Tov! It is an amazing and huge step that hopefully will add much happiness and meaning to your life. But with all the practical, immediate details that you are finalizing now, you also need to consider the longer-term financial ramifications of switching countries – and currencies – to ensure your continued financial stability.
The ABCs of Aliyah Financial Planning
Making Aliyah is a huge decision, but one that has the potential to enrich your life in countless ways. In order to ensure that your move is as smooth as possible from a financial perspective, there are many elements that you need to plan and organize.
Real Estate Investing in Israel
Depending on your stage in life and financial situation, you may well have already looked at, or become involved in the real estate market in Israel prior to making Aliyah. However, even if it is something you never considered, it will become very relevant to you upon arrival as you consider purchasing a home here.
Taxation in Israel – General Information
For Israeli tax purposes, an Israeli resident is defined as an individual whose center of living is in Israel taking into account the person’s family, economic and social links.
U.S.-Israel Income Tax Update 2026
NEW TEMPORARY TAX BENEFIT FOR ELIGIBLE OLIM
Significant Israeli Income Tax Relief May Be Available […]
Taxation of New Immigrants Rules in Israel
New immigrants and returning citizens are entitled to various benefits granted by the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. These benefits were extended in 2008 in commemoration of Israel's 60th anniversary to try further to provide incentives for Jews to make Aliyah. A returning citizen is someone who has either resided overseas for at least 10 years;
The Challenges Faced By Mature Olim
This article is written by Howie Mischel. Mischel has spent 32 years working in New York and Boston as a […]
Guide to Navigating the Israeli Banking System
Guest Contributor: Gershon Kayman, Esq.
Adapting to a new country includes adjusting to that country’s banking system. Since banking is a […]
Money Changers in Israel: Are They Safe?
This article is written by Gershon Kayman, Esq., an Oleh from New York with 10 years experience practicing law. He […]
Retirement Consultants
Retirement consultants offer assistance in identifying living solutions for the elderly, whether in a Beit Avot (old age home), independent […]
Resources: Assistance for the Elderly
The following organizations provide assistance for the elderly in Israel:
- Eshel: JDC-Optimal Aging strives to improve the status of the […]
Planning Your Retirement
A large and growing number of senior citizens are choosing to spend their retirement years in Israel. Some individuals want […]
Money Transfer and Currency Conversion
Nefesh B’Nefesh is not associated with, and does not endorse, any specific bank, money changer, or financial […]































