Mortgage Benefits in Israel
Israel’s Ministry of Construction and Housing oversees a mortgage benefit program that assists new Olim in funding the purchase of a home in Israel. This is part of an Israeli government benefits program which is commonly referred to as the Zakaut mortgage benefit.
Rental Assistance
Misrad Hashikun (Ministry of Housing) offers Olim Chadashim rental assistance beginning from the 13th month after Aliyah. During the first year of Aliyah, rental assistance is distributed through Sal Klita (the Absorption Basket).
US Social Security in Israel
As a US citizen, you may be concerned about working in Israel if you have taken early retirement or [...]
The Law of Return
The Law of Return, granting every Jew in the world the right to settle in Israel, was passed by the Knesset on July 5, 1950, and published in Sefer HaChukkim
Unemployment Benefits for New Olim
Olim who have been in Israel for at least 6 months and are not employed, are entitled to a monthly living allowance through Misrad Haklita, known as Dmei Kiyum. Amounts for Dmei Kiyum are as follows. Note that unemployment benefits begin AFTER Sal Klita payments finish.
Benefits for Ben Olim
If you have children ages 17 to 21 who make Aliyah within 12 months of your own Aliyah (either before or after), they will be considered "Ben Olim." This means that they will be listed on your family's Teudat Oleh (Oleh booklet) and they will have limited Oleh benefits.
Optometry
The role of optometrists is to provide vision care, not to function as eye doctors, and many of the responsibilities held by optometrists in North America are only performed in Israel by ophthalmologists.
