The Aliyah Action Plan: 5 Things to Make Your Transition Easier

Cholim Chadashim

I want to take a moment to address a misconception I believe a lot of people have about the Israeli climate. Israel has winter. Winter in Israel brings with it the usual crop of sniffles, the flu and the standard homegrown cold. In addition to all the standard ailments, a lot of olim are surprised to find themselves feeling ill for longer periods than they are used to or getting sick more often than they did back in their native countries.

Cholim Chadashim2021-07-26T13:55:12+03:00

Community Profile: Karmiel

By: Hillel KuttlerWhen the teenaged Klaris Slizak and her family moved from Argentina to Israel 30 [...]

Community Profile: Karmiel2021-07-26T13:51:29+03:00

Teudat Zehut – Israeli Identification

Every Israeli adult is issued a Teudat Zehut (Israeli personal identification) upon turning 16. This document is made up of two parts - a card with personal information about the cardholder and a paper addendum (Sefach) which contains the personal information (name and ID numbers) of their immediate family members (spouse and children).

Teudat Zehut – Israeli Identification2025-02-03T10:16:12+02:00

How to Get an Israeli Passport as an Unregistered Ezrach Oleh

If you have at least one Israeli parent you are required to have an Israeli passport.  This is true even if you were born outside of Israel and never resided in Israel as a minor. You may qualify as having “Ezrach Oleh” status and have similar Aliyah benefits to a new immigrant (Oleh Chadash). An Ezrach Oleh is required to have an Israeli passport for Aliyah approval at their interview with the Jewish Agency in order to obtain Aliyah approval. This article outlines the instructions for those born to an Israeli parent abroad and have never been registered as an Israeli and never held an Israeli passport to issue an Israeli passport.

How to Get an Israeli Passport as an Unregistered Ezrach Oleh2026-03-09T18:52:33+02:00

Buying an Apartment on Paper: Protect Your Money

Purchasing new construction in Israel is a complex transaction, both legally and financially. Often, when entering into the new construction agreement, completion is two to three years away and you are buying a home, off blueprints and technical specifications. The Israeli law of sale is designed to keep your money safe, if the contractor goes bankrupt or doesn’t complete the project.

Buying an Apartment on Paper: Protect Your Money2021-07-26T13:47:09+03:00

Physician Associate

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is launching a course to train medical professionals to become PAs within the Israeli medical system. Israeli PAs will work under the supervision and guidance of physicians and will engage in all aspects of medicine: obtaining medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries, ordering and processing of laboratory tests, performing medical procedures, assisting during procedures and advancing health education.

Physician Associate2025-12-10T10:48:24+02:00

Kochav Yaakov: Meet the Peskins

Kochav Yaakov and Tel Tzion are two communities in the same yishuv. We originally moved to Tel Tzion 9 years ago and really loved it, but when we were looking to downsize 5 years ago the best house we found for what we were looking for was in Kochav Yaakov. I already knew many of the people in Kochav Yaakov because the communities kind of overlapped, and I knew that it was a nice mix of people where you didn't have to fit a mold to fit in. And the price was right.

Kochav Yaakov: Meet the Peskins2021-07-26T13:43:59+03:00

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.

General Tax Issues When Making Aliyah from Canada2023-05-07T12:46:52+03:00

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