Chaim V'Chessed

• Online Arnona Discounts for Foreigners in Jerusalem

  For several years, it has been possible to apply for an Jerusalem arnona discount on the website of the Jerusalem municipality. However, foreigners were not afforded this privilege. Foreign citizens were required to journey to the municipality to appear in person. Now, a considerable breakthrough has been achieved. Chaim V’Chessed contacted Councilman Dovid Blumenstock (Degel […]

• Foreigner Ban Extended Until August 1

  On Thursday, June 25, the Israeli government, once again, extended the ban on foreigners entering the country. The ban will now stay in effect until at least August 1. As in the past, the Interior Ministry did not issued an orderly announcement to the press. However, notification was sent to airlines by the Israel Aviation […]

• Jerusalem Visa Department Shut Down

  The Interior Ministry (Misrad HaPnim) has announced that the visa department in its Jerusalem branch will be closed until July 2. No reason was given for this sudden announcement. However, Chaim V’Chessed has learned that earlier this week, a confirmed Corona patient visited the visa department. This forced several workers into quarantine, and led to […]

• No, No, No They Will Not Let You Go

• 30 Day Requirement – Alleviated by Chaim V’Chessed

• Entry Saga Continues

• Quarantine Exemption Process

• Exceptional Circumstances for Entering Israel

• Airline Troubles Sorted Out

• Quarantine Exemption Misinformation

• Jerusalem Arnona Offices Reopen

• Agudah Live Webinar Features Chaim V’Chessed

• Foreigner Ban Extended Again, Causing Misconceptions

• Rabbis Issue Letter Urging Strict Quarantine

• Continued Difficulties for Visa Holder Families

• Arriving Students Detained in Airport, Eventually Allowed in

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