Chaim V'Chessed

• Israel Entry Issues

  Published April 13, 2021 12:58 PM IST Due to the relaxation of entry rules, thousands are now traveling to Israel. Additionally, students who have been issued entry permits are hastening to commence their studies in Israel this week. Several issues and problems which have come up are addressed below. PCR Tests: Required for Babies as […]

• New: Online Registration for Bituach Leumi

  Published April 8, 2021 7:02 AM IST Many foreigners residing in Israel are eligible to join Bituach Leumi, Israel׳s National Insurance. Many vital services are provided through Bituach Leumi, such as health insurance, child subsidies, unemployment and much more. Registering for Bituach Leumi is a crucial, but often confusing, bit of Israeli bureaucracy. Now, thanks […]

• Permission to Enter Israel: Relatives of Israeli Residents, Simchas & More

  Update April 9, 2021 6:39 PM IST Foreigners continue to be largely banned from entering Israel. Still, as reported, on April 7, new rules went into effect, permitting more groups of foreign citizens to enter Israel. These groups include those coming for weddings, medical emergencies, deaths and to visit lone soldiers. However, an important new […]

• Pesach Event Replay

• Clarification: Foreigner Ban Continues, Permits to be Granted for Special Circumstances

• Current Requirements for Entering Israel

• All Students to be Permitted to Enter Israel

• Existing Students, Families Permitted to Return to Israel

• Israel Entry – Latest Update

• Possibility for Foreign Students to Return After Pesach – Risks Involved

• New Guidance Issued for US Passports Difficulties

• Student Re-entry Barred at Least Until After Pesach; Flights Cancelled

• Flight Troubles Ahead; No News for Students

• Cabinet Votes to Open Airport for Israelis

• Airport May Open – for Israelis Only

• Partial Relief for Dual Citizens Seeking to Leave Israel

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