Chaim V'Chessed

• Meuchedet Registration Now Possible via Email

  Due to the Corona crisis, many services in Israel have become available online or via email. Until recently, however, foreigners arriving in Israel, were required to appear in person to register for Kupat Cholim. Mrs. Nechama Nulman and Mrs. Shani Wahrsager of Chaim V’Chessed’s Medical Department engaged with Kupat Cholim officials on this matter. We […]

• Foreigners to be Banned Until at Least December 1

  Foreign citizens have been banned from entering Israel since the beginning of the Corona crisis. Today, Ofer Lafler, spokesperson for the Israeli Aviation Authority notified Chaim V’Chessed CEO Rabbi Paysach Freedman that this ban will be extended until at least December 1. Israeli passports holders, as well as toshavei keva and toshavei arai may enter Israel, though they must […]

• Antibodies Exemptions Suspended

  Just recently, the Health Ministry announced a method for receiving exemptions from quarantine based on serological (antibodies) testing. This move was hailed as a significant benefit for many who had contracted Covid 19 abroad, but did not have a recognized PCR positive test.  Now, only a few short days later, Health Ministry representatives have notified […]

• Wide Ranging Podcast Interview with Chaim V’Chessed CEO

• Antibody Tests Now Accepted for Quarantine Exemptions

• England to Turn Red

• Lockdown Extended until Sunday, Flight Ban Lifted

• Video Replay: Sukkos 2020 Event

• Students to Be Allowed Entry Starting October 18

• Outbound Flights for Foreigners

• Visas Extended Until Nov. 30

• Outbound Flight Requirements

• Exciting Sukkos Event!

• Re-entry to Israel for Student/Residents

• Outbound Flight Confusion

• Foreigner Ban Extended Once Again

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