Updated March 2, 2021 12:31PM IST Reports over the past 36 hours indicate that Ben Gurion Airport is likely to reopen on Sunday, March 7. It should be noted that this decision is probable, but not … [Read more...] about Airport May Open – for Israelis Only
Partial Relief for Dual Citizens Seeking to Leave Israel
Updated March 1, 2021 11:44 AM IST Israel's flight ban has been extended until March 7. As has been well documented, limited flights continue to operate during this time. However, Israeli citizens … [Read more...] about Partial Relief for Dual Citizens Seeking to Leave Israel
Joint Statement: US Passports in Israel
Published February 24, 2021 12:56 PM IST Throughout the Coronavirus crisis, Chaim V'Chessed has worked hand in hand with Amudim, headed by the unparalleled Rabbi Zvi Gluck. Rabbi Gluck is a long … [Read more...] about Joint Statement: US Passports in Israel
Flight Havoc & Headaches
Published February 20, 2021 9:57 PM IST Earlier this week, Chaim V’Chessed reported that numerous flights would be scheduled to operate between Israel and the USA. This came in the wake of pressure … [Read more...] about Flight Havoc & Headaches
Flight Ban Extended for Two More Weeks
Published February 18, 2021 11:33 PM IST On Thursday night, February 18, the Israeli cabinet approved the extension of the ban on entry and exit to and from Israel. The ban will now remain in place … [Read more...] about Flight Ban Extended for Two More Weeks
Online Recovery/Vaccination Certificates, Complications for Foreigners
Published February 18, 2021 12:01 PM IST Recovered patients are now able to receive an online Teudat Machlim (Certificate of Recovery). Similarly, vaccinated persons can receive a Teudat Hitchasnut … [Read more...] about Online Recovery/Vaccination Certificates, Complications for Foreigners
United Airlines to Restart Tel Aviv Flights
Published February 17, 2021 2:16 PM IST UPDATE: Due to government dictates, United's flight schedule has changed. Please contact the airline to confirm when flights will operate. Earlier today, … [Read more...] about United Airlines to Restart Tel Aviv Flights
Delta Airlines to Begin Flights to/from Israel
Published February 17, 2021 11:12 AM IST UPDATE: Due to government dictates, Delta's flight schedule has changed. Please contact the airline to confirm when flights will operate. Throughout the … [Read more...] about Delta Airlines to Begin Flights to/from Israel
Joint Travel Advisory Issued
Published February 14, 2021 11:57 AM IST Throughout the Corona crisis, Chaim V'Chessed has worked hand in hand with Rabbi Zvi Gluck, President of Amudim, and Rabbi Nechemya Malinowitz, Director of … [Read more...] about Joint Travel Advisory Issued
Additional Emergency Flights
Posted February 11 , 2021 4:23 IST Chaim V’Chessed has been incessantly lobbying for additional emergency flights between Israel and the United States. We have just learned that El Al will operate … [Read more...] about Additional Emergency Flights
Extreme Difficulties Entering Israel, Wrestlers to be Permitted
Updated February 10, 2021 7:18 PM IST Earlier this week, Israel set new rules and limitations on entry to the country. All travelers, Israeli or foreign, must receive advance permission to enter … [Read more...] about Extreme Difficulties Entering Israel, Wrestlers to be Permitted
Emergency Flights to/from USA
UPDATED: February 9, 2021 12:18 IST Yesterday, February 8, Chaim V’Chessed was the first to announce that El Al will be operating several flights to/from the United States. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Emergency Flights to/from USA