Passengers entering Israel from abroad are required to quarantine for 14 days, if they are coming from a Red country. Those arriving from Green countries are exempt from quarantine. For the past … [Read more...] about Canada To Turn Red
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 … [Read more...] about Meuchedet Registration Now Possible via Email
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 … [Read more...] about Foreigners to be Banned Until at Least December 1
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 … [Read more...] about Antibodies Exemptions Suspended
Wide Ranging Podcast Interview with Chaim V’Chessed CEO
Jews You Should Know is a fascinating podcast program. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, interviews interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. As Rabbi Koretsky says, … [Read more...] about Wide Ranging Podcast Interview with Chaim V’Chessed CEO
Antibody Tests Now Accepted for Quarantine Exemptions
THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. SEE OCTOBER 20 UPDATE HERE All passengers arriving in Israel from Red countries are required to quarantine for 14 days. Until now, there has been a limited process … [Read more...] about Antibody Tests Now Accepted for Quarantine Exemptions
England to Turn Red
Since August, Israel has regarded England as a Green country. This has meant that travelers arriving from England have been exempt from quranatine upon arrival in Israel. Now, due to rising … [Read more...] about England to Turn Red
Lockdown Extended until Sunday, Flight Ban Lifted
Israel's cabinet has voted to extend the current, stringent lockdown until Sunday, October 18 at 12 AM. This means that, as of now, the lockdown will end on Motzai Shabbos, at midnight. At the same … [Read more...] about Lockdown Extended until Sunday, Flight Ban Lifted
Video Replay: Sukkos 2020 Event
WATCH VIDEO HERE It has been a challenging year, but Sukkos has arrived! Along with the general populace, English speakers in Israel have experienced their share of difficulties in the past many … [Read more...] about Video Replay: Sukkos 2020 Event
Outbound Flights for Foreigners
During the current, strict lockdown, passengers are prohibited from flying out of Israel on tickets purchased after September 26, unless they meet certain criteria, as delineated here. As … [Read more...] about Outbound Flights for Foreigners
Visas Extended Until Nov. 30
Since September 25, Israel is under a stringent lockdown. While some government offices remain open, access is severely restricted. In the first Corona wave, Chaim V'Chessed successfully petitioned … [Read more...] about Visas Extended Until Nov. 30
Outbound Flight Requirements
Since the start of the stringent lockdown, outbound travel thru Ben Gurion Airport has been restricted. Passengers are only permitted to depart on flights if their tickets were purchased prior to … [Read more...] about Outbound Flight Requirements