All passengers arriving in Israel are required to quarantine for 14 days. The Health Ministry has now established certain criteria for possible exemptions from quarantine for passengers who have … [Read more...] about Quarantine Exemptions
Entry Permits to Israel – Directions for Yeshiva Administrators
As we reported on Friday, May 22, a new arrangement has been established allowing the entry of of student visa holders into Israel. See letter from Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, here. The primary … [Read more...] about Entry Permits to Israel – Directions for Yeshiva Administrators
URGENT – Quarantine Must be Observed Scrupulously by Returnees
Numerous families who had been detained abroad have recently returned to Israel. In light of the the recent changes in government policy, many more are expected to return to Israel in the coming … [Read more...] about URGENT – Quarantine Must be Observed Scrupulously by Returnees
Latest Update – Students Seeking to Enter Israel
The Foreign Ministry has, once again, altered the process for foreign students wishing to enter Israel. As of Friday, May 15, students are not to reach out to Israeli consulates or embassies for … [Read more...] about Latest Update – Students Seeking to Enter Israel
Corona Payments to Residents of Israel
The Netanyahu government has given Corona grants to all Israeli families. These grants are 500 NIS per child, for up to four children per family. The funds will be directly deposited into the bank … [Read more...] about Corona Payments to Residents of Israel
US Citizens: Coronavirus Economic Impact Payment
U.S. citizens living overseas may qualify for the Coronavirus Economic Impact Payment program. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief site for the most up-to-date … [Read more...] about US Citizens: Coronavirus Economic Impact Payment
Shaken and Alone; Pesach without Grandchildren
Relief Resources invites the community to an educational teleconference, tonight, Monday April 6 at 8:15 PM Israel time (1:15 EST). … [Read more...] about Shaken and Alone; Pesach without Grandchildren
Pesach Hours
Chaim V'Chessed offices will close for Pesach from Monday, April 6. We will reopen on Sunday, April 19. As always, our Emergency Line will be operating. … [Read more...] about Pesach Hours
If You are Abroad…
As of today, foreigners are barred from entering Israel. Having a student visa is NOT sufficient grounds to receive permission to enter Israel. Similarly, the fact that one is a member of Bituach … [Read more...] about If You are Abroad…
What a Month it has been!
The month of March began with Chaim V'Chessed advising on Israeli elections, which were held at the beginning of the month. Immediately after that, Purim took place, with various emergency situations … [Read more...] about What a Month it has been!
Newest Restrictions: March 31
The government has added numerous new stringencies to the lockdown in Israel, in order help limit the spread of Coronavirus . The new rules will take effect at 12:00 AM on April 1. The new … [Read more...] about Newest Restrictions: March 31
Teleconference: Practical Parenting Tools
Relief Resources will host an Educational Teleconference given by Dr. Lori Evans, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. The conference … [Read more...] about Teleconference: Practical Parenting Tools