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
Coronavirus
Chaim V'Chessed continues to be inundated by calls relating to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. While the inquiries span the entire gamut of concerns, we have been particularly attentive to issues specific to English speakers. Towards that end, please see the updates below.
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!
Netanyahu orders all arrivals to quarantine in hotels
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reinstated a plan to require all arrivals from abroad to be quarantined in a hotel for 14 days, a day after it was revealed that a similar plan had been … [Read more...] about Netanyahu orders all arrivals to quarantine in hotels
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
Mental Health Support Helpline
In response to the Coronavirus epidemic, the Community Counseling Center is offering a supportive hotline for members of the English speaking community in Israel. … [Read more...] about Mental Health Support Helpline
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Health Alert: March 30
Location: Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Event: U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Health Alert: March 30
Critical Tools for the Job Search in Hard Time -An Online Workshop
Presented by Tzvi Broker, a well known Career Coach helping the Anglo Community: Expand Your Job Opportunities – What jobs are you applying for? In our times, when you may need to think out of the … [Read more...] about Critical Tools for the Job Search in Hard Time -An Online Workshop
Mental Health Organizations Collaborate for Anonymous Amudim Support Line
Coronavirus pandemic spurs mental health crisis Amudim Clinical Director Myriam Lankry: “The need for professional mental health guidance has never been greater.” With the entire world reeling … [Read more...] about Mental Health Organizations Collaborate for Anonymous Amudim Support Line
Newest Restrictions: Wed. March 25
The government of Israel has mandated, new, more stringent restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak. These rules go into effect at 5PM, on Wednesday, March 25. See here for the official … [Read more...] about Newest Restrictions: Wed. March 25
Insurance – Corona
As of tomorrow, March 23, Israeli insurance companies will be adding a clause regarding the Corona virus to their life and health insurance application forms. This means that anyone who is or has been … [Read more...] about Insurance – Corona