As Chaim V'Chessed has extensively reported , Israel halted the issuance of entry permits for students during the current lockdown. Recent news reports state that the lockdown is likely to be … [Read more...] about Re-entry to Israel for Student/Residents
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.
Outbound Flight Confusion
October 6: SEE UPDATE TO THIS POST As first reported by Chaim V'Chessed, despite discussions to the contrary, Ben Gurion Airport has remained open during the current enhanced lockdown. Flights are … [Read more...] about Outbound Flight Confusion
Foreigner Ban Extended Once Again
In what has become a monthly ritual, Israel has again extended the ban prohibiting foreign citizens from entering the country. The ban has now been extended until at least November 1. Israeli … [Read more...] about Foreigner Ban Extended Once Again
Ben Gurion Airport to Remain Open for Now
SEE UPDATED INFORMATION HERE At 2 PM on Friday, September 25, Israel is set to ratchet up the current lockdown. At this hour, the Knesset is debating the details of this arrangement. It was … [Read more...] about Ben Gurion Airport to Remain Open for Now
Simcha Entry Permits Still Being Issued
As first reported by Chaim V'Chessed, the process for entry of students to Israel was abruptly suspended on Thursday, September 17. At the time, it was unclear whether other entry permits to Israel, … [Read more...] about Simcha Entry Permits Still Being Issued
Lockdown: US Embassy Update
Many US citizens with emergency passport appointments at the US embassy in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv office in the coming weeks are concerned that their appointments will be cancelled due to the national … [Read more...] about Lockdown: US Embassy Update
Clarifications on Entry Permit Halt
As reported yesterday, Israel has abruptly suspended the entry permit process for students. Chaim V'Chessed has been swamped with various inquiries regarding this new situation. We therefore wish to … [Read more...] about Clarifications on Entry Permit Halt
Shutdown Looms: Do’s And Don’t’s For The New Year
The government of Israel decided on Sunday to implement a national lockdown, in an effort to stop the drastically rising number of new Corona cases. Last night, the government approved and delineated … [Read more...] about Shutdown Looms: Do’s And Don’t’s For The New Year
Student Entry to Israel Abruptly Halted
Israel will be entering a shutdown on Erev Rosh Hashana. In conjunction with this, on Thursday, September 17, the Interior Ministry suddenly announced that, effective immediately, no permits to enter … [Read more...] about Student Entry to Israel Abruptly Halted
Flights NOT to be Affected by Lockdown
On Sunday, September 13, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced plans for a lockdown, which will begin on Friday, Erev Rosh HaShana. Media reports had stated that the government was … [Read more...] about Flights NOT to be Affected by Lockdown
Detailed Information for Emergency Travel to Israel
Throughout the Corona crisis, Chaim V’Chessed has assisted and guided countless foreign citizens seeking to enter Israel for various reasons. Most frequently, these cases have involved deaths or … [Read more...] about Detailed Information for Emergency Travel to Israel
Foreigner Ban Extended thru September
On Sunday, August 23, the Israeli government, once again, extended the ban on foreign citizens entering Israel. The ban will now stay in effect until at least October 1. As in the past, the … [Read more...] about Foreigner Ban Extended thru September