As published earlier this week, the Interior Ministry has issued new regulations regarding foreigners who may be eligible to enter […]
Coronavirus
Corona Grants For Atzmaim – Additional Breakthrough
As reported yesterday, thanks to Chaim V’Chessed advocacy, foreign residents of Israel who are atzmaim (self-employed) are now able to […]
Foreign Residents Now Eligible for Corona Grants
Chalat stands for Chofesh l’lo Tashlum, or unpaid leave. While, in normal times, workers on unpaid leave are not eligible […]
30 Day Rule Abolished
After Chaim V’Chessed successfully advocated for permission for student visa families to be allowed into Israel, a new draconian rule […]
Grandparents May Now Enter Israel for Bar Mitzvas or Births
The borders of Israel have been closed to foreigners since the beginning of the Corona crisis. As has been chronicled […]
Chaim V’Chessed Welcome Boxes Hit the Spot
It was rough, because on one hand, people who had been clamoring to return to their homes in Eretz Yisrael […]
Interview: Navigating the Bureaucracy Maze
This week’s English HaModia features a wide ranging interview with Chaim V’Chessed CEO, Rabbi Paysach Freedman. In the interview, conducted […]
Jerusalem Municipality Closed Until Further Notice
Due to the increasing number of Corona infections, various offices have limited their hours or closed completely for the foreseeable […]
Discrimination Against Foreign Yeshiva/Seminary Students?
The saga of yeshiva and seminary students barred from entering Israel continues to aggravate institution heads, students and their parents. […]
Online Arnona Discounts for Foreigners in Jerusalem
For several years, it has been possible to apply for an Jerusalem arnona discount on the website of the Jerusalem […]
