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
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.
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
New Quarantine Rules
The Israeli government implemented new emergency regulations on March 19, 2020. We are now essentially in a state of national quarantine. The following are the most recent instructions published by … [Read more...] about New Quarantine Rules
Foreigners Who Reside in Israel
Foreigners are now banned from entering Israel. Those who are able to prove that the center of their lives is in Israel may apply for permission to enter Israel, though this is becoming … [Read more...] about Foreigners Who Reside in Israel
Chaim V’Chessed Offices Remain Open
Chaim V'Chessed offices remain open during the ongoing Corona crisis. We have been inundated with calls regarding the situation. Wednesday, March 18 was the busiest day in the history of Chaim … [Read more...] about Chaim V’Chessed Offices Remain Open
Corona: Services for English Speakers
PLEASE NOTIFY US OF OTHER SERVICES FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME. ~The Eshkolot Community Center has established an emergency center that is assisting olim and English … [Read more...] about Corona: Services for English Speakers
Bituach Leumi for Foreigners
At the onset of the Coronavirus crisis, Chaim V'Chessed reached out to officials at Bituach Leumi to explain that for foreigners in Israel without valid visas, Bituach Leumi and other health benefits … [Read more...] about Bituach Leumi for Foreigners
Visas Extended for Foreigners
Immediately upon the onset of the more stringent Corona restrictions, Chaim V'Chessed noted a concern for foreigners in Israel: Such residents require valid visas at all times. Should their visas … [Read more...] about Visas Extended for Foreigners
Foreign Citizens Banned Completely from Entering Israel
As we publicized previously this week, as of Thursday, March 12, Israel barred entry to all foreign citizens, except under certain circumstances. Earlier this week we detailed the special permit … [Read more...] about Foreign Citizens Banned Completely from Entering Israel