Chaim V'Chessed News

Israel's cabinet has voted to extend the current, stringent lockdown until Sunday, October 18 at 12 AM. This means that, as of now, the lockdown will end on Motzai Shabbos, at midnight. At the same … [Read more...] about Lockdown Extended until Sunday, Flight Ban Lifted

As Chaim V’Chessed has reported extensively, since the start of the current lockdown, single students have been barred from entering Israel. Married students have been granted entry permits under … [Read more...] about Students to Be Allowed Entry Starting October 18

During the current, strict lockdown, passengers are prohibited from flying out of Israel on tickets purchased after September 26, unless they meet certain criteria, as delineated here. As … [Read more...] about Outbound Flights for Foreigners

Since September 25, Israel is under a stringent lockdown. While some government offices remain open, access is severely restricted. In the first Corona wave, Chaim V'Chessed successfully petitioned … [Read more...] about Visas Extended Until Nov. 30

Since the start of the stringent lockdown, outbound travel thru Ben Gurion Airport has been restricted. Passengers are only permitted to depart on flights if their tickets were purchased prior to … [Read more...] about Outbound Flight Requirements

It has been a challenging year, but Sukkos is arriving! Along with the general populace, English speakers in Israel have experienced their share of difficulties in the past many months. … [Read more...] about Exciting Sukkos Event!

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

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

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

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