Chaim V'Chessed News

On Friday, we reported on the new policy governing entry to Israel from Green countries.  Israelis and foreigners holding entry permits arriving from Green countries are now allowed to enter Israel … [Read more...] about Students from Green Countries to be Exempt from Quarantine

On Thursday, August 13, in a joint statement, the Health, Foreign and Transportation Ministries announced that the so-called ‘Opening of Israel’s Skies’ will begin on August 16. In truth, this is a … [Read more...] about Opening of Israel’s Skies?

As Israel continues to endure the so-called second wave of Corona, more and more government offices have closed their doors to the public. Mrs. Chana Rothstein of the Chaim V’Chessed Bureaucratic … [Read more...] about Numerous Government Offices Shuttered

Two weeks ago, we reported on the new arrangement which will allow yeshiva and seminary students to enter Israel. The agreement came after weeks of intensive work by the recently formed Yeshiva & … [Read more...] about Students Begin Receiving Entry Permits – Violators Might be Deported

On Wednesday, July 29, Health Ministry Deputy Director General Itamar Grotto told a Knesset panel that entry to Israel without quarantine, from some counties, may be soon be permitted. Grotto … [Read more...] about Quarantine MAY be Cancelled for Travelers from Some Countries

As reported earlier, permission will be granted to foreign students to enter Israel, despite the general ban on entry of foreigners. The understanding at the time of publication was that only single … [Read more...] about Entry to be Allowed for Stymied Married Students

On Wednesday July 22, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced that permission would be granted to foreign students to enter Israel, despite the general ban on entry … [Read more...] about Foreign Students to be Granted Entry to Israel

On Tuesday, July 21, the Health Ministry released updated quarantine guidelines. The new guidelines have caused numerous misunderstandings. In certain circumstances, quarantine has been shortened … [Read more...] about Quarantine NOT Shortened for Arriving Passengers

On Monday, July 20, the Israeli government, once again, extended the ban on foreign citizens entering Israel. The ban will now stay in effect until at least September 1. As in the past, the … [Read more...] about Foreigner Ban Extended for Yet Another Month

Early Friday, the government announced new measures to combat the growing spread of Coronavirus infection. The government established a number of new rules, effective for the next 45 days, These rules … [Read more...] about New Restrictions, Lockdown Comes Roaring Back

As published earlier this week, the Interior Ministry has issued new regulations regarding foreigners who may be eligible to enter Israel at this time. An important addition to this list are family … [Read more...] about Relatives May Enter Israel to Visit Lone Soldiers

As reported yesterday, thanks to Chaim V'Chessed advocacy, foreign residents of Israel who are atzmaim (self-employed) are now able to receive the Corona grants offered by the government. It should … [Read more...] about Corona Grants For Atzmaim – Additional Breakthrough