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Since yesterday's shocking announcement that unmarried students are barred from returning to Israel, the phones in Chaim V'Chessed have not stopped ringing: from irate yeshiva and seminary heads whose … [Read more...] about Complications Abound for Foreign Students Abroad

This afternoon, the Interior Ministry abruptly slammed the brakes on the travel plans of many students. In recent days, the Ministry released a program for institutions to obtain entry permits to … [Read more...] about Permission Yanked from Single Students!

Since the beginning of the Corona crisis, many important government offices have been shuttered. After being closed for nearly three months, Bituach Leumi will reopen to the public on Sunday, June … [Read more...] about Bituach Leumi Offices to Reopen

As of last week, yeshivas and institutions have been obtaining entry permits for student visas holders who reside in Israel. We once again thank the Interior Ministry officials who have made this … [Read more...] about Difficulties Obtaining Entry Permits

All passengers arriving in Israel are required to quarantine for 14 days. The Health Ministry has now established certain criteria for possible exemptions from quarantine for passengers who have … [Read more...] about Quarantine Exemptions

The new Interior Ministry arrangement for student visa holders to return to Israel has taken effect. After Chaim V'Chessed appraised yeshiva and institution heads of the new rules, we are happy to … [Read more...] about Students Begin Receiving Entry Permits

On Friday May 22, new rules were issued, easing the way for student visa holders to enter Israel. From now on, institutions are to apply on behalf of their students. As is common, there is a great … [Read more...] about Yeshivas & Schools Appraised of New Rules

As we reported on Friday, May 22, a new arrangement has been established allowing the entry of of student visa holders into Israel. The primary intent of this arrangement is the return of student … [Read more...] about More Details for Visa Holder Families

Numerous families who had been detained abroad have recently returned to Israel. In light of the the recent changes in government policy, many more are expected to return to Israel in the coming … [Read more...] about URGENT – Quarantine Must be Observed Scrupulously by Returnees