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What is Tofess 17?

Tofess 17, or hitchayvut, is your health fund's commitment to pay for treatment given outside the fund - at a hospital or a medical institute. When you need it, how to request it online, how long it takes and when you still pay.

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Product Warranties

Bought a new appliance in Israel? By law you get a one-year warranty on electrical, electronic and gas products over 150 NIS, and four years on water heaters. Repairs are free, with fixed deadlines - and large items are fixed at your home.

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Bituach Leumi Payments

What are Bituach Leumi and health insurance premiums, who has to pay them, who is exempt and how much they cost. New olim have an exemption in their first months in Israel - check whether it applies to you.

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Family Finances Program

Did your family recently make Aliyah? The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration offers free personal financial guidance in your language - banks and government bodies, pension rights, mortgages, taxation and family cash flow. For olim up to 18 months after Aliyah.

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Free Legal Aid

Did you know you can receive legal aid free of charge? The Ministry of Justice provides legal advice and representation in court - in family matters, financial claims, labor law, Bituach Leumi issues and enforcement debts. Apply online or call *6405.

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Traveling with a Valid Foreign Passport

Haven't received your Israeli passport yet, but have a valid foreign one? The Population and Immigration Authority has extended the option to enter and leave Israel with a valid foreign passport until 31.12.26. It is still worth starting the Israeli passport process in advance.

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Decide today who'll decide tomorrow. A lasting power of attorney lets you choose in advance who will manage your affairs - property, medical or personal - if you're ever unable to do so yourself. It's a legal alternative to guardianship, arranged through a qualified lawyer.

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Job Search Resources for Olim

Looking for a job? The Ministry of Aliyah's employment counselors are here for you - call *2994 to book an appointment near you. We've also compiled official websites for job search, business support and vocational training, including a dedicated list for ages 50+.

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The My Aliyah App Has a New Look​

The updated version of the My Aliyah app, operated by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, has been uploaded to the app stores – with a variety of upgrades designed to make it easier for you and enable easy access to all services in one place.

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Student Authority Assistance for 2026-2027 Is Now Open

Are you a new oleh or olah? You may be eligible for tuition assistance from the Student Authority for the 2026-2027 academic year. Registration is open, and if you have already enrolled for a bachelor's or master's degree, you can apply straight from the My Aliyah app.

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Aliyah Information Hub

Shivat Zion is a comprehensive, multilingual knowledgebase for Olim. Some sample categories and topics are:

Aliyah and Klita

How to make Aliyah? What steps should you take? What benefits are available?

Housing and Community

Choosing a community? How to rent an apartment or buy a home? How to get rental assistance benefits?

Military Service

Who needs to serve? How long do I need to serve? Are there deferments?

Employment

How do I find a job? Creating a CV, Understanding your paycheck slip and other legal documents, Workers rights

Finances

How to Open a Bank Account? Tax Benefits for Olim, Bringing Money to Israel

From Aliyah to Klita — Access all our Guides

FAQs

Your questions — our answers

How do I make Aliyah?

Depending on your personal (family) situation, your background and the countries you (and your family members) lived in, you will need to gather a number of documents and get approval on your eligibility for Aliyah from the Jewish Agency for Israel. Click here to start your Aliyah, and here to understand more about the whole process and documents.

Which documents do I need to make Aliyah?

Depending on your background, family situation and countries you have resided in you need different documents. Click here to learn more about the specific documents you need.

Do you need to serve in the army?

It depends. According to Israeli law, all Israeli citizens between the ages of 18-21 are required to be enlisted into the IDF. If you fall within this age group, are healthy, and are unmarried, then you may be drafted.If you are between 22-27 years old, you are exempt from serving but can choose to volunteer for service. Olim (immigrants) who are 28 years old and above do not need to serve and cannot volunteer for service. Important Note: There are some exceptions to the rule above. Olim may be drafted despite being officially overage, for example, if they received a deferment or postponed their service until finishing their academic studies. It’s also possible that people who made Aliyah after having an A1 Visa for a few years will be drafted despite being overage. To verify your obligation, contact the IDF Meitav Overseas Recruitment Department for instructions via WhatsApp at +972-52-945-8579, email joinidf@mail.idf.il, or phone at +972-3-7387080

How to find a job without an Israeli passport?

Depending on your personal (family) situation, your background and the countries you (and your family members) lived in, you will need to gather a number of documents and get approval on your eligibility for Aliyah from the Jewish Agency for Israel. Click here to start your Aliyah, and here to understand more about the whole process and documents.

How to open a bank account and get a credit card?

A few days after making Aliyah you should schedule a meeting with Misrad HaKlita where you will need to hand in documentation from an Israeli bank providing your account details, so they can start to deposit monthly payments as part of your Sal Klita – סל קליטה – Absorption Basket. If applicable, you have to open a joint bank account under both spouses’ names before going to Misrad HaKlita.

More information is available here.

What benefits and allowances can you receive?

To facilitate the absorption of new immigrants, the State of Israel grants Olim certain benefits depending on their status, age, family situation, etc. Below is a general guideline of these benefits.

Note: This is not a guarantee that you will receive the benefits. Each case is considered individually by Misrad HaKlita and the Jewish Agency based on your personal status and previous residency in Israel.

More info here.

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