Recommended Off-site Links
On this page we will share with you links to other online resources we feel can be beneficial to new olim. All resources are in English unless otherwise noted.
ISRAEL Government & Public Services
- Government Authorities and Institutions
- Government Ministries
- Government Online Payments and Forms
- Government Portal
- Guides - Aliyah, Driver`s License, Working, Investing, etc.
- Disability
- Domestic Workers
- Elections in Israel
- Employment - Health & National Insurance
- Employment - Labor Laws
- Home Front Command - Emergency Preparation
- IDF Israel Defense Forces
- IDF Spokesperson`s Unit - Media and Public relations in Israel
- Income Tax, VAT & Customs information
- Israel Meteorological Service - Weather
- Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research - Marine, Coastal and Freshwater resources
- Israel Science & Technology - Science, Technology, Organizations, Jobs, etc.
- Maternity/Childbirth Benefits
- Notary Services Prices (Hebrew)
- Phone System and Dialing Codes
- Israel Police Force Public Information
- Self-Employment
- Social Security (old age benefits)
- Tax Reform for New Immigrants and Returning Citizens
- Unemployment Benefits
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Work Injury Benefits
Helpful Tools, Private Organizations & Services
- 4Olim Network
- Aliyah Lift Shipping & their Your Shipment e-Guide
- American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
- The Anglo Aliyah Exchange
- Anglo-List.com Directory
- A2Z Israel - Real Estate & Financial Information
- Bank of Israel Foreign Exchange Rates
- Birthright Israel
- Compass Counseling for Olim Chadashim
- English Hebrew by Subject - topic dictionary for learning and reference
- ESRA Magazine - informative and entertaining companion and guide to life in Israel
- Hebrew - Learning in Ulpan (see also `Ulpans` below)
- Israel Living - English Business Directory
- Jewish Agency for Israel
- Kibbutzim
- Legal Encyclopedia and Dictionary
- Nefesh B`Nefesh
- IsraPay - Payroll in Israel
- Otzma - Fellowship in Israel
- Paamonim Financial Counseling/Aliyah Budgeting
- Payroll Calculator at Hilan (Hebrew)
- Standing Together - Help Brighten the Day of a Soldier
- Tomorrow`s Genius - online tutoring for English speaking olim
- Ulpans & Online Resources
- Hebrew Home Ulpan (private, 2-week intensive study while living in teacher`s home)
- Hebrew Language (tutorials, games, & many resources)
- Kibbutz Programs
- Mahal - Free ulpan for IDF Volunteers
- Ministry of Immigrant Absorption Ulpan List
- Nefesh B`Nefesh Ulpan Database
- Street Hebrew (private, online via Skype)
- Tomorrow`s Genius (private, online ulpan for children)
- Ulpan Aviv (private, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv & online)
- Ulpan La-Inyan (private groups and online)
- Ulpan-Or (private, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv & online)
- Virtual Ulpan (free online tutorial)
- Working Abroad - Work Visas, Permits and Restrictions
United States Resources
- The United States of America Constitution
- Internal Revenue Service
- Legal Forms available online (U.S)
- Social Security Administration
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Travel
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. State Department
- The White House
If you know of other sites that provide beneficial services or information for olim, please tell us about them and be sure to include the web address in your message.