FREE Sharon Region Aliyah Coordinator Services
Eligibility:
- New English-speaking olim can receive 10 FREE hours of klita assistance during their first 3 months of Aliyah.
- Services are only available in the Sharon region of Israel at this time.
Voleh is happy to announce that Lissa Szajnbrum is now available to assist new English-speaking olim by e-mail, phone or in person once you’ve arrived with any of the following challenges:
Bank Account: choosing a bank, opening an account, and she’ll even teach you how to write a check and use Israeli credit cards.
Government offices: locating the ones you need and going to them in the correct order with the right documents.
Apartment Rentals: understanding contract details and communications with Hebrew speaking landlords, paying arnona (tax) and applying for olim reduction (if eligible).
Bituach Leumi/National Insurance: registration for health fund and child allowance, choosing a kupat cholim.
Medical Care: choosing doctors and specialists, birthing hospitals/midwives/doulas and breast feeding counseling.
Selecting and Registering with Utility Service Providers: Phone, Cell Phone, Internet, Electric, Gas, Water/Sewer.
Shopping: Lissa will take you on your first supermarket experience and advice on where to shop for appliances, furniture and basic needs.
Transportation: understanding Bus schedules and other public transportation options.
Education: meeting with municipal education department, school tours and registration, obtaining books and supplies, Preschool tours and registration, Authorization of Academic degrees from other countries.
Employment: resources for finding employment, understanding contracts, benefits, and employment laws, etc.
Driver’s License: fulfilling requirements
Lissa Szajnbrum is originally from San Diego, CA but has called Israel her home for nearly 30 years. Lissa works as a doula and breast feeding counselor, and is a volunteer Aliyah Counselor with a passion for helping new immigrants get settled into Israeli society.
If you’d like to take advantage of Voleh’s free Aliyah Counseling services, please contact Lissa at lissabirth@gmail.com