Education
Information Booklet for Immigrant Students
Housing
Military Service
The National Insurance Institute
Guide to Services for the Disabled
Transportation Services in Israel
First Steps
Financial Assistance-Absorption Basket
A Guide to Ulpan Study
Employment Guidance Centers
Guarding Your Health
The Life Cycle
Pensioners
Registration in a Health Fund
Where to Turn
Information on Conversion
The Health System in Israel
Education - the Education System in Israel
The booklet provides basic information about Israel's educational system, the various educational bodies, informal education and about assistance for immigrant students. It is intended for new immigrant students and their parents from kindergarten through university.
Languages: Russian, English, Spanish, French
Information Booklet for Immigrant Students
Basic information on the educational system in Israel, on the assistance provided to immigrant students, and on activities within the informal education network.
Languages: Hebrew, Russian, English, Spanish, French, and Amharic.
Housing
This booklet surveys housing in Israel. It explains the government and private assistance available and the conditions under which it is granted. The information also contains guidelines and advice about purchasing and renting a home, apartment or room. The information is designed for use by immigrants at all stages of absorption, absorption workers in Israel and aliyah shalichim overseas.
Contents:
geographical survey * housing options * temporary housing * rental assistance * purchasing an apartment * government loans * bank loans * guarantors * procedures for obtaining a mortgage * transferring a mortgage * repayment of loans * the purchase procedure and registration * key-money * purchasing a new apartment from a contractor * purchasing an apartment from a public housing company * public housing with rent control * building your own home * advice for renting and purchasing an apartment * addresses
Languages: English, Spanish, Hebrew, French
Military Service
This booklet explains the general rules governing the conscription of new immigrants according to age and family status. It contains information about what new recruits can expect and gives advice on what to bring, how to behave and who to consult during the period of basic training. It is especially useful to new immigrants of conscription age, to a certain extent to temporary residents and potential immigrants.
Contents:
regular service * study reserves * types of military service * registration procedures* advice for conscripts * basic training* benefits to immigrants in regular service * assistance to lone soldiers * assistance to married soldiers * discharged soldiers * reserve duty
Languages: English, Spanish ,Russian, Hebrew, French
National Insurance
This booklet presents details on the essential services provided to Israeli residents by the National Insurance Institute. It outlines eligibility for assistance and how to obtain it. The booklet is designed for immigrants and Temporary Residents at all stages of absorption, and also serves absorption workers in Israel.
Contents:
general information* the collection system * health insurance * filing a claim * old-age pension * maternity benefits * child allowances * payments for reserve duty * unemployment insurance * assured income * disability insurance* compensation for victims of enemy actions * compensation for Prisoners of Zion * addresses
Languages: English, Spanish, Hebrew, French, Russian
Guide to Services for the Disabled
A summary of services provided to the disabled by governmental agencies, public institutions, and voluntary and non-profit organizations.
The booklet contains a brief descriptions of services, conditions of eligibility, and contact addresses.
Languages: Hebrew, Russian, English, Spanish, French, and Amharic.
Transportation Services in Israel
This booklet presents the services of the Ministry of Transport. It is designed for both new immigrants and veteran Israelis and includes guidelines for receiving and renewing drivers' licenses, automobile registration, import and export, automotive professionals and public transportation.
Contents:
The Ministry of Transport * obtaining a drivers' license * vehicle registration * traffic violations * depositing licenses * roadside spot checks * import of vehicles * automotive professions * public transport, public complaints * useful addresses
Languages: English , French
First Steps
An abridged informational booklet about detailing the steps new immigrants should take during the initial stages of absorption.
Languages: Russian, English, French
Financial Assistance-Absorption Basket
Presents guidelines for receiving the absorption basket. The booklet includes tables with amounts of absorption basket and customs grant assistance. The booklet is updated periodically in accordance with changes in the amounts of financial assistance.
Languages: Russian, English, French, Spanish
A Guide to Ulpan Study
This booklet contains information about ulpan study options, the importance of learning Hebrew, Hebrew study programs for specific groups, how to register for ulpan, and assistance for those enrolled in ulpan.
Contents:
Hebrew study ulpan// registration for an ulpan// assistance with tuition//ulpan aleph//professonal ulpan//ulpan for medical professionals//ulpan for computer and hi-tech professionals and engineers//ulpan bet for medical professions//Hebrew study for teachers//ulpan for pensioners//special ulpan//advice for students in ulpan aleph//Hebrew- advanced studies//"second chance" ulpan//Hebrew studies for students//Hebrew studies for students in other frameworks(English only)
Languages: Russian, English, French
Employment Guidance Centers
This booklet provides details of the services offered at the employment guidance centers, and explains the registration procedure.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Russian
Guarding Your Health
General tips on how to stay healthy and safe in Israel.
Contents:
Staying healthy in Israel// special measures to take during hot weather//healthy diet//lice//safety on outings// //defensive driving//Tay -Sachs tests//rabies/early screening for breast cancer//useful addresses
Languages: English, French, Spanish
The Life Cycle
This booklet describes official procedures for such life cycle events as marriage, birth and burial.
Contents:
The Life Cycle in Israel// birth//marriage//death//glossary// useful addresses
Languages: English, Spanish
Pensioners
This booklet offers information about activities for pensioners, old age pension allowance, employment, sheltered retirement homes and nursing homes, health care, social services and Seniors' benefits.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian
Registration in a Health Fund
Informational booklet discussing the registration procedure for National Health Insurance coverage.
Languages: English, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Rumanian, Russian
Where to Turn
An inclusive guide to sources of information and assistance including governmental and public bodies, and non-profit and voluntary organizations.
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, French, Hebrew
Information on Conversion - Address and Telephone Guide
Telephone numbers and addresses of recognized bodies that are involved in conversion.
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, French, Hebrew
The Health System in Israel
General information about the National Health Insurance Law and the Basket of Health Services. Information about health services through the health funds and additional health services such as Magen David Adom, private health care, Family Health Centers, etc. The information is designed for new and veteran immigrants as well as absorption workers.
Table of Contents:
The National Health Insurance Law
The Ministry of Health
The “Basket of Health Services”
The Health Funds
Emergency Services
Dental Care
Hospitals
Pregnancy and Birth
Child Development
Senior Citizens
Chronic Care
Mental Health
Additional Services
Alternative Medicine
Services of the Ministry of Health
Services of the Local Authorities
Services of the National Insurance Institute
Private Health Care
Voluntary Organizations
Social Services
Addresses
Languages: Spanish, English, Russian, French