RESOURCES FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN ISRAEL.

Last Updated on December 12, 2021

A selection of online information resources for English speaking Olim and foreigners living in Israel.

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Calling your local municipality or regional council

Aliyah Information Call Center

Contact details for the Aliyah Information Call Center at the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption

Biometric ID & Passports

Replace your ID card – Teudat Zehut and your expired passport with a biometric one

Bituach Leumi

• National Insurance Institute for social security benefits
• Contact details for Bituach Leumi
• Monthly child allowance benefits

Changing your official address

Your official address is required for the voter’s roll, arnona discounts and other benefits.  Change your address through Misrad Hapnim – The Ministry of the Interior 

Clothing Size Converter

• Israel clothing sizes for adults and International sizes: European, UK, USA, China
• Israel clothing sizes for children and international sizes: – European, UK, USA, China

Currency Converter

New Israeli Shekel, US Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Pound Sterling, South African Rand, Euro…

Disabled

Resources and umbrella organizations for the disabled community in Israel

Embassies & Consulates

• Foreign embassies in Israel and Israel embassies abroad
• American Embassy Jerusalem

Emergency Numbers

Emergency Numbers, Crisis Hot Lines etc…

Feeding Stray Cats

Stray cats impact our lives but there are rules and regulations for feeding them

Food Assistance

Can you help fill the fridge of someone in need or do you need assistance? Here are some organizations you can turn to.

Free legal advice

Expert English speaking lawyers in Israel give advice on finances, marriage and divorce,  power’s of attorney

Government Ministries & Offices

• Contact details for Israel government ministries and public offices
• Useful terminology with Hebrew, English and transliterations

Home Front Command – Pikud HaOref

The Israel Home Front Command civil defense forces protect the civilian population in times of crisis; covid management, terror and national security events and natural disasters

Hotzaa LePoal

• Foreclosure
• The courts’ bailiff

Meches – Israel Tax Authority

The Israel Tax Authority is responsible for collecting personal income tax, V.A.T and customs taxes.

Ministry of Immigrant Absorption – Misrad HaAliyah VeHaklitah

The Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption is responsible for assisting and encouraging new immigrants and returning residents with their absorption related issues.

Mobile Phone Carriers

• Main players in the mobile phone arena
• Phone packages, call plans and deals

MyVisit Appointment App

Make an appointment with a government or public office via the must-have MyVisit Appointment App. 

Police

The Israel police and law enforcement forces – contact information and services

Postage

• Israel Postal services
• Postal area codes

Powers of Attorney – POA

• General Power of Attorney 
• Continuing Power of Attorney

Social Services

English support for youth in distress, Listening Ear, ILAN, ALUT, resources for sexually abused, the dear and more…