Ministry of Aliyah and Integration

🎉 Great News for Aliyah and Northern Israel!

The Israeli government has approved a new ₪24.5 million initiative, running through 2030, to encourage Aliyah to Northern Israel and support the integration of Olim physicians into the country’s healthcare system.

The initiative includes:
🏡 Expanded rental assistance for new Olim who choose to make their home in key communities across Northern Israel.
👨‍⚕️ A dedicated program to encourage the Aliyah of physicians and help them integrate quickly and successfully into Israel’s healthcare workforce.

Led by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, this initiative reflects a strategic vision that recognizes both Aliyah and the development of Northern Israel as national priorities. By supporting new Olim and strengthening essential services, the program aims to help build thriving communities and a stronger future for the region.

🇮🇱 Together, we continue to strengthen Aliyah, support local communities, and invest in the future of Northern Israel.

🎓 Hundreds of Olim and future students joined us at the National Higher Education Fair to explore their academic opportunities in Israel!
Attendees met directly with representatives from leading universities and colleges, received guidance on scholarships, tuition assistance, and eligibility, and learned more about study programs and admission requirements.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to our partners at Ofek Israeli, the World Zionist Organization, and the Jewish Agency for helping make this inspiring event a success.
We look forward to supporting the next generation of students on their academic journey in Israel! 🇮🇱✨

📢 The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration’s Ramla branch is moving to Modi’in!

📍 New Address:
32 Dam HaMaccabim St., Dona 2 Building, 3rd Floor
Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut

📅 Important Dates:
• June 8, 2026: Branch relocation
• June 9-10: Branch closed to the public
• June 11: Services resume at the new location

✅ Services include Oleh certificates, Olim benefits, ulpan referrals, employment assistance, and more.
📞 For more information, dial *2994

📢The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration Branch in Ramla is Moving to Modiin!

📍 New Address:
32 Dam HaMaccabim St., Dona Building 2, 3rd Floor, Modiin-Maccabim-Reut

📅 Important Dates:
• June 8, 2026 – The branch officially relocates to Modiin
• June 9-10, 2026 – Closed to the public due to the move
• June 11, 2026 – Services resume at the new location

The new branch will continue to provide a wide range of services, including Oleh Certificates, benefits and rights for new Olim, Ulpan referrals, employment support, absorption guidance, and more.

📞 For more information: 1599-500-912 🇮🇱✨

🎓 Earned your degree abroad? Make sure it gets the recognition it deserves in Israel.
Your foreign academic degree could help open doors to new career opportunities, support professional advancement, and even impact your salary and employment conditions.

🆕 New Olim who made Aliyah from January 2025 onward can now apply for academic degree recognition through the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.

Why is degree recognition important?
✅ Helps employers recognize your qualifications
✅ Can support career growth and promotion opportunities
✅ May affect salary and employment benefits
✅ Makes it easier to continue building your professional future in Israel

📄 Before applying, make sure you have:
✔️ Your degree certificate
✔️ Official academic transcripts
✔️ Any additional certificates related to your studies
✔️ Required translations, if applicable

💡 A tip that can save you time and money:
Before submitting your application, make sure all documents are complete, clear, and properly certified. Instead of paying for private certification services, you can receive a free “Certified Copy” stamp from your local absorption advisor.
You’ve already put in the hard work to earn your degree. Now make sure it’s recognized in Israel. 🇮🇱
For more information, call *2994.

☀️ Summer Vacation in Israel vs. the U.S. ☀️
If you’ve recently made Aliyah, summer vacation with kids might feel very different.

🇺🇸In the U.S.:
• Camps are often full-day (8–4 or longer) and most times families opt for sleep-away camps
• Programs can run most of the summer
• Heavy structure, planned weeks in advance

🇮🇱In Israel:
• Kaytanot (summer camps) are usually shorter (often until 13:00–14:00) and most don’t offer sleep-away options
• Most run for 2–3 weeks, not the entire summer
• July and especially August require additional planning
• Kids spend more time outdoors and with friends

What this means for parents:

• You’ll likely need to combine multiple solutions: camps + family + babysitters
• August (“HaChofesh HaGadol”) is long and less structured
• Availability and pricing vary a lot by city and municipality

💡Tip:
Start looking into kaytanot early, especially through your local municipality, spots fill up fast.

It’s less structured than what many are used to,
but often more flexible, social, and very Israeli.

Your first summer in Israel can either fly by… or actually change your life. ☀️🇮🇱
Here’s how to make it worth it:

Build a social circle (on purpose):
• Join WhatsApp groups for Olim in your city
• Use Facebook groups like “Secret Tel Aviv” / city-based communities
• Go to language exchanges, don’t wait to “feel ready”

Work or volunteer (even short-term):
• Look for temp jobs, cafés, events, tourism
• Volunteer with NGOs, it’s one of the fastest ways to meet people
• Ask other Olim where they found work, word of mouth matters here

Use the summer to improve your Hebrew:
• Speak even if it’s broken, especially in everyday situations
• Switch your phone/apps to Hebrew
• Take a short ulpan or conversational course

Travel smart (not just expensive trips):
• Use buses/trains, Israel is small and accessible
• Go north midweek, beaches early morning, avoid peak crowds
• Split costs with friends for trips

Understand the culture shift:
• People are direct, it’s not rudeness
• Plans are last minute, stay flexible
• Saying “yes” opens doors here

This summer isn’t just about passing time.
It’s where your life here starts to take shape.