Absorption Basket (Sal Klita)
Description Financial assistance to be used at Oleh's discretion.
Olim receive a cash payment at the airport, followed by seven monthly payments once you have provided your bank account details to Misrad Haklita (Ministry of Absorption).
Granted only to those who spent less than 18 months (consecutive or cumulative) during the last three years prior to making Aliyah and no longer than three years during the last seven years prior to making Aliyah .
Singles will receive approx. 15,789 shekels.
Family of five will receive approx. 51,844 shekels.
Use the Nefesh B'Nefesh sal klita calculator on www.nbn.org.il/rights/salklita.html to review exact sums.

Timetable
Paid out over the first seven months after your Aliyah, between the 1st and 15th of each month. If an Oleh leaves Israel during the first seven months (regardless of reason), payments are stopped. The payments can easily be restarted by visiting Misrad Haklita.
If the Oleh returns to Israel 13 months or more after Aliyah, payments are discontinued.

Health Coverage
Description Full coverage in any Kupat ChOlim (Health Fund) of your choice; free coverage for those who are unemployed. If you are working, the health insurance payments will be deducted from your salary.

Timetable
First 12 months after Aliyah.

Hebrew Ulpan
Description Free Hebrew Ulpan in many different locations around Israel.
Address on your Teudat Zehut dictates the location of the Ulpan.
Timetable
Apply within the first 18 months after your Aliyah.
Ulpan lasts for 5 months, 5 days/week, 5 hours/day.

Free Tuition for a BA or MA Degree Assistance
Description Candidates up to the age of 23 can receive assistance for Mechina.
Candidates up to the age of 27 can receive assistance for a BA and candidates up to the age of 30 can receive assistance for a MA.
Student Benefits are provided by the Student Authority.
Details can be found on the Ministry of Absorption's Student Authority website: www.moia.gov.il

Timetable
"Must start studies within 3 years after Aliyah or within the proper time frame given the student's age. For example, if you make aliyah at age 26, you will have one year to start your BA studies, as the benefit is only granted to students up to the age of 27. A student must study at an institution of higher education recognized by the Student Authority".

For more information about universities in Israel please see
" Going to college in Israel "

Rent Subsidy
Description Single Oleh (2nd to 4th year after Aliyah) will receive 223 NIS/mo. For the 5th year, it is 89 NIS/mo.
Oleh Family will receive 402 NIS 2nd year, 322 NIS 3rd year, 223 NIS 4th year and 99 NIS in the 5th year.
Timetable
Begins automatically 13 months after Aliyah.

Oleh Chadash Mortgage
Description Low interest rates, compared to other market rates.
You need a Teudat Zakaut (Certificate of Eligibility) issued by the Ministry of Housing through your mortgage bank.
Timetable
Granted up to 10 years after Aliyah.
This benefit is only granted for the purchase of a first home in Israel.

Reduced Purchase Tax
Description Reduction in purchase tax on a home purchased in Israel . Olim pay 0.5% (one half of a percent) of the value of the home, up to 1,187,840 NIS. Above that amount, Olim pay 5% of the value of the home at the time of the purchase. Israelis pay 0% tax for a home valued up to 925,000 NIS and 3.5% for a home valued between 925,000 to 1,300,000 NIS. For any home that is valued above 1,300,000 NIS Israelis pay 5% tax. These amounts are valid from November 1, 2007. Please note that the rates are updated every three months.

Olim may choose the track which is most beneficial for them. Please note that the purchase tax rates for Israeli may be changing soon and we recommend checking the above rates with your attorney upon purchasing a new home.
Timetable
Available up to seven years after Aliyah

Reduced Income Tax
Description Very discounted income tax payments. The tax reduction works on a point system, where one point is equal to 178 NIS. During the first 18 months after Aliyah, new Olim receive three points per month (534 NIS), two points over the next 12 months, and one point during the last 12 months. Once you begin to work, advise your employer that you are an Oleh.

Timetable
Olim are eligible for the reduction over the first 3.5 years after Aliyah.

Reduced Municipal Tax (Arnona)
Description All cities and towns in Israel charge Arnona (property tax). Olim are customarily granted a discount of 70 – 90% (up to 100sqm) on the Arnona payments.
Timetable
Available to use 12-24 months after Aliyah, for one year only.

Free One-Way Ticket to Israel
Description Only when making Aliyah from abroad.
There is a charge of $50 to be paid to the Israel Aliyah Center for each person over 12 years of age, for Jewish Agency tickets.

There is no charge to Olim flying on Nefesh B'Nefesh flights
Timetable
Only for the Aliyah flight.

Customs Benefits
Description 1. Olim are allowedto bring appliances and household goods from ANY COUNTRY tax-free.

2. Olim are eligible to purchase Israeli-made appliances tax free in Israel. The only Israeli manufactured appliances on the market are refrigerators and air conditioners.

Timetable
1. Import appliances tax-free for up to three years after Aliyah; You may bring up to three shipments of imported goods.

2. Olim have up to three years to purchase an Israeli manufactured air conditioner tax-free and four years to purchase an Israeli manufactured refrigerator.

Buying Israeli Appliances under Oleh Rights

Customs Benefits for a Car Bought in Israel
Description Olim pay a reduced tax rate of 75.7%, regardless of engine size. In order to be eligible for the tax reduction, Olim must hold a valid foregin driver's license that was issued at least three months prior to their date of Aliyah. A valid Israeli driver's license is also required.
Valid only for a new car or "Passport to Passport" purchase.
Our recommendation is not to ship cars from abroad.

Timetable
Available up to 3 years after Aliyah.

Read " don't import" a personal experience of importing a car

Absorption Center (Mercaz Klita)
Description
Temporary housing for Olim.
Must be arranged by your Shaliach before Aliyah.
Check with the Jewish Agency about your eligibility to reside in a Mercaz Klita.
Minimal rent charge plus electricity, water and phone line. Rent for a single person can be approximately 400NIS/month. Check with your Shaliach for exact rates for singles or families.
We recommend bringing your own bedding and appliances.

Timetable
Stay for two weeks to six months after Aliyah

Free Transportation From Ben Gurion Airport
Description
Olim receive a free taxi to their destination
Timetable
One time only - for their Aliyah flight.

Please note that the above information was correct at the time of the last website update, but may be subject to change.