Assistance For Olim
Local Assistance
Through the Zichron Yaakov Municipality’s Social Services Department and the Israel Ministry of Absorption, and through our partners, a variety of supports is available to Olim. English-speakers should check back on this web site periodically, and join the Five Towns list serve and relevant Facebook pages (See Electronic Pages in this site).
Dana Cohen, Olim Project Director, works in partnerships with
the Ministry of Absorption and the Zichron Yaakov Municipal Social Service Department,
assists potential and new Olim with information and many forms of assistance,
including navigating bureaucracy and government offices. danac@zy1882.co.il & 050-310-2290
(8:30-12:30).
Alan Glezier at the regional Ministry of Absorption (in
Hadera) is a crucial first call when you make Aliyah because he helps you with
all the first steps. He can guide you about rights and benefits from the State
of Israel. The Ministry of Aliyah and
Integration no longer uses email address for inquiries nor for applications. If
you wish to submit applications for Ulpan/Studies/unemployment assitance, etc.,
you can submit an online application through the personal account that will be
referred to the absorption counselor to whom you were assigned.
Furthermore, if
you wish to schedule a personal meeting with your absorption counselor, or a
phone call, you can do so via myVisit website or app.
An online application- via the personal account
myVisit website – to schedule an appointment online
MyVisit app – to download the app: App store Google Play
Heidi Goldsmith, the Municipality Social Services
Department Liaison to the English-speaking Olim organizes
informational and cultural/ community-building events, supports, and provides
overall advice to Olim, as well as running the KEF Club for English-speakers
ages 55+. heidig.zichron@gmail.com
Pnina Solomon, a native English-speaking Zichron
Yaakov Council member provides all kinds of assistance, especially local
interventions and information. pninalex@gmail.com 052.7002935
Rachel Ozick, Zichron Yaakov Department of Social
Services Social Worker (native English speaker), oversees Olim projects
and staff. rachelo@zy1882.co.il
National Organizations
AACI (Association of Canadians and Americans in Israel) Yanina
Musnikow of AACI (Association of Canadians and Americans in Israel, but they
help everyone once they join) at ymusnikow@aaci.org.il
ESRA (English Speaking Residents in Israel) Local contact: Lucille Cohen lumco2@gmail.com
Nefesh B'Nefesh
www.nbn.org.il
Through the Zichron Yaakov Municipality’s Social Services Department and the Israel Ministry of Absorption, and through our partners, a variety of supports is available to Olim. English-speakers should check back on this web site periodically, and join the Five Towns list serve and relevant Facebook pages (See Electronic Pages in this site).
ULPAN (Hebrew
lessons) in or near Zichron Yaakov:
INTENSIVE ULPAN IN HADERA, Sponsored by the Ministry of Absorption, for Olim up to 10 years in the country. No charge. Only for eligible Olim Hadashim. Level Aleph (Beginners). This course is intensive: 500 hours total: 5 months, 5 days a week; Level Aleph, heavily subsidized. Mornings 8- 12:30, or evenings 5:30 – 9 pm 3 days a week. One needs a referral from the Ministry.
Formal Intensive Ulpan at Zamarin,
in Zichron, classes of 4 students. Classes open when there are four students at
the same level. This is fully subsidized if you attend 80% of the classes.
Please contact Dana Cohen to determine eligibility and to sign up. at danac@zy1882.co.il
INTENSIVE ULPAN AT KIBBUTZ
MAAGAN MICHAEL, For young adults (late teens, early 20’s, with occasional exceptions) 5 months, Levels Aleph through Daled; higher enrichment also available Contact: 052.3784550
ULPAN VEAHAVTA, Open to everyone, 2 mornings a week for 1.5 hours each lesson. Learning in small groups, according to Hebrew levels. Fee. Takes place in friendly, welcoming atmosphere at Kehillat Veahavta (Masorti synagogue), located at the Shmura Commercial Center, Zichron Yaakov (next to Spin Plus), on the second floor (there is an elevator). For more information contact Sigal at 052.865.5504 or sigalson@gmail.com
HEBREW READING AND SPEAKING at
the Matnas (Zamarin Community Center) once a week in the afternoon. Also,
Sunday mornings in small groups. Free Contact Zamarin Community
Center: http://www.zamarin.org.il/