Apr 30, 2026
Israel’s four public health funds — Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, and Leumit — provide the mandatory health basket to every resident and new immigrant. Coverage, clinic network size, digital services, and optional supplemental plans differ across funds.
May 1, 2026
New immigrants need to complete a fixed sequence: receive Teudat Zeut, open a shekel bank account, register with a health fund, and sign up at the Ministry of Absorption. The process also covers 500 free ulpan hours, school registration, and an Arnona reduction of up to 90% for rented housing.
May 1, 2026
Rental contracts in Israel usually run for one year and often require 12 post-dated cheques, a security cheque for two to three months’ rent, and two guarantors. Monthly costs also include arnona, vaad-bait, and utilities, while new immigrants get a 90% arnona discount for the first year on apartments up to 100 square meters.
May 1, 2026
Gov.il, the Ministry of Immigration and Absorption, and the Jewish Agency provide appointments, benefits, aliyah guidance, and practical next steps for new immigrants. Bit, Yad2, LinkedIn, Drushim, health fund websites, and Israel Railways cover daily banking, housing, work, healthcare, and transport needs.