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This section provides information on aid and resources made available by ministries, organizations, communities, websites and more |
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| The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption |
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption is the governmental branch responsible for assisting and counseling new immigrants throughout their absorption process in Israel. The Ministry's website features detailed information on services in English, Russian, French and Spanish.
 Regional Ministry offices
List of MOIA branches throughout Israel
Guides in various languages
Comprehensive guide to new immigrants in various languages
Locating Relatives
Immigrant Files on-line
FAQ |
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| Personal Absorption Counselor |
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption (MOIA) offers you the services of a personal absorption counselor who speaks your language and will walk you through the entire absorption process, including planning, guidance, home visits, and assistance with forms and benefits.
Information on personal absorption counselors |
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| Free Legal Aid |
Numerous governmental and non-governmental bodies offer free legal aid to new immigrants, in various fields: women’s rights, workers’ rights, children’s rights and more.
Free legal aid in Jerusalem
Free legal aid in Tel Aviv and central Israel
Free legal aid in Haifa and northern Israel
Free legal aid Beer Sheva and southern Israel |
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| Emergency Financial Assistance |
Immigrants who experience economic difficulties and already used up all their rights for financial assistance, are eligible to a special one-time grant from the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption. The grant is given to immigrants who came to Israel after 1990, and can be used for one of the following:
 Housing in a hostel for up to one month
Special medical expenses or purchase of medical equipment
Urgent dental care for children
Living expenses for up to one month
Purchase of essential household equipment, basic food and children’s clothing
Special assistance for immigrants who have experienced a tragedy
The grant is not given directly to the immigrant, but paid directly to the service agency or provider.
Consult your personal absorption counselor for information and guidance on conditions and procedures for assistance. |
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| The National Insurance Institute |
The National Insurance Institute of Israel is the central welfare body, securing reasonable income for people in need: retired, unemployed, disabled, pensioners, single-parent families and many more.
In the National Insurance Institute’s website you can also find detailed information on benefits you may be entitled to, such as: accident injury insurance, alimony, children’s insurance and others.
 A Guide to National Insurance allowances and services
A Guide to services for the disabled
National Insurance branches and service stations
Health - guide |
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