Resources
Anglo Organisations in Israel
English-speaking organisations can save time, especially when you need local knowledge with cultural translation. This directory prioritises organisations often used by olim, students, families, retirees, and long-stay visitors.
Organisation directory
| Organisation | Best for | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nefesh B’Nefesh | Aliyah support, pre-aliyah planning, post-arrival resources, events, employment content. | nbn.org.il |
| The Jewish Agency / Sochnut | Global aliyah process, eligibility routing, Jewish-status files, Israel engagement. | jewishagency.org |
| AACI | Americans and Canadians in Israel, community, rights guidance, events, support. | aaci.org.il |
| ESRA | English-speaking community, volunteering, social support, education programmes. | esra.org.il |
| Telfed | South African olim and community support. | telfed.org.il |
| UJIA | UK Jewish community and Israel engagement. | ujia.org |
| Garin Tzabar | Lone soldier programme and pre-army support. | garintzabar.org |
How to choose who to contact first
Use country-specific organisations for country-specific paperwork, tax, community, and culture questions. Use global or official bodies for eligibility and file processing. Use local community groups for lived experience, but verify legal, immigration, healthcare, and financial advice with professionals or official bodies.
When emailing, state your country, city, aliyah stage or travel goal, family composition, deadline, and the exact question. That makes it easier for a volunteer or professional to route you correctly.
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