ASSISTANCE FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN ISRAEL
The Shira Pransky Project
02-566-1181 In Israel
972-2-566-1181 From Abroad
A project of the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI). They work closely with the AACI klita (absorption) counselors who help people before, during, and after making aliyah with any bureaucratic questions or problems they may be having.
This project is dedicated to making the resources available to empower people to navigate the system themselves.
The Shira Pransky Project offers the following services and more:
- All Rights Index- Hundreds of pages of English resources on healthcare-related rights and services in Israel
- Organizations Directory- The largest English-language listing of healthcare assistance and support organizations in Israel
- Counselor Support- Guidance from AACI’s klitah counselors related to navigating Israeli bureaucracy
- Collaboration and Outreach- Helping Israeli service providers and non-profits better serve and reach English-speakers, and helping English-speakers navigate the healthcare system
Chaim V’Chessed
072-CHESSED (243-7733) From Israel
718-407-2448 From the USA
Information, guidance, and crisis management for English speakers in Israel with the many aspects of the daily hurdles encountered. You can receive information and support with:
- Hospitals
- Death & Bereavement
- Kupat Cholim
- Special Ed & Therapies
- Bureaucratic Guidance
- Mental Health
- Women’s Health
- Geriatrics
- Medical Assistance
They have prepared comprehensive guides on many topics, available through their website:
- Army Service
- Birth
- Bituach Leumi
- Citizenship
- Legal & Financial
- Medical
- Phone & Internet
- Transportation & Automotive
- Visas