More Ulpanim are available in Haifa, especially at “Bet Aba Hushi”

Local Assistance

Yael Hindy at the regional Ministry of Absorption (in Hadera) is the best person to contact regarding rights and benefits from the State of Israel.  yaelh@moia.gov.il

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. heidig.zichron@gmail.com

Pnina Solomon, a native English-speaking Zichron Yaakov Council member at pninalex@gmail.com or 052.7002935

Yanina Musnikow of AACI (Association of Canadians and Americans in Israel, but they help everyone once they join) at  ymusnikow@aaci.org.il

National Organizations 

AACI (Association of Canadians and Americans in Israel)

ESRA (English Speaking Residents in Israel)

HOB (Hitachdut Olei Britania/ British Olim Society)

Nefesh B'Nefesh

Facebook groups 

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):

INTENSIVE ULPAN IN HADERA, Sponsored by the Ministry of Absorption, for Olim up to 10 years in the country.

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.  There is an age restriction: till age 62 for women, 67 for men.  For more information contact Yael at the Hadera Absorption Ministry/ “Misrad Klita” Office:  04.6108411

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, located at the Shmura Commercial Center, Zichron Yaakov (next to Spin Plus).  For more information contact Sigal at 052.865.5504 or sigalson@gmail.com

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

HEBREW READING AND SPEAKING  at the Matnas (Zamarin Community Center) once a week in the afternoon, led by volunteer Etty Flis.  Also, Sunday mornings in small groups, also led by a volunteer.  Free    Contact the Zamarin Community Center:  http://www.zamarin.org.il/

ULPAN LAINYAN  Ulpan three days a week, for a few hours each day, in small groups, run by a private, national company.  You may be eligible for partial reimbursement if you meet the requirements.  Meets in people’s homes, at Moed, and now by ZOOM.