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.