New immigrants? You are entitled to a study scholarship and a living stipend - The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration seeks to ease young immigrant integration in Israel by providing full coverage scholarships of 100% of tuition fees for a bachelor’s, master's, courses or engineering education. This initiative is intended to help young immigrants integrate into the Israeli job market in a better starting position, equipped with a professional certification or academic degree.

Israel offers an efficient and convenient public transportation system comprising buses, trains, taxis and shuttle services. Payment can be made via Rav-Kav electronic card or mobile apps. It is important to follow traffic rules and ensure road safety.

For new immigrants, studying Hebrew in an Ulpan is an important part of absorbing in Israel. Ulpan Alef provides intensive Hebrew instruction for beginners. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration assists with funding studies. Language skills facilitate adaptation to life in Israel.

The Absorption Basket is financial assistance provided to new immigrants in Israel during their first 6 months in the country, to help them with initial arrangements and living expenses. The assistance is provided by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and includes a first part-cash and part-bank transfer payment, plus 5 additional monthly payments. The amount of assistance varies according to family characteristics. The Absorption Basket is meant to aid new immigrants during their initial and challenging absorption period in Israel.

A few things to pay attention to during your first months in Israel.