
David
@nomadreid
American expat in Israel
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About me
American
Lives in Haifa
Speaks English, German, Russian, French, Spanish
Registration: 27 February 2014
Has political instability changed your expat plans? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello everyone, I am a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are looking for the testimonials of expats in the Middle East for an upcoming article. We wanted to know if the escalating instability in the Middle East, especially after the missile ...
@Ameerah ArjaneeHi, Ameerah,I live in the north of Israel. Whereas it is definitely not the worst affected by the escalation in the Middle East, nonetheless there are frequent air raid alarms that send us to the nearest shelter. However, this ... Read More
contact list requests by nomadreid
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ...
Hi, James, This depends on your qualifications and experience. For unskilled jobs, it is best to apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi, citing the bilateral treaty between Israel and Kenya for agricultural workers. For the other three ... Read More
contact list requests by nomadreid
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ...
@myenjoyfulllife177 To get an agricultural job in Israel from Nepal, it is best that you apply to (a) Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and (b) Nepalese Foreign Ministry in Katmandu, because there is a bilateral treaty ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
Hi, Adilson98, Thank you for your wishes for peace, which are necessary for both sides in the conflict. You are correct that there is a shortage of farm and construction labour in Israel at the moment. However, there are presently two ways in ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
hello, Emmanuel, I do not know of any treaty between Rwanda and Israel with respect to the recruitment of farm labour. You can ask the foreign affairs office in your country. That would be the best way to get a job in Israel. If there is no such ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@ptrckchaleThe only people that can organize you a job in Israel are: (a) the government of Israel, and (b) businesses to which you have to apply directly. I am neither a government worker nor a businessman nor an agent at an employment agency; you ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@ptrckchaleYes. Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@Yohanpavi92Have you tried to apply to positions in Israel? If not, have you searched the Internet for the addresses of caregiving agencies in Israel? When you write, note that the correct spelling is "certificate". Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@paadjob Did you make any contacts while you were here during the Agrostudies program? If so, it would be worthwhile to get in touch with them and find out if they could direct you to a farm which presently needs farmers: in the north or in the ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@idealpricingThank you for your kind words, and I wish you luck in your attempt to find work in Israel. I have received your request to put you on my contact list. I prefer to continue to simply answer any questions that are sent to me via this ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
If you sweetly consider all thoese ties or legal understading between two countries... again looking a way to come here... i mean -@Bisal BaralWhat? Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@sachisachithra1992There are only two fields in which your qualifications would allow you a chance of employment in Israel at this time: farmwork and caregiving. For farmwork, write to (a) moked.sherut@moag.gov.il -- the Israeli ministry which will ... Read More
contact list requests by nomadreid
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ...
Hi, For agricultural jobs, the most promising approach is to go through the governments (yours and Israel's; the Israeli address: moked.sherut@moag.gov.il.) There is no large single private recruiting agency for farms in Israel; however, there are ... Read More
contact list requests by nomadreid
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ...
Hi, James. Each of your talents requires a different approach to work in Israel. As a graphic designer or computer technician, you would apply directly to companies in Israel. They will look at your academic qualifications and your experience, and ... Read More
contact list requests by nomadreid
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ...
@jameschimaimbaThanks for your understanding, James. I will be glad to inform you through the medium of these messages, as I am now doing. There is no need to add me to your contacts; just reply to this message. I will mention that many years ago ... Read More
contact list requests by nomadreid
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ...
Thanks, Bhavna! Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
Hi, waobrian, I see you are keeping up with the news: there is indeed a lack of farm workers in certain areas of the country, primarily where the Thai workers have moved from due to safety concerns. Most foreign farm workers here are here under ... Read More
contact list requests
Now and then I get an email with a new member asking for permission to add them to their contact list. I do not mind giving a few tips (usually to people who are unrealistic about moving to Israel, so that the correspondence is short), but with ... Read More
For jobs and work permit by paldharmendra90668
Hi This side Dharmendra pal from IndiaNeed to some knowledge about to work permit of Israel.
@paldharmendra90668This depends on your qualifications. The easiest (or least difficult) job at the moment in Israel is as a Caregiver. There are lots of sites on the Internet with information. For example: ... Read More
New members of the Israel forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Israel forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, Michelle or Michal, you wrote that you are looking for like-minded people. I read your profile, and among other things you listed travel and reading. Could you make those more precise? For example, I spent most of my adult life on the road ... Read More
Conundrum about Indian family ties by nomadreid
This question is general, omitting particular names, but the situation is real. I am not sure how to deal with it, so any constructive ideas are welcome. First, this concerns a friend of mine, a woman who lives in the US, but has been a lot in ...
Hi, Ravi, Many thanks for the well-thought-out advice! I have passed it on to the woman involved. It sounds like a good idea, and I will let her find out how long the fiance has to live in that area (Goa, Pondicherry, etc.) in order to get the ... Read More
for israeli travelers with a second passport by nomadreid
I have two passports, an Israeli and an American. I will be making a trip with three one-way tickets, different airlines: Tel-Aviv-Vietnam, Vietnam-Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka- Tel Aviv. The problem is that the only reasonably priced flights for that ...
To those who started a discussion based on my jocular remark (that unfortunately did not come out as I meant it) about Malaysia being an "unreasonable country", I apologize for my over-hasty phrasing. I had hoped that it was obvious (but I ... Read More
Tax system question by nomadreid
This is the first year in which I am required to file a tax declaration in Israel. Many Israelis are under the impression that individuals don't file tax declarations, because it is true that most people don't have to. However, some people ...
Thanks, learning2016! Looks like a good group; I have just sent in my request to join it. Read More
for israeli travelers with a second passport by nomadreid
I have two passports, an Israeli and an American. I will be making a trip with three one-way tickets, different airlines: Tel-Aviv-Vietnam, Vietnam-Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka- Tel Aviv. The problem is that the only reasonably priced flights for that ...
Hey, Fred, you are definitely right, which is why I will probably end up just taking a more expensive flight, and put Malaysia on my list of unreasonable countries. Read More
for israeli travelers with a second passport
I have two passports, an Israeli and an American. I will be making a trip with three one-way tickets, different airlines: Tel-Aviv-Vietnam, Vietnam-Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka- Tel Aviv. The problem is that the only reasonably priced flights for that ... Read More
Tax system question by nomadreid
This is the first year in which I am required to file a tax declaration in Israel. Many Israelis are under the impression that individuals don't file tax declarations, because it is true that most people don't have to. However, some people ...
I have received more answers from other sources (not FB), and the answer to my first question is indeed Form 135, available on https://taxes.gov.il/English/Pages/FormsEng.aspx. I am still working on the answer to my second question. Read More
Tax system question by nomadreid
This is the first year in which I am required to file a tax declaration in Israel. Many Israelis are under the impression that individuals don't file tax declarations, because it is true that most people don't have to. However, some people ...
Thanks, learning2016. I posted my questions on FB, and only got very unhelpful answers. One of them was Anglo-List. But yes, send on the groups on taxes that you know that communicate in English, thank you, and I will check them out. I think a ... Read More
Tax system question
This is the first year in which I am required to file a tax declaration in Israel. Many Israelis are under the impression that individuals don't file tax declarations, because it is true that most people don't have to. However, some people ... Read More
Conundrum about Indian family ties by nomadreid
This question is general, omitting particular names, but the situation is real. I am not sure how to deal with it, so any constructive ideas are welcome. First, this concerns a friend of mine, a woman who lives in the US, but has been a lot in ...
Thanks for the speculation, annakozy. It was a reasonable try, but in this case not correct. It has been some time since I first posted that, and in the meantime there have been developments. The guy contacted the woman, and explained what happened. ... Read More
Conundrum about Indian family ties
This question is general, omitting particular names, but the situation is real. I am not sure how to deal with it, so any constructive ideas are welcome. First, this concerns a friend of mine, a woman who lives in the US, but has been a lot in ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Israel by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Israel provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
I have always found that a mixture of sources for both national and international news gives the best picture and allows one to avoid the bias of a single source; this is true regardless of one's command of the language. True, in Israel I am ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Israel by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Israel: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Hi, kenjee This depends whether the person coming here is coming as (a) an immigrant (i.e., receiving citizenship), in which case one is required to take a health insurance policy by one of the major providers (Meuhedet, Maccabi, etc), paid for, ... Read More
a warning
Hi, Fred, The return address in my email was notification@expat.com David Read More
a warning
Hi, fellow expats, I received a message purportedly coming from this site, including the return address looking like a bona fide expat.com notification address. The message itself was suspicious, telling me that a certain member (who actually ... Read More
from Egypt to Israel ? help by moe 73
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amrtarek's linked story about Air Sinai is fascinating. That was the situation a couple of years ago, and part of it is still the case: Wikipedia reports that the Air Sinai flights are still not listed in Air Egypt's websites, and that the ... Read More
from Egypt to Israel ? help by moe 73
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@amrtarek: I presume that was sarcasm, which is OK, since I deserved it :( because I got carried away by listing the alternatives to the obvious.possibility in my last post of just getting a direct flight, which are of course not at all secret, as ... Read More
New members of the Israel forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Israel forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Executive chef....the hotels here are your best bet. Start with danhotels.com/AboutDanhotels/Contactus/index.htm jobs.starwoodcareers.com/cui/default.htm?configurationID=Z_UNREG_SEARCH&sap-language=EN¶ The competition can be daunting. It ... Read More
from Egypt to Israel ? help by moe 73
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A little more detail in the question might help: are you in Egypt now and want to come to Israel as a tourist? Not too difficult: you can do it either overland: there are buses from Cairo to the border, and there you just walk over the border. ... Read More
An immigrant to Israel
Hi, I am an immigrant to Israel, and have been here for seven and a half years. One of the things I have noticed on this forum is that questions of those who are looking for work in Israel do not give many details. I would be glad to provide some ... Read More