Important Tips & Helpful Links
In times of emergency, you need accurate information. The information below is compiled of links and tips taken from various websites, news outlets and the AACI Emergency Handbook.
Blood Donations
Magen David Adom
click for locations: https://www.mdais.org/blood-donation
Emergency Numbers
Citizens Rights in an emergency situation (Hebrew)
https://www.kolzchut.org.il/he/ (need to google translate if you do not know Hebrew)
Israel Home Front Command (Pikud HaOref)
This is the official address for Israeli citizens during these times: https://www.oref.org.il/en / Phone: 104
Israel Police / Phone: 100
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/israel_police/govil-landing-page
MADA – Ambulance / Phone: 101
https://www.mdais.org/en
National Fire and Rescue Authority / Phone: 1299
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/firefighting_and_rescue_israel/govil-landing-page
Emotional Support
Association of the Deaf in Israel
Contact: +972 52-6033505 / Website: https://www.deaf-israel.org.il/contact-us
Al-Anon Israel serves friends and family of alcoholics
https://www.al-anon-israel.org/
Crises Intake for U.S. Citizens in Israel
https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake
Eran Hotline
Sponsored by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration to provide emotional support, is open for immigrants to Israel in English, Russian, Amharic, French and Spanish between the hours of 4pm and 9pm at *3201. Website: https://www.eran.org.il/helpline-for-olim-eng/
Ezer Mitzion
*psychological support: 1800808100
*special for people 60+: 1800802030 (between 8am and 8pm)
*want to volunteer?: 0732477777
*need medical equipment?: 036144500
*Bayt Cham: *9518
*Special professional hotline, for free, for boys, for girls, in English also: *8147, 24/7 *for more info: m1599503232@gmail.com
Get Help Israel
https://gethelpisrael.com/
Help Line for Holocaust Survivors
https://www.k-shoa.org/index.php?language=eng
Number to call is *5105 or 03 5682651
Holocaust Survivors Help Line
*5105 or 03 5682651
Kav LaOved – Workers Hotline
Foreign aid workers are able to check regulations via this link: https://www.kavlaoved.org.il/en/
Leket food Bank in Israel
https://www.leket.org/en/volunteers/
Mashaabim Center
Parenting and family in an emergency: https://hoseneastgalil.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Parenting-and-family-in-an-emergency.pdf
Health Funds
Meuhedet *3833 – 3 for English
Maccabi *3555 – 4 for English
Leumit *507 – 4 for English
Clalit *2700 – 4 for English
Aliyah Resources
Local Aliyah Coordinators
https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/General/local_aliyah_coordinators
Post-Aliyah Managers in your Jerusalem Neighborhood
https://www.jerusalem.muni.il/en/residents/aliyah/aliyah-managers/olim-absorption-centers-and-absorption-coordinators/
City Coordinators for English speakers:
Zichron Yaacov:
Heidi Goldsmith – Liaison from the Zichron Yaakov Municipality to English-Speaking Olim – heidig.zichron@gmail.com
Haifa:
Smadar Porat – Coordinator of English Speakers Haifa Municipality – haifaaliyah@gmail.com 04-9111408
Beer Sheva:
Hani Goldblatt – Coordinator of English Speaking Olim in Beer Sheva Municipality – chani.g@kivunim7.co.il 052 5712686
English News Resources:
i24News: https://www.i24news.tv/en/
Ynet: https://www.ynetnews.com/
Israel National News:https://www.israelnationalnews.com/
The Jerusalem Post: http://www.jpost.com
Ha’Haretz: http://www.haaretz.co.il
The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/
Arutz Sheva: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/
Other Helpful Resources:
Libby – Israel Digital Library
LIBBY for the Southern Evacuees Click here
Behavioral guidelines while driving a vehicle during sirens
https://www.oref.org.il/12487-16149-en/Pakar.aspx
Choosing a Protected Space – Pikud HaOref
https://www.oref.org.il/12487-15895-en/Pakar.aspx
How to explain the war to our children: A guide for parents
https://www.oref.org.il/12487-15895-en/Pakar.aspx
The Silent Radio Broadcast Stations Activated During Shabbat
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/12102023_2
Foreign Embassies in Israel
*U.S Embassy Jerusalem
*Canadian Embassy Tel Aviv
*British Embassy Tel Aviv
*Australian Embassy Tel Aviv
