General Information
Expunging a military criminal record – legal information
Being convicted of criminal offenses during military service will lead to criminal record, which accompanies a person for many years after discharge from service. Expunging a military criminal record is necessary if you need to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct to emigrate abroad work in a variety of professions that require proof of the…
Read MoreExemption from IDF service – legal information
According to the Defense Service Law, Israeli citizens who have reached the draft age must join the army. Having said that, enlistment is clearly not always suitable for everyone, and in many cases it is possible to obtain an exemption from military service. However, this does require working in full coordination with the IDF authorities…
Read MoreDesertion from the IDF – legal information
Desertion from the IDF is a unique offense with no equivalent outside the military legal system. Despite the fact that people often desert without really being aware of the severe consequences of their actions, desertion may result in incarceration in military prison and a permanent criminal record. There are various reasons for deserting, and in…
Read MoreCompatibility for IDF Service Committee (legal information)
Not everybody is suited to enlisting in the IDF. In Israel there are a large number of young people approaching the draft age who are unable to serve due to their personal circumstances. There are a number of cases of IDF recruits who realized that they are not suited to the military only after they…
Read MoreIDF Draft Evasion – Legal Information
Evading the IDF draft is an annual occurrence for thousands of young Israelis living in Israel and abroad. Many are totally unaware of the fact that failure to arrange their legal status with the military authorities is a criminal offense that could lead to drawn-out imprisonment and even a criminal record to remain with them…
Read MoreArranging the legal status of Israelis residing abroad with the IDF
Not everybody knows that relocation to another country, being born in another country or possessing multiple nationalities do not exempt Israeli citizens from mandatory military service. Many people believe that the opposite is true and if you have a foreign nationality you are not obliged to serve in the IDF. However, this is a mistake…
Read MoreEnlisting of Jews and Israelis residing abroad into the IDF
Many Jews living outside Israel wish to join the Israel Defense Forces, either as part of the process of making aliyah (immigration to Israel) or due to ideological considerations and the desire to come and take part in the defense of the Holy Land. Having said that, enlisting of Jews abroad in IDF is likely…
Read MoreChanging your name at the Ministry of Interior
Any Israeli citizen can change either their first name or surname at the Ministry of Interior and the resulting name change will then be recognized in all official documents such as: ID card, passport, bank records etc. However, it is only possible to change your name once every seven years. There are exceptional cases, in…
Read MoreKashrut Certificate in Israel (Legal Information)
Did you know that in Israel, without a kashrut certificate (indicating that the holder of the certificate follows the Jewish dietary laws, and the food he sells is “kosher”), the word “kosher” may not be used in advertising or in a restaurant menu? This limitation is only part of the strict rules regarding kashrut in…
Read MorePricing of Legal Services in Israel
The need to find the right Israeli lawyer can be overwhelming. With so many different private practices and firms, navigating the waters to obtain high-quality service and fair pricing of legal services in Israel is not an easy task. Our law office specializes in the field of emigration and Israeli civil law. In this article,…
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