Immigration to Israel

Can a Jewish child adopted by a non-Jewish family and therefore not raised as a Jew, be entitled to make aliyah and receive Israeli citizenship? Would such an adoptee have the right to immigrate to Israel as an adult based on the law of return? The Israeli law firm of Cohen, Decker, Pex, Brosh specializes…

Does de facto adoption of a non-Jewish child by a family entitled to make Aliyah allow the adoptee to immigrate to Israel as an adult and obtain Israeli citizenship? Our firm specializes in immigration to Israel and Aliyah for families entitled to the Right of Return. In this article, attorney Michael Decker, a partner at…

Proof of Judaism signed by a recognized rabbi confirms that an applicant is entitled to Aliyah as a Jew or descendant of a Jew. This document is required for most applicants who want to immigrate to Israel and receive Israeli citizenship based on the Law of Return. Whether the applicant if Jewish, the child or…

Renouncing Israeli citizenship is often required of Israelis who move to countries that do not allow dual citizenship. Many citizens who decide to leave Israel permanently, relinquish their citizenship even if not legally required to do so. Cohen, Decker, Pex, Brosh, specializes in immigration to the US, England, Canada, and other countries. Clients who move…

Lara Alqasem and her prohibition of entry into Israel was the focus of public debate in Israel for several weeks during the autumn of 2018. The entry of boycott activists into Israel is controversial both in Israel and among the Diaspora. Furthermore, entrance of BDS activists to Israel is explicitly prohibited under Amendment 28 to…

The Appeals Court is the appellate tribunal addressed when the Ministry of the Interior, who is the Israeli Immigration Authority, does not approve a request for entry, immigration, or the receipt of an Israeli visa. Our law firm specializes in immigration, Aliyah and legal status in Israel for foreign citizens. Many of our clients run…

Israeli Citizenship for permanent residents of Israel who are not eligible for aliyah under the Law of Return (i.e, neither Jewish nor directly related to a Jewish parent or grandparent) is granted on the basis of the Citizenship Law – 1952. Permanent residents of Israel in general, and specifically residents of East Jerusalem are entitled…

If you seek a Government Press Office card in Israel as a foreign journalist, this article will provide some information on the subject.  We also provide a list of other articles of interest in links below. Applying for a Government Press Office Card in Israel The Israeli Government Press Office (in Hebrew, Lishkat HaItonut HaMemshaltit)…

If you want to get an Israeli GPO card (Government Press Office card), then this article provides some helpful background information on the process. Applying for an Israeli GPO Card The Government Press Office (GPO) in Israel issues GPO cards.  You can find the application for an Israeli GPO card on the Israeli Government Press…

This article addresses how to obtain a foreign media in Israel press card. Qualifications for Foreign Media in Israel to Apply for a Press Card Foreign media in Israel can apply for press cards through the Israel Government Press Office (GPO).  There are different types of press cards that are longer term or shorter term.…