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We found them online; they were the only law firm from all of our searchings which were completely honest and NOT gave us just what we wanted to hear
Using them guaranteed honesty above all. A legal team that is friendly and cares for a superb result
They really care about helping their customers without any other interest
Nadia gave us service behind what we expected; she was professional which lead to fast and easy process with great result
We definitely recommend using them
Adi Katina
Great Team. With no doubt, this office is actually thee best-leading office in Israel. Simply put, if you want your case to win, just join them, hand in your documents, and celebrate the victory.
Kindest regards,
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Dongdiet & Nellie
We are very happy with the services. Somehow they managed to translate the law lingo into language we actually understand 😉 and their outstanding YouTube videos helped us to have a better grasp of what process we had to go through. Their patience, clear explanation and experience are very valuable. It's also very nice to know that you will receive response promptly; it made us feel we can really trust their services. We recommend all those looking for immigration lawyers to get in touch.
Dumitrascu Cristina
Best lawyer house from Israel! I couldn’t dealt with my situation without their professionalism and effectiveness. Their dedication to every legal aspect and their drive it’s how a true lawyer house can be!
Working in European market and international now, I couldn’t dare to let myself wide my wings on countries unknown to me. Definitely they’ll be the lawyers representing me, my business at every international aspect and on personal development.
When you hear Decker,Pex,Ofir &Co, you hear 10+ class services, luxurious professionals, confidentiality and exclusive attention to your needs.
TarcisioePotira Freitas
I really recommend the law office's services. The service is very professional and efficient, the price is right. I am satisfied with the services I needed and happy to have known them.
lynn vonne
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
Schruuf
We were very pleased and content with the services of this law firm. They supported us 100% and solved our case successfully, we couldn't be happier.
Lilian Granovsky
I can highly recommend these services!
Every time we turned to Joshua we always got a professional quick and helpful respond.
Michael Soffer
I would like to recommend Attorney Yehuda Elcharar. He assisted both me and my company in a complex lawsuit. He handled negotiations that led to a favorable outcome much quicker than expected.
I am extremely pleased with choosing Attorney Elcharar. Many thanks also to the office team, Oz and Chaya, for their assistance throughout the entire process.
Thanks again ????
Stuart Safft
I am delighted to report that my wife and I have just obtained our Israeli citizenship. We will be forever grateful for all of the help, guidance and support which Ariel Galili of Decker, Pex & Co. provided through this process.
I am a Jewish, 80-year-old American, and my wife is not Jewish. We had started the process on our own back in November 2020 via the Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh, but soon became entangled in the delays and often-changing regulations due to Covid-19. The pandemic also caused delays in obtaining the required apostilles for various documents from various state agencies and the US State Department.
We found Decker, Pex & Co. On the internet and began working with Ariel in late November 2021. Ariel did a superb job of leading us through the process, helping us to understand which documents were essential, which would most likely be required, and which, though included on the list of required documents, were rarely required. He helped us several times to understand what was likely and unlikely to occur as “the next step.” Helping us manage our expectations was extremely useful to us.
Besides his knowing the laws, regulations and procedures, Ariel also made us feel that he was truly interested in helping us to successfully work through this process in as smooth, timely, and frustration-free manner as possible.
My wife and I strongly recommend anyone planning to go through this process seriously consider hiring Decker, Pex, Ofir & Co. and, specifically, Ariel Galili.
Paul Prince
The team of lawyers and assistants are incredibly professional. Aiming to give their clients the advice possible regarding the normative and the law of Israel. With well trained and professional secretary at the front desk to the lawyers team, I could say that I had one of the most professional services possible. I'm super glad of choosing Joshua Pex of Law office for immigration solution, lawyers to advise in my case, to me, it is remarkable.
Esty A
I had a consultation with Batya and she was very helpful. She made sure I understood all the information I needed, and was patient with me in gathering documents I needed.
Arielle Bosch
Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, accessible, and evident across the board that they truly care about the people they are helping. They are quick to respond, engaged, and obviously top-notch lawyers. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Joshua and Itamar for your help with our Joint Life Application. You were a calming energy during a storm - always breathed a sigh of relief after speaking with you. It is so difficult to get straight answers from the Misrad Hapnim, but you guys are straight shooters. I appreciate your candor and evident integrity. Hope to work with you in the future, and will send everyone I know in need of legal aid your way. Thank you for your guidance and support.
Sophie Cooperman
Oded Ger did an excellent job by reviewing a modeling contract I was offered. Explained the bad clauses in the contract, and their possible consequences. Thank you for your amazing job, your professionalism, your consultation and honesty. You showed me from your experience how it can be done differently. It was the best decision choosing you as my lawyer.
I highly recommend this firm, especially Oded Ger.
Наталья Мажуга
Great lawyers Joshua Pex and Nechama and Michael Deker who really want to help you and I have very trustful relationships with them. All my cases they took they won. Thank you and let’s keep working together
Lauma Zariņa
This is definitely the best lawyer I know!!! very honest and super helpful he really helped me a lot dealing with immigration issues in Israel and it was very successful!
I highly recommend
Jacob Newberry
A really excellent firm. They knew exactly how to handle my situation effectively and efficiently, and we got the result I needed without much fuss. Adi Berger was a wonderful advocate for me and I am deeply grateful for her help!
Gáspár Erőss
If you need to solve any complicated legal issue in Israel, don't hesitate to contact them. Otherwise you will loose hours/days/weeks with things that they can solve in minutes. They helped me to obtain my expert working visa in Israel and even after that they responded further questions and gave me advices related to administrative issues in Israel which saved me a lot of time. Irena Rosenberg and Michael Decker worked on my case, they are very professional and helpful. They will not let you down, feel free to contact them.
Halvor Ronning
Courteous, clear, efficient service.
Yossi Montrose
Very knowledgeable and professional
Genaan Abdelall
I cannot recommend Nechama enough! Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her clients is unparalleled. From the moment I reached out to her, she provided clear and concise communication, and helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease.
Throughout the entire process, Nechama went above and beyond to ensure that I was informed and comfortable with every decision. She demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law, and was able to offer sound advice that ultimately led to a positive outcome.
What sets Nechama apart is her compassionate and empathetic approach to her clients. She truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and it shows in the way she handles every case.
If you are in need of a lawyer, I highly recommend Nechama.
Andreas Kelling
We have been working with Decker, Pex & Co - Law Firm in Tel Aviv for many years very well. Because we appreciated their lawyers services, we recommended businesses and individuals again and again to go there as well.
Prima Lorenzo
I admire the Austrian citizenship team in Tel-Aviv branch! They deserve more then 5 stars!! They are very friendly and professional. I've got Austrian citizenship in 4 months for all family members which consists of 12 people! The entire team is very friendly and responsive. They are always answering questions and support during the process. I recommend to everyone. Was 100% satisfied.
Tomer Hila Birnbach
I received a recommendation from friends about the firm, and indeed every word is correct, a service team, professional, welcoming, a fair price for the work I requested, I am satisfied
Joshua Pex was both an amazing human being and an inspiring human rights attorney. I reported directly to him for various activities I performed as in intern. I was impressed with his incredibly solid character. He is trustworthy, fair, and goes above and beyond to advocate for the vulnerable. He is completely trustworthy and high caliber in his work. His partners and employees are very blessed to work with him. I am honored to know them.
Heather Lebrun
Amir Abt
The best lawyer firm I’ve had dealt with. I would like to thank Anat Levi and Ariel Galili from the Jerusalem branch for all of their efforts and patience, we could not have been Able to reach to where we are now without them
Greg Olson
We highly recommend Adv. Mike Decker and have know him for many years. He has helped our family with many battles over the years. We recently received our permanent residency after 23 years in Israel. We so much appreciate Mike’s representation of us.
Sveta Vashkevich
We (myself and my husband) came to Mr. Joshua Pex – for his professional advice – and we received such human warmth and caring attitude, that our hearts melted …
His attention to our details and our situation peculiarities, combined with his professionalism and knowledge, helped us to map out what needs to be done on our part: we appreciate and recommend You, Mr. Joshua!
Sergei m Vashkevich
We came to Mr. Joshua with so many questions (and most of all, with so many concerns and worries) …
When we explained our case to him, first of all, he calmed us down and helped us to see the big picture, which took away our fears;
Then he presented us with a detailed explanation and a few options to explore, and a timeline, how things work and necessary steps to undertake on our part,
We thank and highly recommend Mr. Joshua for showing us so much empathy, care and professionalism (!)
Michael and Ariellah Waizman
For Advocate Joshua Pex.
We were in a devastating situation when my wife received an order from the immigration office to leave Israel within 30 days, without any explanation, after we have been married and in the process for six and a half years. We heard of Advocate Pex through a friend of a friend. We contacted Mr. Pex and he was ready to help us when he heard of our situation.
The service is amazing! Always ready to assist without regard to the time it takes. The advice Mr. Pex gave us was great, such as what to do, he gave useful links, and advice about which officials to contact. The price for the service was great!
The process until we received the extension for another year for my wife was not long (3 months). Things started moving once Mr. Pex came into the picture.
We highly recommend Advocate Joshua Pex! We achieved our goal and the fear of deportation has been lifted!
Michelle Long
Josh has been helping me on and off for a few years now. I have needed legal advice and assistance with immigration due to a complex situation of mine, and he has been extremely available and responsive, honest and clear about my route and how to proceed. Very much recommended!
Eden Weiss
Extrmely friendly, professional and helpful. A big thank you to Irina especially from the Jerusalem office. Highly Recommended.
David De La Rosa
Very friendly, professional, and effective, highly recommended
Priscilla Moses
competent consulting, fast processing, reliable, warm & good team. highly recommended
Josh W-S
The firm had a quick response to my last-minute needs, they were helpful in communicating with me in English, and they fulfilled my needs in a timely fashion.
Morgan Jones
The team at Decker, Pex & Co have been awesome to work with in helping our US company establish banking in Israel and in providing counsel for legal needs in Israel. I highly recommend!
Matthias Oppliger
I have been receiving services from this Law Firm for several years now and I want to say THANK YOU to the team, especially Joshua Pex. They are doing outstanding work. The services I have received for both our Israeli non profit association but also our social business have helped us solve many issues at hand and provided solutions in complicated situations. Personally, I am grateful for support in visa issues as a foreigner living now in Israel for many years.
Israel iluz
We were very satisfied with the service of Nehama. She was very professional in all her dealings and kept us informed all the way.
We highly recommend this law firm. They proved to be reliable, efficient and pleasant to work with.
YK C
We had a pleasure of working with Irena Rosenberg who assisted in getting our two U.S. born children registered in Israel and supported visa process for my wife in 2021. During the pandemic, my wife and I decided to move to Israel where I am originally from after living in the U.S. for over 20 years, but we had no idea how to go about securing visas before and after arriving in Israel. Irena is knowledgeable, reliable and competent lawyer who always had answers to all our questions which made us feel confident that everything would be fine with her assistance. We are now happily living in Israel and are so grateful to have Irena who is a genuinely nice person as our lawyer.
Alexander P Gutterman
EU PASSPORT ! Big news! Thanks to Michael Decker and the other good people at the law office, as well as to the virtue of my ancestors, the cruelty of the Inquisition, reparations issued in the Iberian Peninsula, and etc, I am delighted to be on track for Portuguese and European Union Citizenship! A truly incredible development and one which brings me deep joy.
Marce Ruth St. Rey
Party time in the heart, my beloved husband received his residence after so much time of battles and faith. Gratitude, God has blessed us with wonderful beings who have accompanied us, including a "precious angel" who touched our hearts, our excellent and fantastic lawyer: Maria Chernin Dekel, sweet and wonderful human being, who has guided us and stayed On our side. side in this intense legal transit whom we bless on every occasion. God bless you dear Maria, you have exceeded your professional duty by containing us and collaborating with us in hard times, very hard, for that we want to thank you publicly, you are unique!!!
We bless and thank the entire team at Decker Pex Tal Ofir Law Firm.
Shurouq Hajyassin
We were very satisfied with the consultation we had.
You were very straightforward with us , You tried to help us in every way you could . we really appreciate that.
And of course the fast reply we got from you on our emails and the appointment you gave us .
You deserve more than 5 stars????
The city of Mainz, also known by its German-Yiddish name, Magenza, was among the earliest European cities where Jews thrived not only materially but alsoreligiously. The city’s yeshiva, bearing the name Magenza, was one of the few yeshivas that competed with the leading Babylonian Pumbedita and Sura academies. Descendants of Mainz Jews and German Jews are among the hundreds of thousands of descendants eligible to receive German citizenship.
German citizenship is considered highly desirable worldwide, granting its holders the right to seek employment, education, and residence in all European Union countries, such as the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, and more. We recommend reading further in our article to explore the additional advantages associated with German citizenship.
How long has the Jewish community thrived in Germany?
The Jewish community in Germany has a history spanning over a thousand years and is one of the three ancient communities in the Ashkenazi region, along with Worms and Speyer. The exact origins of this community are unclear, but evidence related to it began to surface in the 10th century. The golden era of the community occurred when Rabbi Gershom, who educated renowned students including Rabbi Solomon Yitzhaki, who presided over the city’s yeshiva, testifying, “All my colleagues from the Ashkenazi diaspora are his students.”
What were the historical connections between the Jewish communities of Mainz, Worms, and Speyer?
As mentioned, the Jewish communities of Mainz, Worms, and Speyer were collectively known as “ShUM communities.” These communities competed with the academies in Babylon and Spain in terms of scholarship and knowledge. In the 11th century, the rabbis of Mainz issued independent halakhic rulings that influenced the customs of Ashkenaz. Gatherings were held in Mainz, and regulations were established not only for the Ashkenazi region but also for England and Central Europe.
How did the Mainz Jewish community face challenges during the First Crusade in 1096?
The thriving Jewish community of Mainz, poised for success in the diaspora, faced a swift decline following the events of the First Crusade in 1096. The city lost its spiritual significance among Jews after severe disturbances. During the summer of that year, crusaders, accompanied by many local zealots, killed numerous Jews using clubs, knives, and whatever weapons they could find, including the Ashkenazi community elders.
Surprisingly, most Jewish men chose to fight back against the angry mob, knowing they might be killed in the process. After the mob had slaughtered everyone, including those who had fled to neighboring towns, they turned their violence towards the women and children. However, the story took a completely unexpected turn. When the mob reached Jewish households, terrified mothers decided to take their precious possessions and coins and throw them out of the windows to distract the attackers, delaying them. During this time, one by one, the mothers killed their children and finally themselves.
These stories have been passed down through generations of the Jewish community and continue to be recounted today. Tales of courage by various rabbis have been documented, including the well-known legend attributed to Rabbi Abraham of Mainz. The story begins with a gathering of Christian community leaders who demanded that he convert to Christianity, with the local bishop present to ensure his compliance. To avoid refusal and potential harm, Rabbi Amnon responded that he needed three days to contemplate the demand, subtly implying a potential willingness to convert. After three days, Rabbi Amnon did not appear at the cathedral, infuriating the bishop, who ordered him to be forcibly brought.
When Rabbi Amnon was brought to the cathedral, he realized the gravity of his mistake and suggested that his tongue be cut out since he had not refused immediately. The bishop agreed to this cruel punishment, and they proceeded to cut off his tongue and hands, which they then salted. This horrifying event is believed to have occurred during the transition between the 11th and 12th centuries.
What were the events and challenges faced by the Jewish community in Mainz from the 12th century to modern times?
In the centuries following the horrors of the First Crusade in 1096, the Jewish community in Mainz found itself repeatedly targeted by Christian zealots and anti-Semitic mobs. This pattern repeated during the Third Crusade at the end of the 12th century, leading to further disintegration of the community. Over the years, the community suffered the loss of many Torah scholars, and each act of violence further diminished Mainz’s significance in the eyes of the Jewish population. It became more of a symbol of nostalgia for a time when wise scholars engaged in Talmudic discourse.
In the 14th century, the infamous “Black Death” pogroms marked the end of a prolonged era of Jewish settlement. Throughout Western Europe, Jews were falsely accused of poisoning wells and conspiring secretly with the Church to harm Christians. The fact that many Jews themselves perished during these events did little to quell the growing hatred that had afflicted the Germans since their early interactions with the Church. These pogroms were the primary catalyst for the migration of Ashkenazi Jews, including those from Mainz, to Eastern Europe, particularly to Poland.
Throughout generations, Jews settled in the city only to be expelled repeatedly. However, the community never regained its former greatness, peaking in the 11th century when it was led by spiritual giants like Rabbi Gershom, Kalonymus the Elder, Maharil of Mainz, Rabbi Moses Cohen of Magenza, Rabbi Jacob ben Yakar, and many other eminent figures. These individuals were renowned for their contributions to Talmudic literature, rabbinic rulings, commentary, and poetic compositions.
The Renaissance period (16th century onwards) saw the return of Jews to Mainz, albeit in smaller numbers. The dispersion of Jewish communities was permitted throughout Germany during this time without restrictions. In the 19th century, with the advent of emancipation, the Mainz Jewish community splintered into Orthodox and Reform factions.
What opportunities did the German parliament’s decision in 2021 offer to descendants of former German citizens, particularly Holocaust survivors or their descendants?
Following the German parliament’s decision in 2021, millions of descendants of former German citizens, including Holocaust survivors or their descendants, have the opportunity to obtain German citizenship. This decision has far-reaching implications for individuals who can trace their roots to Germany. The office assists Jewish individuals and their descendants from around the world in submitting applications and advocating for German and Austrian citizenship. Our offices are located in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Acknowledgments: Special thanks to Mr. Jonathan Gabrielov for his assistance in writing this article.
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