EXPAT: ISRAEL

Expat resources specific to Israel. Please leave a comment if you have suggestions for additions, or questions.

IMMIGRATION & PRE-DEPARTURE
Aliyahpedia*
Jewish Agency: Making Aliyah*
Tapuz.co.il forum on same-sex immigration to Israel (בעברית)
Guide for applying for an Israeli residency visa
CIA World Factbook: Israel
Judaism 101
Learn Hebrew Pod
Harel Yedidim Health Insurance

*Non-Jews are not eligible for aliyah benefits but, regardless, the information contained is very helpful.

GENERAL INFO.
Janglo
TAnglo
Telalivit
Craigslist: Tel Aviv
Get Around in Israel
Time Out Tel Aviv (בעברית)
Anglodeals
Embassies and Consulates in Israel
Mikledet: virtual Hebrew keyboard

JOBS/EMPLOYMENT
Jobs in Israel
Israemploy
OUJobs (predominantly hi-tech)
There are also active jobs sections on Craigslist, Janglo, TAnglo, and Telalivit.

GLBT
Tel Aviv Gay Vibe
Gay Tel Aviv Guide
Gay Israel
The Aguda: the National Association of GLBT in Israel
Jerusalem Open House
Wikipedia: LGBT rights in Israel
Size Doesn't Matter: LGBTQ

RECOMMENDED FILMS
Knafayim Shvuot ("Broken Wings")
Chatunah Meuheret ("Late Marriage")
Vals im Bashir ("Waltz with Bashir")
Aviva Ahuvati ("Aviva, My Love")
Lelechet al Ha-Mayim ("Walk on Water")
Ajami
Ha-Kochavim Shel Shlomi ("Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi")
Beaufort
Paradise Now

RECOMMENDED GLBT FILMS
I Shot My Love
Bubot Niyar ("Paper Dolls")
Yossi & Jagger
Einayim Petuchot ("Eyes Wide Open")
Ve-Ahavatah ("And Thou Shalt Love")
Tamid Oto Chalom ("Mary Lou") 

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