This site was built to answer the growing demand for people in their 50s, 60s and older wanting to make Aliyah and retire in Israel. Making a move to a new/old country can be challenging, but it can be especially rewarding for those that hold a love of Israel in their hearts. The information that has been compiled here changes all the time. It is best to check on the current situation with the appropriate authority before making any decisions. This site does not deal with Siudi (long-term care facilities).
If you find any information that is incorrect or suggestions that might be useful to other retirees, please contact us.
David
Where to begin?
Nefesh B’Nefesh
Nefesh B’Nefesh is an excellent resource for information. The organization has assisted thousands of people in their Aliyah and is the place for you to start in taking the first step.
They have compiled some information for retirees on their website. Keep in mind the process of making Aliyah can take a while, so start early so you can get past the paperwork and start enjoying your retired life in Israel.
Israel Centre
If you are living in South Africa and want to make Aliyah to Israel, start by following the instructions on the website of the Israel Centre at https://israelcentre.co.za/aliyah/
Keep in mind the process of making Aliyah can take a while, so start early so you can get past the paperwork and start enjoying your retired life in Israel.
AACI
The Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel (AACI) provides a wide range of services and programs to meet the needs of its membership whether new immigrants or English-speaking long-time residents:
Professional counseling on Aliyah and Klitah (absorption)
Emergency loans
Advice Sessions: tax, banking
Legal consultations
Blood bank privileges
Libraries at AACI
Senior Outreach
Check out their page for people retiring in Israel.
Kol Zchut
Kol Zchut is an organizations that explains the rights of citizens, They have a section in English on Old Age and Aging and have various articles on your rights as a pensioner in Israel. Some articles are in Hebrew and you will need to use Google Translate for English text, others were already translated. Check out their website to read about:
Senior Health
Discounts and Financial Benefits for Senior Citizens
Leisure and Welfare for Senior Citizens
Housing for the Elderly
Employment for Senior Citizens
Old Age Pension
Old Age Disability Pension
Survivors’ benefits
Long-Term Care Benefit
Income supplement/support
Maintaining of National Insurance Rights when Moving between Treaty Countries
Rights from the National Insurance Institute
Holocaust survivors
Those disabled in the war against the Nazis
World War II veterans
The Righteous Among the Nations
Prisoners of Zion and martyrs
Low income seniors
Israel Tax Authority
The Israel Tax Authority has information that can be useful for retirees. Check out their webpage.
