Finally, don't be afraid to let everyone you can know that you are looking for work. As the official language of Israel, Hebrew is essential to a complete and successful absorption into the country. Though one will not become Israeli overnight, one's chances of becoming socially and culturally comfortable depend to a large extent on one's knowledge of Hebrew. In addition, in most professional capacities a working knowledge of Hebrew is a basic necessity. The information presented here is based on data provided by various official sources.
Details are subject to change.
In case of any discrepancy, the regulations of the official government offices, ministries and other bodies, will prevail. Last updated in January 2001. Based on original research by Laura L. Woolf, Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and updated by Ilana Goodman, Marketing and Publications Section of the Immigration and Absorption Department of the Jewish Agency.