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Israel: Cleaning Floors/Sponga:

Hi, as simple as it seems, there is an art to Sponja. First, I hope you are using the right rubber squeegee thing and that you are using good quality floor rags. Those white loosely woven ones do not absorb well. Go for good quality microfiber instead - Sano, Nikol - all make them. Don't waste your money on the cheap ones in the $ shops. As obvious as this sounds, make sure they are the right size that they will fit over and completely around the rubber squeegee. So, down to business. I learned to dip the floor rag into a bucket of floor detergent and water mix. Ring it out so that its not dripping. Wrap the rag around and over the squeegee and then proceed to clean your floor. Don't pour water on the floor. The puddles will destroy your kitchen cupboards. Once you've cleaned, take a second dry rag and wipe over the damp floor. If you have stubborn stains to start with, a scourer and a bit of Astonish and some elbow grease will get rid of them before you being the Sponga. Once your floor is nicely clean, you might want to maintain it by using those disposable floor wipes (like you use for babies). Don't buy the ones in the pink packaging, they dry out very quickly. Shufersal's own brand or Nikol (in the black package are best) and they make the room smell really nice. These disposable wipes are especially convenient for bathroom floors. Just throw them away afterward and no need to wash a floor rag full of 'jiffa'. I hope you know what jiffa is. If not visit www.anglo-list.com for an explanation and other Israel lifestyle info.

Israel: Offering My Services:

Join our Facebook group for English speakers in Israel (immigrants, expats, all types from all over) https://www.facebook.com/groups/anglolist/

Israel: Cataract surgery:

There are 4 different health funds in Israel that you can belong to if you are a new immigrant (oleh). Maccabi, Clalit, Leumit and Meuhedet. Maccabi and Clalit are the leading funds and are the most popular amongst the English speaking community. No matter which health fund you belong to, all residents are entitled to the same basic package of services and treatments as outlined by law. Once you have the basic coverage you can opt for supplemental insurance, you pay extra for this but these packages give you extra benefits. These packages are not standard, each has its own and each have their own conditions. Both the Clalit and Maccabi websites have lots of English information, and you might be able to find the answer to your questions online. When you visit your local Israel certified opthalmologist he/she will tell you exactly what you are entitled to. If you would like more info on the ins-and-outs of the Israeli healthcare system, check out these practical information articles written by experienced and seasoned immigrants http://www.anglo-list.com/general-3/medical-a-healthcare. Hope this helps.

Israel: Can do:

Hi There is not one simple solution here. Depending on the type of Visa you have, you may or may not be eligible for monthly disability benefits. This would be assessed by the National Insurance Institute after your arrival. They will decide on the extent of your disability and based on that the allowance you could receive. Remember also, that as we get older, work gets harder to find and you might need to learn Hebrew for this. "living reasonably' means different things to different people. We have done various surveys, price checks, and cost of living comparisons in our website. http://www.anglo-list.com/general-3/financial-planning/what-things-cost-in-israel Hope this helps

Israel: Where to live in Tel Aviv?:

Hi Ziggy, I hope by now you have found accommodation. If not, let me give you a few tips. Tel Aviv is flat and easy to walk. Lots of Tel Avivians use bicycles to get around. There are shared taxis and plenty of other public transport. There is plenty of inner city accommodation and depending on where your office is you might want to consider Ramat Gan or Givatayim. Rentals are high and developments with pools are few and far between. No worries, Tel Aviv has fabulous public and private beaches and swimming pools. Development that do have swimming pools and other amenities are top-end, super luxurious and expensive. If you want more info on living in Israel, the Israeli lifestyle, cost of living etc., I would like to refer you to www.anglo-list.com. You'll find everything an expat needs to know. Join our FB groups too. Good luck!

Israel: Affordable housing/Communities:

Lots of luck with your immigration and relocation. One or our groups had a discussion about the various immigrant communities in Israel. In addition to price, they pointed out the good and the bad about the community they live in. Before you decide, please read what they have to say. http://anglo-list.com/aliyah-information/israel-aliyah-communities You are correct in saying that $180K is not a huge budget (approx 750,000 shekels) but you can find housing in this range. Please read the information contained in some of these articles http://anglo-list.com/general-3/housing Thanks

Israel: Applying before moving:

Hi KSPR Here are a few tips: 1. Make sure your resume is no more than 2 pages. 2. Be sure to address each requirement for the job in a cover letter. 3. Don't give loads of information about your previous employers. Unless internationally renowned, the person reading your resume will most likely not have heard of your previous employer anyway. 4. If the level of English you use in your resume is too high, the person reading your resume will probably overlook it as he/she is most likely not a mother-tongue English speaker. 5. Most companies in Israel will only respond to your resume if you are a suitable candidate. You will find a lot of resume and employment tips here: http://anglo-list.com/israel-jobs-and-employment2/your-resume Hope this helps and good luck!

Israel: Inter/jobs for prospective expat:

Good advice Michal.

Israel: Making Aliyah as a student:

Hi, Studying abroad is a wonderful idea. As a Jew, studying is Israel could be life-changing for you. As you know Israel has many internationally recognized and well respected institutions of higher learning and their international student programs offer a warm and welcoming experience. My personal opinions and strong feelings about you making Aliyah and using your Aliyah privileges for the sole purpose of getting a cheaper eduction are best left off this page but I would be willing to get into a private discussion with you. Israel, like any other country in the world has its positives and negatives - as does the USA. I suggest you join one of the many forums for English speakers where you will get advice from a wide sector of the population. This is a link to one of the largest Anglo groups on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anglolist/ Only you can decide if it is a right or wrong decision but consider the millions of Israeli taxpayers and world Jewry who contribute large amounts of money so that financial assistance can be offered to students/new immigrants. Hope this helps.

Israel: Taking a car from the US to Israel:

Hi, If you are coming to Israel for the summer vacation only, leave your car behind and get a rental car instead. Happy holidays.

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