How long do israelis serve in the army

In addition, soldiers studying for a college degree and entering the workforce at an earlier age could provide a boon to the economy. However, the Haaretz daily reported the IDF is opposed to the move as it would reduce manpower levels and lead to a drop in the number of soldiers serving in key positions. In Streetwise Hebrew for the Times of Israel Community, each month we learn several colloquial Hebrew phrases around a common theme.

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Guidelines for Determining Age of Arrival. If the Oleh has not spent significant time in Israel up to days in a calendar year , Age of Arrival is considered from their Aliyah date. If you have questions about your status, email army nbn. If the Oleh participated in a program that was one year in length recognized by The Jewish Agency for Israel as a Masa program and then left the country for a period of at least 12 months, the army will consider Age of Arrival from the time of their return.

During this period they can visit Israel days per calendar year, as long as there is a clean break of 60 days out of the country from the end of the program until the first visit. Please note: This only holds for ONE recognized program.

If you come back for a second recognized program that was one year in length and then left the country for a period of at least 12 months, the army will not consider this time frozen.

If the Oleh was in Israel for one year or more, NOT on a recognized program, and left the country for a period of at least 24 months, the army will consider Age of Arrival from the time of their return.

For further clarification, please be in touch with the Meitav representative in NY. Army Requirements for Olim. Determining Length of Service: Age of Arrival see above to determine age of arrival Family status single, married or married with children at the time of enlistment.

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