This summary is for general reference only and is intended to be referred to while meeting with a Shaliach. Differences in benefits may exist depending on circumstance. Benefits are given by various offices and may change from time to time.

Immediate benefits:

1. Flight and baggage: (if Aliyah is arranged overseas)Arranged by: NBN- A - A Katin Hozer organizing his/her Aliyah through an Aliyah Shaliach while overseas will receive a one-way flight ticket and an increased baggage allowance.

2. Transport to first destination: (if Aliyah is arranged overseas)Arranged by: Misrad Haklita, Ben Gurion Airport- A Katin Hozer is eligible to receive transport to their first destination in Israel.

3. Absorption Center: (if Aliyah is arranged overseas)Arranged by: Jewish Agency Shaliach- - Subsidized accommodations for up to 6 months in an Absorption Center

4. Ulpan:Arranged by: Misrad Haklita- A Katin Hozer is entitled to study in a full time Ulpan for 5 months for free.

5. Sal Klita (The absorption basket):Arranged by: Misrad Haklita- Sal Klita is financial assistance paid, according to family size, over 7 months, to Katinim Chozrim who have been in Israel for no more than 18 mothan 18 months in the 3 years prior to their Aliyah. - Misrad Haklita arranges all payments upon receipt of bank account details.

Housing benefits

6. Symbolic rental assistance:Arranged by: Automatically received after the end of first year of residence - Symbolic rental assistance is paid for 4 years directly to the bank account of the Katin Chozer, starting at the beginning of the second year in Israel.- - Single Katinim Chozrim receive NIS 223 per month during their 2nd, 3rd and 4th years and NIS 89 per month for a 5th year.- Couples receive the following: NIS 402 per month in the 2nd year, NIS 322 per month in the 3rd year, NIS 223 per month 4th year and NIS 99 per month in the 5th year.

Summary of Aliyah Benefits for Ktinim Chozrim

7. Mortgage assistance:Arranged by: Mortgage Banks- Ezrachim Olim who are first time homebuyers in Israel are eligible for mortgage assistance with a mortgage for 10 years from their date of Aliyah.

8. Mas Rechisha: (Property acquisition tax) Arranged by: Tax authorities, usually by a Lawyer- - Ezrachim Olim are generally entitled to a reduction in the acquisition tax on a property purchased up to a year before and 7 years after their date of Aliyah.-This is subject to staying abroad for 10 consecutive years. A decision is made on a case by case basis by the Tax Authority.

Studying:

9. Studies:Arranged by: Student Authority (a division of Misrad Haklita)- Ezrachim Olim are entitled to assistance with their tuition fees if they begin their studies within 3 years of Aliyah, at recognizedinstitutions and if age criinstitutions and if age criteria are met: 23 Preparatory Program, 27 for Undergraduate Studies, 28 for Practical Engineer and 30 for Masters Studies.

10. Customs:Arranged through: Customs Authorityi. Car benefits – purchase with a reduced tax within 3 years of Aliyah with certain conditions attached:• Must have a valid drivers license from the country of origin prior to date of Aliyah and an Israeli license• Car cannot be sold for 1 year•• Car cannot be sold without repaying taxes for 5 years, other than to another Oleh (“passport to passport”)• Only Oleh and spouse may drive the car for 5 years ii. Shipping – up to 3 tax-free shipments of household goods in reasonable quantities for personal use in up to 3 years from date of Aliyah. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the Oleh.iii. Purchase of locally made appliances - Tax-free purchase of appliances in reasonable quantities for personal use made by licensed Israeli manufacturers in Israel during a 3-year period from date of Aliyah.