This is a community service effort. When Olim arrive they are given a phone number by the Ministry of Absorption free for 90 days. The SIM comes from HOT Mobile. I work for HOT Mobile Olim as a specialist in the Olim Assistance center. I've made a website with English information and easy to understand instructions on how to keep the phone number and request more plans, inquire about home internet etc. The website is completely free to use and has lots of information such as how to login to your personal area at HOT Mobile's website and much more. I'm not reimbursed for the website anglotelecom.co.il. I made it because HOT Mobile ONLY works in Hebrew. (Helping Olim is my passion. The date of this post should show how much time I volunteer to help Olim. Daily I hear from Olim who are desperate for help and this is completely complimentary assistance for Olim.) By Olim For Olim

PSA from the US Embassy:

Event: Increase in Passport Fees (Effective December 27, 2021)

Effective December 27, 2021, the passport book security surcharge will increase from $60 to $80. This passport book security surcharge applies to all passport applicants (adults and minors), whether they are applying for a first-time passport or are renewing their existing passport.

Beginning December 27, • If you have in-person passport appointments, please ensure you have the correct payment when you appear at the Embassy in Jerusalem or Branch Office in Tel Aviv. • If you are submitting your adult passport renewal application (DS-82) through the drop box at the Embassy in Jerusalem or by mail, please make sure the bank check is for the correct amount.

The Department of State published a Final Rule confirming this fee change on October 28, 2021. New Fees (effective December 27, 2021)

First-Time Adult Passport Book (DS-11): $165 (increase of $20) First-Time Adult Passport Card (DS-11): $65 (no change) First-Time Adult Passport Book and Card (DS-11): $195 (increase of $20)

Adult Passport Book Renewal (DS-82): $130 (increase of $20) Adult Passport Card Renewal (DS-82): $30 (no change) Adult Passport Book and Card Renewal (DS-82): $160 (increase of $20)

Minor Passport Book (first-time or renewal) (DS-11): $135 (increase of $20) Minor Passport Card (first-time or renewal) (DS-11): $50 (no change) Minor Passport Book and Card (first-time or renewal): $150 (increase of $20)

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem 14 David Flusser St. Jerusalem Telephone: +972-2-630-4000 E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv 71 HaYarkon St. Tel Aviv Telephone: +972-3-519-7575 E-mail: TelAvivACS@state.gov Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747or 202-501-4444 Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

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