Katin Chozer

[noaola]

Katin Chozer

Hello, I'm what they call a "Katin Chozer"--I was born in Israel but have lived in the US since the age of 7 (I am now 26). Currently I'm in Israel doing a Jewish agency program. I am thinking about making Aliya while in Israel, but only if I can take advantage of some Ola Chadasha benefits, such as getting my Master's for free. If I'm not elligible for such programs, I plan to go back home and consider Aliya for a later date (maybe after my studies in the US). Does anyone know how the status of "Katin Chozer" limits my Aliya benefits, if I get any at all? Thanks in advance for your insights.

 

[lramat]

Benefits

Noaola-I am in a similar situation-moved here at 5, now 26 and hoping to move back to Israel this summer as a Katin Chozer. Almost all of the benefits are the same as an Oleh Chadash. You should be able to receive subsidized tuition.

 

[odelial]

If you are in Israel

right now, check your status via Misrad Haklita or one of the Jewish agency information centers http://www.jafi.org.il/aliyah/english/article.aspx?id=411 if you are back in the U.S. than i suggest you call an aliyah Shaliach. and also, here is a link to your rights in the ministry of immigration as a student: http://www.moia.gov.il/english/students/students2.htm Good Luck

 

[mstark]

Ktina Chozeret

Hello, I am a ktina chozeret, and I did aliya five years ago after finishing an exchange program in Israel. I was able to do my Masters for free. You are eligible for 3 year of free education. Also, you receive all of the benefits that an oleh chadash would get, with the exception of a three year time limit. I lived in Israel for four years, and used most of my rights. I moved back to the US last year, and now, I want to move back to Israel. Do you know how I can find other Americans/Canadians that are also half Israeli in Israel? I remember when I lived in Israel it was hard to find other people that shared the same cultural background, and were "trapped" in a sense between both worlds. I am married to an Israeli and we have a son together (I am 27), and so I feel it would be best for us to live in Israel. However, it would be nice to meet other people like me that I can befriend. Any help is appreciated. Good luck with your decision, Michal

 

[lramat]

hi

Michal, Would you email me? [email protected] We are the same age, I grew up here, and am returning to Israel late summer. I am also looking to connect with people in similar situations. Tamar