Posts by Joshua Pex
The Minister of Interior’s Discretion in Granting Israeli Citizenships
What does the law prescribe regarding the Minister of Interior’s discretion in the granting of Israeli citizenships? According to the law, the Minister of Interior is given extensive authority to grant (or revoke) an Israeli citizenship to permanent residents, new immigrants, as well as additional special cases of foreign citizens (such as excellent athletes). The…
Read MoreChildren of Converts to Judaism and the Right to Legal Status in Israel
Are children of converts to Judaism eligible to Israeli legal status as citizens? In general, the Law of Return stipulates that Jews and their children who were born after the parents converted to Judaism are eligible for Aliyah to Israel under the Law of Return. However, legal difficulties may arise in this context, such as…
Read MoreBonuses and calculating severance pay – legal information from a labor law attorney
Are employee bonuses considered wages for the purposes of severance pay? Court rulings have established tests for deciding this issue, by which each case must be examined to determine whether the bonus is a part of the employee’s salary or not. If the bonus is conditional on specific circumstances such as the employee’s performance, it…
Read MoreSeverance pay due to moving (legal information)
Are employees who resigned following a move to a new home eligible for severance pay? The law in Israel states that severance pay for relocation must be extended in certain conditions. The decision on the issue depends very much on the circumstances of the move. The law provides a list of criteria – if one…
Read MoreRegistering civil marriages performed outside Israel with the Interior Ministry
How to registering civil marriages conducted abroad in Israel? Why are there no civil marriages in Israel and how can people of different faiths get married in the Holy Land? You are invited to read about these and other issues in the following article by Joshua Pex, partner in our firm and expert in Israeli…
Read MoreHow to re-issue Israeli citizenship you have renounced in the past?
Former Israelis who have renounced their citizenship may apply to reissue their Israel citizenship by way of making Aliyah. Requests for restoring Israeli citizenship will be examined via a more strict procedure than requests for Aliyah to Israel by eligible immigrants under the Law of Return who have not renounced their right to citizenship. Children…
Read MoreChildren of permanent residents and their legal status in Israel
What does the law stipulate regarding the legal status of children of Israeli permanent residents? Children born in Israel to permanent residents are also entitled to permanent resident status in Israel. This status confers most of the rights and benefits reserved for people with Israeli citizenship. Obtaining permanent resident status is more complex in cases…
Read MoreExtending a work permit for an expert foreign worker in Israel
The State of Israel does not support foreigners coming to Israel to work in jobs that could have been filled by local workers. However, the state permits the employment of foreigners with exceptional professional skill or education when they are necessary for various companies in the Israeli economy. A foreign worker’s visa is issued for…
Read MoreWork visa for those eligible for aliya under the Law of Return
Some people who are eligible to make aliya under the Law of Return do not wish to make aliyah to Israel or have not yet made up their mind on the matter. However, the State of Israel provides a special work visa for Aliyah eligible foreign citizens under favorable conditions and even allows them to…
Read MoreIDF recruitment of foreign citizens (legal information)
Under what circumstances can foreign citizens volunteer to enlist and serve in the IDF? IDF recruitment of foreign citizens is possible via the Volunteers from Abroad (Mahal) track for Jews living abroad. Foreign citizens who are not Jewish may volunteer in non-military framework. In this article, attorney Joshua Pex, an expert on Israeli immigration law…
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