News from Isrentco
A change of guard took place at the beginning of December when Telfed’s long-standing building maintenance contractor Russell Abel resigned for personal reasons and was replaced by Shay Haker. Russell worked for nearly nine years looking after the 104 Isrentco apartments, ensuring their excellent upkeep and making the transitions from one tenant to another as […]
An encounter with Van Gogh, Art Therapy, Coronavirus & Alzheimer’s Disease
As dementia is becoming a significant global health issue, the provision of creative engagement programs to improve quality of life is essential. Various international programs of this kind have been shown to offer vast therapeutic benefits and allow individuals to interact socially, creatively, and intellectually. One such innovative program was initiated in Israel at the […]
Klita: Identifying bureaucratic hurdles in the Aliyah process
In recent weeks, Telfed Chairman Robby Hilkowitz and CEO Dorron Kline met with government officials and Olim organisations to raise concerns about the bureaucratic challenges facing Olim. As our new Olim are aware, the initial absorption process has been complicated by long waiting times for appointments, while applying for requisite documentation prior to Aliyah has […]
SA Tax Consultant
Bankfin and Telfed invite South African Olim to meet with Bankfin’s tax expert, Venessa Kotze, on Tuesday 7 December 2021 at the Telfed office, Raanana. To book your 20 minute meeting, free of charge, please email [email protected]. Bankfin
Greetings from Telfed Chairman, Robby Hilkowitz
Would you rather be Ferris Bueller or Phil Connors? (Note: Ferris Bueller’s day Off and Groundhog Day are unapologetically required viewing to understand this message. If you haven’t seen them yet, do yourself a favour and watch them tonight). Since the outbreak of Corona, some 18 months ago, the mention of the feeling of Groundhog […]
Global SA High Holiday Campaign
How can you help? To contribute to our High Holiday campaign, please click here Video by SHAWN LEVIN PRODUCTIONS (Email: [email protected])
A Chairman’s Challenge
Meet Clinton Ephron. He came to Israel from Jo’burg four years ago and quickly got involved in community affairs. The former CEO of Glencore South Africa currently resides in Tel Aviv with his family and is actively involved in philanthropic endeavours. Voted in this summer to join the Telfed Directorate, amongst other responsibilities, Clinton assumed […]
Rosh Hashana Greetings from the ZFA
On behalf of the Executive and the staff of the Zionist Federation of Australia, I would like to wish our partners and friends at Telfed, and the entire community of Olim and Olot in Israel, a שנה טובה ומתוקה, a sweet, happy and healthy New Year. The global pandemic continues to impact Australians and Israelis […]
Proof of Enrollment 2021
Resources for Emergencies
Due to an escalation of rocket attacks recently, we have compiled a list of useful resources for our community. Where possible, the information provided is in English. Click here for general information on preparing for emergencies from the Home Front Command (Pikud HaOref). This is an official source and offers important guidelines and information for […]