by michal | Dec 31, 2023 | Blog
Like all employees in Israel, foreign caregivers are entitled to take off 9 paid holidays per year. Here’s how it works: Designation of Holidays At the beginning of employment, caregivers should specify which holidays they wish to observe for the duration of their...
by michal | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog
“Mom always liked you best!” went the old Smothers Brothers comedy routine. Sibling rivalries. Dating back to the story of Cain and Abel, they are deeply woven into the tapestry of human interaction. Most fervent in early years — children vying for the love and...
by michal | Apr 2, 2023 | Blog
Permits and payments and pensions, oh my! The process of hiring a foreign caregiver can be daunting. Here is what you need to know: Permit To hire a foreign caregiver, you will need to obtain a Permit (“heiter hasaka”) from the Israel Ministry of Population and...
by michal | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog
(This article originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post.) Remember the movie Yours, Mine and Ours? Based loosely on a real-life family, the comedy-drama told the story of two widowers who fell in love and married, ultimately “blending” their combined 18 (!)...
by michal | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Chanukah in Israel is a special time; a full week plus of dancing lights, fancy donuts, songs and games. Whether your tradition is to fry up some latkes, sufganiyot, or sfinj, most everyone shares the tradition of...
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