Olehly

24/04/2023

Things in Israel seem more stressful than ever lately, and dealing with bureaucracy shouldn’t add to that stress.

If you’re feeling lost or frustrated trying to get tasks done that should be simple, we are here for you!

Reach out by phone 📞 0545544530
Email 📧 [email protected]
Or DM us here to find out how we can help

24/11/2020

Corona times are still with us, and with them an abundance of changes!

With many offices still not open to the public, bureaucratic tasks are becoming more challenging than ever. If you're looking for immediate assistance in English to help you deal with governmental institutes, municipalities, unemployment offices and more WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST.

Email your inquiry to [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you get any task done, in no time at all!

15/09/2020

2020 has turned our world's upside down, resulting in an unprecedented number of unemployment in Israel.

The process of applying for unemployment can sometimes be a little bit challenging if you don't speak Hebrew. We are here to help.

If you are struggling to file for unemployment, need to check for eligibility, or the status of your application or payments - we are here to help! Send us a message or email us on [email protected]

27/07/2020

Olehly tip of the week 🤓

As a consumer in Israel it's important to know your rights, and as an "Oleh Hadash" - you have special rights!

I think we can all attest to the fact that Israeli salespeople are some of the best in the world. We've all been there; convinced to sign up for a service or buy a product we didn't need in the first place, only to face some serious buyers guilt afterwards 🤷‍♀️

The good news is that according to Israeli Consumer Law, you can cancel a transaction within 14 days and receive a refund.

In even BETTER news, an amendment was made in 2016 to this law that gave additional rights to Olim Hadashim (up to 5 years in Israel), senior citizens (over the age of 65), and people with disabilities. This amendment allows for the cancelation of transactions up to 4 months after purchasing instead of within 14 days! 🥳

That said, there are different types of transactions relating to where and how you purchase that may have slightly different cancellation policies. For example: in a store, online or from a vendor. Always make sure to ask about the cancellation/return policy before making a purchase, and if you ever need assistance cancelling a transaction, feel free to give us a call!

26/07/2020

From the blog of Benji Shulman at The Times of Israel

22/07/2020

An important update regarding "BIDUD"!

The Ministry of Health announced new procedures this morning relating to how long a person who has tested positive for corona needs to spend in isolation.

The old procedure stipulated that after having received a positive result, one would then need to receive two negative test results in order to be released from Bidud.

This is has now been changed and the new procedure is as follows:
- The minimum amount of time one will spend in isolation is 13 days
This is calculated by counting 10 days from the time one starts experiencing symptoms + 3 days of having no symptoms
- At the end of these 13 days, a doctors approval must be given in order to end bidud. No further tests are required.

For those who have come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with corona, but have not tested positive for the virus, the isolation procedure has not changed and remains at 14 days from exposure.

מתקצרת התקופה עד ההגדרה כמחלים מקורונה: הזמן המינימלי יהיה 13 יום - 10 ימים מתחילת התסמינים ועוד 3 ימים ללא תסמינים - ובלבד שיתקבל אישור רופא. תקופת הבידוד לאלו שנחשפו ל....

17/07/2020

Update 20/07: Beaches & swimming pools to remain open on the weekends
- Restaurants may remain open with outdoor seating only (to be decided on officially tonight!)

Update: Restriction for restaurants to provide only deliveries and take aways, has been extended to start at 5am on Tuesday. Restaurants will be open as normal until then

📢 For anyone confused about the new restrictions announced this morning, here is the breakdown: 📢

From 5pm today the restrictions over the weekend are:
1. All non-essential shops, malls, museums, markets, gyms, studios and swimming pools, hair dressers and beauty salons will be closed until Sunday at 5am.
- Supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open
- Restaurants will be open for pick up and delivery
- The beach will also remain open this weekend

From Sunday:
1. Restaurants will only be open for deliveries and pick up
2. Bars will be closed
3. Gyms, studios and swimming pools will be closed, unless you are a professional athlete.

Gatherings of over 10 people inside and 20 people outside (not including in the work place or private homes) will not be permitted.

From next Friday 5pm - Sunday 5am - the beach will be closed.

13/07/2020

Is there a professional you have used who has given you great service as an oleh? Did they charge you reasonable rates and provide their service in English? We are building our community of trustworthy professionals, from painters to accountants, and we would love to hear from you! Tag them here and make their day :)

08/07/2020

Fresh in Israel and overwhelmed by Israeli bureaucracy? We can help!

For non-Hebrew speakers, navigating the admin of daily life in Israel is a series of contracts filled with fine print and hidden costs. It seems easier to just pay the price and accept things for what they are, right? Wrong.

Olehly was created to be the on-demand Hebrew speaker, for those times when you wish you were a little extra Israeli. We provide Hebrew-speaking services to solve all of your administrative challenges.

Do any of these make you break into a sweat?

- Reviewing rental or employment agreements in Hebrew?
- Getting overcharged for services you don't need or thought you had cancelled?
- Moving between apartments and opening new accounts for Arnona, Electricity, Water and Gas?
- Setting up or cancelling your phone or internet packages?
- Calling the credit card company to dispute a charge you didn’t authorize?
- Receiving medical assistance, contacting your kupat holim for a tofes 17, or booking an appointment with a specialist?
- Dealing with an unreasonable landlord?
- Finding a reliable insurance agent?
- Converting your drivers license?
- Filling out administrative forms in Hebrew?
- Changing service providers and being over quoted because of your accent?
- Opening a new business?
- Creating a CV tailored to the Israeli job market?

At Olehly, we are on a mission to make sure that everyone gets treated fairly, and that your language and cultural barriers do not make you a “freier”.

We have been around the block long enough to know exactly how to take care of any bureaucratic issue in the fastest way possible. We review, negotiate, argue and resolve issues on your behalf and make sure that your best interests are always the number one priority!