How to get into the army of Israel

One of the most efficient armies in the world is the army of Israel. In this state managed to create a really perfect system of service. However, there is no such thing as conscription, which is an obstacle for many foreigners who would like to try your hand at the Israeli troops. However, there are many volunteer programs.

You will need

Israeli citizenship or relatives of Jews residing on the territory of the country.

Instruction

To care for a service in Israel must be nationals or have a permanent resident visa. Without citizenship to get into the Israeli army cannot, by contract in this country. However, citizens of other countries who have served at home, can come to Israel to undergo shortened military service. For this purpose there is a special volunteer program. The service life of it is around 18 months, along with a Hebrew course.First, you need to contact the management organizations MAHAL, which is seeking volunteers from other countries. You must confirm that the candidate has Jewish roots, or the Law of Return. The mission of this program is in all countries where there has been an influx of volunteers, particularly in Russia.

After confirmation candidates will need to arrive in Israel for a month and a half before the call to pass a medical examination. Future soldier is sent in accordance with your health condition in the warhead or in the rear. All the remaining time before the call will be organized the intensive study of Hebrew.

Next, you need to study in parts of Israel (4.5 months of combat service, 1 month in the rear). After that, the period for the service is 14 months.After demobilization, each soldier must work another year in the Jewish community of his country on a humanitarian basis as a member of the youth movement.

Note

There are other programs that can come as a volunteer to Israel, but for all they are close to the MAHAL program.
In the army of Israel can serve both young men and women, aged 18 to 25 years.

Useful advice

Volunteers serving in the IDF (Israel defense forces) receive the status of temporary resident with the appropriate rights.

In Israel you can also become a member of another program that provides training in a Yeshiva (religious school), coupled with military service. Such a program lasts 21 months, with 9 months spent on training, and 12 to serve in the army.

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