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Klita Basket — Absorption Aid for New Immigrants in Kiryat Shmona
Monthly cash payment to new immigrants during the first year post-aliyah. Amount varies by family status and age.
About Kiryat Shmona
Kiryat Shmona, located in the Upper Galilee, hosts a small Israeli-Ethiopian community that enjoys the scenery and proximity to nature. The real-estate market offers properties at very low prices, alongside known security challenges.
Who is eligible?
New immigrants who registered with the Ministry of Aliyah within 12 months of arrival.
What does the basket include?
- Fixed monthly payment (scaled by family size)
- One-time first-home grant
- Transportation cost coverage in the first year
- Ulpan (Hebrew study) voucher
- Extended health coverage for six months
How to apply
- Register at the Ministry of Aliyah absorption desk — within 30 days of arrival
- Present immigrant ID + aliyah confirmation
- Open a bank account for the monthly payments
- Choose an ulpan and start classes (required for full payment)
📞 Ministry of Aliyah hotline: 5454* (Hebrew/English/Amharic)
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Ethiopian community in Kiryat Shmona
- Community population
- ~1,000
- Share of city
- ~6%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, דרום
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Kiryat Shmona
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Kiryat Shmona?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Shmona numbers approximately ~1,000 residents — around ~6% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, דרום.
- How do I claim Klita Basket — Absorption Aid for New Immigrants in Kiryat Shmona?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Kiryat Shmona. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Kiryat Shmona for this right?
- In Kiryat Shmona, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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