New olim
New to Be'er Sheva? Start here
Aliyah comes with a long list, and the order matters: some things unlock others (a bank account before the absorption basket arrives, a health fund before you need a doctor). These steps follow the order most olim go through in Be'er Sheva, with the official sources for each.
New olim
Start here
7 steps, in the order most people take them.
- 1
Follow the newcomer checklist
Every step from before you land to your first three months, saved on your device.
Go - 2
Register with a health fund
Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet or Leumit. Compare the branches near you and which doctors speak your language.
Go - 3
Meet the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
Your absorption adviser explains the absorption basket, rent assistance and courses you may be entitled to.
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Sign up for ulpan
Free for new immigrants within set time limits. Morning, evening and online options.
Go - 5
Register for arnona
Municipal property tax. Bring your lease and ask about the new-immigrant discount.
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Find your community
Shuls, olim organisations and the local groups where things actually get announced.
Go - 7
Read the national guides
Nefesh B'Nefesh's Aliyahpedia and Kol Zchut explain rights and procedures in detail.
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Guides
Read next
- Your first weeks in Be'er ShevaWhere to start in Be'er Sheva: the Ministry of Aliyah office, the absorption-centre ulpanim, your health fund, ESRA's English-speaking branch and the neighbourhoods Anglos choose.
- Health care in Be'er ShevaSoroka University Medical Center, Assuta Be'er Sheva, the mental health centre, health fund clinics, pharmacies and emergency numbers.
- Shopping and kosher food in Be'er ShevaBe'er Sheva's malls, Israel's first enclosed farmers' market, the big supermarket chains and how to check kashrut.
- Returns and refunds in Be'er Sheva: your rights in shops and onlineWhen you can return something bought in Be'er Sheva or on an Israeli website: the 14-day and 2-day windows, the 5% or ₪100 fee, cash vs credit notes, 4 months for new olim, and what to do if a shop says no.
Good to know
- Keep copies of everything, and photograph every form you hand in.
- Most offices book appointments online or by app; walk-ins often wait.
Source
- Ministry of Aliyah and Integration (opens in a new tab)
- Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyahpedia (opens in a new tab)
- Kol Zchut (opens in a new tab)
These steps are national; local details for this city are being checked and will be added here.