What’s TAMA 38 and how can it benefit you?

What’s TAMA 38 and how can it benefit you?

   Many of the buildings around Israel are old and unsafe, prone to severe damage from earthquakes, and are simply in need of renovation. In Israel, there exists a unique construction program called TAMA 38, a form of urban renewal which is becoming very popular among...
How to insure an apartment in Israel

How to insure an apartment in Israel

Apartments are exposed to a wide variety of risks and therefore one of the popular insurance policies in Israel is apartment insurance. This article will review the main issues that have to be taken into consideration when taking out apartment insurance. What does...
Aliya and Taxes

Aliya and Taxes

Here’s the scenario. You have just made Aliya and you are trying to get yourself settled. The last thing you want to think about are taxes. However…I am now living in Israel and I want to be compliant with my new country’s tax rules. I know what I was required to do...
Ten Tips on Tipping in Tel Aviv

Ten Tips on Tipping in Tel Aviv

We all know that moment of hesitation when you pay for something in a foreign country and you’re not sure whether to tip or not. You can’t ask the person because he or she will feel uncomfortable telling you how much to pay, or the person will tell you an amount that...