Read the latest newshttp://gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEngen-USIsraeli Knesset members can now join the fight against vehicular pollution and order “clean” hybrid vehicles.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_HybridVehicles.htmThu, 07 Sep 2006 09:56:37 GMTParents of soldiers from the Commonwealth of Independent States visit Israel at the initiative of the Jewish Agency.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_ImmigrantSoldiers.htmMon, 18 Sep 2006 08:21:36 GMTThe clocks are to be moved back one hour between Saturday night and Sunday morning as Standard Time returns.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/DaylightTime_NewsEng.htmWed, 27 Sep 2006 09:49:00 GMTThe guide features information on legal employment in Israel, rights of migrant workers, health issues and assistance to migrant workers.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_GuideMigrantWorkers.htmMon, 16 Oct 2006 07:58:14 GMTOfficial Memorial Day marks the fifth anniversary of the assassination of Minister Rechavam Ze’evi (1926-2001).http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/Gandi_NewsEng.htmSun, 22 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMTUp to date information about your rights and benefits in several languages now available for download on the National Insurance Institute website.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_InsuranceInstitute.htmWed, 25 Oct 2006 13:33:36 GMTThe 11th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin will be commemorated on Thursday, November 2nd, in various ceremonies and events throughout Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_YitzhakRabin.htmTue, 31 Oct 2006 13:54:16 GMTAn international conference on the challenges of desertification took place in Ben Gurion University last week, with more than 200 participants from 30 countries.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_DesertConference.htmSun, 12 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMTThe International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women will be marked on November 25th. This day is meant to increase awareness and to encourage women in violent situations to seek help.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_ViolenceAgainstWomen.htmThu, 23 Nov 2006 12:17:26 GMTA new guide for new immigrants in Israel and Jews considering Aliyah is now online, with up-to-date information on special programs, benefits, and everyday life in Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_ImmigrantsGuide.htmWed, 29 Nov 2006 13:17:52 GMTThe Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides financial assistance to olim in need, in order to cover basic necessities such as housing and medical expenses.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_OlimFinancialAssistance.htmMon, 04 Dec 2006 13:38:31 GMTA new guide about higher education in Israel is now online. The guide includes information about different study programs, institutions of higher education, and assistance options available to foreign students in Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/StudyingGuide_NewsEng.htmSun, 17 Dec 2006 14:38:08 GMTThe European Investment Bank approved a EUR 200 million loan for a five-year wastewater collection and treatment program in Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_EnvironmentalProjects.htmTue, 26 Dec 2006 11:41:06 GMTThe city of Jerusalem mourns the passing away of its legendary mayor, Teddy (Theodore) Kollek. The flags at Safra Square lowered to half-mast.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_TeddyKollek.htmThu, 04 Jan 2007 09:27:00 GMTA team of Israeli and Palestinian environmental researchers is formulating a strategic plan to end pollution in rivers running through both Israel and the Palestinian Authority.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_RestorationProject.htmThu, 11 Jan 2007 14:17:25 GMT200 bicyclists from Israel, Jordan and all over the world will ride along the Dead Sea on January 27th to promote the preservation of the Dead Sea area.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_BicycleRally.htmThu, 18 Jan 2007 13:49:52 GMTU.N. designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day to be observed all over the world on January 27th.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_Holocaust.htmWed, 24 Jan 2007 10:56:00 GMTVisiting Israel, a new guide for tourists in Israel is now available online, with up-to-date info on Israel, its attractions and places of interest, as well as useful tourist information.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_VisitingIsrael.htmWed, 31 Jan 2007 07:52:23 GMTThe gov.il portal proudly announces the launching of the newly designed English homepage specifically directed at the portal’s major audiences, and including useful links, info, payments and forms, and an English-Hebrew phrasebook.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_NewPage.htmMon, 12 Feb 2007 09:56:56 GMTThe Ministry of National Infrastructures has recently launched a new website in English, featuring extensive information about the ministry’s various fields of activity.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_MNINewWebsite.htmSun, 18 Feb 2007 14:11:47 GMTA new guide to conversion to Judaism is now available online, with detailed information on the conversion process, rituals, official procedures, and the assistance offered to converts.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/ConversionGuide_NewsEng.htmTue, 27 Feb 2007 10:14:29 GMTMarch 8th marks the International Women’s Day, dedicated to the celebration of women’s achievements in economy, politics and public life.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_WomenDay.htmWed, 07 Mar 2007 12:38:10 GMTMonday, march 19th, is the National Internet Safety Day in Israel. Many activities will be held throughout Israel in order to raise awareness to Internet dangers and how to deal with them.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_InternetSafetyDay.htmSun, 18 Mar 2007 13:24:03 GMTThe Israeli Ministry of Tourism has arranged special tours and activities for the English fans, towards the upcoming match between the national teams of England and Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_EnglandFootballFans.htmTue, 20 Mar 2007 12:07:00 GMTDaylight Saving Time will begin in Israel on the night between Thursday, March 29th, and Friday, March 30th, at 2:00 a.m. At that time the clock will be moved forward one hour, from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_DaylightSavingTime.htmSun, 25 Mar 2007 15:20:28 GMTIsrael’s National Security Council has launched its new English language website, including national security information for the general public.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_NSCWeb.htmTue, 10 Apr 2007 07:58:37 GMTThe Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day will be marked on Monday, April 16th, under the central theme “Bearing Witness”.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_Holocaust.htmSun, 15 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMTOn Memorial Day, 23 April 2007, Israel remembers those who gave up their lives for the country’s Independence and continued existence, as well as those murdered in acts of terrorism, and mourns with the bereaved families.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_Izcor.htmSun, 22 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMTIsrael’s 59th Independence Day will be marked on Tuesday, April 24th. Celebrations will begin as Memorial Day concludes in the annual torch lighting ceremony, which will take place on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on Monday, April 23rd, at 7:45 pm.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_EngIndependence.htmMon, 23 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMTBonfires will be lit across the country on Saturday night in celebration of Lag BaOmer, a popular children’s festival commemorating several events in ancient Jewish history.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/Lagbaomer_NewsEng.htmWed, 02 May 2007 12:43:00 GMTJerusalem Day 2007 marks the 40th anniversary of the unification of Jerusalem, and the beginning of several weeks of special events and festivities.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_JerusalemDay.htmMon, 14 May 2007 11:43:03 GMTA new English-Hebrew phrasebook is now online on the gov.il portal, featuring useful phrases and words to guide visitors, students, workers and immigrants through everyday conversations in Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_SayIt.htmWed, 16 May 2007 12:55:20 GMTOn Sunday May 27th, a major employment fair for new immigrants (Olim) and returning residents will be held in Haifa by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption. Admission to the fair is free of charge.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_Employment.htmMon, 21 May 2007 12:39:01 GMTThe International Department at the Ministry of Finance has launched a new website dedicated to Israel's ties with the OECD, on occasion of the organization's decision to open accession discussions with Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_EngOECD.htmThu, 31 May 2007 10:13:54 GMTThe National Insurance Institute (NII) of Israel has launched a new English language website, in order to assist those entitled to receive the services and benefits provided by the NII, who do not have command of the Hebrew language.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_Niiweb.htmMon, 11 Jun 2007 13:57:09 GMTOn Sunday June 24th, a major employment fair for new immigrants (Olim) and returning residents will be held in Tel Aviv by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and Tel Aviv Municipality. Admission to the fair is free of charge.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_EmploymentFairOlim.htmMon, 18 Jun 2007 14:00:23 GMTImmigration to Israel from North America is expected to increase between 5 and 10 percent this year, signifying the highest rate of Aliyah from North America in 25 years.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_Immigration.htmMon, 02 Jul 2007 13:59:35 GMTThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new website in Persian, constituting part of the Ministry's diplomatic effort to bring unbiased information regarding Israel to the awareness of the Iranian people.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_PersianMFASite.htmThu, 12 Jul 2007 13:16:27 GMTIn the biggest Aliyah event of the year, the 600 immigrants arrived on two flights from Paris and from Marseille, which landed simultaneously at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday, July 25.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_France.htmSun, 29 Jul 2007 09:15:09 GMTPlenty of colorful festivals and cultural events await visitors to Jerusalem this summer: arts and crafts fair, wine and beer festivals, puppet theatre festival, and much more.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_EngSummerEvents.htmSun, 05 Aug 2007 11:48:00 GMTThe Israeli Ministry of Tourism, Jerusalem Municipality and the Jerusalem Hotel Association have launched a new website in English and French, featuring all the information for planning a Bar-Mitzvah celebration in Jerusalem.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_BarMizvahJerusalem.htmSun, 12 Aug 2007 13:40:05 GMT70 international artists and over 100 Israeli musicians will perform at the festival, which will take place in Eilat Port from 27 to 30 August and will feature a tribute to jazz giant John Coltrane.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_RedSeaJazz.htmWed, 22 Aug 2007 11:59:06 GMT60 North American tenth-graders are among the Jewish students from all over the world who will take part in the prestigious three-year Elite Academy program.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_EliteAcademy.htmThu, 30 Aug 2007 12:58:18 GMTThe Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, will be celebrated on Thursday and Friday September 13th-14th. The first of several festivals in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, it also marks the end of Daylight Saving Time in Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_RoshHashana.htmSun, 09 Sep 2007 12:08:00 GMTYom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest and most important holiday in Judaism. Fasting and mass prayers of penitence throughout Israel mark the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_YomKippur.htmMon, 17 Sep 2007 14:28:37 GMTThe Ministry of Immigrant Absorption offers Olim a training program in Investment Management. Course graduates will be granted a professional license and a position in a leading Israeli bank.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_InvestmentCourse.htmMon, 01 Oct 2007 08:13:31 GMTThe official memorial day commemorating Yitzhak Rabin, will be marked in Israel on Wednesday, October 24th, in various ceremonies and events. The central commemorative rally will be held on Saturday November 3rd in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_Rabin07.htmThu, 18 Oct 2007 15:50:23 GMTUpdated weather and climate information is now available in detail on Israel Meteorological Service’s recently launched renewed website. The new website also displays information relevant to Israel’s farmers and seamen.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_NewIMSWebsite.htmSun, 04 Nov 2007 16:03:32 GMTThree fascinating weekends of extraordinary events, entertainment and cultural activities will take place in Jerusalem from mid November until early December.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/Newseng_WeekendEntertainment.htmWed, 14 Nov 2007 13:19:00 GMTIDF launches a renewed, redesigned English language website including news, information about the IDF and its history and specialized training programs for Jews from the Diaspora.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_NewIDFWebsite.htmSun, 25 Nov 2007 14:47:03 GMTVisitors to Jerusalem can now purchase a HolyPass and enjoy discounts on admission to five sites in the Old City as well as an array of discounts at area shops and restaurants.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_HolyPass.htmMon, 24 Dec 2007 14:34:12 GMTU.N. designated International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed all over the world on January 27th. Events and activities will be held in Israel and around the world.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_holoacaustMemorialDay.htmThu, 24 Jan 2008 14:37:02 GMTIn honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary and the shortage of physicians expected in Israel in the upcoming years, Israel has initiated a special program encouraging physicians from North America and the UK to immigrate to Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_PhysicianAliyah.htmWed, 30 Jan 2008 13:30:13 GMTThe new website features information about the International Affairs Department, its activities and goals, as well as reports, data and press releases about Israel and its economy.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_NewFinanaceForeignAffairsWebsite.htmWed, 06 Feb 2008 14:07:51 GMTThe Ministry for Immigrant Absorption has launched a new campaign, in honor of Israel’s 60th year, calling upon Israelis residing abroad to come home and enjoy unprecedented financial assistance and a range of special incentives. Israelis wishing to learn about the campaign can currently view the information in Hebrew, English and Russian.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/News_ReturningToIsrael.htmMon, 25 Feb 2008 15:10:27 GMTThe Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has recently launched new websites for two authorities serving international trade and foreign investors wishing to invest in Israel: the Industrial Cooperation Authority and the Foreign Trade Administration.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_WebsitesForInvestors.htmTue, 11 Mar 2008 15:28:13 GMTThe Ministry of Immigrant Absorption has launched a series of campaigns and events in order to appeal to Israelis residing abroad to return home, in honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_BenefitsForReturningIsraelis.htmWed, 19 Mar 2008 07:16:05 GMTThe Ministry of Tourism added detailed information about tourist attractions and accommodations to Google Maps and Google Earth, along with a new user-based forum.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_TouristAttractions.htmThu, 27 Mar 2008 12:43:37 GMTImmigrants and returning residents will enjoy a new package of tax benefits, formulated by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and the Tax Authority.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_OlimTaxBenefits.htmMon, 07 Apr 2008 10:08:25 GMTThe official website marking Israel's 60th anniversary features a complete list of the festives events to take place throughout the year. Additional government websites offer historical, cultural and statistical information on Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/Newseng_Independence.htmMon, 12 May 2008 10:21:44 GMTThe Ministry of Tourism launched new mapping services, following survey results that revealed that online maps are the most required feature by tourists visiting Israel.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_Mapping.htmSun, 06 Jul 2008 08:30:08 GMTA one-time cooperation between six of Israel's leading museums is giving visitors a unique experience of six Israeli Art exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Israel's six decades of independence.http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/NewsEng/NewsEng_SixMuseums.htmMon, 04 Aug 2008 14:28:46 GMT