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Q: I know of a young man in America who is not Jewish but wants to live in Israel. Is it true that if he joins the army, he could be able to get residency? If so, how?
A: No it's not true. A non-Jewish non-Israeli and non-resident cannot just come and join the IDF.
Q: If my family came to Israel our first time via El Al and we did not get our flights paid for, now as citizens, can we be refunded for those tickets? It was 3 years ago.
A: No I'm afraid not. The free one-way ticket offered by the Jewish Agency on El Al flights is for the Aliyah flight. They will not refund you after 3 years, believe me, I know!!
Q: If a family is making aliyah, but doesn't want to live in an absorption center, are there ideal furnished temporary dwellings available until the family decides which area to live in?
A: Yes, you must look to rent an apartment on the private market.
Q: As a returning Israeli who is now 64, what are the benefits,that I should be entitled to, if any?
A: How long have you been out of Israel? I need to know in order to advise you properly.
Q: I am married to a non-Jewish woman and we have 2 children. We are raising the children Jewish. Does my family qualify for aliyah along with the benefits of an Oleh Chadash?
A: If you are non-Israeli, but Jewish and making aliyah for the first time, then the answer is yes they do qualify for Oleh status.
Q: My father is Jewish, and from a very observant family. My mother converted to Judaism before I was born. I was bar-mitzvahed. a) Am I a Jew? b) Could I become a full citizen of Israel?
