Navigating Israeli government websites

Israeli government websites are improving but are mostly in Hebrew. A few tricks help. TIPS • Use Google Chrome's translate feature. Right-click and select "Translate to English." • On gov.il, look for the language button at the top of the page. • Search with English keywords plus "gov.il" to find the right page. • Keep your passport number, visa details, and Israeli phone number handy. • Use a laptop for complicated forms. Phones can be hard. LOGGING IN • Some services ask for a one-time code sent by SMS to your Israeli number. • Others ask for a national ID number, which you may not have. Use your passport number where allowed. • Some services allow login with an email. IF YOU ARE STUCK • Ask your school, a friend, or a community group. • Screenshot the error and look it up. • Try again at another time. Systems sometimes go down. WATCH OUT FOR Be careful of unofficial sites and services that charge fees. Official government services are on gov.il or the agency's own domain.