Israel: Update to Response to Information Request ISR18638.E of 6 December 1994 on whether all new immigrants receive the Aliyah Pocket Guide, and if so, when: before leaving their own country; on arrival at the airport in Israel; at their neighbourhood absorption centre; all of the above, or elsewhere; and on whether it is available in Russian
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 May 1995 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ISR20610.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Israel: Update to Response to Information Request ISR18638.E of 6 December 1994 on whether all new immigrants receive the Aliyah Pocket Guide, and if so, when: before leaving their own country; on arrival at the airport in Israel; at their neighbourhood absorption centre; all of the above, or elsewhere; and on whether it is available in Russian, 1 May 1995, ISR20610.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ad3450.html [accessed 6 June 2023] |
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An administrative assistant at the Israel Aliyah Centre in New York City stated in a telephone interview that the Aliyah Pocket Guide is usually sent to prospective immigrants in their home countries who seek information on making aliyah to Israel (8 May 1995). The source also stated that the book can be obtained by prospective immigrants after they have arrived in Israel from the Aliyah Centre, or from other offices which handle aliyah enquiries, such as an absorption centre (ibid.). This information could not be corroborated among the sources consulted by the DIRB.
The English-language guide includes a listing of organizations that assist people emigrating to Israel (pages 95-126). These include international and Israeli organizations, as well as Israel-based expatriate groups.
According to the source the guide is also available in Russian (ibid.). The DIRB has a Russian-language version of the guide.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Israel Aliyah Centre, New York. 8 May 1995. Telephone interview with administrative assistant.
