Process stages

1. Initial registration with Mahal's chatbot or via email: prearmyprogram@gmail.com

2. Submitting forms to the Jewish Agency (Tourist Candidates only)

Jewish Agency Approval

Tourist Candidates will only be able to continue the Mahal process with the Jewish Agency’s approval.

Therefore:

it is important to submit all of the necessary forms at the right time.

Submitting forms to Mahal via email (all candidates)

Required documents for TOURIST CANDIDATES:

Tourists are not Israeli citizens but receive a designated residence permit by their being registered on this track. Tourist candidates need to get an approval from the Jewish Agency to continue the process.

Original birth certificate+apostille stamp.

Criminal background check+apostille stamp.

Medical form signed by a doctor (signature + stamp) – Mahal Medical Declaration – English

Original letter from a rabbi confirming you and at least one of your parents/grandparents are Jewish.

Registration form - Mahal Registration form

Your passport(s) (must be valid for 3 years from the day of draft)

Parents’ passports

For combat service- “Change of Indication” form to prove you are not an only child signed by both parents and a lawyer

You will get further instructions via email after registration.

Required documents for BEN MEHAGRIM CANDIDATES:

A Ben Mehagrim is a child of a parent that has an Israeli passport from birth or making Aliyah. If you are a Ben Mehagrim and still do not hold an Israeli passport- by the Israeli law you are obligated to issue an Israeli passport, and will not be able to continue the process as tourist.

When you invoke your right as a Ben Mehagrim to issue an Israeli passport, that does not mean you are making Aliyah.

It is crucial to make that difference in this process.

Passports valid for three years from the day of enlisting.

Medical form signed by a doctor (signature + stamp) – Mahal Medical Declaration – English

Registration form - Mahal Registration form

Parents’ passports (both foreign and Israeli)

For combat service- “Change of Indication” form to prove you are not an only child signed by both parents and a lawyer

You will get further instructions via email after registration.

Orientation Day:

Personal interview in Tel Aviv, a Hebrew test,

and a general security clearance.

You will need to be in Israel from stage 2 and will not be able to leave the country until you draft.

Tsav Rishon:

Candidates will present their documents at the recruitment office, get tested, and afterward get a military profile which will define what military positions are available for them.

A four-week preparatory program (Mechina), where candidates pass mandatory preparation for the army service (Hebrew classes, physical training, lessons about the IDF).

In the Mechina, each candidate is reviewed by the staff and will get a recommendation letter from the ministry of defense that the candidate is recommended for and capable of military service.

The Mechina is mandatory for all Mahal candidates.

At any stage of the Mahal process there is a chance of elimination. Mahal cannot guarantee your draft to the IDF, and cannot help with funding and accommodations.

Please check “lone soldier information” on our website for more information.

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