Yom Siddurim 2026
Your One-Stop for Everything
Yom Siddurim is the ultimate one-stop errands day for Lone Soldiers.
For one day, over 50 government offices, organizations, and service providers come together in one place, so you don’t have to run around. Whether it’s sorting out your driver’s license, arranging rental assistance, or checking post-army benefits, you can take care of it all in just a few hours.
Date
October 22
Time
9:00 – 16:00
Location
Expo Tel Aviv – Pavilion 10
(Rokach Blvd 101, TLV)
To register, contact Merkaz Habodedim:
Meet the Organizations Here to Support You
Government Offices
Population and Immigration Authority (Misrad Hapnim)
רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה
Services:
- Application for Teudat Zehut /Passport (biometric) – collection at the bureau requested by the soldier
- Teudat Zehut – change of address, appendix (sephach)
- Birth certificate and record of entries/exits from Israel, personal registration extract, name change certificate
- Information regarding Aliyah visas to Israel for first-degree family members
*Please note: payment cannot be made with a Direct card, only with an Israeli credit card.
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Foreign passport
- Choger
- Teudat Boded
- Proof of address change
- Israeli Credit Card
Ministry of Transport and Road Safety (Misrad Harishui)
משרד התחבורה והבטיחות בדרכים
Services:
- Issuance of an international driver’s license
- Conversion of a foreign driver’s license to an Israeli license – For more info click here
Olim: Payment of 587 NIS for a license valid until age 70
Mahal: Payment amount varies based on remaining time of the visa
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut / Valid passport
- Choger
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
- Foreign Passport
- Original Foreign Driver’s License
- Rashal (רש"ל) form – fill the form
- Doctor’s medical clearance letter
- Physical proof of 5 years of driving
Ministry of Aliyah and Integration (Misrad Haklita)
משרד העלייה והקליטה
Services:
- Financial Assistance for Lone Soldiers
- Employment and Entrepreneurship Counseling
Student Authority – Academic studies for new immigrants - Documentation and Eligibility Verification
- Information regarding Academic Degree Conversion (for those who made Aliyah after 1.1.25)
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
- Bank account details
Ministry of Construction and Housing (Misrad Habinui)
משרד הבינוי והשיכון
Services:
- Monthly rental assistance for Olim Lone Soldiers
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
- Confirmation of IDF Service
- Teudat Boded
- Printed bank account details
Ministry of Education (Misrad Hachinuch)
משרד החינוך
Services:
- Recognition of high school education certificates from abroad
- Information regarding Academic Degree Conversion (for those who made Aliyah before 1.1.25)
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
- Diploma / Graduation certificate
- Transcript
Israel Electric Corporation
חברת החשמל
Services:
- Submit an application for a 50% discount
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
- Electricity bill
- Original rental contract
National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi)
המוסד לביטוח לאומי
Services:
- Information about rights
- Healthcare registration
- Post-army payments to Bituach Leumi
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
Israel Tax Authority – Taxes
רשות המיסים – מיסוי
Services:
- International taxation for Olim
- Personal taxation on income, pension funds, and more
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
Israel Tax Authority – Customs (Meches)
רשות המיסים – מכס
Services:
- Information on new immigrants’ customs rights
- Information on updating or extending the eligibility period for soldiers after the army
Required Documents:
- Teudat Zehut
- Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
Ministry of Justice
משרד המשפטים
Services:
- Legal advice for Lone Soldiers
Israel Enforcement & Collection Authority
רשות האכיפה והגבייה
Services:
- Arranging debt payment
Ministry of Labor
משרד העבודה
Services:
- Registration of Certified Practical Engineers and Technicians – Senior Division for Regulation of Professions
The Division for Released Soldiers and Reservists (Misrad Habitachon)
האגף לחיילים משוחררים ומילואים – משרד הביטחון
Services:
- Information about rights and benefits for post-army Lone Soldiers
Yated – Ministry of Welfare
יתד – משרד הרווחה
Services:
- Guidance and support through the Yated Program
The Jewish Agency
הסוכנות היהודית לארץ ישראל
Services:
- Information on Aliyah to Israel
U.S. Embassy
שגרירות ארה”ב
Services:
- Passport renewal for passport that was valid for 5 years / for 10 years
- Dropbox service
Required Documents:
- Foreign passport
Argentinian Embassy
שגרירות ארגנטינה
Required Documents:
- Foreign passport
Organizations for Lone Soldiers
Nefesh B’Nefesh-FIDF Lone Soldiers Program
נפש בנפש – התכנית לחיילים בודדים
Services:
- Guidance and support program for Olim and Mahal Lone Soldiers
Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah
NBN עלייה
Services:
- Information on Aliyah to Israel for American and Canadian citizens
- Fingerprinting for American and Canadian citizens
HaBayit shel Benji
הבית של בנג’י
Services:
- Accommodation for Combat Lone Soldiers in active service
- Guidance for Lone Soldiers during and after the army
Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin
המרכז לחיילים בודדים ע”ש מייקל לוין
Services:
- Support program for all Lone Soldiers
Ach Gadol
אח גדול
Services:
- Guidance for Lone Soldiers
Garin Tzabar
גרעין צבר
Services:
- Absorption and support for Lone Soldiers
Hamsa
חמסה
Services:
- Support program for Olim Lone Soldiers
Lawyer – Nadan Association
עורך דין – עמותת נד”ן
Services:
- Legal advice
Ta’asuchayil
השמה – תעסוחיל
Services:
- Assistance for soldiers in integrating into the workforce
Ruach Nechona
רוח נכונה
Services:
- Support program for all Lone Soldiers
NBN Higher Education
NBN השכלה גבוהה
Services:
- Academic counseling
Paamonim
פעמונים
Services:
- Finance guidance
Wings (Knafayim) Program for Olim Lone Soldiers
תוכנית "כנפיים" לחיילים עולים בודדים
Services:
- Comprehensive support for Olim Lone Soldiers (from their arrival in Israel until five years after their release from the army)
Chayal el Chayal
חייל אל חייל
Services:
- Support for Lone Soldiers
Hillel Yotzim Lashe’ela
ארגון ה.ל.ל
Services:
- Guidance and support for those from the Haredi community during and after their army service
- Additional financial assistance
Out for Change
יוצאים לשינוי
Services:
- Support program for Lone Soldiers without family support
Closing Ranks (Metzamtzemim Revachim)
מצמצמים רווחים
Services:
- Personal guidance and support for post-army Lone Soldiers without family support (employment, education, housing, and financial management)
Association in Commemoration of Major Nadav Milo
העמותה לזכר נדב מילוא
Services:
- A variety of programs in memory of Nadav Milo z”l for those from the Haredi community and in the field of education
IDF
Merkaz Habodedim (IDF Lone Soldiers Department)
מרכז הבודדים
Services:
- Welfare: Information about Lone Soldier rights and benefits + request assistance with a personal issue
- Support: Verification of regular service, Lone Soldier status in the IDF, and funding for a Meyuhedet flight
- Housing Solutions: Beit HaChayal, kibbutz, or Alach apartments
- Post Army: Rights and benefits for Lone Soldiers approaching release, post army, keva, or reservists
Uniform Replacement
החלפת ציוד צבאי
Services:
- Uniform א
- Uniform ב
- Tactical uniform
- Skirts
- Softshell
- Sweater
- Belt א
- Belt ב
- Red boots
- Black infantry boots (חי”ר)
Mofet – Salary
מופת – שכר
Services:
- Inquiry about military salary
Kibbutz Adoption
אימוץ בקיבוץ
Services:
- Clarification about kibbutz housing options
Alach (Hagudah L’Ma’an HaChayal)
אל”ח
Services:
- Inquiries about housing for Lone Soldiers and free flight
Post-Army Services
NBN Upgrade
NBN קורסים
Services:
- Information on training programs for integration into the hi-tech industry
Amit Program
תוכנית עמית
Services:
- Support program for post-army soldiers and Miluimnikim
Shaar LeAtid
מנהלת שער לעתיד
Services:
- Inquiry regarding the rights of post-army Lone Soldiers
Amit LaDerech
עמית לדרך
Services:
- Mentoring program and yearly guidance for post-army Lone Soldiers
Keren Heseg
קרן הישג
Services:
- Scholarship for post-army Lone Soldiers
Impact Scholarship Program
תוכנית המילגות Impact
Services:
- Scholarship for former combat and combat support soldiers
The Fund for Assistance to Reservists
קרן הסיוע למשרתי מילואים
Services:
- Unique solutions for Miluimnikim, evaluation of exceptional financial aid, various benefits, and more
Other Services
Tailors
תופרות
Services:
- Free uniform alterations (hemming, buttons, and more)
Kaveret
כוורת
Services:
- Sale of clothing, shoes, toiletries, electrical appliances, and electronics
Barbers
ספרים
Services:
- Free haircuts
Optometry Station
מתחם משכן הראייה
Services:
- Free eye exams
- Significantly discounted eyeglasses and sunglasses (frames + lenses)
Your Essential Support Day
Everything in One Day
On this day, you will have the opportunity to take care of many of the various errands and Aliyah-related tasks in one place.
Specialized for Lone Soldiers
Services are tailored to your unique needs – healthcare, housing, financial benefits, and more.
Expert Guidance
Get expert guidance to navigate complex bureaucracy and avoid missing important deadlines or benefits you’re entitled to.
Looking Ahead
Set up the foundation for your post-army life with career counseling, degree evaluations, and scholarships.
Community Connection
Meet fellow Lone Soldiers and connect with organizations here to support you.
Documents Checklist
Teudat Zehut (Israeli ID)
Needed for: All organizations. If you don’t have it, bring a valid foreign passport
Teudat Oleh / Zakaut
Oleh certificate/Entitlement Certificate
Needed for: Misrad Haklita, Misrad Hachinuch, Ministry of Transport, Israel Customs Authority, Bituach Leumi, Misrad Habinui, Israel Electric Corporation
Foreign Passport
Needed for: Misrad Hapnim, Ministry of Transport (if you don’t have a Teudat Zehut), Embassy of Argentina, U.S. Embassy (foreign passport renewal for passport that was valid for 5 years / for 10 years)
Choger (Army ID card)
Needed for: Misrad Hapnim, Ministry of Transport
Teudat Boded
Lone Soldier status confirmation
Needed for: Misrad Hapnim, Misrad Habinui
Proof of Address Change
(If the address has been changed)
Needed for: Misrad Hapnim
Israeli Сredit Сard
Needed for: Misrad Hapnim
Bank account details
Needed for: Misrad Haklita
Electricity bill
Needed for: Israel Electric Corporation
Original rental contract
Needed for: Israel Electric Corporation
Confirmation of IDF Service
Needed for: Misrad Habinui
Transcript
Needed for: Misrad Hachinuch
Completed Rashal form
Including Vision Test & Health Declaration – click here to fill the Rashal (רש”ל) form
Needed for: Ministry of Transportation
Any previous driver's licenses (if applicable)
Needed for: Ministry of Transport
Doctor’s medical clearance letter (if applicable)
Needed for: Ministry of Transport
Physical proof of 5 years of driving history (if applicable)
Previous license or official letter from a foreign licensing authority [DMV]
Needed for: Ministry of Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the details of the event?
Date: Thursday, October 22
Location: Expo Tel Aviv – Pavilion 10 (Rokach Blvd 101, Tel Aviv-Yafo)
Time: 9:00-16:00
You can choose the time that works best for your arrival!
Active service soldiers must be in uniform
Who can attend Yom Siddurim?
Yom Siddurim 2026 is exclusively for Lone Soldiers currently in active service or released in the past 2 years.
How does registration work?
Registration is through Merkaz Habodedim and must be done in advance.
To register, contact Merkaz Habodedim:
📞 Phone: 1111 ext. 2 followed by ext. 7
💬 WhatsApp (messages only): +972-52-943-7725
You’ll receive an SMS with a barcode for entry on the event day.
Please note: Receiving the SMS may take several days after completing the registration
Do I need to bring documents?
Can I convert my foreign driver’s license at Yom Siddurim?
Yes! Foreign driver’s license conversion will be available on-site for those who have held their license for at least 1 year. To complete the process, you’ll need to bring specific documents.
If you held a valid foreign driver’s license for less than 3 years before making Aliyah, you should be prepared to take a road test as part of the driver’s license conversion process. You must present the following documents:
Physical Copy
* Teudat Zehut or a valid passport (Israeli or foreign)
* Teudat Oleh or Zakaut (for non-Mahal soldiers)
* Choger
* Valid foreign driver’s license
Digital Copy
Completed Rashal (רש”ל) form, which includes an eye test by an optometrist and a health declaration – Click Here.
If Needed
*Any previous licenses (in addition to the physical copy of your current license)
*Doctor’s medical clearance letter – Required if you take medication regularly or have/had any medical condition listed on the Rashal form. The letter must clearly state that your condition or medication does not affect your ability to drive. The phrases כשיר לנהיגה or אין מניעה מנהיגה should appear in the letter.
If you held a valid foreign driver’s license for at least 3 years before making Aliyah, you do not need to take the road test. This is only applicable to Yom Siddurim, not if you convert your driver’s license directly with Misrad Harishui (Ministry of Transport and Road Safety).
However, you are still required to:
* Submit a valid license
* Complete the Rashal form with the optometrist’s eye exam and health declaration
* Provide physical proof of 5 years of driving history (such as a previous license showing the original issue date, or an official letter from your foreign licensing authority with your driving history).
What if I don’t have all my documents?
We recommend bringing everything you have. Some processes may not be possible without original documents, but our team can guide you on next steps and alternative solutions.
Is there a cost to attend?
Participation in Yom Siddurim is free for Lone Soldiers. Some services, such as license conversion or passport renewal, may require standard fees.
What if I don’t get approval to leave the base to participate in Yom Siddurim?
You should first speak with your Commander or Welfare Officer (Ktzinat Tash). If you still need help, contact Merkaz Habodedim.
📞 Phone: 1111 ext. 2 followed by ext. 7
💬 WhatsApp (messages only): +972-52-943-7725
Does this event count as my Yom Siddurim for the month?
No! This event is in addition to the Yom Siddurim that is a monthly/bi-monthly Lone Soldier right.