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Kol-Zchut

Name: Kol-Zchut
Brand: Kol-Zchut

Up to date as of October 23, 2026

Israel's main guide to rights and benefits, run by a public-benefit company with the Ministry of Justice: in Hebrew, Russian and Arabic.

What it helps with

Knowing your rights at workPay, holidays, dismissal.
Health and social benefitsWho is entitled.
Information in Russian or ArabicTwo translated versions.

About Kol-Zchut:

Kol-Zchut ("All Rights") explains in plain language what rights and benefits people in Israel have and how to claim them: workers' rights, pensions, health, housing, disability, low income, education and more. It is run by the public-benefit company Kol Zchut with support from the Ministry of Justice and the National Digital Agency. The site is in Hebrew, with Russian and Arabic versions; the English section was removed in February 2023.

Key Features:

Workers' rights: Pay, holidays, dismissal.
Benefits: National Insurance and more.
Step-by-step guides: How to claim.
Russian and Arabic: Besides Hebrew.

How to Get Started:

Open kolzchut.org.il and choose Russian, Arabic or Hebrew.
Search for your situation, for example dismissal or maternity.
Read who is eligible and which documents are needed.
Follow the links to the office or form that handles the claim.

Before you use it

Limits: There is no English version since 2023; use the Russian or Arabic site or a browser translation.
Good to know: Foreign workers have specific rules on pay and housing; search for "foreign workers" on the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kol-Zchut work with a foreign bank card in Israel?: Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Kol-Zchut available in English?: Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Kol-Zchut?: No, an international phone number generally works for Kol-Zchut.
Do I need local ID or residency for Kol-Zchut?: No, Kol-Zchut doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Kol-Zchut?: Web
How much does Kol-Zchut cost?: Free