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		<title>Aliyah Information</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The return of the Jewish people from exile in the diaspora (world) is referred to as Aliyah. The word Aliyah is a derivative from the Hebrew word ‘laalot’ which means to go out or in certain regions of Israel ‘to ascend’. If the goal is to be an immigrant to the Land of Israel then [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/len/apage/24708.php</link>
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		<title>Israel&#8217;s Job Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most successful job markets in all of the Middle East is the Israeli job market. Varying widely with a uniquely-robust and well-industrialized service sector the State of Israel offers high-tech jobs, dependent upon the amount of education and experience of the immigrant. As with other countries and other economies Israel is no [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/apage/18003.php</link>
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		<title>Israel Immigration Assistance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If the option for immigrating through Aliyah or some other means such as the three-year temporary resident visa or even an extended tourist visa then this review will be just what the doctor ordered. As a new immigrant to the State of Israel the Jewish Agency known as Sochnut Yehudit will offer immigration assistance as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/apage/30138.php</link>
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		<title>Isreal Renters Rights</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For anyone interested in renting a place to live in Israel, it is important to understand legal rights.  Unfortunately, too many people sign a legally binding contract without first becoming educated, which leads to an array of problems.  The following information outlines some of the key factors associated with renter’s rights while living [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/apage/24734.php</link>
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		<title>Aliyah – Financial Tips for a Seamless Transition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, a significant amount of information is circulating regarding making Aliyah, which is something not heard since the Six Day War back in 1967.  Over the past five years, the number of people attending Aliyah events throughout the United Kingdom and North American is on the rise.  In fact, a large number of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/s635/lhe/</link>
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		<title>An Overview of Israel’s Medical Care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When moving to Israel for Aliyah, one of the first things a person should do is look into medical care.  The way healthcare works in this country is with a national socialized system, which involves 5% of a person’s paycheck to go into a pool.  Now, for the individual who is unemployed, each [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/s635/apage/21709.php</link>
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		<title>Understanding the Meaning of Aliyah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard the word “Aliyah” but have no clue as to what it means.  This word is used to describe the process of Jewish people who have been in exile in Diaspora making their way back to Israel.  The word “Aliyah” is actually a derivative of another word “Lallot”, which translates [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/s635/apage/17937.php</link>
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		<title>Renters Rights In Israel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Renter&#8217;s rights in Israel
   1. A contract can contain almost anything both sides agree upon, excluding illegal provisions. Usually, a lease contract will be of a standardized form- these can be easily found on-line. Note that you have the right to amend it to your wishes. If the contract is signed with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/apage/31126.php </link>
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		<title>3 Tips for Financially Smooth Aliyah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the first time since the 1967 Six Day War, there actually appears to be a buzz about making Aliyah. The last 5-6 years have seen a continual- year on year- surge in numbers of both actual olim, and those who attend Aliyah informational events in both North America and the UK. While more than [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/apage/21440.php</link>
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		<title>Welcome To The Merkaz</title>
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		<link>http://www.themerkaz.org/apage/17994.php</link>
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