Financial Support for Wedding Expenses

Bereaved parents whose son or daughter is getting married can receive a loan of 19,297 ₪Last updated on 1.1.2026.

Loan guarantee 

A bereaved parent who turns 75 during the loan period will be required to provide guarantors per the bank's request.

The guarantors can sign the guarantee at any branch of the bank, not just the branch chosen for the loan. 

Grant for the marriage of an orphan 

Widows and widowers are entitled to a one-time grant of 10,712 ₪Last updated on 1.1.2026 for each of their children who became an orphan before the age of 21.

The application for the grant must be submitted after and near the date of the event, including a marriage certificate. 

Widows and widowers whose son or daughter (child of the fallen only) is getting married can receive a loan if needed, in the amount of 10,868 ₪Last updated on 1.1.2026, upon presenting a rabbinical registration certificate or marriage certificate. 

Loan guarantee 

A widow who turns 75 during the loan period will be required to provide guarantors per the bank's request. 

The guarantors can sign the guarantee at any branch of the bank, not just the branch chosen for the loan. 

Note: Widows and widowers residing abroad will not be eligible for a loan.

Marriage grant 

Children of the fallen under the age of 30 who get married and have not received a housing grant are entitled to a one-time marriage grant of 174,082 ₪Last updated on 1.1.2026. 

Grant at the age of 30

Children of the fallen who turn 30 and have not yet married or purchased an apartment are entitled to a one-time grant equal to the marriage grant,174,082 ₪Last updated on 1.1.2026. 

If they previously received a housing grant, they can receive a supplement equal to the difference (20%) between the two grants when they turn 30.

Orphans under the age of 30 can receive a loan of up to 36,418 ₪Last updated on 1.1.2026 for marriage purposes upon presenting a rabbinical registration certificate or purchase contract.  

Loan guarantee 

Guarantors must be presented to the bank, and commit to repay the loan in case you are unable to do so.

The guarantors can sign the guarantee at any branch of the bank, not just the branch chosen for the loan.

The application must be submitted after and near the event. 

To receive a loan for the wedding of a son or daughter: 

• A letter of application. 
• A marriage certificate or a registry extract from the Population Registry or an agreement of cohabitation of the son or daughter who is getting married. 
• A rabbinical certificate of marriage.
• A parent applying for a loan must sign the form of approval and consent for transferring details as part of a loan application for bereaved parents due to a transition to digital referral.

If necessary, we will contact you and request additional documents. 

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To receive a marriage grant for the wedding of an orphan: 

The application must be submitted after and near the event. 

•  A letter of application.
• A marriage certificate or a registry extract from the Population Registry or an agreement of cohabitation of the son or daughter who is getting married. 

To receive a loan for the wedding of an orphan: 

• A letter of application.
• A marriage certificate or a registry extract from the Population Registry or an agreement of cohabitation of the son or daughter who is getting married.
• A widow applying for a loan must sign the form of approval and consent for transferring details as part of a loan application for widows due to a transition to digital referral. 

If necessary, we will contact you and request additional documents. 

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The following documents must be submitted through your account according to the type of application: 

To receive a marriage grant: 

The application must be submitted after and near the event. 

• Application form for a marriage grant.
• A copy of the official marriage certificate, or a cohabitation agreement signed by the court, or a cohabitation certificate signed by a lawyer. 
• Form for updating bank account details and account management confirmation.
• An orphan applying for a loan must sign the form of approval and consent for transferring details as part of a loan application for orphans due to a transition to digital referral.

To receive a grant at the age of 30: 

• Application form for a grant at the age of 30. 
• A copy of the ID card, including the appendix indicating the current civil status. 
• Form for updating bank account details and account management confirmation.

If necessary, we will contact you and request additional documents. 

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