Ways of Commemoration and Assistance

A one-time grant provided to bereaved parents, widows and widowers in the amount of 9,156  ₪, transferred directly to the bank account one year after the date of recognition. 

In the event that the parents have passed away - the grant will be given to one of the siblings, subject to the consent of the other siblings. For siblings under the age of 18 - the grant will be given to the siblings upon reaching the age of 18 and subject to the consent of the other siblings.

In the event that the widow or widower has passed away - the grant will be given to one of the orphans, subject to the consent of the other orphans. For orphans under the age of 18 - the grant will be given to the orphans upon reaching the age of 18 and subject to the consent of the other orphans.

Bereaved parents are eligible for a one-time loan of 12,860  ₪ to assist with funding private commemoration.

Widows and widowers are eligible for a one-time loan of 8,855  ₪ to assist with funding private commemoration. 

To apply for assistance, submit the following documents through your account:

• Original invoice/receipt for the expense - to the welfare worker in the relevant district. 
• Approval and consent form for transferring details as part of the loan application for bereaved parents. 

Stages of loan approval

1. First, submit your application and documents through your account. 
2. The application will be reviewed by a welfare worker, who will respond within 26 business days regarding loan eligibility. 
3. Your details will be transferred to the bank - after receiving the details, the bank will notify you that the loan can be received at any branch of the First International Bank of Israel, at your choice. 
4. The referral for the approved loan will be valid for 4 months only, and the loan must be utilized at the bank before its expiration.
5. Loan utilization - the bank will notify you via SMS about the transfer of the loan to your account. From this stage, the loan repayment amount will be deducted monthly from your benefits.

Loan guarantee

In some cases, you may need to provide guarantors to the bank. The guarantors will commit to repaying the loan if you are unable to do so. 

The guarantors can sign the guarantee at any branch of the bank, not just the branch where you chose to apply for the loan.

Loan modification or cancellation

If you need to cancel an approved loan, or shorten or extend the repayment term, notify the welfare worker.

The assistance is provided according to defined criteria and subject to the availability of financial resources in funds and estates.

The is a one-time assistance for commemoration of the following types: 

• Writing a Torah scroll or a memorial book.
• Purchasing ritual objects, furniture for a synagogue, tefillin stand, and more.
• Assistance in funding cultural or sports events (e.g., race, march, cultural evening, etc.).
• Commemoration in a public space named after the fallen (square, park, sports hall, etc.).
• Commemoration in educational institutions (dedicating a specific room in a school, memorial room, etc.).
• Social projects (assistance in establishing a home for lone soldiers named after the fallen).
• Construction or renovation of a synagogue or part of a synagogue to be named after the fallen.

The assistance is divided according to marital status: 

Bereaved parents: Eligible for assistance of up to 15,000  ₪. If the parents are divorced, each parent is entitled to half of the amount.

Widow or widower: The assistance is divided between the parents, who receive half of the amount (half of 15,000  ₪), and the widow or widower, who receives the other half. If the fallen's parents are divorced, each parent is entitled to a quarter of the amount, while the widow or widower receives half of the amount. 

Fallen who were divorced: The parents are entitled to half of the amount (half of 15,000  ₪), and the fallen's orphans are entitled to the other half, subject to the consent of all the orphans.

If the parents, widow, or widower are deceased: The assistance will be given to a representative of the siblings and a representative of the orphans, subject to the consent of all siblings and orphans.

You should know: The assistance is provided according to defined criteria and subject to availability of financial resources in funds and estates. 

Application form for assistance from funds of the estate

We provide partial funding for the establishment and renovation of memorial sites in local authorities (Yad Labanim branches and schools can apply through the local authority). Details can be found on the Ministry of Defense website - applications for support - or by contacting the Monuments, Memorial Projects, and Izkor Division in the Soldier Commemoration Unit: 03-7380262/3.

The application is processed through the Income Tax Authority. You must present the Income Tax Authority with a recognition certificate as a bereaved family.

A one-time grant provided to bereaved parents, widows and widowers in the amount of 8,795  ₪, transferred by our representative during the period between the end of the seven days of mourning ("Shiva") and the thirtieth day of mourning ("Shloshim"). 

In the event that the parents have passed away - the grant will be given to one of the siblings, subject to the consent of the other siblings.

In the event that the widow or widower has passed away - the grant will be given to one of the orphans, subject to the consent of the other orphans. For orphans under the age of 18, the grant will be provided to the legal guardian.