Guides on Asians in Israel - Community, Jobs, Events

Learning Torah and Halacha in Chinese: Where to Start

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0300

For a Chinese-speaker in Israel wanting to study Torah or Jewish law — whether out of faith, curiosity, or because you’re building an observant life — the biggest obstacle is rarely motivation. It’s finding trustworthy material in a language you read fluently. Hebrew and English dominate the field; Chinese resources exist but are scattered. This guide points you to the reliable starting places.

Buying Chinese Household Goods in Israel: Rice Cookers, White Flower Oil & More

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0300

Beyond fresh food, there’s a whole category of Chinese and Hong Kong household staples the community keeps asking about: the right rice cooker, a bottle of white flower oil (白花油), medicated balms, satay sauce, specific small appliances. Here’s how to actually get them in Israel, and the trade-offs between buying local, ordering online, and carrying back from Hong Kong.

Where to Buy Chinese Vegetables in Israel: Bok Choy, Choy Sum, Kai-lan & More

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0300

“Where can I buy bok choy, choy sum and kai-lan here?” is one of the most-asked questions in Israel’s Chinese-speaking community — and a genuinely tricky one, because these vegetables hide under Hebrew, English and Chinese names that don’t always match. This guide gives you the names, the stores, and what to do when you can’t find the real thing.

Immersing New Dishes (Tevilat Kelim) in Israel: What You Have to Do

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0300

You buy a new pot, a set of glasses, a metal frying pan. Before an observant Jewish household uses them, there’s a step many newcomers have never heard of: immersing them in a special ritual pool first. This is tevilat kelim (טבילת כלים, “immersion of vessels”). Here’s what it is and how to do it in Israel — a question that comes up constantly for Chinese-speaking newcomers setting up a kosher kitchen.

Portuguese Citizenship via Sephardic Ancestry: The Route Has Closed (2026 Update)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0300

For about a decade, Israelis of Sephardic descent had an unusually accessible second passport within reach: Portuguese citizenship by Sephardic ancestry. Some applicants — including spouses, in certain routes — obtained it within a year, with no requirement to speak Portuguese or ever visit Portugal. As of 2026, that route is closed. This guide explains what changed and what’s left.

Passover (逾越节) for Chinese-Speaking Newcomers: Seder, Blessings & What to Eat

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0300

Your first Passover (Hebrew: Pesach; 逾越节) in Israel can be overwhelming — supermarkets rearrange entire aisles, bread vanishes, and you may be invited to a long ceremonial dinner in a language you’re still learning. This guide walks Chinese-speaking newcomers through what’s happening and how to take part.

Lag BaOmer (拉格·巴欧梅尔) in Israel: Bonfires, History & What to Do

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0300

One spring night, hills and empty lots across Israel fill with bonfires and the smell of woodsmoke. This is Lag BaOmer (ל״ג בעומר) — the 33rd day of Counting the Omer. For Chinese-speaking newcomers wondering what the fires are about, here’s the guide.

Counting the Omer (俄梅尔计数): What It Is, Why 49 Days, What Changes After Day 33

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Between Passover and Shavuot, observant Jews count 49 days aloud, one each evening. This is Counting the Omer (Hebrew: Sefirat HaOmer; 俄梅尔计数). For Chinese-speaking newcomers to Israel — and anyone curious why friends or colleagues avoid haircuts and live music for part of the spring — here’s what it is and what to do.

Where to Buy Asian Groceries in Israel: The Complete Map (2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 +0300

Cooking the food of home in Israel means knowing where to find the ingredients — soy sauce that tastes right, fresh Asian greens, rice flour, the proper noodles. The good news: it’s more available than newcomers expect, if you know where to look. This is the practical map, for the Chinese, Filipino, Thai, Korean, Japanese and wider Asian community.

Osek Patur Explained: The Israeli Freelancer Status (2026 Guide)

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

If you’ve browsed our jobs board, you’ll have seen listings that accept an Osek Patur. For readers new to Israel, this is one of the most useful pieces of bureaucracy to understand: it’s the simplest legal way to take freelance or self-employed work here. This guide explains what it is, the 2026 numbers, how to register, and when it’s the right choice.

Chinese EVs and the China–Israel Tech Relationship: Why Chinese Cars Rule Israel's Roads (2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:30:00 +0300

If you drive in Israel today, you are surrounded by Chinese cars — and increasingly Chinese electric cars. This isn’t a niche trend: it’s the single most visible expression of how deep the China–Israel economic relationship has become. Here’s the picture, with the numbers, the brands, and the questions worth asking.

Taiwan and Israel: Relations, Defense Ties & the Startup-Nation Model (2025–2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 +0300

For the Taiwanese community in Israel — and for anyone following the Taipei–Jerusalem relationship — 2025 was the year the quiet partnership came into the open. Within months, a majority of Israeli legislators signed a pro-Taiwan statement, Taiwan’s president repeatedly held up Israel as a defense model, and the two innovation economies deepened their semiconductor and startup ties. This explainer pulls the threads together.

Israel Travel Guide for Asian Visitors: Visas, ETA-IL, Safety & Kosher Dining (2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300

Planning a trip to Israel from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong or elsewhere in Asia? The rules changed in 2025 — and what you need depends entirely on which passport you hold. This guide covers entry requirements, safety, kosher dining, Shabbat, money and getting around, written for the Asian community and visitors to Israel.