Sarah Gargi

I was born in 1952 in the United States, came on aliyah in 1971, am a mother and grandmother, tour guide and poet.

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Divorced from Reality

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Leave that Door Open

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The Self-phone Generation


The Self-phone Generation


Bituah Leumi expert: Severance pay from defunct company


Bituah Leumi expert: Severance pay from defunct company

Vol LXXIII: I worked for an Israeli company for 3 years. The company is closed and my employer left the country. How do I get my severance pay? They also owe me a month's salary.

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Bituah Leumi expert: Pensions abroad

Vol LXXII: You state that "a person who began receiving an old-age pension in Israel may continue receiving it abroad, under certain conditions." What are they?

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Bituah Leumi expert: Separate pensions

Vol LXXI: I married an Israeli in the year 1997. I worked only for three years from 2000-2003. Am I entitled to get a separate pension when I reach the age of 67?

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Bituah Leumi expert: Pension eligibility

Vol LXX: I am making aliyah in the next year or so. I am 58 and was told I'd be eligible for some sort of pension if I start work in Israel before I turn 60. Is this correct? Any information is appreciated.

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Bituah Leumi expert: Old-age pensions

Vol LXVIII: I made aliyah in 1996 at age 71. I am now 83. Am I entitled to old age pension?

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Bituah Leumi expert: Reporting unearned income

Vol LXVII: I am a dual Israeli-American citizen living in the US. If I return to Israel as a toshav hozer, will I be required to report unearned income, such as from pensions? Will I be asked about my sources of income?

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Bituah Leumi expert: Domestic workers

Vol LXV: I moved to Israel about 6 months ago. I hired a woman to help clean my apartment once a week for 2 hours.. She says she wants us to give her bituach leumi - Is this normal? what do i need to do/not do/??

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Bituah Leumi expert: Fired while pregnant

Vol LXIV: I was recently let go from my position. I also found out that I was pregnant. What can I do?

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