Absorption Basket (Sal Klita)
What Is The Absorption Basket?
The Sal Klita is financial help provided by the Misrad Haklita (Ministry of Aliyah and Integration). The first payment* is received on your arrival to Israel at Ben Gurion Airport. Six subsequent monthly payments are then paid directly in to your bank account once you have given the Misrad Haklita your bank details.
How much money will i get?
The amount of money you will receive will depend on both your family status and age. The rates were increased on 1st January 2023.
*The Misrad Haklita has recently doubled the amount of money received at the Airport. Please note that the extra payment is instead of the normal second payment, so instead of receiving 6 monthly payments, you will only receive 5.
When Do I Get My Money?
The Absorption basket is paid during the first six months after making Aliyah, and is usually received into your bank account between the 1st and 15th of each month. If you leave Israel at any time during the first six months then you will find that the payment will be stopped However, once you return to Israel, (if it is within the first year of Aliyah) your payments will be automatically reinstated 14 days after your return. If you return to Israel 13 months or more after Aliyah, payments are discontinued.
Exceptions
This assistance is granted only to those who spent less than 24 months in Israel (consecutive or cumulative) during the three years prior to making Aliyah; and no longer than three years in Israel, during the seven years prior to making Aliyah. For a Katin Chozer this assistance is granted only to those who have spent less than one year in Israel prior to Aliyah. If you are a Katin Chozer or a former A-1 temporary resident you will not receive your first payment at the airport, instead you will receive both initial payments via wire transfer after being issued a Teudat Oleh or a Teudat Zakaut at your local Misrad Haklita.