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Clear step-by-step guides for residents and new immigrants — documents, health, education, transport and more.

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AshkelonORG.ILFree dental care for children in Ashkelon: what's covered by the health basketashkelon.org.il
Health2 July

Free dental care for children in Ashkelon: what's covered by the health basket

Children and teens under 18 get a range of dental services for free through their health fund — part of the national health basket. Here's what's covered and what requires a co-payment.

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AshkelonORG.ILEmergency medical services and on-duty pharmacies in Ashkelon: where to turn after hoursashkelon.org.il
Health2 July

Emergency medical services and on-duty pharmacies in Ashkelon: where to turn after hours

Magen David Adom provides emergency medical care nationwide, and the Ashkelon municipality publishes the on-duty pharmacy schedule. Here's where to turn when your doctor or regular pharmacy is already closed.

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AshkelonORG.ILBike paths at Tel Ashkelon National Park: routes for the whole familyashkelon.org.il
Transport2 July

Bike paths at Tel Ashkelon National Park: routes for the whole family

Tel Ashkelon National Park combines archaeology, nature and a beach — modern bike paths run along the promenade and are suitable for kids too.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon railway station: train schedule and parkingashkelon.org.il
Transport2 July

Ashkelon railway station: train schedule and parking

Trains between Ashkelon and Tel Aviv run via Ashdod and other stations in about an hour. The station has free parking for 250 cars.

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AshkelonORG.ILBeach season in Ashkelon: flags, lifeguards and safety rulesashkelon.org.il
Events2 July

Beach season in Ashkelon: flags, lifeguards and safety rules

Israel's official bathing season runs from 1 Iyar to 29 Tishrei. Ashkelon has six lifeguarded beaches — here's what the flags mean.

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AshkelonORG.ILSummer events in Ashkelon 2026: the sand sculpture festival and 'Kaits 10'ashkelon.org.il
Events2 July

Summer events in Ashkelon 2026: the sand sculpture festival and 'Kaits 10'

The Ashkelon municipality launched its 'Kaits Sameach' (Happy Summer) program — from July 1 through the end of August, family events run across the city, including a sand-sculpture festival at Delilah Beach.

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AshkelonORG.ILThe Employment Service in Ashkelon: how to register and look for workashkelon.org.il
Services2 July

The Employment Service in Ashkelon: how to register and look for work

The Employment Service branch in Ashkelon is located at 9 Katznelson Street. Here are the reception hours and how to register as a first-time jobseeker.

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AshkelonORG.ILConverting a foreign driver's license in Ashkelon: how the process worksashkelon.org.il
Services2 July

Converting a foreign driver's license in Ashkelon: how the process works

The licensing office (Misrad HaRishui) in Ashkelon serves clients by appointment for converting a foreign driver's license. Here's the address, hours and process.

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AshkelonORG.ILIsrael Post in Ashkelon: branches, addresses and opening hoursashkelon.org.il
Services2 July

Israel Post in Ashkelon: branches, addresses and opening hours

Ashkelon's central post office is at 18 Herzl Street, which also has a 24/7 ATM. Here are the opening hours and other branches.

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AshkelonORG.ILCommunity centers (matnasim) in Ashkelon: after-school clubs and day care for kidsashkelon.org.il
Education2 July

Community centers (matnasim) in Ashkelon: after-school clubs and day care for kids

Ashkelon's community centers offer sports, music and dance clubs for kids, plus after-school day care (tzaharon). Here's how to register.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon Academic College: faculties and degree programsashkelon.org.il
Education2 July

Ashkelon Academic College: faculties and degree programs

Ashkelon Academic College awards bachelor's and master's degrees in economics, social work, health sciences and more. Here's how the faculties are structured.

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AshkelonORG.ILHebrew ulpan in Ashkelon: where new immigrants can studyashkelon.org.il
Education2 July

Hebrew ulpan in Ashkelon: where new immigrants can study

Ashkelon has the municipal ulpan 'Kalanit' and a program at the academic college — each suited to a different level of preparation. Here's where to apply and what funding is available.

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AshkelonORG.ILAshkelon's public libraries: branches and opening hoursashkelon.org.il
City2 July

Ashkelon's public libraries: branches and opening hours

Ashkelon runs a network of public libraries, including the central Media-Tech library and a children's library in Givat Zion. Here are the addresses and how to check hours.

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AshkelonORG.ILPaid parking in Ashkelon 2026: apps and rates instead of parking metersashkelon.org.il
City2 July

Paid parking in Ashkelon 2026: apps and rates instead of parking meters

Ashkelon has switched to digital parking payment — via app or smart card, with no parking meters. Residents get the first hour free.

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AshkelonORG.ILGarbage, garden waste and recycling collection in Ashkelon: how the schedule worksashkelon.org.il
City2 July

Garbage, garden waste and recycling collection in Ashkelon: how the schedule works

Garbage bins in Ashkelon are emptied three times a week on a schedule set per neighborhood. Here's how garden-waste and recycling pickup work, and who to call with a complaint.

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AshkelonORG.ILProperty tax (arnona) discounts in Ashkelon: who qualifies and how to applyashkelon.org.il
City2 July

Property tax (arnona) discounts in Ashkelon: who qualifies and how to apply

Discounts on the municipal arnona tax in Ashkelon are available to pensioners, people with disabilities, single parents and new immigrants. Here's how to apply.

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AshkelonORG.ILInterior Ministry, Bituach Leumi and the Aliyah Ministry in Ashkelon: where new immigrants need to goashkelon.org.il
Services2 July

Interior Ministry, Bituach Leumi and the Aliyah Ministry in Ashkelon: where new immigrants need to go

Three government offices handle most of the paperwork new immigrants face in Ashkelon. Here are the addresses, phone numbers and booking process.

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AshkelonORG.ILHealth funds in Ashkelon: how to choose one and book a doctor's appointment in 2026ashkelon.org.il
Health2 July

Health funds in Ashkelon: how to choose one and book a doctor's appointment in 2026

All four Israeli health funds operate in Ashkelon. Here's how to book a doctor's appointment, what to do outside clinic hours, and how to switch funds.

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AshkelonORG.ILPublic transport in Ashkelon 2026: buses, routes to Tel Aviv, and how to check the scheduleashkelon.org.il
Transport2 July

Public transport in Ashkelon 2026: buses, routes to Tel Aviv, and how to check the schedule

Around 79 bus routes run through Ashkelon across five operators. Here's how to check the real schedule and who to call if a bus doesn't show up.

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AshkelonORG.ILKindergarten and school registration in Ashkelon for 2026/2027: dates, documents, where to applyashkelon.org.il
Education2 July

Kindergarten and school registration in Ashkelon for 2026/2027: dates, documents, where to apply

Registration for Ashkelon's municipal kindergartens and first grade for 2026/2027 runs January 19 to February 8 — free, and online only.

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