I have been in Israel for 19 months can I still volunteer?
I am an Israeli citizen. Do I qualify for the Mahal IDF program?
I have a learning deficit can I still enlist in the IDF?
Until What age can I volunteer?
Can a non Jew volunteer to the IDF?
I am over 23 (man) over 21 (woman). Whom can I petition to allow an exemption from the enlistment age limit?
Can I enlist at the age of 24 and 1 month?
Can I enlist before my 18th birthday?
I am not Jewish. Can I volunteer if I convert to Judaism?
I am not Jewish, my spouse is Jewish. Can I volunteer?
Only one of my grandparents is Jewish. Can I volunteer?
One of my parents is not Jewish. Can I volunteer?
I am a secular Jew and not religious at all. Can I volunteer?
How can I check if I (or one of my parents) ever had Israeli citizenship?
I am not an Israeli citizen. If I make aliya (get Israeli citizenship), can I enlist in the IDF directly (not through the IDF Mahal programs)?
I am not an Israeli citizen. If I made alias (opted for Israeli citizenship) upon my arrival to Israel, would I qualify for the Mahal programs?
Can a Mahal volunteer serve in Tanks?
Can a Mahal soldier become an officer?
How long do I need to arrive before the draft?
Do Mahal volunteers see action?
Do Mahal volunteers participate in Wars?
Does the IDF test you for drugs?
Are the Sar-El, Marva and Mahal IDF programs the same?
Should I volunteer for the IDF before college or after college?
Is it worth it to do Sar-El or Marva before Mahal as some kind of preparation?
Should I join prior to enlistment a pre-army program (mechina) and/or Hebrew study program (ulpan)?
For which IDF units/jobs am I eligible, when eligible for IDF enlistment?
How does my IDF profile influence my job assignment?
Do I have other options than infantry or non-combat?
I would like to volunteer for a longer / shorter period of time. Is that possible?
Can I volunteer for less than 18 months service?
My regular discharge date will be about two weeks after the beginning of my school year. Can I be discharged earlier for this reason?
Perhaps I will not like it. Can a volunteer get discharged early?
By volunteer do you mean help out on a base, or actually fully serve in the IDF?
Do Mahal volunteers serve in the IDF like the conscripted IDF soldiers?
Would a Mahal volunteer be in a unit with Israelis?
Do Mahal overseas volunteers receive the same training, pay/benefits, and positions as Israeli draftees?
Can I get training in English?
Does the IDF have any units for English speakers?
I have done the Marva program; does that change the length of my service?
Do I need a driving licence?
Can I enlist if I have a tattoo?
If I make aliyah does this alter the requirements for military service?
Do I have to live in Israel after I serve?
Can I get any trouble in my country of origin for serving in the IDF?
Do I have to give up my citizenship if I serve in the IDF?
Will there be any salary?
I am Shomer Shabat (religious)/What is IDF Mahal Hesder?
What are the different medical profiles?
Is it possible to serve in infantry with a 72 profile?
What is a charig profile?
I am color blind can I still serve in combat?
I am allergic to bee stings can I still serve?rig?
Is it possible to raise your medical profile?
I have asthma can I serve in the IDF?
How does my IDF profile influence my job assignment?
I might not be eligible for a combat unit for health reasons. How could I help out in a non-combat unit?
I have flat feet CanI serve in a combat unit?
Are there any vision requirements, or restrictions for those who wear glasses (
particularly in the sayerot)?
Can I find out my Health profile before I enlist?
Am I medically insured while in the IDF
What are the military's fitness standards (run times and distances, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups etc)? How physically fit do I have to be?
What level of Hebrew do I need to enlist?
What happens if I don't pass the Hebrew test at the draft office?
Are there any benefits to the IDF ulpan rather than a private ulpan?
Can I switch units after my enlistment?
What happens if after my enlistment I still don't understand Hebrew?
I heard that if you do not receive a particular unit that I can tell the army to take me to jail and they will eventually grant me the unit I desire.
Until what point can I back out of my enlistment.
Do I have a choice in which unit to serve?
Can I sere for longer than 18 months?
A friend and I would like to serve in the same unit is that possible?
I am a vegetarian, will the IDF supply me with food?
Which unit will I serve in the IDF?
Can a mahal volunteer be a combat medic (Chovesh Kravi)?
I am the only child of my parents. Can I serve in a non-combat unit?
I am the only child of my parents. Can I enlist without the consent of my parents?
Can I enlist without the consent of my parents?
I might not be eligible for a combat unit for health reasons. How could I help out in a non-combat unit?
Is Mahal the same as Nahal?
Do Mahal overseas volunteers serve exclusively in the Nahal Infantry Brigade?
Can I get an upfront commitment from the IDF to place me in a specific unit or location?
What items will I receive at the induction office (Bakum)
What extras do you suggest I bring?
Should I contact the MoD from overseas and schedule an appointment?
What would be the exact date of my enlistment?
How do I enlist?
Could I receive officer training?
Can I be in a tank unit through the Mahal IDF program?
Are Mahal volunteers eligible for any sayarot (Special Forces)?
If I have one or two years of military service in my country of origin, will that affect my IDF service?
How long is a volunteer not in training?
IF I get married while serving will my time shorten?
What is recommended:Making aliya during the IDF service or after discharge?
If I choose to become an Israeli citizen after the 18 months of service through the Mahal IDF paths, do I have to do additional military service?
Am I obliged to do miluim (reserve duty) after the Mahal IDF program?
Do I loose benefits because of my service in the IDF?
I would like to study at the university in Israel after my service. Is tuition free?
Perhaps I will not like it. Can a volunteer get discharged early?
What is the difference between Garin Tzabar and Garin Mahal?
What will happen if I run away during my service?
Can Grain Mahal put me in touch with present volunteers or veterans?
For which IDF units/jobs am I eligible?
Can I choose which area in Israel I want to serve?
Does Mahal cost money?
Do I need to know Arabic to enlist in the IDF?
Can I keep Shabat in the IDF?
Will the commander give me time to pray in the IDF?
I do not know how to swim can I still join the IDF?
I heard I can leave and visit abroad for 1 month during my service?
Can a mahal volunteer become a fighter pilot?
Who was the first Mahal Soldier?
Do mahal soldiers receive a "Chufshash" (early release)?
If I don't pass the Gibush to Tzanchanim can I take it again?
I heard the Mahal commitment to Tzanchanim is 2 years?
How do I sign up for the "Gibush Tzanchanim"?
How do I prepare for the Gibush?
How do I sign up for Sayeret Matkal?
What is "Yom Sayerot"?
What happens if a Mahal volunteer dies in Israel? Who has custody over the body?
Are Mahal volunteers required to pay taxes?
Will it be possible to open up a bank account?
Is it possible to become a police officer in Israel after serving in the IDF through Mahal?