Donating Money to Israel While You're Here

Paperwork - there is paperwork. You can avoid it. . . sometimes.

When you spend $100 or more at one time, on one receipt, at a shop that is part of the network connected to the return of the value-added tax on departing the country - you get to do some paperwork on the spot and then visit the little cashier's office at the airport and get your 15.5% back as you're leaving the country.

But - there are many times when you're not spending over $100 at a time and, yup, you are paying the 15.5% value added tax.

Gotta love it!! And, think of how you're supporting the economy!!

Rabbi Heath