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The draft timeline, decided by your age at aliyah

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Age at aliyah is the single variable that decides whether a child is conscripted normally, drafted with real choice of unit, or effectively exempt. Families routinely get this wrong by moving a year late.

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  • Map your teenager draft timeline before you choose a date

    Age at aliyah is the single variable that decides whether your child is conscripted, drafted with real unit choice, or effectively exempt.

Resources (1)

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    Garin Tzabar

    A support framework for young adults serving without parents in Israel, covering housing, community and the practical side of lone soldier status.

    By Garin Tzabar · checked 2026-07-21

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