ificatesHow can one obtain a permit to collect charity in Efrat and the communities of Gush Etzion?
Those interested in obtaining a permit can contact the Efrat Religious Council by fax at 02-993-3858 or by phone at 02-993-1772.

If the donor is a private person, he must submit:

A letter explaining the reason for his application.
Photocopy of his Teudat Zehut including appendix.
Letter from the Welfare Department at his place of residence.
One valid recommendation (from the last six months) or a medical or banking document.

Nonprofits must submit:

A letter explaining the nature of the collection.
Proper documentation of the nonprofit.
Teudat Zehut, including appendix of the donors who are collecting.
A letter confirming that the donors are authorized to collect for the nonprofit.

The process takes about four days to a week. Not every applicant will receive approval.

The charity committee will approve the issuance of a "charity certificate" only after examining the referral..