Well, seems that a cashiers check to transfer funds from an American bank to an Israeli bank not the best of options. Not only do they take an ung-dly amount of commission but it also takes anywhere from 2weeks to a month. It took me a total of three trips to straighten out my bank account so I give this advice:
One: BRING CANDY(i read this on another blog) give it to everyone you are going to deal with. Dealing with Olim is not something I gather they do everyday. Many of them do their best, however, this is not the United States where banks will crawl over glass for you in customer service. If you want service you got to show Love, all girls love Candy ^_^. If you don't really understand why you should bring it still then just bring it anyway and you will understand.
Two: Make sure to repeat yourself a few times that you are Oleh Chadash/ah. You will have a Bank Account notice from the Ministry of Absorbtion it is IMPERITIVE that you have this paper stamped or you will have to go back.
Three: If you want to retain foreign currency in your account then open a seperate account that does not have Oleh status, unfortunately. Having a bank account that with Shekelim and foreign currency can make it so that the Ministry of Absorbtion cannot send you your Sal Klita basket each month.
Four: Stand your ground, if they make a mistake they will be content with making you wait on another line. Bring to their attention that it is not your fault that they messed up.
Five: Bring a book, an Ipod, Phone, Laptop, anything that will fill up time.
Six: Try to arrive prior to 11pm or there will be a rush.
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