Frequently Asked Questions

The Application Process

The process is confidential as the financials are reviewed by a professional committee. The pre-screening, while face-to-face, is also confidential as the Malka Ella counsellor is bound by professional confidentiality.

The following timeline is approximate and is dependent on a COMPLETE application being submitted:

  • application is checked for completeness –1 week
  • couple arranges a meeting as well as meets with the Malka Ella counsellor – 1 week
  • Malka Ella receives a written report from the counsellor – 1 week
  • Financial committee are sent financial documentation to decide % to be funded – 1 week

Email confirming funding decision and Malka Ella conditions is sent to the couple for their agreement

The process has a number of different components and thus if COMPLETE forms have been submitted the application takes on average it takes 3-4 weeks to be reviewed. Therefore, it is best if you are planning on applying for funding to take this into account and apply timeously. If incomplete applications are uploaded this will delay the review process.

You need to have both Malka Ella Rabbis and your own Rabbi sign off the application forms. The Malka Ella Rabbis, Rabbi Gidon Fox and Rabbi Yechezkiel Auerbach, have vast experience and knowledge in the field of fertility and thus either one of them need to sign off the forms B1-B4. As your own Rabbi knows your specific case, the forms also need to be signed off by him.

You will require the following to be uploaded

  • 3 months bank statements
  • 3 months salary slips
  • 3 months credit card statements (both husband and wife)
  • Form B1 & B2 signed by Malka Ella Rabbis
  • Signed agreement for conditions of egg freezing
  • Completed financial spreadsheet (this is downloaded from the website)

You will require the following to be uploaded:

  • Copy of your marriage certificate
  • Copy of your ketubah
  • 3 months bank statements (both husband and wife)
  • 3 months salary slips (both husband and wife)
  • 3 months credit card statements (both husband and wife)
  • Form B1 & B2 signed by Malka Ella Rabbis
  • Forms B3 & B4 signed by Malka Ella Rabbis (if applying for donor procedures or surrogacy)
  • Completed financial spreadsheet (this is downloaded from the website)

In order to apply for financial assistance from Malka Ella each couple needs to

  • Understand and accept the terms and conditions as listed on the website under Applications
  • Discuss and get sign-off from your Rabbi and the Malka Ella Rabbis
  • Compile and upload all the required financial documentation
  • Apply for hashgacha through the Malka Ella website
  • Meet with the Malka Ella counsellor for a pre-screening

There is a financial committee that reviews all applications.

The process is confidential as the financials are reviewed by a professional committee. The pre-screening, while face-to-face, is also confidential as the Malka Ella counsellor is bound by professional confidentiality.

The following timeline is approximate and is dependent on a COMPLETE application being submitted:

  • application is checked for completeness –1 week
  • couple arranges a meeting as well as meets with the Malka Ella counsellor – 1 week
  • Malka Ella receives a written report from the counsellor – 1 week
  • Financial committee are sent financial documentation to decide % to be funded – 1 week
  • Email confirming funding decision and Malka Ella conditions is sent to the couple for their agreement

You need to have both Malka Ella Rabbis and your own Rabbi sign off the application forms. The Malka Ella Rabbis, Rabbi Gidon Fox and Rabbi Yechezkiel Auerbach, have vast experience and knowledge in the field of fertility and thus either one of them need to sign off the forms B1-B4. As your own Rabbi knows your specific case, the forms also need to be signed off by him.

The process has a number of different components and thus if COMPLETE forms have been submitted the application takes on average it takes 3-4 weeks to be reviewed. Therefore, it is best if you are planning on applying for funding to take this into account and apply timeously. If incomplete applications are uploaded this will delay the review process.

You will require the following to be uploaded:

  • Copy of your marriage certificate
  • Copy of your ketubah
  • 3 months bank statements (both husband and wife)
  • 3 months salary slips (both husband and wife)
  • 3 months credit card statements (both husband and wife)
  • Form B1 & B2 signed by Malka Ella Rabbis
  • Forms B3 & B4 signed by Malka Ella Rabbis (if applying for donor procedures or surrogacy)
  • Completed financial spreadsheet (this is downloaded from the website)

In order to apply for financial assistance from Malka Ella each couple needs to

  • Understand and accept the terms and conditions as listed on the website under Applications
  • Discuss and get sign-off from your Rabbi and the Malka Ella Rabbis
  • Compile and upload all the required financial documentation
  • Apply for hashgacha through the Malka Ella website
  • Meet with the Malka Ella counsellor for a pre-screening