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Asians in Israel

Connecting the Asian community across Israel 🇮🇱

Community Guidelines

Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Asians in Israel community! To ensure our space remains welcoming, respectful, and valuable for all members, we ask everyone to follow these community guidelines.

🤝 Our Community Values

Respect & Inclusivity: We embrace diversity in all its forms. Our community includes people from many Asian countries, different backgrounds, religions, and life experiences.

Mutual Support: We're here to help each other succeed. Whether someone needs practical advice about life in Israel or professional guidance, we support one another.

Cultural Celebration: We take pride in our rich Asian heritage while embracing our life in Israel. Both cultures are important to who we are.

✅ What We Encourage

📝 Helpful Content

  • Share your experiences living in Israel
  • Ask questions about daily life, work, education, or cultural adaptation
  • Offer practical advice and tips
  • Share success stories and achievements
  • Post about community events and meetups

💼 Professional Growth

  • Share job opportunities relevant to our community
  • Network professionally and respectfully
  • Promote your business or services (following our promotion guidelines)
  • Seek career advice and mentorship

🎉 Community Building

  • Organize or promote community events
  • Share cultural celebrations and traditions
  • Connect people with similar interests or backgrounds
  • Welcome newcomers to Israel

❌ What We Don't Allow

🚫 Discriminatory Behavior

  • Racism, sexism, xenophobia, or discrimination of any kind
  • Hate speech or harassment
  • Content that promotes division within our community
  • Disrespectful comments about any nationality, religion, or background

🚫 Inappropriate Content

  • Spam or excessive self-promotion
  • Political arguments or divisive political content
  • Personal attacks or bullying
  • Content not relevant to our community
  • False or misleading information

🚫 Commercial Violations

  • Unauthorized advertising or marketing
  • Scams or fraudulent schemes
  • Selling products without permission
  • Multi-level marketing or pyramid schemes

📋 Posting Guidelines

For General Posts

  • Use clear, descriptive titles
  • Tag your content appropriately (News, Events, Business, Jobs)
  • Write in a respectful, helpful tone
  • Include relevant details and context
  • Use Hebrew and English as needed

For Job Postings

  • Include company name and location
  • Specify job requirements clearly
  • Mention if language skills (Hebrew/English/Asian languages) are required
  • Include salary range when possible
  • Use the "Jobs" category

For Business Promotion

  • Limit self-promotion to once per week
  • Provide value to the community, not just advertising
  • Be transparent about your business relationship
  • Use the "Business" category
  • Include location and contact information

For Events

  • Post at least one week in advance when possible
  • Include date, time, location, and cost (if any)
  • Specify language of the event
  • Use the "Events" category
  • Update if details change

🛡️ Community Moderation

Our volunteer moderators work to keep the community safe and welcoming. We will:

  • Remove content that violates these guidelines
  • Issue warnings for minor violations
  • Temporarily restrict members who repeatedly violate guidelines
  • Remove members who engage in serious violations or harassment

📞 Reporting & Appeals

If You See a Problem

  • Use the report function on problematic content
  • Contact moderators directly for urgent issues
  • Don't engage in public arguments - let moderators handle it

If Your Content is Removed

  • Contact moderators for clarification
  • We're happy to explain our decisions
  • You can appeal if you believe there was a mistake
  • We aim to respond within 24-48 hours

🌍 Languages

While we primarily use English and Hebrew for broader accessibility, we welcome content in Asian languages when: - It's particularly relevant to speakers of that language - You provide a summary in English or Hebrew - It helps preserve and share cultural traditions

🔒 Privacy & Safety

  • Protect personal information - don't share addresses, phone numbers, or personal details publicly
  • Meet safely - use public places for initial meetups
  • Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, report it
  • Be cautious with financial or business arrangements

💡 Tips for a Great Community Experience

  1. Use the search function before asking common questions
  2. Be patient with newcomers who are still learning
  3. Offer constructive feedback rather than criticism
  4. Celebrate others' successes - we're all in this together
  5. Stay positive - focus on solutions and support

📞 Contact the Moderators

If you have questions about these guidelines or need to report an issue:

  • Email: moderators@asiansinisrael.com
  • Direct message any moderator
  • Use the report function on specific posts

✨ Thank You

These guidelines help us maintain a community that's valuable, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for helping make Asians in Israel a welcoming place for all members of our diverse community!

Last updated: January 2025
These guidelines may be updated periodically - we'll notify the community of any major changes.