↓ Skip to main content
Background Image

Community Guidelines

·753 words·4 mins
Author
Asian Community Israel
Connecting the Asian community across Israel
Table of Contents

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:

✨ 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.