A: Indeed, this is the prevailing policy, also following the “Iron Swords” War. The process of issuing a notarized certificate is relatively simple but requires advanced planning. First, the required documents must be gathered: passports of the minor, the parent/travel companion, the airline tickets, ID cards and supplements (“sefach”). Then, the notary prepares an affidavit that details the trip, including the exact dates, destination, and details of the travelling companion. You should make sure, that the affidavit is detailed and accurate, to prevent cases where approval is not granted simply because the dates did not match the flight tickets exactly, or the destination was not specified correctly. The document must be written in both Hebrew and English, so that it can also be used at airports abroad. In some cases, especially when traveling to non-English speaking countries, an additional notarized translation into the language of the country will be required. It is also recommended to add a medical power of attorney to the affidavit for the accompanying person, so that he or she can make medical decisions in the event of an emergency, for the child, God forbid.