Last Updated on October 20, 2021

Aliyah & Relocation to Israel

Welcome to the Aliyah & Relocation section of the website where we get down to the nitty-gritty.  Here you will find amazing information and resources that will help you plan your journey prior to and post Aliyah or relocation in the most effective and stress-free way.

Aliyah

What is Aliyah exactly?

Absorption Basket or Sal Klita

Rights and privileges for Israel’s immigrant population – for Olim

Aliyah Benefits/Rights

Who is eligible and how much are we entitled to

Aliyah Call Center

Contact information for the Aliyah Call Center

Aliyah Day

A day to commemorate Aliyah in Israel and the impact olim have made on Israeli society

Aliyah Documents

Make sure you have copies of important documents like your marriage certificate, conversion papers, degrees, medical records…

Aliyah Organizations

Aliyah organizations and federations of the English speaking countries,  that will guide you through the Aliyah process

Aliyah planner & check list

Six steps to a successful Aliyah

Aliyah shipping to Israel

• Personal Imports
• Israel Shipping Terminology
• Aliyah Shipping – What to Bring
• Aliyah Shipping: Duties & Rights
• Aliyah Shipping – Costs
• Packing & Delivery
• Aliyah Shipping – FAQs
• New Import Regulations 
• Packing the Shipping Container 
• Measurements 

Aliyah Statistics

Latest Aliyah statistics and data

Aliyah stories by seasoned olim

Olim tell their stories. Personal Aliyah stories and experiences

Aliyah Stress

Top suggestions on dealing with the stresses and anxieties related to Aliyah

Aliyah Survey 2015

Ten Aliyah related questions and answers and community comments

Best Aliyah Tips

• 27 tips to make your Aliyah easier

Aliyah car & vehicle benefits

• Everything you need to know about car importing and purchase in Israel

Choosing a community and comparisons

• Aliyah Community Comparisons
• Ashkelon
• Beit Shemesh 
• Living on Kibbutz 
• Netanya
• Tel Mond – Mevaser Zion
• Carmit & The Negev
• Gush Etzion
• Haifa
• Jerusalem
• Raanana
• Modi’in
• Sussya – Hebron Hills 

Downsizing for Aliyah or relocation

Keep, trash or donate, start downsizing now

First Week in Israel – Olim!

Olim, open a bank account, join a health fund, school and ulpan registration…

Israel’s Law of Return

Who is entitled to make Aliyah according to Israeli law?

Pets, Aliyah & Relocation

A guide to bringing man’s best friend and your pets to Israel 

Post Aliyah

Aliyah a second time around – 15 post Aliyah tips

Israel relocation from A-Z

Information for Israel’s expat communities

Visas for Israel

Visa requirements for immigrants, foreign workers and tourists