As soon as you visit their website, you immediately learn that Olim Advisors is a well established organization, with a wealth of reliable and practical information for their clients.

A pop-up window asks if you’re interested in receiving a pre-aliyah checklist, a free 20-page booklet with 55 tips and resources for olim. If you register for the publication, you receive it instantly and see that the booklet is divided into sections for pre-aliyah tips, post-aliyah tips, Israeli resources and contact information, and tips for Anglos and olim thinking of buying a home in Israel.

Olim Advisors demonstrates the same confidence and strong practicality in their free webinars, featuring well-regarded experts who provide useful information for those considering making aliyah and/or purchasing property in Israel. Prior Olim Advisors webinars, on topics such as short- and long-term rentals, to buy or not to buy Israeli real estate now, and other subjects, are available for viewing on the Olim Advisors channel on YouTube.

Olim Advisors was founded in 2016 by sister and brother team Lara Itzhaki and Rafi Shulman, both olim from English-speaking countries, and draws on a wide network of professional contacts across the legal, financial and real estate sectors of Israeli society.

Another reliable measure of Olim Advisors successful track record is the growing number of glowing testimonials featured on their website from satisfied clients. Here are two samples from the three dozen signed attestations:

“Our aliyah plan was delayed by years. But Olim Advisors stuck with us and helped us smooth every bump. Without their help, our move from Long Island to Jerusalem would not have happened. Between the bureaucracies and COVID, there were so many details and hurdles that alone we could not have surmounted. And, above all, they were always honest. If they did not know the answer to an issue, they said so and then did the research. We strongly recommend Olim Advisors to anyone attempting aliyah!”—Yocheved and Chayim Radovsky—New York to Jerusalem

“Thank you to Olim Advisors for helping us throughout our aliyah. They have helped us from appliances to passports. We are so grateful to know that they are there for us whenever we have a question. In fact, many times they have saved us hours of time and money spent doing a run-around, and they placed us in the right direction.”—Reeni and Daniel Pollack—Teaneck

Olim Advisors has grown to become a one-stop-shop for the needs of prospective olim in aliyah planning and adaptations and real estate acquisition. Olim Advisors staff have developed expertise in navigating Israeli bureaucracy—whether in health care, banks, schools or government—and addressing a variety of challenges that arise in the resettlement process. Whether it’s the need to make an urgent doctor appointment, pay a tax bill, find services for children with special needs, or identify specialists for older adults, Olim Advisors has the experience to effectively address the situation.

Olim Advisors has also fine-tuned their services for people working on longer-term plans to make aliyah and assists them in brainstorming and planning so their “on-the-horizon” plans are practical, realistic and successful.

Shulman noted: “Making aliyah and buying property in Israel can be overwhelming. The Israeli bureaucracy, language barrier, cultural differences and the way the real estate market operates differently in Israel can all pose significant challenges.” Olim Advisors offers tailored support, guiding clients through every step of aliyah and property acquisition in Israel. From paperwork and legalities to finding the perfect home, they ensure a stress-free experience.

One of the main benefits of hiring Olim Advisors is their comprehensive guidance through the three phases of aliyah. They assist with pre-aliyah planning, including pilot trips to identify suitable communities and schools. Upon arrival, they help navigate Israeli bureaucracy, from securing benefits to opening bank accounts. Their support continues post-aliyah for six to 12 months, ensuring a smooth and successful integration into Israel life.

By hiring Olim Advisors, new Israeli citizens save time, reduce stress and increase their chances of a successful aliyah and property purchase. Olim Advisors’ dedicated staff always have clients’ best interests as their top priority.

Olim Advisors’ aliyah services include:

A dedicated aliyah advisor who will guide clients through the entire process.

Personalized aliyah planning and consultation.

Assistance in finding the right communities, schools and home.

Ongoing support throughout the entire aliyah experience with a focus on pre-aliyah decisions and post-aliyah support.

One-on-one guidance through the Israeli bureaucracy—setting up appointments and accompanying clients to each meeting.

Olim Advisors’ real estate services include:

A dedicated real estate advisor who will guide clients through and oversee the entire process from identifying suitable communities, to finding a property that meets their needs and budgets, to the closing of the transaction.

Introduction to Olim Advisors’ network of preferred real estate professionals.

Access to pre-market properties and reputable real estate professionals.

Mortgage process overview and financial guidance.

With more people making aliyah and buying homes in Israel every year, there’s a growing need for specialized support services. Olim Advisors stands out with their extensive expertise and dedicated, client-focused approach.

“The real estate process is as complicated as it is long,” said satisfied customer Eitan Greensteiner. “Rafi and Olim Advisors had the best connections for individuals in this field and they made the process smooth, orderly and clear, and I was able to buy an apartment within two months.”

For more information on Olim Advisors, please visit their website at www.olimadvisors.com, or www.olimadvisors.com/MarchWebinar for more information about the company’s upcoming webinar.

Harry Glazer is the Middlesex County editor of The Jewish Link. He can be reached at [email protected] and he welcomes reader feedback. Harry has worked with Olim Advisors and he can readily attest that they have a great network and provide very helpful insights.