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Hashmona’im, Israel
85 Things You Need to Know Before Making Aliyah or Buying a Home In Israel
Aliyah Advisor
After making aliyah almost 30 years ago, Rochel left the finance field to focus on helping olim through their own aliyah journey. She loves helping people fulfill their dream of moving to Israel and making the process feel smoother and less overwhelming. Rochel enjoys building connections and helping individuals and families feel confident and set up for success as they begin this exciting new chapter.
Aliyah Advisor
Shira is very passionate about helping others fulfill their dream of making aliyah. Shira grew up in Brooklyn, NY, lived in Philadelphia, PA with her husband and children for 18 years and then made aliyah with them to Ramat Bet Shemesh in 2021. She enjoys using her love of helping others to help people navigate the aliyah journey and its obstacles as smoothly as possible!
Aliyah Advisor
Naomi was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and made Aliyah with her family in August 2021, thanks to help from Olim Advisors. She successfully convinced her parents and her two older sisters to make Aliyah with their families as well and now they all live in Ramat Bet Shemesh. Naomi has always been passionate about Israel and she is excited to help others fulfill their dream of making Aliyah.
Aliyah Advisor
Elana, a trained Social Worker, has an authentic passion for helping others in all areas of life, especially in navigating the challenges of making Aliyah. For all those who dream to make Israel their home, Elana understands that the process of Aliyah can be overwhelming for many, especially due to the many variables and logistics. And yet, she also believes that with the right support, it can be much more manageable and hopefully set one up for a successful Aliyah.
Aliyah Advisor
Having always dreamed of living in Israel and gotten the chance to make it happen for herself, Sara has a passion to help others actualize their Aliyah dreams. Sara and her family made Aliyah from the UK in 2017. Sara enjoys using her love of helping others to help people navigate the Aliyah journey and its obstacles, making it as smooth a journey as possible!
Aliyah Advisor
Proud and grateful to call Israel her home, Raquel has a strong passion for helping guide and advise others through their Aliyah adventure. With a background in Logistics and a love for working with others, she joined the Olim Advisors team in 2023 as our Jerusalem based advisor. Her dream is for all Olim to feel comfortable in Israel, and to help them navigate the inevitable ups and downs in the process, with professionalism and a smile.
Aliyah Advisor
Meir joined the Olim Advisors team in 2022 and he is thankful for the opportunity to play a small part in Olim’s path, knowing from experience it’s not an easy process for anyone.
Meir and his wife and kids made Aliyah in 2020 from Mexico to Raanana where he enjoys meeting a wide variety of people from different cultures and nationalities. Meir and his family have settled in nicely and love to call Israel “Home”.
Co-Founder
Lara Itzhaki co founded Olim Advisors in 2016 with a mission to help people navigate every stage of the Aliyah journey with confidence. With a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she combines practical expertise with a personal, hands on approach to supporting clients before, during, and after Aliyah.
Over the past decade, Lara has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate Israeli bureaucracy, find the right community, and purchase a home in Israel. She is passionate about making the Aliyah process as smooth as possible and considers it a privilege to help people build their future in Israel.
Co-Founder
Rafi Shulman is the Co-Founder of Olim Advisors, which he founded with his sister, Lara Itzhaki, in 2016. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of making Aliyah and rewards of building a life in Israel, he is passionate about helping others turn their dream of Aliyah into reality.
Rafi is dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and guiding individuals and families as they navigate the journey of relocating to Israel or purchasing a home. Through years of experience, he has helped thousands of people move forward with confidence by providing trusted guidance, practical insights, and unwavering support.
Rafi regularly shares his knowledge through articles, webinars, social media, and community events. His mission is to empower people not only to successfully navigate the process of moving to Israel or buying property, but to build meaningful lives and lasting connections in the Jewish homeland.
