Nefesh BNefesh

6-12 Months Before Aliyah

• Set your target Aliyah date
• Fill out the Online Aliyah Application at dag.nbn.org.il
• Attend a pre-Aliyah workshop, event or online webinar
• Study Hebrew
• Plan a pilot trip
• Discuss your Aliyah plans with friends and family

6 Months Before Aliyah

• Educate yourself about Israeli universities and Ulpanim
• Arrange for your pet’s documentation and vaccinations
• Network for job opportunities
• Apply for a new passport/renew your existing passport
• Join the NBN Yahoo Group (groups.yahoo.com/group/nefeshbnefesh/)
• Follow NBN on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter

3 Months Before Aliyah

• If you are an Israeli citizen, make sure you’ve applied for an Israeli passport
• Start exploring living arrangements

8-10 Weeks Before Aliyah

• Receive notification from the Jewish Agency Eligibility Department
• Apply for an Aliyah visa at the Israeli Consulate (takes around one week, longer in the summer)
• Receive notification letter from Nefesh B’Nefesh
• Receive flight confirmation from Nefesh B’Nefesh
• Submit any special flight requests

2 Weeks Before Aliyah

• Collect original documents to put in your carry-on luggage, including university transcripts or diplomas
• Confirm transportation to airport
• Purchase enough prescription and over-the-counter medications for at least one month
• Confirm that your Israeli address and contact information are on file with Nefesh B’Nefesh
• Cancel cell phone/phone/Internet/electricity/gas/club memberships
• Finalize bank arrangements and web-based banking ability

Day of Aliyah

• If you are joining a Nefesh B’Nefesh flight, your ticket will be waiting for you at the airport
• Arrive at the airport three hours before your flight time

Upon Arrival in Israel

• Schedule an appointment with your local branch of Misrad Haklita (Ministry of Immigrant Absorption)
• Contact your family in abroad