Pilot Trip Checklist
Aliyah Pilot Trip Planning Checklist
Category | Task | Status |
Pre-Trip Preparation | Define objectives (housing, schools, jobs, etc.) | ■ |
Pre-Trip Preparation | Research 3–5 target cities or communities | ■ |
Pre-Trip Preparation | Contact absorption centers / municipal coordinators | ■ |
Pre-Trip Preparation | Book meetings with real estate agents and schools | ■ |
Pre-Trip Preparation | Schedule meetings with potential employers or agencies | ■ |
Travel & Logistics | Book flights and accommodation | ■ |
Travel & Logistics | Rent car / arrange transportation between cities | ■ |
Travel & Logistics | Purchase SIM card / data plan for local calls | ■ |
Community Visits | Tour neighborhoods in 3–5 shortlisted cities | ■ |
Community Visits | Meet English-speaking residents or local olim | ■ |
Community Visits | Visit synagogues / community centers | ■ |
Housing Research | View rental apartments within your budget | ■ |
Housing Research | Visit sample new developments / resale properties | ■ |
Housing Research | Ask about arnona (municipal tax) and building fees | ■ |
Education | Visit public and private schools / ganim | ■ |
Education | Discuss integration programs and language support | ■ |
Employment | Meet with potential employers / recruiters | ■ |
Employment | Check degree recognition / licensing requirements | ■ |
Employment | Ask about local job markets and commuting times | ■ |
Daily Living | Visit supermarkets, clinics, and shopping areas | ■ |
Daily Living | Test public transportation and traffic at rush hour | ■ |
Daily Living | Estimate grocery and household costs | ■ |
Bureaucracy & Banking | Visit Misrad Haklita / Misrad Hapnim for information | ■ |
Bureaucracy & Banking | Visit banks to understand account setup process | ■ |
Bureaucracy & Banking | Check health insurance options | ■ |
Budgeting | Record expenses for flights, food, transport, and lodging | ■ |
Budgeting | Compare Israeli costs to current cost of living | ■ |
Reflection | Discuss impressions with family | ■ |
Reflection | Identify preferred city or neighborhood | ■ |
Reflection | Summarize next steps and contacts for follow-up | ■ |
Updated on: 01/02/2026
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