The Pilot Tour is a "Fact-Finding Tour" providing an overview of virtually every aspect of the aliyah and absorption process.
 
The Pilot Tour enables potential immigrants to seek out specific areas of interest, meet and speak with professionals in their fields, visit a variety of residential areas, explore educational options and meet other Olim with whom they share common interests and background.
Pilot Tours can be organized for a variety of groups, such as families, specific professions, specific ages, or mixed groups from different cities and countries.

FAQ's

Why a pilot tour?
For those seriously considering aliyah a pilot tour is the most successful way to research possibilities for ones own personal aliyah and absorption.  On a pilot tour you have the opportunity to get information first hand and to see things for yourself.

For whom are pilot tours intended?
These tours are intended for anyone considering aliyah, preferably between the ages of 22-55, who is interested in exploring options for aliyah in a group setting.

What does the pilot tour consist of?
Each pilot tour is arranged according to the specific needs and requests of the particular group. The tour includes meetings with people about employment in Israel, visits to communities of interest and absorption possibilities, meetings with appropriate Jewish Agency offices, and with relevant immigrant associations, and opportunities to explore education, employment, health, housing and other aspects of life in Israel.

What is the registration process?
Contact your local shaliach for information about upcoming group pilot tours.

What is the follow-up process?
Upon return to your country of origin, the local shaliach will be responsible for holding a summary meeting and for follow up activities with participants.

Can individual pilot tours be arranged?
Tehilla (the Movement for Religious Aliyah) organizes pilot tours for individuals and couples and can be contacted directly at: pilottrips@tehilla.com or see their web site at www.tehilla.com

Or contact your local Aliyah representative.

In Israel:
Tnuat Aliyah
Tel: (02) 620-4446
Fax: (02) 620-4415
email: taliya@jafi.org