We know, We’ve been there.
Soft Landing is to change the definition of moving to Israel. Moving anywhere, especially Israel can be very daunting. We are here to save you time, stress, and money.
If you have already moved, but find yourself with a problem you just cannot solve - we are here for you.
We are “that guy” who knows where to go, what to do and how to get it done. We want to help.
After an initial consult we will create together a customized plan of services to make your move successful.
“Why am I paying so much in taxes on all my online orders?" Is there a way to avoid it?”
“How do I find an accountant that understands international financing and taxes?”
“Where is the best place to go grocery shopping? Get vitamins? Fresh produce?”
“How does it work here if G-d forbid I need to go to the emergency room?”
I need a lawyer!
“How do I pay a parking ticket?”
“What is Misrad Haklita and how do I get them to give me my benefits?”
“How do I Set Up Wifi?”
“Does Israel have Instacart?”
“I think I’m being overcharged in rent for this apartment I saw..”
“Why do I have to shop for a bank? Aren’t they all the same?”
“I want to buy a car, where should I go and what benefits can I get?”
“How do I get an Israeli drivers license?”
“Why do I feel like the price of everything doubles the moment I open my mouth?”
“Where do I go to buy or repair apple products?”
“I just bought an apartment, how do I find a contractor?”
“Is the Shuk really that much cheaper than the store?”
“How do I get permission to add a terrace or close the one I have?”
“What is the “Shuk”?”
“How do I find a good dentist? And why is it not included in my health insurance?”
“What are the laws of traveling with multiple passports? How do I get and Israeli passport?”
“Will my health insurance cover acupuncture?”
“My wife is not Jewish, can she come?
“This website is only in Hebrew, I need help.”
“How does haggling/bargaining work?”
“Whats the best Ulpan and how do I sign up?”
My children had a non-orthodox conversion, what does that mean for them here?”
“Why does everyone here who provides a service offer me to buy lots of treatments ahead of time, like a “plan”, should I?”
“I think my auto-shop, painter, handyman, dry-cleaner, housekeeper, mover….are overcharging me, what do I do?”
“How do I find a babysitter?”
“Where can I go for aesthetic work?”
“Whats the best school for a kid with special-needs?”
“Whats the best school for a kid with special-needs?”
“How do I keep up on the constantly changing Covid regulations??”
“How do I find a broker that will listen to what my family needs? And how do I get him to go down in his rate?”
“Where do I find a shoemaker?”
“What’s Arnona and why do I need to pay it?”
“Can someone help me interface with N’fesh B’fesh? I was expecting more guidance from them.”
“How do I keep up on the constantly changing Covid regulations??”
“How do I bring my dog to Israel with me?”
“How much will my business/income be taxed? How do I protect myself?”
“Help! My medicines are stuck in customs, and how can avoid this happening again???”
“Where do I go to buy or repair apple products?”
“I need a jeweler I can trust to repair something.”
“How do I vote? Where do I go to vote? I don’t get this at all.”
“Can someone please help me unpack? Please?”
“Where do I go shopping for sheets, for clothes, for makeup?”
“How do I choose my family doctor?”
“What is Vad Biet and why do I have to pay it?”
“Do I need a building with a doorman?”
“Does Israel recycle?? How do I do it? Where do bottles go? Where does cardboard? Plastic?”
“How do I find a lawyer? I need to sign/translate a contract.”
“Why can I never just get a walk-in manicure?”
“Whats open on Shabbot? Whats closed on Shabbot?”
“How does the post office here work? and why are they never open?”
“How do I choose a storage place thats safter and temperature controlled?”
“Why do I have to make appointments for everything from the post office to the absorption center?”
“How does parking work? Whats red&white vs blue&white vs grey parking??”
“How do I take the train?”
“Who do I tip? How much, and when?”
“What is Misrad Habinuie?”
“How do I make reservations at restaurants? What are the best restaurants?”
“How do I get a new prescription for my glasses? And where can I get it filled?”
“How do I dispute a ticket?”
“How can the Jewish Agency help in my Aliyah?”
“Whats the difference between Gett and Yango?”
“Is it safe to live in a “mixed neighborhood”? What does that look like?”
“Where do I buy appliances?”
“How do I find out who is performing here? And how do I get tickets?”
“How do I get car insurance?”
“My upholstery got dirty in the move, how do I get it cleaned?”
“My son is 17, does he have to draft? How does it work? How can we get him the best job possible?”
“Whats the difference between the army and national service for my children? Do we have a choice?”
“How do I rent a car?”
“Whats the difference between the army and national service for my children? Do we have a choice?”
“Can I rent an air bnb while I find a place to live?”
“What is a gan?”
“Do I need renters insurance? House insurance? Is fire or flood insurance separate? How do I buy life insurance? How do I find a reputable insurance broker?”
“The police don’t respond when I call.”
“Are there safe and unsafe neighborhoods? What makes a neighborhood safe or unsafe?”
“How do I make sure there wont be construction next to my new apartment, or outside my window?”
“My son is 17, does he have to draft? How does it work? How can we get him the best job possible?”
“How do I find a daycare?”
“I heard theres a Soho House in Israel…”