Thinking seriously about Aliyah from the UK?
Start with reality, not paperwork.
Many UK Jews are now asking serious questions about their long-term future.
For some, Israel is becoming a real option. But Aliyah is not just a form, a flight and a shipping container. It is a decision about family, money, work, schools, healthcare, community and whether you can build a sustainable life here.
JAMM Aliyah Planning helps you examine the real viability of Aliyah before you enter the formal process.
I am not here to sell you Aliyah. I am here to help you understand whether it can work — and what would need to be true for it to succeed.
Why speak to me first?
I’m Jeremy Ansell, originally from the UK and now based in Israel.
I have lived the UK-Israel journey myself. Making Aliyah (twice!), raising my 3 children here, working between UK and Israel, and navigating the challenges of living here.
I understand the emotional pull of Israel, but I also understand the reality: the costs, bureaucracy, cultural differences, housing pressure, work challenges, healthcare questions and family adjustments.
That is why my starting point is not “How do we get you here?”
It is:
Can this actually work for you?
Who this is for?
This service is for UK Jews thinking about Aliyah, relocation or spending more of their lives in Israel — and who want a realistic view before making life-changing decisions.
I am your first call to better understand the reality of moving to Israel, providing realistic clarity on affordability, housing, work, schools, healthcare, area choice, retirement, remote work, UK property, pensions, business interests or whether Aliyah can realistically work for your family.
This is not a generic Aliyah presentation.
It is personalised and practical planning around your actual life.
Reality before paperwork
Aliyah organisations are there to help you make Aliyah. My role is different: I help UK Jews first understand whether Aliyah is realistically feasible for their family, finances, work and lifestyle.
Before you start the formal process, we look at the real questions: cost of living, housing, schools, healthcare, income, UK property, pensions, business interests and the risks that can make or break a successful move.
This is not about discouraging Aliyah. It is about helping you make the right decisions, and assess if Aliyah is viable for you and your family.
PRICE: FREE
Recommended duration: 15 minutes
This is a short first conversation for people who are considering Aliyah but are not yet sure what kind of help they need. The purpose is not to solve every question in 15 minutes. It is to understand where you are in the decision process, what is driving the conversation, and whether a deeper paid consultation would be useful. This call is suitable if you are asking: * Is Aliyah something we should seriously explore? * Are we too early for a full consultation? * What kind of planning should we do first? * Would Jeremy’s approach be relevant to our situation? What is included * 15-minute phone or Zoom call * Brief discussion of your current situation * Initial view on whether a paid consultation is appropriate * Recommendation for next step if relevant Best for Early-stage prospects, UK families starting the conversation, or people who want to check fit before booking a paid session. Important note This is an introductory fit call, not a full Aliyah consultation.
PRICE: ₪850 incl. VAT
Recommended duration: 75–90 minutes
Before speaking to formal Aliyah channels, shipping companies or property agents, it is worth asking the most important question: Can Aliyah realistically work for your life? The UK Aliyah Reality Check is an individualised and focused consultation for UK Jews seriously considering Aliyah who want honest, practical guidance before making major decisions. This is not a sales call for Aliyah. It is a clear-eyed review of the practical realities: money, work, housing, family, schools, healthcare, lifestyle and the risks that can make or break a successful move. What we cover * Why you are considering Aliyah now * Family structure and timing * UK income, work or business situation * Likely Israeli cost of living * Housing and area assumptions * Children, schooling and adjustment questions * Healthcare and insurance considerations * UK property, pensions or ongoing financial ties * Main risks and pressure points * Suggested next steps What is included * Pre-call questionnaire * 75–90 minute Zoom consultation * Practical discussion based on your real situation * Summary of key points and recommended next steps Best for UK individuals, couples or families who are seriously thinking about Aliyah and want a realistic view before entering the formal process.
PRICE: From ₪3,500 incl. VAT
Recommended duration: 2–3 sessions plus written planning summary
The Aliyah Reality Plan is for people who have moved beyond casual interest and need a structured, practical plan before making life-changing decisions. This is designed for individuals, couples or families who need to understand what Aliyah would actually look like across the main areas of life: income, budget, housing, location, schools, healthcare, work, professional advice and timing. The aim is to create a clear, realistic planning document that helps you decide whether to move forward, what needs more investigation, and which professionals or organisations should be involved next. What we can cover * Family and lifestyle priorities * Israeli monthly budget assumptions * One-time moving cost categories * Area and community shortlist * Rental or purchase considerations * Schooling and children’s adjustment * Healthcare and private insurance questions * Work, employment or business implications * UK property, pensions and financial considerations * Formal Aliyah process overview * Professional referrals needed * Risk points and decision checkpoints * Practical next-step roadmap What is included * Initial planning questionnaire * 2–3 consultation sessions * Budget and lifestyle review * Area/location discussion * Written Aliyah Reality Plan summary * Suggested next steps and referral categories Best for Families or individuals seriously considering Aliyah within the next 6–24 months who need structured planning before committing.
PRICE: ₪1,500 incl. VAT
Recommended duration: 90 minutes
Many UK Jews considering Aliyah are not simply asking, “Can I find a job in Israel?” They may be business owners, freelancers, consultants, remote workers or professionals with UK clients and ongoing UK income. For these people, the biggest Aliyah question is often: Can my work or business realistically survive the move to Israel? This session helps map the commercial, practical and professional questions that need to be answered before making a decision. This is not tax or legal advice. It is a practical business relocation strategy session designed to help you identify the issues, risks, options and professionals you may need. What we cover * Your current business or work model * UK clients and remote work viability * Income stability after moving * Israeli tax/accounting questions to investigate * Freelance vs company setup considerations * Banking and payment issues * Professional licensing questions where relevant * Business continuity risks * Marketing and networking in Israel * Whether a fuller Business Aliyah plan is needed What is included * Pre-call business questionnaire * 90-minute Zoom strategy session * Practical issue mapping * Recommended next questions for accountants, lawyers or other professionals * Short summary of key risks and next steps Best for UK business owners, freelancers, consultants, remote workers and professionals who need to understand whether their income model can support life in Israel.
Discuss Business Aliyah
Start with a conversation
If you are considering Aliyah from the UK, the best place to start is a focused feasibility conversation.
We will look at your current situation, your hopes, your concerns, your likely budget and the practical questions that need answering.
From there, you can decide whether you need a deeper plan, specific professional referrals or more hands-on support.