Israeli citizenship, acquired quietly — and in advance of any need.
For Jewish families abroad who treat a second citizenship as private families of means have always treated important papers: with care, with counsel, and without fanfare.
An old right, handled with care.
The instinct to secure, for oneself and one's descendants, the right to a Jewish homeland, is not new. It is as old as the diaspora itself. What is new is that for the first time since the first century, the right can be exercised — on the statute books, through a single instrument of law, at any moment a family decides the moment has come.
The Law of Return grants Israeli citizenship to any Jew, the spouse of any Jew, the child of any Jew, the grandchild of any Jew, and the spouse of any of these. It has stood, undisturbed in its essential reach, since 1950. It is the most generous citizenship statute in the developed world, and it is one of the few that cannot be quietly amended away.
For families of means, who already hold property in two or three jurisdictions and have long thought about second passports as an instrument of private prudence, the question is not whether to consider this. The question is when, and through whom, and quietly enough that the consideration itself doesn't become a matter of record.
Four routes, one statute.
All four lead to the same destination — full Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return. The right route depends on lineage and circumstance.
By direct birthright
The simplest case: documented matrilineal descent. The applicant's own birth and Jewish status, properly evidenced, is sufficient under the statute. Typical processing time, file to passport: four to six months.
By family extension
The 1970 amendment extended the right to children, grandchildren, and their spouses. A single qualifying ancestor opens the door for four generations. Most of our engagements proceed through this route.
By conversion
Conversions performed under Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform Jewish authority abroad qualify, provided the converting community is established. The applicant's affiliation must be documented to the Ministry's standard.
By restoration
For families whose lineage was interrupted by the events of the twentieth century — exile, name change, forced conversion, suppressed records. The most complex pathway; also the most rewarding when the file is properly assembled.
Three ways we act for you.
Each fully private. Each led personally by a senior partner. Each priced at engagement.
Counsel
The foundational engagement. End-to-end representation for the aliyah application itself — from first apostilled document to teudat zehut.
- Private 90-min consultation
- Document procurement, 5 jurisdictions
- Archival research where required
- Apostille & certified translation
- Consulate interview preparation
- 12 months post-engagement support
Sanctuary
The complete arrangement. Citizenship acquired in parallel with a vetted property in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya, or a private neighbourhood of your choosing.
- Everything in Tier One Counsel
- Curated property shortlist of 8–12
- Israeli real estate attorney retained
- Oleh purchase-tax structuring
- Private banking introduction
- 24 months post-engagement support
Sovereign
A private family office function wrapped around the aliyah process. For families relocating substantively or maintaining a full Israeli life in parallel.
- Everything in Tier Two Sanctuary
- 10-year oleh exemption strategy
- Multi-jurisdictional tax coordination
- School & medical onboarding
- Quarterly partner review
- Indefinite engagement
A private practice, not a platform.
We are a licensed counsel firm specialising in aliyah, Israeli citizenship, and the quiet acquisition of Israeli property for internationally mobile Jewish families. Our clients rarely find us through search. They are introduced.
The instinct to secure, for oneself and one's descendants, the right to a Jewish homeland, is not new. It is as old as the diaspora itself. What is new is that for the first time since the first century, the right can be exercised — on the statute books, through a single instrument of law, at any moment a family decides the moment has come.
We exist because the exercise of that right, done properly, is a complex matter of international paperwork, evidentiary standards, and quiet relationships with Israeli institutions. Our clients engage us as they would engage any other senior counsel — with the expectation that the work will be done with discretion, that nothing will be publicised, and that they will speak to one principal throughout.
Three ways we act for you.
Each fully private. Each led personally by a senior partner. Each priced at engagement.
Counsel
The foundational engagement. End-to-end representation for the aliyah application itself — from first apostilled document to teudat zehut.
- Private 90-min consultation
- Document procurement, 5 jurisdictions
- Archival research where required
- Apostille & certified translation
- Consulate interview preparation
- 12 months post-engagement support
Sanctuary
The complete arrangement. Citizenship acquired in parallel with a vetted property in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya, or a private neighbourhood of your choosing.
- Everything in Tier One Counsel
- Curated property shortlist of 8–12
- Israeli real estate attorney retained
- Oleh purchase-tax structuring
- Private banking introduction
- 24 months post-engagement support
Sovereign
A private family office function wrapped around the aliyah process. For families relocating substantively or maintaining a full Israeli life in parallel.
- Everything in Tier Two Sanctuary
- 10-year oleh exemption strategy
- Multi-jurisdictional tax coordination
- School & medical onboarding
- Quarterly partner review
- Indefinite engagement
How we work, step by step.
From first conversation to passport. Most engagements complete within nine to fourteen months.
The Private Consultation
A ninety-minute conversation, complimentary, under privilege. We assess your eligibility, discuss your circumstances, and determine the right pathway. No commitment is sought or implied.
Engagement & scoping
A formal letter of engagement is signed. We undertake an initial document audit and produce a written project plan with a fixed timeline. Fee structure is set at this point.
The Evidence File
Document procurement begins across all relevant jurisdictions. Civil registries, archival research, rabbinic letters where required. Each item apostilled and translated to Israeli standard.
Submission & liaison
The complete file is submitted to the Israeli Consulate or, where preferred, directly to Israeli Ministry of Interior. We manage all correspondence, supplementary requests, and the consulate interview.
Approval & oleh visa
Approval is issued; the oleh visa is granted. Clients have up to one year to enter Israel and complete the citizenship process. We coordinate the consulate appointment at your convenience.
Passport & completion
A short visit to Israel — typically 1–2 days — completes the process. Teudat Zehut (national ID) and Israeli passport are issued within days. We accompany clients personally where requested.
The Israeli home, quietly held.
Most of our clients hold property in Israel within twelve months of citizenship. We retain a small private inventory of homes — never publicly listed — across the neighbourhoods most considered.
Acquisitions are structured for the oleh purchase-tax exemption where eligible, and held under Israeli or international structures depending on the family's tax position.
The questions clients most often ask.
Answered candidly. For matters specific to your circumstances, the private consultation is the place.
Who qualifies for citizenship under the Law of Return?
Any person born of a Jewish mother, any person who has formally converted to Judaism through a recognised authority, and the spouses, children, and grandchildren of any such person. The 1970 amendment extended the right across four generations from a single qualifying ancestor.
The applicant need not be religiously observant, need not currently practise Judaism, and need not have any prior connection to Israel. The eligibility is statutory.
Is there a residency requirement?
None. Once citizenship is granted and the Israeli passport is issued, the new citizen is free to depart and remain abroad indefinitely. Many of our clients do exactly this — receiving the document and returning to their primary residence, holding the citizenship in reserve.
How long does the full process take?
For a well-documented applicant proceeding through Tier One Counsel, typically nine to fourteen months from engagement letter to passport. The variance comes from document procurement timelines, which depend on which jurisdictions the records are in.
Restoration cases (Pathway IV) can take longer — 14 to 24 months — where archival research is required.
What does the oleh tax exemption actually mean?
For ten years from the date of aliyah, new immigrants are exempt from Israeli tax on worldwide non-Israeli-source income, capital gains, and dividends. They are also exempt from Israeli reporting on those same sources during this period.
The exemption applies only to non-Israeli-source income. Israeli rental income, Israeli salaries, and dividends from Israeli entities are taxed from the first shekel.
Will my home country be informed?
Israel does not notify other governments when a person acquires Israeli citizenship. Whether you are required to disclose the new citizenship to your home country depends entirely on your home country's law. The United States, for example, does not require disclosure. Many European countries do require it. We address this on a case-by-case basis at the consultation stage.
How is your firm structured?
We are a private counsel practice with three principals, supported by a small team of paralegals and external specialists. We accept a limited number of engagements each quarter. Every engagement is led personally by a senior partner — your point of contact does not change throughout the process.
We do not employ business development staff and we do not advertise. Most clients are introduced.
The first conversation is complimentary, ninety minutes, and under privilege.
We respond personally to every enquiry, typically within one business day. Nothing you share is recorded, retained, or referred to without your express authorisation.
If you would prefer to reach us privately, the details below are the direct line.
- By email
- [email protected]
- By telephone
- +972 (0)54 504 9446 · Tel Aviv
- By post
- Sarona, Tel Aviv 6701101 · Israel