Founder of Alfa International
Vadim Jorov
Israeli entrepreneur, founder of the Alfa International group of companies
Born in 1984 in Mogilev, Belarus, Vadim moved to Israel with his family at the age of 11. He worked his way up from salesman to running his own business. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Netanya Academic College and is a licensed insurance agent and real estate broker.
Since 2014 he has been helping people obtain Israeli citizenship. He writes columns and gives interviews on repatriation, second passports, and life in Israel. Trustee of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (FEOR) and member of the SOLOMON.help business club. Married, father of five. Runs marathons: in 2026 he finished the London Marathon.
Journey
From Mogilev to his own group of companies
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1984
Mogilev
Born in Belarus. His father was chief process engineer at a housing construction plant.
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1995
Moving to Israel
At 11, he left his friends and favorite teachers behind and moved to Israel with his family. Without the language it was hard at first, but he found friends in Netanya, and boxing made him a national champion.
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2004–2006
College and the army
Trained as an electronics engineer and served in that specialty, working afternoons to help his father. The army taught him the main lesson: what matters is brains, not titles.
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2006–2012
School of sales
Started out selling shoes and by 25 was running branches of major retail chains with a hundred employees. An attempt to start his own business in Belarus failed, and he had to start almost from scratch.
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2012
His own business
A single apartment he was given to rent out "on trial" grew into his first company, Alfa Realty.
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2014
RICC
Having gone through repatriation himself, he founded a center that helps others obtain Israeli citizenship. That same year he ran for Netanya City Council.
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2015
Family
Got married. Ever since, family has been his main support in life and in business. In interviews Vadim has often said that his loved ones always come first.
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2016
Community
Joined the SOLOMON.help Jewish business club and later became a trustee of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (FEOR).
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2018
Twins
His twin sons were born.
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2020–2021
A voice in Forbes
Six columns on second passports and repatriation — complex laws in plain language.
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2023
The book
Israeli Citizenship: A Repatriate's Roadmap, published by Alpina — RICC's experience turned into a step-by-step guide.
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2025–2026
Marathon runner
Half marathons in Dubai, Moscow and Paris: in Moscow he broke two hours for the first time, and in Paris set a personal best of 1:54. In April 2026 he ran his first full marathon — London, 42.2 km.
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Today
Father of five
Leads the Alfa International group and keeps helping people find a second home in Israel.
- Promised health: what you need to know about medical insurance in Israel
How medical insurance works in Israel and what to look for when choosing a policy.
- Jewish roots: how to prove your right to Israeli citizenship
Which documents confirm the right to repatriate and where to find them.
- Repatriation during the pandemic: why interest in Israeli citizenship is not fading
- Dual citizenship or two passports?
How the two concepts differ legally and what an Israeli passport actually gives you.
- Darkon: past or present?
- Second citizenship by investment keeps gaining popularity
- It is becoming a global trend
Why it is time to swap a five-year passport for a biometric one: Poland and other EU countries are no longer accepting the old ones.
- Holding on to our roots is our duty
About RICC's work: preparing documents and interviews, support in Russia and Israel.
- Israeli citizenship cannot be revoked
What obligations a new Israeli citizen takes on and how to avoid problems when leaving the country.
- The advantages of Israeli citizenship for Russians
Why an Israeli passport remains one of the few realistic options for a second citizenship.
- A relocator's guide: how to buy a home in Israel
How to choose and buy an apartment in Israel and what taxes the buyer should expect.
- During lockdown, only people with another citizenship could leave Russia
What a second citizenship offers when borders close.
- 60% of applicants get a second passport as a backup plan
Why affluent Russians obtain a second citizenship.
- A backup plan is not a luxury but a necessity
- We are together, and that is worth supporting
- What matters is brains, not titles
A biographical interview: from salesman to founder of a group of companies.
- Israeli passport and investment in Europe: legal context and restrictions
What an Israeli passport changes for investing in the EU after the rules were tightened in 2022.
Argumenty i Fakty
- Israeli citizenship in 2026: who is eligible and how to apply
Which archival documents are needed to confirm Jewish descent.
Israel
Jewish business club
The Book
Israeli Citizenship: A Repatriate's Roadmap
A step-by-step path to an Israeli passport: from the consular interview to choosing a city and life after the move. Built on the author's own experience as a repatriate and on RICC's practice. In Russian.
Group Companies
Alfa International: migration, concierge, insurance, and genealogy
Migration Services
WRAI
Israeli repatriation for citizens of the US, Canada, Latin America, South Africa, and the EU — end to end.
Learn moreMigration Services
RICC
Helping clients obtain Israeli citizenship since 2014.
Learn moreMigration Services
CZAM
Supporting compatriots through the Russian resettlement programme.
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Israel Assist
Concierge service for Israeli citizens — for over 8 years.
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Capital Insurance
Life and business insurance in Israel, tailored to each client.
Learn moreGenealogy
Istoki
Genealogical research and family-history recovery.
Learn moreFor the Media
Interviews, comments, and talks. Vadim speaks at conferences and universities.
- v@alfa-worldwide.com
- Phone
- (+972) 97 747 104
Areas of expertise
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Israeli citizenship and repatriation
The Law of Return, proving Jewish roots, timelines, and the application process.
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Second passport
Dual citizenship, a backup plan, citizenship by investment.
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Health insurance in Israel
What new immigrants and their families need to know about health insurance in Israel.
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Real estate in Israel
How relocators can buy a home in Israel. Vadim is a licensed real estate broker.
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Building a business from scratch
From salesman to founder of an international group of companies.
Articles open on the publishers’ websites and are in Russian.