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From: leslie [ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 9:10 PM
.. the experience has been a good one -- professional, lots of information, nice people ....Trallero in Barcelona was extraordinary.
You are a lovely team. Sincere thanks,
Leslie & José
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From: Mindy Weisel
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful and happy we have been with the service at Kef. My niece was very wise to recommend you and guide you to us.
From the moment of packaging and picking up in DC to delivery today to Israel, we have been most pleased. Everything has been properly labled and packed. Now, we have not unpacked any of the art yet, but do trust that all will be fine. We also have been very happy with the storage facility you suggested, and Moshe G. has been very helpful also.
Thank you, Adam. To you, to Daniel, to Joan - to the entire Kef family. You've all been professional, kind and thoughtful. We appreciate all the expertise and we will recommend you highly,
Mindy Weisel
*****
From: Ira Mark
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 3:51 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
Adam,
The delivery went very smoothly and the three men were excellent.
My experience with Kef has been great from the pick up in the states to yesterdays’ delivery. All that was represented was exactly as it occurred.
I would and have recommended Kef to potential Olim.
Thank you
Ira
*****
From: Amir Laufer
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 9:39 AM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Hello Adam,
Sorry for the very late response - apparently, with all the Balagan of moving back I over looked this mail. The delivery went very well, all the people we had to deal with (packers and the delivery guys here) were very nice and professional. The overall experience of making an international delivery was very positive thanks to Kef and its correspondents and I truly thank you for all the effort.
Thanks in advance,
Amir
***
From: Shloime Zachs
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:36 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Everything went quite smoothly.
Guys were good. Kef was superb.
Thanks for everything.
*****
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:06 AM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Adam,
The delivery went well and it appears that all the boxes are accounted for. The men worked very quickly and were respectful of my family and items.
We had them put together one bed too. They were very professional. We fed them drinks throughout the day and served them pizza when they were finished.
My wife and I were very happy with Kef, and we would recommend your services to other Olim. You kept us updated on all areas of our shipment and the cost for what I can gather is competitive and justifiable.
Thank you for your help and services.
Cheers,
Ronit and Baruch Ungar
*****
From: Bobby Schulman
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 2:26 PM
My unalterable esteem and beaming regard for Kef International and Relocation Services can be characterized as possessing great and fully unimpeachable admiration and unquestionable authenticity. This thoroughly considered evaluation is possible only through repeated experience with Kef and that of other companies with identical business models. This observation of Kef International and Relocation Services developed over a period of nearly ten years of direct professional association and the successful transfer of many shipments.
Since good service is any company's most product, selecting Kef International and Relocation Services involved careful selection which led me to utilize your facilities over and over again. In an industry plagued with, understatedly, orgaizations of universally questionable practices, Kef stands virtually alone, in the sharpest possible contrast, to all others in this line of business.
In plain English, this means, there ain't no better than Kef International.
Bobby S.
your devoted (and industry-educated) client
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From: Ed Greenstein
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:19 AM
We had a great experience with Kef. Everything went unbelievable smoothly.
Ed Greenstein
******
From: Greta
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 11:39 AM
To: Daniel Reishtein
Subject: Re: Kef: Your Shipment - Follow up
hi, every thing went very well bh and we are very pleased with your service thank you. you can also tell isaacs we were happy with them
*****
From: Daniel
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:34 AM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
Hi Adam,
The delivery went well. Thankfully this time there weren’t as many items and I was able to grab enough space on our street for the container. The movers were courteous and professional.
Obviously I haven’t been able to open everything up yet to make sure nothing is broken, but form the outside things look more or less organized.
As in previous times, we had a good experience with Kef, which is why we come back, and is why we have referred other people to your company.
Best
Daniel
From: Laurel Grass
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 11:15 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Soup to nuts -- everything was great.
The crew in NY was great. The Israel
Crew was awesome.
Your internal administration was efficient and pleasant.
Chag Sameach.
Laur
From: Hillel Aviezer
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:44 PM
Hi Adam,
...The delivery with Kef went very smoothly. I was very impressed with your team of movers on both ends of the ocean. They were were professional and friendly. Thanks again to you and your staff at the office for being so responsive, helpful and patient with regard to our delivery.
It was a pleasure doing business with you and would highly recommend Kef to anyone shipping overseas.
best,
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:17 PM
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
Hi Adam,
The guys worked really hard. I gave them a nice tip as I felt they really did a good job.
Overall, the experience was stress free and, if not enjoyable (what move is?), at least manageable. Your people were very accessible.
There was constant briefing and updates and the expectations we had were completely matched by your representations.
So, yes, would definitely recommend you to other friends we have (should they come in our footsteps) and keep up the good work.
Lilach
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 7:07 PM
Dear Adam,
I really want people to know about
your nice workers and good service!
First and foremost I want to Thank You for everything!
You have been a pleasure to work with during this move to Israel, and the help you have
given all of us as a family moving and making Aliyah to Israel!
My parents are doing well, and I am so happy we are all together!
I would highly recommend your Company to all my friends and family!!
You and the Company have been with us all the way to the end !!! I do appreciate all you have
done for us and your patience and understanding was the most important during this very hard
time! Yes it is exciting but very hard to make a move like this!
Guy, and you were there all the way for our family through it all and we all Thank You,
for everything, and will recommend you highly to all my friends and families,
Sincerely,
Debra Zarmon,
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012
Hi Adam,
Delivery was great! The guys were quick and very nice. They were really good about putting stuff where I wanted it and not dumping anything in random places. The lead guy (I think), can't remember his name, was so great and made sure I was happy with what he was doing.
Overall great experience.. We would definitely recommend you!
Thanks again,
Leah Rubin
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 8:18 AM
Shalom Adam,
B"H we were very happy with the experience.
We're digging through the boxes, still wondering where somethings could possibly be, but we'll find em ... it's a bit nuts right now
Overall I was very happy with the experience and would recommend Kef to other Olim who ask. Thank you for everything.
Brian
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 07:37:49 +0000
Dear Adam,
Your movers on both ends made the move as easy as could be hoped. I have heard horror stories of other people's moves, and none of the hassles I expected occurred. I'd be happy to allow you to use me as a reference.
Shabbat Shalom,
Marc Annis
From: H. Lore Frank
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:37 AM
To: Daniel Reishtein
Subject: GREAT
The shipping was great, your guys were good, hardworking pleasant fellows and I would recommend you and them any time.
Thanks again
Lore Frank
On Dec 28, 2011, at 19:20,
I did find your service to be excellent and I have recommended you to others. Happy New Year.
Marsha
From: Roz Ebrahimoff
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 1:52 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Moving my belongings to Israel was a big issue for me. I was speaking to different companies and chose Kef because I recognized their street address and knew it was near my daughter's home in Jerusalem, I thought that if I had questions or problems I wouldn't have difficulties reaching them. As it turns out, choosing Kef, was one of the smartest decisions I have made. I have moved homes 5 times from house to house in the US. This was 10 times better than my best move. The movers in NY were great. They packed and labeled everything with amazing teamwork. They were polite and pleasant. They were really professional movers. Nothing broke, my things got here quickly and have now been delivered to my apartment in Jerusalem. The delivery to my apartment here went smoothly, too. On top of the great move I met some really special caring people who wanted to help me adjust in Israel. Everyone at Kef is more than competent, more than pleasant, they are truly wonderful people. They are the best. I am so lucky I chose them to move me to Israel.
Rosalyn Ebrahimoff
From: Ben Goldstein
To: Adam Perlman
Date: November 29, 2011
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Dear Kef,
My shipping experience with your company was excellent from the get-go. We moved from Boca Raton, FL to Israel and you literally held our hand every step of the way with professionalism and industry knowledge. You also guided me on which appliances to buy and ship and your company provided the appliances for purchase. Truly a "one stop" shop for international shipping.
The packers/movers in the USA were simply amazing. They packed our furniture and household items very well and they were eager to get the job done properly. The movers in Israel were also very professional, wanting to please and doing just that, with a smile.
I will recommend your company to others who are curious about shipping to Israel.
Yes,packing and shipping is a diffciult thing for us to do before the move, but with the help of Kef, it all went very smoothly.
Shalom from Israel,
Ben Goldstein
From: JN Schlesinger
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:14 AM
To: Adam Perlman; 'Martyn Cohen
Daniel Reishtein
Subject: Summary of our KEF experience
Dear Adam, Martyn and Daniel,
Marion's goods arrived yesterday, and as we came to expect of you -
on time, with the driver calling ahead of time to inform us when
to expect him, and the crew were pleasant and professional. The
goods arrived in perfect state - never saw such packaging before!
My one suggestion for improvement - although it may make the
packing slightly slower, make sure the client marks the outside of
the boxes clearly and in large print with a detailed description
of the contents - it makes the unpacking that much more manageable.
From my first phone call to Adam, through Martyn's visit and
consequence dealing with us in California, through the packing
day, Daniel in Israel and culminating in yesterday's delivery, you
three and KEF were always highly professional, exceedingly
efficient, informative and courteous.
Since we live in Israel, we don't take such professionalism for
granted, and mostly experience the opposite. So working with you
was a great pleasure from beginning to end, and we will gladly
recommend you if asked.
All the best and thanks,
Nava, Jed and Marion Schlesinger
From: Moshe Miller
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 6:00 PM
To: Neil Kummer
Hi, Neil
Just wanted to take a moment on this very exciting and hectic day to let you know that the move went super smoothly. The crew was the best we've ever had and we've moved quite a few times (although we pray that this was the last time!). I must retrospectively salute the packers as well. So far everything (including all the vases) arrived undamaged. Hopefully that will prove to be the case for the rest of our things as well.
Be well and thanks for a job very well done indeed.
Moshe Miller
From: Hillel Davis
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:25 AM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
Thanks for being in touch. I had planned to get back to you, but I was going to wait until ALL of the boxes were unpacked to make sure there were no breakage issues. But since we are not sure if we will ever finish unpacking the boxes, now is as good a time as any to talk about he overall experience.
The second delivery went fine. We made it easier by redirecting it to our garage downstairs in the same building, but the change in plans did not unnerve anyone and that is appreciated. The men were efficient and accommodating, in and out on time and with as little disruption as could be given the fact that there was no open floor space after they had delivered all of the boxes.
I found everyone I dealt with in Kef to be pleasant, accommodating, service oriented and responsive. The lift actually came earlier than I would have expected. When I was given the opportunity to choose a date, I did so somewhat skeptically (I have been in Israel for a couple of weeks already), but we got the exact date and well within the time frame projected.
I thank you for the services provided and I am prepared without hesitation to recommend Kef to anyone making aliyah or shipping in general. If there is anything you want to ask me or follow up on feel free to be in touch.
All the best and again, our deepest gratitude for making what is essentially a nightmarish event into something that worked out great….
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:18 PM
To: Daniel Reishtein
Cc: Adam Perlman
Subject: recommendation
Dear Kef Team -
From start to finish you were with us all the way. We really appreciate all your help and quick responses to any question we had. The entire process went very smoothly and we wish you lots of hatzlocha.
Thank you so much,
Daniel and Tova Bukingolts
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 2:26 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Dear Adam,
Thank you for being in touch. The delivery was really great - we had a hold-up in receiving my teudat oleh, and Daniel really worked with us to help us with getting our documents in and to avoid having to pay storage fees. The delivery itself was great. The delivery men were professional and efficient, and they made every effort to make the delivery a good experience for us! We did have one damaged item, and Joan has been very helpful in showing us how to make a claim.
Thank you for all of your help to make the shipping process so easy for us.
All the best,
Ilana
From: Avi
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 10:44 AM
To: Adam Perlman
Adam,
Everything went very well. Very positive experience. We plan on giving high recommendations to all family and friends. Very pleased on both the US and Israel sides.
Thanks again, we made the right decision to use Kef
Regards,
Avi
On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 5:21 PM,
Adam-
Sorry it took so long to respond. Overall, our experience was great. All of the people that we came in contact with throughout the whole process were consummate professionals. We thank you for your services, and would use you again in a heartbeat. It would also be our pleasure to recommend you should you wish to use us as a reference.
Thank you for all of your help!
--Ian Hametz
From: Erez
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 6:11 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Hi Adam,
Just to inform you how great experience it was to work with your delivery guys, they unloaded my shipment quickly and took care of any issues we faced during the delivery.
I had a great experience working with Kef Intl.
Thank You.
Efraim Erez Blum
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:12 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Hi Adam
I do want to tell you now that the movers were outstanding. They arrived on time, were pleasant and professional, working quickly and carefully. They worked nonstop and were very responsive to my requests. They assembled the bed and table almost before I had a chance to ask them to, but asked me first, just to make I wanted it done. They cleared the debris and even asked if I wanted to save any of it. It was a relief and a pleasure to work with such professional people.
You can also add that the same was true for the movers that delivered my lift to my Jerusalem apt. They were just as outstanding---Pleasant and professional. They were very careful, not only with protecting my items but also careful not to harm any building or apartment walls or structure. They worked nonstop too, and stopped for their well deserved break. And they liked my cats!
Kol Tuv,
Anita
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2011 2:31 PM
To: Adam Perlman
Adam-
The overall experience with Kef was great! First of all, the support was excellent and available every time we called. Second, the packing was top-notch. The packers did a great job. I barely lifted a finger and everything was packet beyond professionally. The shipment arrived on-time and was unloaded without any major hassles. Overall, great experience.
Thank you,
Stefen
From: On Behalf Of Professor Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 5:43 PM
Adam,
I was going to write because I am super-pleased with your service. Everything arrived safely. I shipped three very delicate items that have enormous sentimental value. They arrived in perfect condition. The packing at the other end was excellent and the delivery people here were very careful to get things up the stairs without banging anything. Thank you so much. You made this as painless as possible and I appreciate it.
Marcia
From: charles
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:36 PM
Adam,
Everything went great --- no problems at all. The men that did the delivery were
great cleaned up and were very efficient, polite and did a great job in and out. I would use and recommend KEF gladly. The whole process has been great.
Kol Tov,
Charles
From: r On Behalf Of Raquel
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 4:27 PM
Hi Adam,
Hope all is going well.
The delivery thank G-d went great! We have our belongings and are settling in nicely.
Kef International was extremely accommodating. You were always very easy to reach, despite the time difference, and your patience was immeasurable
Thank you so much for all of your time and assistance. We really appreciate the time you spent with us (even with the major time difference) explaining the logistics of the lift and how it works.
Wishing you all the best,
Raquel Shapiro
From: gabe
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:38 AM
Hi Adam,
It went very smoothly. We were very satisfied with the service on both sides.
Thank you for your hard work!
Gabe
From: Nili
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:07 PM
Hi Adam,
So sorry for not getting back to you sooner! We were extraordinarily pleased with our move with Kef, and would only be too happy to recommend you to anyone who was looking to ship a lift to Israel. From A-Z Kef handled everything beautifully. When we were first looking into sending our lift, you spent a tremendous amount of time on the phone with us and answered every last question (and there were many!) in great detail. This wonderful customer service contributed largely to our decision to use Kef as our shippers, and the great service continued right until the day our belongings arrived at our door in Israel. The packers in the US did a phenomenal job packing us up and loading every last belonging into the lift. They were courteous, helpful, and extremely good at their work. In fact, we are yet to identify a single item that has been damaged in any way which is quite extraordinary given how many belongings we have! On this end, the movers were also excellent and even successfully fit our couches through the front door! All along the way every employee at Kef that we dealt with (you, Daniel, Joan, and Neil) were all extremely professional and helpful. I truly hope that this is the last big shelp of our belongings that we will need to do, but if I ever needed to ship another lift, Kef would defiantly be my first choice.
Thank you so much for helping to get all of belongings to Eretz HaKadosh in such a seamless way!
Sincerely,
Nili and Ezra
Barbara Shaw
Hi Daniel
Thanks very much for your excellent service. All personnel were extremely careful and courteous.
Thanks again, and I have already highly recommended you to contacts of mine ..
Regards to all
Barbara
From: Shayna
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 9:36 PM
hi how are you? I hope all is well. So sorry for not responding sooner i just saw that this email was lost in my inbox. I wanted to say that our experience
was really wonderful. the delivery went so smoothly and the men who delivered were very nice and pleasant to work with. I want to thank you and
everyone at kef for all the wonderful work you did to get us our lift quickly and easily. We have already and will continue to recommend you guys to whomever is in need.
We hope everyone has a happy healthy sweet new year.
All the best,
Shayna
From: Stephen Freeman
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 4:39 PM
Adam -- Our overall experience with KEF was very good, as we expected it would be from our previous experience with you
. …the problems were taken care of immediately and the delivery progressed. Have a good day, and thank you all for your help.
Sheila
From: schlussel
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 9:07 AM
Everything went very well. I wasn't here but Lisa said the delivery guys were fantastic. Thank you very much. Over all Kef was very good to work with.
David Schlussel, DDS
From: lliebowitznyc
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Hi Adam. All went well. We are particularly impressed by the delivery guys here in Jerusalem. Did a great job.
Still going thru boxes but I think it all arrived safe and sound.
Thanks.
From: jmoolie
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Hi Adam,
Thanks for your email. Things here are finally quieting down. We were very pleased overall with our experience with Kef. Things arrived with everything intact. Special thank you to Daniel. Thank you and best,
Judy
From: denaknoll1
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 2:36 AM
Subject: Thank You
Hi,
As you know, our lift arrived this evening (way before our wildest hopes and expectations). We just wanted to thank you for all your help. You have been truly patient, helpful and just excellent at every stage of the process.
Thank you so much,
Nir and Dena Knoll
From: Shlomo Vile
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:47 AM
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
B”H, it went well. Overall we were very pleased with the whole process. You and your team were very generous with your time answering our many many questions and concerns. You helped coach us along this complicated and (to us) stressful process of moving everything of material value to us 1/3 of the way across the world. The bottom line result is that job got done without any big hiccups for what I think is a very reasonable price. I know that there was, as always, a significant amount of Siyata D’Shmaya, but you guys did your very big part very professionally and were a pleasure to work with. Thank you.
Shlomo and Rina Shoshana
From: rhonda epstein
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Adam:
The men who deliverd our shipment yesterday were fabulous. They were thorough,polite,and would not leave until all boxes were checked off on the manifold. All in all I had an excellent experience with KEF
From: sharonandmeir
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 12:42 AM
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
Our overall experience was excellent. movers on both sides did a careful job. nj movers especially packed items so carefully so that there would be no damage - we were amazed at their skill when we unpacked. delivery date and time happened as we were told from the start, which was important due to husbands work schedule. customs clearing did not involve us, delivery time was prompt. we felt well taken care of throughout. we would highly recommend to others. best, sharon
From: rberkowitz
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 8:42 PM
Subject: RE: Your Shipment - Follow up
Adam,
Thanks for the follow-up.
I would rate the overall experience as extremely well-done. Your office was always available to answer questions especially to customers who have never embarked on a move of such magnitude. Everyone including the packers and delivery men were polite and helpful.
…. your office was extremely polite and everyone did a fine job.
thanks
Rich Berkowitz
From: Shep Alster
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:01 PM
I want you to know that Rachel and I enjoyed working with you... Kef and you
have been great.
All the best.
Shep
From: John DeLano
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: hi
… Tks for the great service
From: Barry V
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: what mover did you use?
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From: Julie Bunzel
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: harp?
thanks Neil! All safe and sound...the movers were very professional
and pleasant as well.
thanks for everything!
Julie
From: Navah Verhoeven
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:32 AM
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Bs''d
Shalom! Today all my goods from Holland arrived safely… Thank you very much for the service! Warm regards, Chodesh Tov, and Chag Pesach Sameach! Navah Tsiporah Verhoeven. |
From: barbara hurwitz
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow up
Hi Adam - The movers were terrific, polite, helpful and competent. Most of my things are already unpacked (not put away yet) and I am so pleased. The movers on the Portland end did a great job packing. The whole experience was better than I could have hoped for. The support from Kef was excellent and I certainly would recommend you.
Thank you so much.
Barbara
From: Ross Anderson
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:22 AM
Shalom Neil,
.. thank you once again for the wonderful service in getting our shipment to us here in Israel.
With best Regards, Shalom, and Hag Sameach,
Ross (Yitzchak) Anderson
From: compitinc
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow Up
Hi Adam,
…
I wish to thank you, Daniel and Joan for making my lift a positive experience, not only did my things arrive safely with no significant breakage but your service and efficiency were excellent. I will be needing a lift for the remainder of my things later on, when that time comes I will definitely use Kef and I will not hesitate to recommend Kef to others in the future.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Davida (Deda) Wagner
From: etrog12a
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: Your Shipment - Follow Up
Shalom Adam:
Everything went very well. We can only say good things about Kef.
From all of you in the office to the delivery people, everything is done expeditiously, professionally and with a good and pleasant attitude. Thanks very much.
Kol Tuv, Marc
P.S. Feel free to call on me for any references for potential customers.
From: dorona reingold
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: Your Move - Follow Up
Thanks for calling today to check in. The move was really a positive experience with you all, everything flowed well and we were happy to deal with such a professional team. we have just begun to open our boxes, but so far everything seems to be in good order. We will be happy to join your other former clients in recommending your company to future Olim!
Kol Tuv,
Stephen and Dorona
From: Motekshellz
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:56 PM
Subject: Your recent inquiry for a professional mover from Israel to US
I can only tell you that I just made Aliyah from Florida. I used Kef International in Jerusalem. They made all the arrangements with their affiliates to come and pack up all my treasures in Florida, palletized it all, and it all arrived here packed properly and handled with care.
I would suggest that you speak with Neil Kummer or Adam, I think his last name is Perlman… they really do care. I think that you will rest easy once you talk to them.
Good luck in your endeavors and if I can be of further assistance, please lt me know.
Shelley Saren
From: Barry V
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: Your Move - Follow Up
Hi Adam,
Everything went very smoothly. I haven't inspected everything yet, but as far as I can tell nothing that I sent was missing or damaged. The movers on both ends were very professional and hard-working; the movers in the US especially put in a lot of effort to wrap up everything and pack it properly so that nothing would break. Going to three locations to pick things up was difficult and took a full day, but the guys worked hard through to the end. The movers who delivered everything to my apartment in Israel also worked hard and helped us unpack everything. And, of course, everything was coordinated by your office so the whole move was pretty effortless on my part. I would definitely recommend Kef to anybody else, I can't think of anything that could have been better.
I'll let you know if I discover that anything has, in fact, been damaged or gone missing, but as of now, it looks like everything is fine.
So, I of course want to thank you and the others for all of your help and hard work. I really appreciate your making this final step in my aliyah process happen!
Thanks,
Dov Zev Verstaendig
From: Michael Gros
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: Kef Shipping - Follow up
Hi Adam,
Thanks for the email!
Baruch Hashem we were very impressed with Kef's service. Everything was very smooth and professional. All of the communication was clear and timely. Our unpackers in Israel were very fast and even assembled more furniture than we expected.
Most other olim report having major challenges regarding their lift and we are very grateful that this was not our case. We would definitely use Kef again and would recommend you.
Thanks,
Michael
From: Naphtali Lavenda
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 3:15 PM
Subject: thank you
Neil,
Just wanted to thank you for a great job ..
Thanks again for all of your patience and help along the way!
Naphtali
Rabbi Naphtali Lavenda
Program Manager, Rabbinic Programming
Center For The Jewish Future
Yeshiva University
From: andrea waldman
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: delivery on Tuesday
your job was well done! thank you...i hope i don't have to do it again!!
shana tova!
andy
From: alice sorkowitz
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: [baltimorechugaliyah] Digest Number 905
Hi Rivkah
Although there were complicated changes, KEF was accommodating and helpful. Their employee, Joan, was very patient and courteous throughout many phone calls . I was not there at the final packing but my son said the local shippers , arranged by Kef, were competent and courteous.
Alice Sorkowitz
Aliyah June 2008
From: krugerjen
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Your Move
Hi Adam,
We were very pleased with our decision to use Kef for our move. From the pick up in NJ to the delivery in Modiin, we had nothing but positive experiences. The packers/unpackers were all professional, respectful and efficient. We were packed up and later unloaded quite quickly and all of our stuff left and arrived safely and in great condition. Furthermore, the Kef office staff were always available to answer questions and always responded in a timely fashion. We would for sure recommend your services.
Thanks for your help and best wishes for a shana tova!
Jenny and Joel Kruger
From: Ariel kotler
Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 8:39 PM
Subject: RE: Your Move
Dear Guy, Adam and Neil,
Thanks so much for everything. the service before, during and after the move was amazing. Your price was right and you delivered everything you promised.
I want to thank Adam for all the work on the phone, Guy for coming for the estimate and for doing an excellent packing job
(thank G-D everything arrived in the same condition it left) and Neil and Daniel for the administrative work in Israel so we got our 40' High Cube container released
to our home in no time!! the door to door service was exactly one month!
I would be happy to recommend Kef to all my friends and feel free to share this email with anyone you wish.
Chag Sameach and Shana Tova,
Ariel and Ranit Kotler
Springfield NJ -> Yad Binyamin , Summer 2009
From: Sol J Grazi
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 11:23 AM
Subject: RE: [nefeshbnefesh] Private shipping advice needed
I worked with KEF and Neil Kummer. It was a pleasant experience from
beginning to end. When I had a dispute with the mover of origin, Neil helped
to resolve it. He handled the dock and customs people seamlessly, and
brought my belongings safely here. In the end there was a refund which he
remitted in a timely fashion.
I would work with Neil again.
Sol NBN '04
From: Polly Tessler
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [nefeshbnefesh] Recommendations for Shipping Companies from the US to Israel
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Hello! I used Kef International from NYC to Israel. They did a fantastic job of packing all of my things and shipping on time. I had a great amount of ceramic artworks and every piece came in 100% perfect shape. I have included the e-mail of Neil Kummer above who is the head of this company. I highly recommend this company for safety and quality. Best regards, Polly Tessler |
Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:38 am (PDT)
Try Adam or Neil at Kef......They are both honest, reliable and top notch at
what they do....
If you do use them, tell them I referred you....
Yitzie Selengut
From: "Rob Lauderdale"
Sent: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:15 pm (PST)
I second the motion about KEF. I shipped during the strike, it took a lot
longer to get my shipment, but I did not get stuck with the extra shipping
changes like a lot of others did, Thanks to Neil who held it back till he
could get it here instead of Italy or Turkey or wherever. His knowledge of
the business, his honesty, and above all his treatment of you as a person
not a number or dollar is amazing.
In addition the US affiliate he used was the best and most efficient and I
have made several moves around the states so I have a reference point.
In any event, if you use KEF, you will be happy. My son used another one 3
years ago and is still fighting to get his losses paid for even tho he paid
for insurance.
From: Sarah
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:59 AM
Hi Miriam,
Our best service by far, was Neil Kummer at Kef International. And he
was not one cent more expensive, and was ethical enough to even *return*
money at the end of the process, because we came in under budget. He is
a gem and can be reached at Kef International < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
He also sells a wonderful selection of appliances, both pre and post
aliyah in Israel as well.
Just our experiences....
Maybe it helps...
:-)
Sarah
From: jennifer lehrfield
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: thanks
Dear Neal and Daniel,
Today my children in Israel received their lift. I have to tell you
after so much fear and trepidation, I was relieved to have you take
care of all the red tape in Israel. I came to you at the last minute,
and you performed with flying colors. My newly married children did
not have to worry about shlepping to the port, filling out meches
papers, dealing with Israeli bureaucrats and endless red tape. Your
fee was well worth the agmas nefesh it saved them.... The lift
arrived on time as you said, and the movers were especially
courteous, even at a second stop when you would think they would be
hurried and rushed. They put everything where it was needed and were
really nice. This is the second time I am using Kef and I recommend
their services to anyone making aliyah or as we were, sending a lift
as a tourist. It really is hassle free. i know that seems impossible
for Israel, but with Neal and Daniel, it is true...
thank you again
Chag Samach
Jennifer
Miami, Florida
From: Robert
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: Kef: the delivery process -TIME FOR TODAY
Daniel,
Final word, EXCELLENT, The men who delivered were here and done within a hour, put everything where we wanted it, took whatever time was necessary to make sure I was able to check master inventory numbers against boxes, cleaned EVERYTHING up and left my home and property as it was …This was a small lift compared to many others I know, but just as important to me as a 40ft container is to others.
… during the process I never felt uninformed by KEF and remained confident in your handling of everything.
From original contact, estimate, contract, packing, pickup and delivery, very satisfied. Please thank all those involved for their patience with my questions, their honest answers and their total commitment to good service, I never felt like just one of the many customers, i always felt like the only customer.
Rob Lauderdale
Teaneck to Efrat - 2008
From: Aline
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 5:43 PM
Subject: Question pour Neil
Dear Neil,
In November 2006 I used your services to come from Canada to Israel. Your cooperation was so terrific, professional and efficient..
… Best regards. Aline Gudes
From: Irit Cannon
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:53 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: Re: Status!!
Neil,
We got our things. Thank you so much for all your help!
Irit
From: nicole leonard [mailto:nickycol22]
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:43 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: everything arrived
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Dear Everyone At Kef,
All of my things arrived. I just want to thank everyone for arranging to get my things here so quickly, with such short preparation notice, and with the pressure of the expiration of my aliya date. Also, thank you for the flexibility on the last minute address change. I really appreciate everything.
Take care, Nicole Sivan |
From: Michael Berger
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 6:50 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: Re: FW: the delivery process
Neil, Daniel, Joan,
Thank you all! Everything arrived safe and sound :-)
I will certainly refer other people making aliyah to Kef.
All the best,
Michael
From: Informal Aliyah discussion group [mailto:TACHLISSHAMASH] On Behalf Of Geoffrey S. Mendelson
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:55 AM
To: TACHLISSHAMASH
Subject: Re: Forwarding friend's questions re: Shipping
I recommend getting quotes from KEF … as they are the "top of the line"
shippers and if possible others. Compare them all to see what they provide
and the quote. Make sure to ask others who have actually used the shippers
you want to use for a recommendation pro or con. ..
Geoff.
From: nefeshbnefeshgroups On Behalf Of Rene Gold
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 12:27 PM
Subject: [nefeshbnefesh] Shipping from the U.S.
We made aliyah in December, from Richmond, Va., to Modiin. We used Kef,
and were very pleased.
Mike Gold
Richmond, Va. to Modiin, Dec., 2007
From: Yossi Chajes
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Five-Towns] Digest Number 2822
Hi Orna,
Welcome -
I have used Neil Kummer from KEF many times with complete satisfaction. (Multiple lifts for myself, including one from Zikhron; one recently for my mother from L.A.).
Best,
Yossi
From: Aline
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:18 AM
To: Kef International
Subject: Attention Neil Kummer - RE: A moment of your time, please
Bonjour, Neil
Neil, about your services, I could only say that I respect your honesty, your impeccable professionalism, and the extra mile all of you go to help your customer. Beside, your prices are much better that others on the market. If you can find a way to forward me the survey of NBN, please do, I am always happy to recognize the good professionalism and what the French calls: conscience
From: Informal Aliyah discussion group On Behalf Of Andy Levy-Stevenson
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:42 AM
To: TACHLIS
Subject: Re: moving company
We were VERY happy with Kef International ... talk to Neil Kummer.
Andy Levy-Stevenson
From: Informal Aliyah discussion group On Behalf Of Phil Schaechter
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: moving company
I also used Kef and was quite pleased.
-Phil
From: "Cecile Nadav”
Sent: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:54 am (PST)
We used Kef four years ago and were happy with the service we received.
Hadassah Nadav
2003 San Diego-Keshet
From: Cynthia Leland
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:08 PM
To: kefnetvision.il
Subject: From Cindy Leland
Dear Joan and Neil,
It's been nearly a year since your guys brought what I had come to think of as "my stuff" to my new dira in Kfar Saba. I dug around in it, found some great clothes and shoes, and took off on a trip to the States and then to tour Germany with my Israeli choir. I never told you, but everything arrived in perfect condition, and I never once (even when we lost both of our inventory lists--bloody computers!) had a second thought about your service.
So today I opened the envelope and found the refund of my deposit, which I had long ago forgotten about. I can say that I was pleased, and not at all surprised that you found me and sent the check--it is the way you do business!
Thank you for your service to me, during what was truly a wondrous and terrible (in the truest sense of the word) life experience. I really needed "door to door" service, and someone to hold my hand during the move, and you did it all. Thanks again, for everything!
Cindy
From: Judith Englander
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:34 AM
To: Kef International
Subject: Judy Englander
Just to say thanks for a very smooth move. I was especially impressed with the movers at this end.
All the best
Judy
From: Phil
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:25:55 -0800
I used Kef. Everything went super smoothly. My shipment was arriving
during the war and they handled those issues no problem.
The people who showed up to pack my stuff were Israeli kids trying to
make a buck in America after the Army. They were hard workers, quick,
and polite - and were really interested in chatting about where I'd be living, etc.
I tipped them - don't recall how much - but everything arrived in perfect
condition with not a SINGLE item broken/stolen.
Not saying they are always this good, but for me it was one of the "easiest" parts
of my Aliyah! I will be sending a second lift in the next year, and when I am ready,
I will for sure be calling them.
-Phil
From: Sasha Weitman
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 11:20 AM
To: Kef International
Subject: testimonial
Dear Neil,
Just a note to tell you that I am glad I chose your company KEF to send my mother's shipment from the US to Israel. My choice had narrowed down to KEF and another company, both of which came highly recommended stateside.
In the end, I chose your company because I wanted to make sure that I had someone to talk to in Israel at the time my shipment arrived in port. (Another factor was I had also been most favorably impressed by the detailed and very useful Guidelines document you sent to me. It was most helpful to me at every stage of the moving process.)
Choosing KEF proved to be a wise choice on my part, as you and your office staff were always available whether by phone or by email, invariably courteous, always prompt to respond, even when I made unorthodox demands on you (like my request that the movers take me along in their truck to the two drop-off addresses).
When the shipment was delivered and I could inspect its condition, all the components were there and in excellent condition, and the movers were most cordial and professional - it was a pleasure over-tipping them.
I thank you in my mother's name and send you our best wishes.
Sasha
From: tali glaser
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 11:48 AM
To: Neil Kummer
Subject:
Hi Neil
I would like to thank you for everything
I got the harp and I'm very happy!!!!
All the best
Tali
From: Sherry Kagan Segal
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 11:55 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: Moving
Just wanted to thank you for all of your assistance. Our things arrived on Tuesday, and although I am still deep in boxes, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you. Everything was very professionally packed, and the moving teams on both sides were courteous and professional to work with. After having a bad experience on our way to the US, it is a pleasure to unpack our things here, and not feel like every box has something broken in it. Please make sure to thank the US team from us for that.
Regards.
Sherry Kagan Segal and Danny Segal
From: nefeshbnefeshgroups On Behalf Of libertyave2003
Sent: 11 September 2007 11:57
We used Kef's door-to-door services.
They assisted me from the beginning and guided me through everything we had to do when the lift arrived here: i.e. go to Customs and told me
what I needed to bring and do in order to get our lift released.
The staff was very professional, patient, great guides, and super aides
during this VERY stressful, but happy, time in my life.
L'Shanah Tova and welcome!!
Sharon Rosenblatt
DE>Jerusalem; 9/06
From: Levey, Claire
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:31 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: Thank you
It's taken me a while, but I wanted to thank you for my new washing machine and dryer which I LOVE. The support and professionalism that I received through kef international made my washing room a better place to be, and has made me recommend you to all of my friends. If I had to buy again, it would be through you.
Thanks a lot.
Claire
…and in another email
Thanks.
PS Really feel happy at the service that Kef has provided. I feel supported at all times and that has been great for me. Thanks.
From: Penina Tal Ohr
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 11:26 AM
Subject: RE: [nefeshbnefesh] Shippers Experience?
KEF was awesome, I highly recommend them. Customer service on this end is fantastic - they even called the appliance people for me since I can't speak Hebrew (yet).
And in another email from Penina to NBN
I have been completely happy with them. I don't know about claims, because nothing broke. But then again, maybe that means something too, nothing broke!!!!
Please let me know if you need any other information.
From: Michelle Frank
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:09 PM
To: caren richards
Subject: Re: movers
OK, you need to e-mail Kef International and their e-mail is kef kefintl . They were so good that everything was in perfect condition by the time it got to NY. They even re-routed our stuff from Baltimore up to NY instead of Atlanta. … Please don't even attempt to pack yourself, it's simply not worth it. You can get as many estimates as you want but there are certain companies I wouldn't use. I'd have to look at the Nefesh b'Nefesh website to tell you exactly which ones, but these guys we used were great. Scott and Ilana Mathias used them too on my recommendation and they also have no complaints. Let me know if you need anymore information.
From: Yonah Alexandre Bronstein
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 10:09 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: RE: billing
Hi Neil & Joan,
We're very happy with our lift, and your (very patient) service with us. Well worth the $. You can use us as a happy customer reference.
Thanks,
Yonah Alexandre
From: Tali Yallon
Sent: Thursday, 21 September, 2006 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: Shana Tova from Kef
Shana Tova to you as well.
I want to thank you for your personal and devoted service; I am sure I will contact you again for any future shipping (unless you had enough of us?!).
Again, Thanks and Shana Tova,
Tali.
From: Shari Davis Benny Ferdman
Sent: Wednesday, 20 September, 2006 6:20 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: Passageways
Dear Neil,
The Passageways Exhibit finally landed on our doorstep.
We've been slowly unpacking it and want to tell you how carefully and beautifully packed every component was.
Everything was meticulously handled and prepared for shipping. The interior of the crates was a work of art unto itself!
Although we haven't unpacked everything yet, all the important artwork is in excellent condition. Please convey to the packers that we appreciate and recognize what a great job they did. And we thank you both for orchestrating this complicated shipment. We appreciate your care and patience in bringing this exhibit back to the U.S.
We wish you all a Shana Tovah--and a hopefully a year of peace and quiet.
Regards,
Shari Davis and Benny Ferdman
From: Walter Shalev
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:07 PM
Subject: RE: Possibly on Tuesday for saslowski
Hi
Everything went just fine today.
The guys came right on time and did an excellent – professional and friendly – job. We are very satisfied customers.
I hope we won’t need you again J but will certainly recommend to anyone that asks!!!
All the best and Hag Shavuot Sameach,
Walter Shalev.
From: Michalila613
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:52 PM
To: nefeshbnefeshgroups
Subject: Re: [nefeshbnefesh] Need Shipping info
B"H
You should try Kef, I used them out of Baltimore and they are GREAT!
..and in another email
Go with KEF for sure. I just shipped from Columbia. Kef uses Aarid of Baltamore locally. The whole experience was WONDEFUL! Neal, Ed, and Joan were in touch consistently and made the whole process great!
michal
Columbia, MD == RBSA 2/06
From: aharon6132004
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 6:40 AM
Subject: [nefeshbnefesh] Re: shipping to Israel
We also used Kef and were pleased. Nothing was broken, the service was good, and we purchased our major appliances through Kef and they were put into our lift prior to shipping. Also, when our lift came to Israel the movers came with a truck with a conveyor belt that moved everything (American size regrigerator, washer/dryer,
etc...everything) from the truck on the ground up four stories to our apartment balcony so there was no banging anything up the stairs.
Aharon Green
Indianapolis to Jerusalem (Har Nof)
December 2004
From: Sarah
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BS/RBS list] Did you use Kef International to bring a lift?
We have shipped three lifts, B"H.
The last one was with Kef, and Neil Kummer there could not have been better or more honest and responsive... it made us very much regret our two previous choices which seemed like they would be slightly cheaper at the outset, but in the end they brought damage, theft, and dishonesty.
Also, it was because of Neil that we bought our oven through Kef the way we did, and I believe I have the finest oven in all of Israel! B"H....
Hope that helps.
Sarah Alpert
From: Josef Silny
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 5:14 PM
To: Kef International
Subject: RE: Hi Josef
... Feel free to use me as a reference of a very satisfied customer.
Happy Chanukah.
Josef Silny
From: Jeffrey Rashba
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 11:42 AM
Subject: KEF Results
Dear Neil: As I mentioned to you earlier, I wanted to thank you again for helping us with our lift and providing the answers to all of our questions and worries. You and the KEF team were really the one-stop shop for all of our shipment needs, and it was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for all of your help and for the delivery -- of your promises as well as of the contents of our shipment! I will gladly and confidently recommend KEF to others.
All the best,
Jeffrey
From: Tammy Kochavi
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 6:17 PM
Subject: RE: Hi from Kef
HI Neil and Joan
Just wanted to let you know that my shipment was delivered yesterday and all was fine. Thanks for the great service from start to finish.
Chag Sameach,
Tammy
From: Moshe Helfman
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 4:19 PM
To: TACHLISSHAMASH
Subject: Re: Shipping and moves to TA
I have to ditto this about KEF. I sent two lifts. One was with the Gamma Omega team and boy did they double-team me. The second was with KEF.
Neil gave me a complete disclosure and knowing that it is my duty to read the contract, I read the contact with the detailed disclosure of costs. There were unknowns (e.g., difficult access), but they were explained and possible ranges of fees were provided. His agent in Yevna and I had a little disagreement about types of saws, but she eventually came around to accepting my position and represented me with success to the customs authorities. Also, access to my flat in Ramat Gan was very difficult and the delivery guys really had to work extra hard to get my belongings into my place. I was happy to give them a very generous tip, which I had budgeted for, knowing with forethought how hard they would have to work. It was clearly explained to me by Neil that if my place was too far from the street or was on a higher kumat with no ma'alit, I would be charged more and I should expect to tip the delivery guys, too.
In addition to that, as a courtesy I bought several bottles of water and juice for the delivery team.
Moshe Helfman
From: Ofra Leon
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 10:31 AM
To: TACHLISSHAMASH
Subject: Re: Shipping and moves to TA
Gila Weiss wrote:
First, I have seen various posts regarding shipping the last couple days. I don't believe I have said so yet (and if so, I have been very remiss), but I did my shipment through Kef with no problems whatsoever, and only one item damaged (not bad out of 17 boxes crammed with dishes, porcelain and the like). And yes, they brought everything into my house.
:)
I also shipped with KEF about two and a half years ago and had no problems. Out of a 20 ft. container only one item was damaged. It was the top of a glass-top coffee table. I was able to salvage it by cutting the broken part and making the table a bit smaller. All the large items were placed in the house in the proper location. Some of the items had to be reassembled and that was done by the moving team.
All the debris was removed. In short, I was very satisfied.
Ofra
--- In nefeshbnefeshgroups, Bill Green
wrote:
I feel a need to comment about recent messages about problems with
advice from shippers. We used Kef for shipping and we used their
advice about which appliances to buy and everything did work out just
fine. We put a very large refrigerator in our lift--the largest
refrigerator we have ever owned--and it fit into our kitchen and into
the space in the kitchen, and we have one of the smallest kitchens in
our neighborhood.
My advice to all is to ask lots of questions and don't make decisions
based solely on one person's story. There are two sides to every
coin.
B'Hatzlochoh,
Rivka Green
NBN Winter 2004
Har Nof-Jerusalem
--- In nefeshbnefeshgroups, shefa ora <shefa22... wrote:
I personally know Neil from Kef Intl and his wife. I have been by
tyhem for Shabbat and still keep contact because of their great
service to be when I made aliyah and had my things shipped via Kef
Intl. Please tell them that Shefa also recoommended them to you.
Shabbat shalom
Shefa
So Cal---Jerusalem04
From: Alan
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:08 PM
Subject: move - nice job.
Dear Neil and Kef,
Our lift arrived almost 2 weeks ago, and now that we are fairly settled, I just wanted to say that both Lisa and I think you did a great job, and were especially happy that you were so responsive when we had questions and specific needs. We are recommending you highly to our friends.
Take care,
Alan (and Lisa)
From: Jacobs, Eli [mailto:EJacobsnds]
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 10:39 AM
Subject: Thank you!
Neil, Joan,
Everything went very smoothly yesterday. The crew was extremely nice and helpful. Thanx for all of your help and excellent service with my Dad's lift! Live long and prosper,
Eli Jacobs
From: Sol J Grazi
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:05 AM
Subject: RE: [nefeshbnefesh] making do while waiting for the lift
....
As far as the lift goes, I must make special mention for Neil Kummer and KEF. From beginning in Denver to after we settled in Efrat, Neil has been superlative. He gave ongoing, thorough and correct advice on every subject I brought to him, and made himself available to give it. He supervised an incredibly successful move, and held my hand (figuratively, since he did all the leg work) while the lift went through its stages, especially the wait in port during Chol Hamoed. I even got a residual refund at the end, which came in handy here. He is a professional of the highest magnitude. So, thank you , Neil.
Sol NBN '04
From: Chaim and/or Bluma Sheindl Bank
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 01:41:30 -0800
To: Kef International
Dear Neil,
We wanted to thank you for recalculating our shipment and sending us a refund check. We are very thankful that we did our lift and used your services.
Kol Tuv,
Chaim and Bluma Sheindl Bank
12/27/04
Dear Kef People:
I want to thank you for all of your work regarding my move from Montreal to Tel Aviv. Everything is now unpacked and more or less placed and I just want to thank you for the ease of the move.
You worked hard and I thank you. Not one box is missing, nothing broke and the men who unloaded were very nice. They had a problem with the large truck and a narrow street with cars parked on both sides, but they did it!
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Lola Gordon
From: Sally & Michael Klein Katz
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: Kef International gave me your name as a reference
datia, shalom!
all i can say is that you are in very good, professional hands with kef.
we have been using them for the past 20 years and they are reliable, trustworthy, honest, and a great source of information!
welcome to israel! and good luck on your aliya!
yours,
michael
Rabbi Michael Klein-Katz
From: BARBARA
Sent: 28 January, 2003 10:46 PM
Subject: RE: Shipping
I used Kef from LA to Israel and was very happy with him. They are in Israel and could handle any problems here, which is why I used them.
I was happy with their service and fortunately, didn't have any problems.
Barbara
From: Dr. Richard Jaffe
Sent: 25 April, 2002 5:07 PM
Subject: referral
Mazal Tov, Saul
You are making a smart move.
Neil bought our appliances, stored our stuff for 3(!) years and then imported it all and also all my medical office equipment. He just ordered and brought in a new appliance for me last month. He knows what he is doing. I think that you will find Neil helpful and trustworthy as opposed to many so called importers. I suggest that you be sure to insure everything as well as you can. Neil can do that for you. I know a woman who put her stuff on a ship and the ship sank! So, you never know. Hope that helps and best of luck. Anybody who is making aliya now deserves special recognition.
Richard Jaffe
From: "Sarah Yocheved
Sent: 08 May, 2002 4:27 PM
Subject: Recommendation
"Below is a sample (KEF) which also shows at the bottom where you
can get on Tachlis subscription list. Incidentally, Neil Kummer
handled my shipping. His representatives will come to your home and pack everything for you, or advise you if you prefer to do it yourself. He'll give you door to door service, advise you on insurance matters, and anything else you might want to know. He handles little-bitty shipments (like mine), as well as the big jobs--with no hidden charges. You will know the total cost before you leave. He
is thoroughly dependable."
Neil, because I very much appreciate the service you provided for
me, I am happy to recommend you to my friends. I'm sure they will be
contacting you when they are ready.
Kol Tuv,
Sarah Yocheved (Sylvia June)
From: "Marvin Schwartz
Sent: 26 August, 2000 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: Reference for KEF
Hi Kira,
Everything KEF did for me was done professionally and was very
satisfactory, especially their choice of movers on the Israeli end.
KEF did not do my initial shipping (my first 'lift') when I made
Aliyah; I didn't kow about KEF at that time. All of that was done by
Rainier.
What KEF did, after we arrived in Israel, was to help us to purchase
lots of appliances (TV, VCR, Microwave, etc.) from the States and
arrange for all the shipping, customs, deliveries, etc. We didn't want
to buy things until we knew where we would be living in Israel.
KEF handled all the packing, transporting, etc., for my ex-wife's
things that were shipped back to the States. KEF handled everything
except the divorce.
All prices KEF quoted were accurate; nothing was broken;
pickup/delivery times were kept; customer service was always prompt.
I heartily recommend them. Good luck with your move.
Marvin
From: Barbara
Sent: 14 April, 2000 7:06 AM
Subject: Re: Shipping from LA to Jerusalem : Comparing Movers
I sent two shipments from LA using Kef and was very pleased with them
both times. They were efficient and timely on both sides and I
didn't have any damages. I was able to have my purchases shipped
directly to their warehouse. They came to my house to pickup what I
had packed and to pack my breakables. The main reason I chose them
was the fact that if there were problems, they are headquartered here and I would be able to deal with them in English.
Good luck and Hag Sameach
Barbara Gold
From: "Sara Wenger"
Sent: 22 March, 1998 8:27 AM
Subject: RE: rentals and appliances
...We then ordered our appliance through KEF which was very easy
and (B"I"H) we have had no problems. ...
From: "Yael Meyer
Sent: 07 May, 1998 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: Appliances/cars
I got the Maytag stackable washer/dryer through Kef & I was completely satisfied by their service. I brought just these items in as a
shipment (my 2nd) & I'm not sorry. Frankly I can't imagine what I'll
do with my 3rd (probably I'll forget about it). I highly recommend
this method, & if you do decide that you want a US stove or one of the
other appliances from the US, then you can bring it along with the
Maytag.
***Yael (at home in Jerusalem!!)
From: "Shem-Tov and Sharona Shapiro"
Sent: 01 December, 1996 11:11 AM
Subject: Kef's movers
Anyway, regarding Kef's movers here in Israel:
We were very very pleased with the guys who delivered our lift here.
They were very courteous, did a good job, and were very appreciative of the tip we gave them. It was a real pleasure after I was expecting much worse.
Sharona Shapiro
From: "Steven Edell"
Sent: 18 December, 1996 11:16 PM
Subject: Re: Buying Stuff.......
Since you are already living here (Mazal Tov!), I think it would be
better, easier and in the long run, cheaper for you to purchase here
in Israel. I would sincerely suggest you call Neil Kummer (on this
list, "Mr. KEF") and arrange an interview with him, he can answer all
your questions and arrange for door-to-door delivery.
Anyone else on this list, before "automatically" going to Aryeh of
ABC, I would seriously check out KEF's prices and policies. When you
have a problem that needs solving right away, Aryeh is in NYC; Neil is
here. It was one of the things I thought was very helpful when I used
him oh-so-long ago........
-Steven
From: "Nanette (Chana) Freedman"
Sent: 19 December, 1996 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: Buying Stuff.......
Hint: Neil of Kef who participates on this list (& has a very helpful
web site) can help you with most of this (of course for a fee). And no I don't work for him, but do consider him a friend. We also bought appliances through KEF, and although there have been some minor problems, Neil deserves great praise for his willingness to provide a great deal of information about a large variety of appliances, and no fee was charged for the information and long discussion about different options - I haven’t heard of any dealer in the US who is willing to spend time on such discussion or on information gathering if you dont want to go with the standard options. A commission is charged if you order through him - but even with this, some, but obviously not all, the prices were still cheaper though than ones I was quoted in the US.
Chana
