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Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories
Join David Levine, kids media content expert and DEI champion, on his journey as a new immigrant ('oleh') moving to Israel (making 'Aliyah'). You'll be updated on the adventure, and also hear from other immigrants who have made the move, along with expert tips and suggestions on moving and acclimating to life in Israel, from a newcomer's pov.
A Dellet Production for Lightboat Media Ltd.
Contact:
David Levine
IG: @levineatlarge, @aliyah_stories
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Episodes
30 episodes
Tel Aviv-Yafo, The Holy City - Jay Explains S03 E10
Jay Schultz made Aliyah in 2006 on a one-way ticket — not out of fear, but out of choice. In this episode, Jay explains why life in Tel Aviv offers something Jews can’t find anywhere else, why Aliyah can be a “selfish” decision in the be...
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Aleeza makes Aliyah & a TV Show! S03EP09
Meet Aleeza Chanowitz — a Brooklyn native who made Aliyah at 21 with no clear plan and ended up creating, writing, and starring in her own Israeli TV comedy. In this episode, Aleeza shares her journey from film school in Jerusalem to pri...
Single Mom of 5 Rina Reinvents Herself in the Holy Land - S3E08
Meet Rina Deutsch, a single mother of 5, a coach, teacher, and newly minted entrepreneur who traded Toronto for Jerusalem just weeks before the school year started.In this powerful episode, Rina gets candid about:Th...
Stickers Inspire Jeff’s New Mission S03 EP07
One oleh. Lots of stickers. A nation’s messages captured before they vanished.Meet Jeff Weiss — an American oleh, author, and endurance athlete who found new purpose in Tel Aviv. After encountering the memorial stickers honoring I...
Recovery Inspires Eric’s New Mission in Israel S03 E06
In this episode of the Aliyah Story podcast, we explore how recovery didn’t just change Eric Levitz’s life — it gave him a mission that could only be built in Israel. Eric, the founder of AZ House Jerusalem, shares how his own n...
Tynan McArthur Pivots In Israel To His Dreams S03E05
Tynan McArthur wasn't very satisfied with his career as a dentist in Johannesburg, South Africa. He made a bold choice to move to Israel to chart a new destiny, and it landed him in a whole new field - early childhood education. Fin...
Juda (Yehuda) Honickman Ex-NY'er Israel Advocate Shares His Story S03E04
Juda (Yehudah) Honickman is a fierce advocate for Israel, and made Aliyah back in 2012. Juda has a great story to tell, how he found himself as an addict in recovery, met his wife and made the move to Israel to work at a recovery clinic. Juda i...
Comedian Deb Kaye Makes Tel Aviv Laugh S03 Ep03
Comedian Deb Kaye is an Australian-born Oleh, sharing her Aliyah Story. After raising her kids, Deb discovered she had a knack for comedy, and became a stand-up comedian just a few years ago. Deb tells us how she was able to get back on stage a...
Hillel Fuld - Activist/Tech Bro Shares his Aliyah Story
David is joined by Hillel Fuld, activist and tech leader, who shares his Aliyah story. Moving to Israel as a teen, Hillel found his way into activism and the tech world, becoming a leader in both. Hillel shares what he loves about Jerusalem, wh...
Tel Aviv, Here I Am! All New Season Starts Here! S03E01
We're back with a new season of Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories, coming at you from an all new location - Tel Aviv! I finally made the move, and this Season 3 premiere episode is all about Florentin, the cool neighborhood where I spent the summer...
Volunteer Organizer Eve Balesi's New Group Helps Missle Attack Victims S02 EP11
The "12 Day War" with Iran is over, but thousand of Israelis have been displaced with their homes destroyed by Iran's missiles. Within days, Eve Balensi formed "Rising Lions Volunteers" a grassroots organization to help mobilize Olim and connec...
Rescue Volunteer and Modiin Super-Mom Ruthie Abitbol Explains it All S02 E10
This podcast features my very incredible and special niece Ruthie Abitbol, who made Aliyah as a young child, and has grown up to be an incredible woman. Not only is she an incredible mother to three wonderful boys, a devoted wife, daughter and ...
Pride Episode Alert! Guest Mark Shinar Shares his Aliyah and Life Journey S02 E09
Dr Mark Shinar, educational leader and Times of Israel blogger, is our guest for a special Pride episode. Mark has become a good friend, and he shares his journey making Aliyah and also coming out once he made Aliyah. Mark has a spe...
Summer Camps in Israel - Shawna Goodman Sone shares all! S02 E08
On this episode, David interviews Oleh Shawna Goodman Sone, founder of Summer Camp Israel, an organization dedicated to supporting the creation of the Summer Camp experience in Israel. It’s not too late to send your 11-16 years olds to Summe...
Michael Levin Base Event for Remembrance Day S02 E07
In advance of 'Yom Hazikaron,' Israel's National Remembrance Day, David interviews Shira Brown from The Michael Levin Base, annual host of an English-language event to commemorate the day. Shira shares about her own Aliyah journey, how the Mich...
Running the TLV Marathon, Paying Respects
February draws to a close, with a return to fitness! Find out about the gym scene in Israel, what its like to run the Tel Aviv Marathon (well, just the 10K), a special 'pop vox' interview with my friend and recent oleh Shlomo, and how the recen...
Learning the Lingo - Starting Ulpan Lessons S02 E05
January is about to end, but Hebrew lessons have just started. Find out about "ulpan" - the Hebrew language course in Israel, and David's first impressions. Learn two more new words in this episode as well - "yofeh" and "mitzuyan."Discussed...
Year End Wrap-Up - Update Episode S02 E04
Happy New Year, Hannukah and Christmas! It's been a while since I uploaded an episode, here's a brief update on what's been happening since the last one:- I moved to Holon- I bought a car- My benefits ended :( - I've run in...
Volunteer Recruiter Liz Morley Shares All About Sar-El Organization S02 E03
On this episode, Liz Morley shares her Aliyah Story and about her work with Sar El - the Israeli organization that brings volunteers from around the world to help the Israeli Defence Force.Find out more about Sar El here: https://www.sar-el...
Feeding Soldiers and Israel, Visiting the Nova Site S02 E02
Welcome to Ep 2 of this season of Oleh at Large - chronicling David's experiences as a new immigrant "Oleh" and his process of immigration "Aliyah" to Israel during wartime in 2024. In this episode, we visit the Nova Festival sit...
The Craziest Israeli Bureaucratic Experience Ever! - S02 Ep 1
Oleh At Large is back with a new season of David's experiences as a new immigrant "Oleh" and his process of immigration "Aliyah" to Israel during wartime in 2024. In this episode, David tackles not one but TWO of Israel's most challeng...
Ep 9 Dolly the Dog Comes to Israel! Pets Can Make Aliyah Too
The adventure continues, as David shares how he was able to transport Dolly, his 7 1/2 year old Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, from London to Tel Aviv. How many mistakes did he make? A few.. did she get there in the end? Tune in and find out! And ...
Ep 8 - Pride Edition with Guest Roy Freeman, Founder LGBT Olim
In a special episode, just in time for Pride, David interviews Roy Freeman, the founder of LGBT Olim, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people who emigrate to Israel. Hear about how Roy started the group, the reactions he got from ...
Episode 7 - Independence and Citizenship
It was a big week - Independence Day and David's final interview for his citizenship papers! Find out how to navigate an Israeli BBQ, how the appointment went down, how it almost didn't happen and what happens next!Oleh at Large: ...
Episode 6 - Remembering Fallen Soldiers in Jerusalem
Yom Hazikaron, or Remembrance Day, is the Israeli day to remember the fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Join David in his first one, at a special memorial service at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, sponsored by the Michael Levin Base. Speake...