Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories – Details, episodes & analysis
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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
www.lightboat.media
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Feeding Soldiers and Israel, Visiting the Nova Site S02 E02
Season 2 · Episode 2
samedi 7 septembre 2024 • Duration 18:43
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 site on the Gaza border - hallowed ground and volunteer at two sites, about which you can find out more and donate to here:
Shlomi Ohaon Food Truck: Via Paybox - +972 52-826-8286
Leket Israel - Nation's Food Bank - https://www.leket.org/en/about-leket/
Follow David on IG @aliyah_stories for pics and tips on day to day life in Israel.
Please comment and subscribe for upcoming episodes!
The Craziest Israeli Bureaucratic Experience Ever! - S02 Ep 1
Season 2 · Episode 1
vendredi 23 août 2024 • Duration 19:25
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 challenging government offices, the Ministry of Absorption and the Department of Motor Vehicles, and has an absolutely unexpected experience!
Follow David on IG @aliyah_stories for pics and tips on day to day life in Israel.
Please comment and subscribe for upcoming episodes!
Episode 1 - Introduction to Oleh, Aliyah and Me
Season 1 · Episode 1
dimanche 14 avril 2024 • Duration 12:22
In this premiere episode, David discusses his background and why he has chosen to become an immigrant to Israel (an 'Oleh') and start the immigration process (make 'Aliyah'). You also get an Israeli word of the day and a preview of future episodes.
Ep 9 Dolly the Dog Comes to Israel! Pets Can Make Aliyah Too
jeudi 20 juin 2024 • Duration 21:36
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 check out the new IG profile @aliyah_stories for regular updates from Israel.
A Dellet Production for Lightboat Media Ltd.
Contact:
David Levine
IG: @aliyah_stories
www.lightboat.media
Ep 8 - Pride Edition with Guest Roy Freeman, Founder LGBT Olim
Season 1 · Episode 8
mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Duration 35:00
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 the immigration authorities, and all the activies the group does. How will Pride play out this year in the current situation? Find out.
For more about LGBT Olim visit https://lgbtolim.org/
Please like and subscribe!
A Dellet Production for Lightboat Media
IG: @Oleh_atlarge, @Levineatlarge
www.lightboat.media
Episode 7 - Independence and Citizenship
Season 1 · Episode 7
mercredi 22 mai 2024 • Duration 17:23
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: Aliyah Stories is a podcast about one person's immigration journey to Israel in 2024, for anyone interested in making the move or just what it's like to change countries in challenging times.
Please reach out to David with any questions or comments on IG @levineatlarge or @oleh_atlarge or LinkedIn.
Episode 6 - Remembering Fallen Soldiers in Jerusalem
Season 1 · Episode 6
lundi 13 mai 2024 • Duration 15:12
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. Speakers included the mother of fallen lone soldier Rose Lubin and the parents of hostage Omer Neutra.
Michael Levin Base: Charity that supports lone soldiers, but also lone b’not sheirut (young women carrying out national service, ‘Sheirut Leumi’) from both Israel and abroad. We aim to provide practical and emotional support for these young adults, as well as assistance to their families throughout the world. #yourhomebase
Support the base: https://causematch.com/thebase-donate
Omer Nutra: https://www.timesofisrael.com/taken-captive-omer-neutra-long-island-born-natural-leader/
@bringomerhome
Rose Lubin: https://www.timesofisrael.com/staff-sgt-rose-lubin-21-fought-hamas-in-south-fell-in-jerusalem/
IG: @levineatlarge
A Dellett Production for Lightboat Media
www.lightboat.media
Episode 5 - Eurovision Night & Hurricane Eden
samedi 11 mai 2024 • Duration 08:56
It's Eurovision Night and I'm heading into Tel Aviv to watch the Grand Finals! Here's the quick lowdown on Israeli contestant Eden Golan and her incredible song "Hurricane" - against a LOT of hate, Eden crushed the semi-finals and has a chance at taking the prize!
Eurovision: https://eurovision.tv/event/malmo-2024
Eden Golan: https://eurovision.tv/participant/eden-golan-2024
IG: @Levineatlarge
Dellett Production for Lightboat Media
www.lightboat.media
Episode 4 - Sirens, Candles, a Museum - Holocaust Remembrance Day
Season 1 · Episode 4
vendredi 10 mai 2024 • Duration 17:29
What’s Holocaust Remembrance Day like in Israel? Find out as David experience’s his first in Israel as the journey to becoming a citizen of Israel continues, including a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Museum.
Here are some of the links referenced in the episode.
Yom Hoshoah Siren 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU-Bo3mlPCw
Yad Vashem:
https://www.yadvashem.org/index.html
Broadcast of Torchlighting Ceremony:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QTVPL5sbFY
Please subscribe and thanks for listening.
IG: @levineatlarge
Dellett Production for Lightboat Media
www.lightboat.media
Episode 3 - Guest Yoni Cooper explains how Nefesh BNefesh can help you!
Season 1 · Episode 3
jeudi 2 mai 2024 • Duration 26:47
In this episode, I chat with Yoni Cooper, my Aliyah Advisor from Nefesh B'Nefesh (NBN) the main organization that helps North Americans make Aliyah (immigration to Israel). You'll hear about the requirements and the services NBN offers new olim (immigrants), and Yoni's Aliyah Story.
For more information about Nefesh B'Nefesh please visit nbn.org.il
Thanks for listening and subscribe for weekly episodes.
IG: Levineatlarge
www.lightboat.media
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