Explore every episode of the podcast Olim TLV

1. Coachella 2026 with Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber - are we going?
2. Surviving your first Israeli High Holidays
3. Secular vs. religious olim experiences

1. Noa's Hooked app launch: Ditching swipe culture for real-world connections
2. Israeli reality TV deep dive
3. Top 5 rankings battle

1. French takeover of TLV: Why are they suddenly everywhere?
1. The stages of olim life cycle
1. How to know if it’s time to go home or just a rough patch

1. Meet Aleeza Ben Shalom: From local matchmaker to Netflix show
2. Israel dating reality check
3. Matchmaking Matan live

Celebrity Gaza posts: Do they actually know where it is on a map?
Tu B'Av vs. Valentine's Day: Israeli romance on a budget
Living in TLV without looking broke: Housing, food, and social hacks

1. Israeli meme madness
2. Red flag or green flag dating game
3. ⁠Career journey reflections

1. Blake's wild journey from Dallas to Tel Aviv
2. TLV vs. American gay scenes and dating apps
3. Hot takes: Overrated gay scene and Israeli influencers

1. Iran war: Pride cancelled and Taglit rescue boat to Cyprus
2. Mamad dates are the new Netflix and chill
3. Is sliding into DMs during the war ethical?

Elon vs Trump feud and Greta Thunberg takes on Israel Wedding culture shock: Cash envelopes and WhatsApp invitations Why Israeli weddings are basically raves that never end

1. Eurovision recap and why Israelis care so much about this overrated competition
2. Black cat vs golden retriever dating theory
3. Is it acceptable to deboard planes early and camp at cafés for hours?

1.⁠ ⁠Meet Zach Margolin: Master of Israeli impressions

2.⁠ ⁠American vs. British Olim

3.⁠ ⁠Cultural clashes: Israeli dating, British Zionism, and airport therapy

1. Behind the scenes: @chefbae's journey and celebrity kitchen stories
2. Israeli men vs. LA men: Dating across continents and pickup lines
3. TLV vs. LA showdown: Food, nightlife, and which city does it better?

Olim Success Stories - Introduce Revital from Italy Taking olim from different countries to hear about experiences.

1. Guess the celebs in Studio Ghibli AI portraits
2. Teaching Matan slang: from "tea" to "let them cook"
3. Finding hidden deals and negotiating like a local

1. Repurposing Aliyah terminology
2. ⁠“Are you here on Birthright?" The dating app epidemic
3. Summer FOMO in TLV

1. Meet Yohay Sponder
2. Israeli directness vs. American politeness 
3. Decoding untranslatable Israeli slang from Hebrew to English

1. Biblical Hebrew drama: Israel's Eurovision contestant forced to re-record her song
2. Tel Aviv realtor scams exposed: more agents than apartments and their sneaky tactics
3. The Olim Summer Survival Guide: mastering TLV beach hierarchy without getting robbed

If the Oscars were held in Tel Aviv, would the red carpet feature flip-flops and shorts?
Katy Perry is heading to space for $20 million - would Matan pay to orbit Earth?
The Great Neighborhood Migration: Where Olim are moving in 2025 and what it says about them

1. Why are all the headlines glorifying the assassinated Hamas and Hezbollah leaders?
2. This war led to unity not only among Israelis but among all Jewish people
3. ⁠Audience question: what are the stereotypes of living in different areas in TLV?

1. Introduction of SixFigures - a company that helps Olim advance their career in tech sales
2. Challenges and barriers faced by Olim entering the Israeli tech ecosystem
3. Israeli Sales Tactics: yelling, complimenting, hitting on, "where you from?"

https://www.sixfigures.io/

1. Introduction of Canadian Olim - Michael Zagdanski and Kyle Ungerman
2. What’s considered “success” when it comes to making Aliyah?
3. Aliyah story, integration into life in Tel Aviv, and tips for Olim

1. Will the social justice warriors at UCLA make murals of Kobe Bryant and Ebrahim Raisi hugging in heaven?
2. International Court of Justice (a made up organization) orders Israel to stop Raffah operation immediately
3. Audience question: How do you find an apartment in TLV?

1. Yechiel Jacobs rising fame in the Israel advocacy space
2. ⁠What has Petah Tikvah done to Uri Cohen? 
3. Altercations with Mr. Fafo/Pallywood, the Hadids, and Mia Khalifa

1. U.S. college protests revealed fraternity boys are true MVP's
2. Macklemore and SZA show support of Pro-Palestine movement
3. Audience question: how can Olim break into Israeli circles?

1. Day after Iran attack debrief
2. O.J. Simpson death and Sacha Baron Cohen divorce
3. Has dating in Israel changed post Oct 7th?

1. Olim panicking of a World War 3 outbreak
2. Taylor Swift achieves billionaire status, is Matan Peretz secretly a swiftie?
3. ⁠Ashdod is secretly Israel's most underrated city

Join me as I host GiliFromPhilly in a conversation about her journey from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv. We discuss her transition from the high-tech industry to entrepreneurship, exploring the inspiration behind her TikTok persona, GiliFromPhilly, and the founding of Pink Chili. Gili shares insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship in Israel, her integration into Israeli society, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst the social media frenzy

Margot Touitou, renowned for coining the term "Tomer", joins Matan and Noa to discuss her aliyah journey and the cultural nuances of dating in TLV. From sharing worst date experiences to offering advice for newcomers navigating the Israeli dating scene, the conversation dives into the hilarious dynamics and unwritten rules of romance in Tel Aviv. Tune in for practical tips for avoiding uncomfortable encounters during "Tomer season" as well as a special unexpected surprise from Margot & Matan

Join Noa and Matan as they welcome Eylon Levy, recently crowned as Olim in TLV's biggest wartime hero and a former Oleh of the Week. Eylon shares his Aliyah journey and how he became the Israeli government spokesman. From rising to fame post-war, addressing the eyebrow-raising meme, to getting to know Eylon on a personal level, we cover it all. Tune in for a lively discussion on Aliyah, celebrity status, and a friendly game of "Acquaintance, Friend, BFF" (the tame version of fu*k, marry, kill). Plus, don't miss Eylon getting personal about his romantic life while sharing his answers to various Hinge dating prompts.

In this podcast, Noa and Aaron Bours dive into Aaron's Aliyah journey. Aaron introduces himself and shares his Aliyah experience, including serving as a lone soldier in the IDF and studying at IDC. We compare college life in Israel versus America, discuss serving in the IDF as lone soldiers, and reflect on the departure of friends post-Aliyah. Aaron also shares insights into his high-tech career before recounting his Oct 7th story of leaving a work conference to fight in reserves, where he was injured and lost several friends. Lastly, we explore Aaron's recovery and healing process as he looks ahead into being released from the hospital and going back to a sense of normalcy.

Join Noa & Matan as they host Michael Rapaport - acclaimed actor, producer, and wartime hero on this episode of the podcast. This episode dives into Michael's journey from comedy stages to the challenges of wartime. Join us for a down-to-earth chat about friendship, courage, and the things that really matter. From discussing life as a comedian to addressing career impacts and advocacy inspirations, this episode offers a glimpse into the dynamic lives of two individuals and their unique perspectives on comedy, advocacy, and life in the spotlight.

In this episode, Noa is joined by her friend and fellow Olah, Dana Benami, as they dive into life in Tel Aviv. They discuss whether Tel Aviv is a college town, why people seem so averse to growing up, while sharing their views on dating and things that give them "the ick".

In this episode, Noa shares her Aliyah journey, from her Taglit experience to studying abroad, while Matan adds humor with tales from his perspective as an Israeli. They delve into the perceptions of Olim versus Israelis, exploring stereotypes from both sides while offering humorous insights and opinions on cultural differences and daily life in Tel Aviv.

Join Noa Barazani, Matan Peretz, and Matias Kopinsky as they introduce the new Olim TLV podcast. What started off as a fun Instagram account, quickly turned into a collaborative community showcasing life for Olim and even Israelis living in Tel Aviv. Join us in this pilot episode to hear Olim's reaction to October 7th, discuss Matan and Olim's social media presence during the war, and debate some of the hot takes submitted by the communityץ