Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories

David Levine
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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 LevineIG: @levineatlarge, @aliyah_storieswww.lightboat.media

  1. Comedian Deb Kaye Makes Tel Aviv Laugh S03 Ep03

    4 DAYS AGO

    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 after Oct 7, and about the fun and challenges of English-language comedy in Israel.  Mentioned in this podcast: TLV Laughs comedy nights: run by Deb https://www.tlvlaughs.com/ Production: Yazek Shrem Social Media Coordinator: Tehilah Simantov Follow us on IG @aliyah_stories

    22 min
  2. Hillel Fuld - Activist/Tech Bro Shares his Aliyah Story

    25 SEPT

    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, why its a religious imperative to make Aliyah and provides tactical advice on finding a job in the Israeli tech scene.  Follow Hillel at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillelFuld/ Instagram: instagram.com/Hilzfuld X : twitter.com/Hilzfuld LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hilzfuld Website: HillelFuld.com | ampisrael.com/hillel-fuld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hilzfuld TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilzfuld Dellet Production for Lightboat Media Production by: Yazek Shrem Business and Social Media Coordinator: Tehila Simantov IG: @Aliyah_stories

    21 min

  3. 18 SEPT

    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.  Oleh At Large: Aliyah Stories is about my journey ("aliyah") as an immigrant (oleh") to Israel, and this season we also have a range of guests - coming up this season are Deb Kaye, Hillel Fuld, Judah Honickman and more.  Mentioned in this podcast: Mexcal - great Mexican restaurant in Florentin  Holy Cheeses - European-style cheese and gourmet store Alpaca - great happy hour Florentin bar and venue  TLVLaughs - English language comedy shows at Hoodna Bar Please subscribe and follow on Instagram at @Aliyah_Stories This is a Dellet Production for Lightboat Media Social Media Coordinator: Tehila Simantov Production and Editing: Yazek Shrem

    16 min
  4. Volunteer Organizer Eve Balesi's New Group Helps Missle Attack Victims S02 EP11

    26 JUN

    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 connect them to the Israeli groups on the ground helping rebuild and help displaced citizens. I had the opportunity to volunteer myself, and wanted to share the work Eve is doing to encourage more support on the ground and from outside the country. Links to get involved and to donate are here: Rising Lions Volunteers:  https://israelvolunteeropportunities.com Donate to Support Rising Lions: https://secure.israelfriends.us/forms/sword-of-iron-israel-volunteer?campaignId=5260 Kerem House: https://keremhouse.com/volunteer/ Vaad Hatzedaka: Gift cards to victims for new home supplies: https://bit.ly/40mlnk1 Produced by Dellet Studios for Lightboat Media Social Media Coordinator: Tehilah Simantov Edited and Mixed by: Yazek Shrem www.lightboat.media IG: @aliyah_stories © Lightboat Media Ltd.

    13 min
  5. Rescue Volunteer and Modiin Super-Mom Ruthie Abitbol Explains it All S02 E10

    17 JUN

    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 granddaughter, but she is also a volunteer with the Israeli Home Front Command, trained to help out with mass casualty events, such as missile attacks. Ruthie shares what her Aliyah journey was like, and what its like to live in Modiin as a young family. And of course our word of the pod.. havlatz. Mentioned in this podcast:  Homefront Command App: https://apps.apple.com/il/app/israel-home-front-command/id1542010719 Modiin: https://www.modiin.muni.il/ModiinWebSiteEng/MainPageEng.aspx Produced by Dellet Studios for Lightboat Media Social Media Coordinator: Tehilah Simantov Edited and Mixed by: Yazek Shrem www.lightboat.media IG: @aliyah_stories © Lightboat Media Ltd.

    27 min
  6. Pride Episode Alert! Guest Mark Shinar Shares his Aliyah and Life Journey S02 E09

    9 JUN

    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 special voice in the intersection of the Orthodox and LGBTQ community. Listen to a great story of a wonderful man and his family. And of course, a new Word of the Pod - Zorem.. go with the flow!   Mentioned in this episode: Camp Moshava: https://moshava.org/ Mark Shinar: https://www.markshinar.com/; Facebook - Mark Shinar Times of Israel: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/mark-shinar/ Havruta: https://havruta.org.il/en/%d7%93%d7%a3-%d7%94%d7%91%d7%99%d7%aa-english/ Produced by Dellet Studios for Lightboat Media Social Media Coordinator: Tehilah Simantov Edited and Mixed by: Yazek Shrem www.lightboat.media IG: @aliyah_stories © Lightboat Media Ltd.

    38 min
  7. Summer Camps in Israel - Shawna Goodman Sone shares all! S02 E08

    3 JUN

    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 Summer Camp, here in Israel, so take a listen and get those trunks packed! And don’t forget our word of the Pod! Mentioned in this episode:  Shawna Goodman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-goodman-52a4a9140/ Summer Camps Israel - https://summercamps.co.il/ Instagram: @aliyah_stories Produced by Dellet Studios for Lightboat Media Social Media Coordinator: Tehilah Simantov Edited and Mixed by: Yazek Shrem www.lightboat.media © Lightboat Media Ltd.

    31 min
  8. Michael Levin Base Event for Remembrance Day S02 E07

    27 APR

    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 Michael Levin Base came to be and how it serves lone soldiers and b'not sheirut. And Shira provides the "word of the pod" - TASH.  Find out about: Yom Hazikaron event: https://causematch.com/tmlb-yomhazikaron2025 Michael Levin Base: https://themichaellevinbase.org/

    26 min
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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 LevineIG: @levineatlarge, @aliyah_storieswww.lightboat.media

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  • Creator
    David Levine
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories
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