Aliyah Pathways - From Dream to Reality

Dr. Dahlit Brin - DB Growth
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Aliyah is more than a move. It’s a journey of identity, belonging, and growth. This podcast supports new and veteran Olim with practical tools, coaching insights, and real conversations about life in Israel. Dr. Dahlit Brin, life and career coach and veteran Olah, brings coaching insight and real-life experience to every episode. Each conversation offers guidance, clarity, and inspiration to help you build confidence, connection, and a meaningful life in Israel. You'll hear expert interviews, emotional perspectives, and mindset tools to help you navigate your Aliyah with confidence and heart.

Episodes

  1. JAN 13

    Aliyah Pathways Ep.6 | Designing your home in Israel while staying Sane - hosting Elisheva Liker

    Designing or renovating a home in Israel is not just a technical project, and for Olim, it often becomes one of the most stressful and emotionally charged stages of Aliyah. Different standards, unfamiliar timelines, cultural gaps, and high financial stakes can quickly turn a dream into a nightmare.In this insightful episode of Aliyah Pathways, Dr. Dahlit Brin speaks with Elisheva Like, veteran Olah, interior designer and home stylist, about what Olim really need to know before buying, renovating, or redesigning a home in Israel. Drawing on years of experience working with local and international clients, Elisheva, explains how interior design in Israel works in practice, far beyond “styling”, and how the right guidance can prevent costly mistakes and unnecessary stress.This episode offers clarity, realistic expectations, and grounded advice for anyone planning to create a home in Israel, whether from abroad or after arrival.What You’ll Learn:*What interior design in Israel really means.*The most common renovation mistakes olim make, and how to avoid them*How Israeli timelines, service standards, and materials differ from abroad*When to involve an interior designer, and why earlier is always better*How to manage overwhelm and stay grounded throughout the processChapters:00:00 – Introduction & why home design is a major Aliyah challenge02:00 – Elisheva’s background and design philosophy06:10 – Expectations vs. reality in Israeli renovations10:45 – Space, scale, and materials: what surprises most olim14:20 – Cultural gaps and managing frustration18:45 – Designing homes from abroad22:30 – Emotional overload and how professionals support clients26:00 – When to bring in an interior designer29:00 – Wrap-up & key takeawaysThis episode is essential listening for new and veteran Olim, and foreign buyers who want to make informed decisions, and turn a complex renovation into a process they can actually live with.Guest: Elisheva Liker | Interior Designer and Home stylistWebsite: https://elishevaliker.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elishevalik... Host: Dr. Dahlit Brin | Life & Career Coach for Olim | Founder of DB Growth Website: www.db-growth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dahlit_b...TikTok: / drdahlitbrin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...🎧 Listen to More Episodes of Aliyah PathwaysPractical insights, expert interviews, and real tools for building clarity, confidence, and connection in Israel.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who might need it.Your support helps more Olim find the guidance they deserve.#aliyahpathways #aliyah #olim #israel #interiordesign #drdahlitbrin #dbgrowth

    36 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Aliyah Pathways Ep. 5 | Not sure where to live in Israel? - hosting 1 to 1000 AI platform

    Choosing where to live in Israel is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and it’s about so much more than square meters and price. It’s about community, language, schools, work, lifestyle… and building a life that actually feels like home.In this important episode of Aliyah Pathways Dr.Dahlit Brin speaks with Itay Perlman (CEO & Co‑Founder) and David Kraskovski (CTO & Co‑Founder) of 1 to 1000, an AI-based platform that helps you match with the right area and apartment based on who you are, not just your budget, to allow you to build the life you want in Israel, with ease and while having fun, in their native language. 1 to 1000 links:Platform: https://my.1to1000.ai/?utm_source=sptf&utm_campaign=a_p_12 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/echadleelef/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583185067938 Your Host: Dr. Dahlit Brin | Life & Career Coach for Olim | Founder of DB Life and career coach for Olim and host of Aliyah Pathways Website: www.db-growth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dahlit_brin/?hl=en TikTok: / drdahlitbrin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574965762392📩 Work with me / Coaching & Speaking:Email: welcome@db-growth.com If this episode helped you, like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who’s planning Aliyah or thinking about moving in Israel. Your next home, and community, might be closer than you think. #Aliyah #Olim #IsraelRelocation #LivingInIsrael #IsraelHousing #IsraelRealEstate #OneTo1000 #olimlife #lifecoach #dbgrowth #drdahlitbring #dahlitbrin #aliyahpathways

    30 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Aliyah Pathways Ep. 4 | Navigating Nursing Care in Israel - hosting Sara Peri

    Caring for a loved one at home is never simple, and for Olim, the challenge is even greater. In this episode, Dr. Dahlit Brin speaks with long-term nursing care consultant Sara Peri, who has guided hundreds of families through the complex Israeli system of caregiver permits, agencies, matching, and cultural expectations. Together, we unpack:• What “nursing care at home” really means in Israel• How the caregiver permit system works• The cultural gaps families must prepare for• How to avoid the most common mistakes Olim make• Sara’s three golden nuggets that every family should know• Why starting early can prevent crisis situations If you’re supporting a loved one — or want to be prepared — this episode brings clarity, direction, and practical tools for a deeply emotional process. Guest: Sara Peri | Long-Term Nursing Care Consultant Website: https://saraperi.co.il LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraperi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17qUdbZczJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraperi3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saraperi910 Phone: 052-456-9502 (Published with Sara’s permission, as noted in the episode)Host: Dr. Dahlit Brin | Life & Career Coach for Olim | Founder of DB Growth Website: www.db-growth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dahlit_brin/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdahlitbrin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574965762392

    36 min

  4. 11/29/2025

    Aliyah Pathways Ep. 3 | Bridging the parenting culture gap - hosting Dr.Aviva Ainbinder

    In this episode, Dr. Dahlit Brin hosts Dr. Aviva Ainbinder, parenting strategist and ADHD specialist, - and her very own sister. They talk about the emotional, cultural, and practical realities of raising children as olim in Israel. They explore how cultural expectations, communication styles, family roles, and educational systems influence the everyday experience of immigrant families. Through warm conversation, personal examples, and actionable guidance, they discuss how families can navigate cultural transitions with confidence, compassion, and clarity. This episode is for anyone preparing for Aliyah, already living in Israel, or working with multicultural families.

    41 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    Aliyah Pathways Episode 2 : Decoding the Israeli Job market - hosting Tomer Harel Kamin

    I sit down with Tomer Harel Kamin, VP HR at Kramer Electronics, to decode the Israeli job market. “Positive chutzpah,” navigating direct interviews, using your international background and language skills as an advantage, and how to find work even with little Hebrew. Hear where to find English-friendly roles, how to prepare smarter with AI tools, and what helps you stand out. Practical tips, cultural insights, and tools to help Olim build a confident and successful career in Israel.

    33 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Aliyah Pathways Episode 1: From Dream to Reality - Introducing the Journey behind the podcast

    Welcome to Aliyah Pathways – From Dream to Reality with me, Dr. Dahlit Brin. Because Aliyah is more than a move. It’s your journey to belonging.In this first episode, I share my own Aliyah story, from Germany to England to Israel, and what inspired me to create this podcast. Together, we’ll explore the emotional and practical sides of life in Israel, plus a few tools to help you find confidence, clarity, and connection wherever you are on your path.✨ What you’ll hear: • My story, from relocation to realization • What Aliyah really means beyond logistics • Reflection tools: finding your “why,” your anchors, and redefining success • A preview of next week’s episode: The Israeli Workplace & Job Market with Tomer Harel Kamin, VP HR at Kramer Electronics🎙 Subscribe for upcoming episodes — practical advice, real conversations, and heartfelt guidance for new and veteran Olim.📱 Follow me on Social Media:Instagram dr.dahlit_brin https://www.instagram.com/dr.dahlit_b... TikTok: @drdahlitbrinFacebook: Dr. Dahlit Brin Life & Career Coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ✉️ Contact: welcome@db-growth.com 00:00 Introduction 00:04 Welcome to Aliyah Pathways – From Dream to Reality 00:28 Why this podcast, and why now 01:42 My story: from relocation to realization 07:30 The professional journey that led me to Aliyah coaching10:26 Practical takeaways to help you make your Aliyah experience smoother12:56 What’s next: The Israeli Workplace & Job Market and so much more14:14 Closing thoughts and reflection 15:18 Outro – Aliyah Pathways with me, Dr. Dahlit Brin, supporting your journey to confidence, clarity and connection in Israel#AliyahPathways #DBGrowth #Aliyah #LifeInIsrael #Olim #newolim #FromDreamToReality #IsraelPodcast #israel

    16 min
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Aliyah is more than a move. It’s a journey of identity, belonging, and growth. This podcast supports new and veteran Olim with practical tools, coaching insights, and real conversations about life in Israel. Dr. Dahlit Brin, life and career coach and veteran Olah, brings coaching insight and real-life experience to every episode. Each conversation offers guidance, clarity, and inspiration to help you build confidence, connection, and a meaningful life in Israel. You'll hear expert interviews, emotional perspectives, and mindset tools to help you navigate your Aliyah with confidence and heart.

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