8 episodes
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, @oleh_atlargewww.lightboat.media
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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 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 Ligh...
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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: 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 @...
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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. 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 I...
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Episode 5 - Eurovision Night & Hurricane Eden
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-2024Eden Golan: https://eurovision.tv/participant/eden-golan-2024IG: @LevineatlargeDellett Production for Lightboat Mediawww.lightboat.media
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Episode 4 - Sirens, Candles, a Museum - Holocaust Remembrance Day
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-Bo3mlPCwYad Vashem:https://www.yadvashem.org/index.htmlBroadcast of Torchlighting Ceremony:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QTVPL5sbFYPlease sub...
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Episode 3 - Guest Yoni Cooper explains how Nefesh BNefesh can help you!
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.ilThanks for listening and subscribe for weekly episodes. IG: Levineatlargewww.lightboat.mediaDellett Production for Lightboat Media