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
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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: …
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The Craziest Israeli Bureaucratic Experience Ever! - S02 Ep 1
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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 unex…
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Ep 9 Dolly the Dog Comes to Israel! Pets Can Make Aliyah Too
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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 Ligh…
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Ep 8 - Pride Edition with Guest Roy Freeman, Founder LGBT Olim
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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…
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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 t…
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Episode 6 - Remembering Fallen Soldiers in Jerusalem
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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 L…
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Episode 5 - Eurovision Night & Hurricane Eden
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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/…
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Episode 4 - Sirens, Candles, a Museum - Holocaust Remembrance Day
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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-Bo3mlP…
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Episode 3 - Guest Yoni Cooper explains how Nefesh BNefesh can help you!
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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…
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Episode 2 - Law of Return & Rabbi Letters
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In this episode, David discussed the Law of Return as the basis for his aliyah, and some of the key elements to begin the process, including receiving a letter from a Rabbi.By David Levine
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Episode 1 - Introduction to Oleh, Aliyah and Me
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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.By David Levine
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