Aliyah Pathways - From Dream to Reality

On paper your life looks fine. So why are you falling apart? If you’re an oleh/olah in Israel, juggling work, toddlers, sirens, miluim, money stress and zero family support nearby, you’re not imagining it. Your system is overloaded. In this episode of Aliyah Pathways, Dr. Dahlit Brin has a very honest and open conversation with Abi Gantz, a former high-tech marketing manager who walked away from a...

Starting your business in Israel can be exciting, full of opportunity, and also incredibly confusing. In this episode of Aliyah Pathways , Dr. Dahlit Brin speaks with Rony Com , a veteran oleh from Russia, serial entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Digital Hunters . Together, they explore what olim need to know before starting or growing a business in Israel, from Israeli business culture, netw...

We're at war and no-one is hiring! ... Well, is the Israeli job market really “dead”? Should you just put your job search on hold? In this special Aliyah Pathways episode, Dr. Dahlit Brin is joined again by Tomer Harel Kamin, VP HR at Kramer Electronics, to talk honestly about job search, employment, and employee rights in wartime Israel, especially for Olim and parents. You’ll hear both the H...

By now, we’re used to war! … Are we though? In this 2nd part of the special “Parenting in Wartime” Aliyah Pathways mini series, Dr. Dahlit Brin i s joined again by her sister, Dr. Aviva Ainbinder,  parenting strategist , ADHD expert, and founder of the Calm ADHD Parenting Method, to talk about one of the hardest parts of this reality: anxiety, ours and our children’s. Building on Part 1 (uncertain...

We’re used to being at war! Are we though? Parenting in Israel during wartime is emotionally and practically overwhelming for everyone, especially  many Olim parents: sirens, shelters, school closures, work pressures, and no nearby family support. In this episode, Dr. Dahlit Brin and parenting strategist Dr. Aviva Ainbinder share practical, compassionate tools for creating flexible “good enough” r...

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 Ol...

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...

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 •...

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 w...

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, cultu...

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,...