Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories

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 unexpected experience! ...

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 Lightboat Media Ltd.  Contact: David Levine IG: @aliy...

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...

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 lik...

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, bu...

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/participant/eden-golan-2...

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-Bo3mlPCw Yad Vashem: https://www.yadvashem.org/index.h...

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 Thanks for listening and subs...

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.  Please don't forget to like and subscribe! And please leave a comment! IG: @aliyah_stories Produced by Lightboat Media Ltd.  https://lightboat.media

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.  Please don't forget to like and subscribe! And please leave a comment! IG: @aliyah_stories Produced by Lightboat Media Ltd. ...