• Volunteer Recruiter Liz Morley Shares All About Sar-El Organization S02 E03
    Sep 19 2024

    On this episode, Liz Morley shares her Aliyah Story and about her work with Sar El - the Israeli organization that brings volunteers from around the world to help the Israeli Defence Force.
    Find out more about Sar El here: https://www.sar-el.org/
    Please subscribe for more about the journey of moving to Israel (Aliyah) as a new immigrant (Oleh) during Israel's most challenging time.
    Follow on IG: @levineatlarge and @aliyah_stories

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    23 mins
  • Feeding Soldiers and Israel, Visiting the Nova Site S02 E02
    Sep 7 2024

    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:
    Shlomi Ohaon Food Truck: Via Paybox - +972 52-826-8286
    Leket Israel - Nation's Food Bank - https://www.leket.org/en/about-leket/

    Follow David on IG @aliyah_stories for pics and tips on day to day life in Israel.
    Please comment and subscribe for upcoming episodes!

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    19 mins
  • The Craziest Israeli Bureaucratic Experience Ever! - S02 Ep 1
    Aug 23 2024

    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!

    Follow David on IG @aliyah_stories for pics and tips on day to day life in Israel.
    Please comment and subscribe for upcoming episodes!

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    19 mins
  • Ep 9 Dolly the Dog Comes to Israel! Pets Can Make Aliyah Too
    Jun 20 2024

    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: @aliyah_stories
    www.lightboat.media

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    22 mins
  • Ep 8 - Pride Edition with Guest Roy Freeman, Founder LGBT Olim
    May 29 2024

    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 Lightboat Media
    IG: @Oleh_atlarge, @Levineatlarge
    www.lightboat.media

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    35 mins
  • Episode 7 - Independence and Citizenship
    May 22 2024

    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 @levineatlarge or @oleh_atlarge or LinkedIn.



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    17 mins
  • Episode 6 - Remembering Fallen Soldiers in Jerusalem
    May 13 2024

    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 Israel and abroad. We aim to provide practical and emotional support for these young adults, as well as assistance to their families throughout the world. #yourhomebase
    Support the base: https://causematch.com/thebase-donate

    Omer Nutra: https://www.timesofisrael.com/taken-captive-omer-neutra-long-island-born-natural-leader/
    @bringomerhome

    Rose Lubin: https://www.timesofisrael.com/staff-sgt-rose-lubin-21-fought-hamas-in-south-fell-in-jerusalem/

    IG: @levineatlarge
    A Dellett Production for Lightboat Media
    www.lightboat.media

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    15 mins
  • Episode 5 - Eurovision Night & Hurricane Eden
    May 11 2024

    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-2024

    IG: @Levineatlarge
    Dellett Production for Lightboat Media
    www.lightboat.media

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    9 mins