Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories
Episodes
Tel Aviv-Yafo, The Holy City - Jay Explains S03 E10
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Schultz made Aliyah in 2006 on a one-way ticket — not out of fear, but out of choice. In this episode, Jay explains why life in Tel Aviv offers ...
Aleeza makes Aliyah & a TV Show! S03EP09
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Aleeza Chanowitz — a Brooklyn native who made Aliyah at 21 with no clear plan and ended up creating, writing, and starring in her own Israeli T...
Single Mom of 5 Rina Reinvents Herself in the Holy Land - S3E08
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rina Deutsch, a single mother of 5, a coach, teacher, and newly minted entrepreneur who traded Toronto for Jerusalem just weeks before the school...
Stickers Inspire Jeff’s New Mission S03 EP07
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One oleh. Lots of stickers. A nation’s messages captured before they vanished.Meet Jeff Weiss — an American oleh, author, and endurance athlete wh...
Recovery Inspires Eric’s New Mission in Israel S03 E06
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Aliyah Story podcast, we explore how recovery didn’t just change Eric Levitz’s life — it gave him a mission that could on...
Tynan McArthur Pivots In Israel To His Dreams S03E05
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tynan McArthur wasn't very satisfied with his career as a dentist in Johannesburg, South Africa. He made a bold choice to move to Israel to chart...
Juda (Yehuda) Honickman Ex-NY'er Israel Advocate Shares His Story S03E04
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juda (Yehudah) Honickman is a fierce advocate for Israel, and made Aliyah back in 2012. Juda has a great story to tell, how he found himself as an add...
Comedian Deb Kaye Makes Tel Aviv Laugh S03 Ep03
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Deb Kaye is an Australian-born Oleh, sharing her Aliyah Story. After raising her kids, Deb discovered she had a knack for comedy, and became ...
Hillel Fuld - Activist/Tech Bro Shares his Aliyah Story
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David is joined by Hillel Fuld, activist and tech leader, who shares his Aliyah story. Moving to Israel as a teen, Hillel found his way into activism ...
Tel Aviv, Here I Am! All New Season Starts Here! S03E01
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a new season of Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories, coming at you from an all new location - Tel Aviv! I finally made the move, and th...
Volunteer Organizer Eve Balesi's New Group Helps Missle Attack Victims S02 EP11
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "12 Day War" with Iran is over, but thousand of Israelis have been displaced with their homes destroyed by Iran's missiles. Within ...
Rescue Volunteer and Modiin Super-Mom Ruthie Abitbol Explains it All S02 E10
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features my very incredible and special niece Ruthie Abitbol, who made Aliyah as a young child, and has grown up to be an incredible woma...
Pride Episode Alert! Guest Mark Shinar Shares his Aliyah and Life Journey S02 E09
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mark Shinar, educational leader and Times of Israel blogger, is our guest for a special Pride episode. Mark has become a good friend, and he share...
Summer Camps in Israel - Shawna Goodman Sone shares all! S02 E08
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, David interviews Oleh Shawna Goodman Sone, founder of Summer Camp Israel, an organization dedicated to supporting the creation of the...
Michael Levin Base Event for Remembrance Day S02 E07
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In advance of 'Yom Hazikaron,' Israel's National Remembrance Day, David interviews Shira Brown from The Michael Levin Base, annual host...
Running the TLV Marathon, Paying Respects
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
February draws to a close, with a return to fitness! Find out about the gym scene in Israel, what its like to run the Tel Aviv Marathon (well, just th...
Learning the Lingo - Starting Ulpan Lessons S02 E05
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
January is about to end, but Hebrew lessons have just started. Find out about "ulpan" - the Hebrew language course in Israel, and David&apos...
Year End Wrap-Up - Update Episode S02 E04
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, Hannukah and Christmas! It's been a while since I uploaded an episode, here's a brief update on what's been happening s...
Volunteer Recruiter Liz Morley Shares All About Sar-El Organization S02 E03
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Feeding Soldiers and Israel, Visiting the Nova Site S02 E02
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ep 2 of this season of Oleh at Large - chronicling David's experiences as a new immigrant "Oleh" and his process of immigrat...
The Craziest Israeli Bureaucratic Experience Ever! - S02 Ep 1
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oleh At Large is back with a new season of David's experiences as a new immigrant "Oleh" and his process of immigration "Aliyah&qu...
Ep 9 Dolly the Dog Comes to Israel! Pets Can Make Aliyah Too
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
Ep 8 - Pride Edition with Guest Roy Freeman, Founder LGBT Olim
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode, just in time for Pride, David interviews Roy Freeman, the founder of LGBT Olim, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ p...
Episode 7 - Independence and Citizenship
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 6 - Remembering Fallen Soldiers in Jerusalem
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 5 - Eurovision Night & Hurricane Eden
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gola...
Episode 4 - Sirens, Candles, a Museum - Holocaust Remembrance Day
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 3 - Guest Yoni Cooper explains how Nefesh BNefesh can help you!
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Yoni Cooper, my Aliyah Advisor from Nefesh B'Nefesh (NBN) the main organization that helps North Americans make Aliy...
Episode 2 - Law of Return & Rabbi Letters
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 1 - Introduction to Oleh, Aliyah and Me
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode, David discusses his background and why he has chosen to become an immigrant to Israel (an 'Oleh') and start the im...