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1. Introduction of Canadian Olim - Michael Zagdanski and Kyle Ungerman2. What’s considered “success” when it comes to making Aliyah?3. Aliyah story, integration into life in Tel Aviv, and tips for OlimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Will the social justice warriors at UCLA make murals of Kobe Bryant and Ebrahim Raisi hugging in heaven?2. International Court of Justice (a made up organization) orders Israel to stop Raffah operation immediately3. Audience question: How do you find an apartment in TLV?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Yechiel Jacobs rising fame in the Israel advocacy space2. ⁠What has Petah Tikvah done to Uri Cohen? 3. Altercations with Mr. Fafo/Pallywood, the Hadids, and Mia KhalifaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. U.S. college protests revealed fraternity boys are true MVP's2. Macklemore and SZA show support of Pro-Palestine movement3. Audience question: how can Olim break into Israeli circles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Day after Iran attack debrief2. O.J. Simpson death and Sacha Baron Cohen divorce3. Has dating in Israel changed post Oct 7th?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olim panicking of a World War 3 outbreak Taylor Swift achieves billionaire status, is Matan Peretz secretly a swiftie? ⁠Ashdod is secretly Israel's most underrated city See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me as I host GiliFromPhilly in a conversation about her journey from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv. We discuss her transition from the high-tech industry to entrepreneurship, exploring the inspiration behind her TikTok persona, GiliFromPhilly, and the founding of Pink Chili. Gili shares insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship in Israel, her integration into Israeli society, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst the social media frenzySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margot Touitou, renowned for coining the term "Tomer", joins Matan and Noa to discuss her aliyah journey and the cultural nuances of dating in TLV. From sharing worst date experiences to offering advice for newcomers navigating the Israeli dating scene, the conversation dives into the hilarious dynamics and unwritten rules of romance in Tel Aviv. Tune in for practical tips for avoiding uncomfortable encounters during "Tomer season" as well as a special unexpected surprise from Margot & MatanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Noa and Matan as they welcome Eylon Levy, recently crowned as Olim in TLV's biggest wartime hero and a former Oleh of the Week. Eylon shares his Aliyah journey and how he became the Israeli government spokesman. From rising to fame post-war, addressing the eyebrow-raising meme, to getting to know Eylon on a personal level, we cover it all. Tune in for a lively discussion on Aliyah, celebrity status, and a friendly game of "Acquaintance, Friend, BFF" (the tame version of fu*k, marry, kill). Plus, don't miss Eylon getting personal about his romantic life while sharing his answers to various Hinge dating prompts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Noa and Aaron Bours dive into Aaron's Aliyah journey. Aaron introduces himself and shares his Aliyah experience, including serving as a lone soldier in the IDF and studying at IDC. We compare college life in Israel versus America, discuss serving in the IDF as lone soldiers, and reflect on the departure of friends post-Aliyah. Aaron also shares insights into his high-tech career before recounting his Oct 7th story of leaving a work conference to fight in reserves, where he was injured and lost several friends. Lastly, we explore Aaron's recovery and healing process as he looks ahead into being released from the hospital and going back to a sense of normalcy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.