HOST: Noa Barazani CO-HOST: Matan Peretz We are a community of olim chadashim living in tel aviv and all over IL. What started off as a fun instagram account, quickly turned into a collaborative community showcasing life in TLV. Olim TLV, is the go-to destination for anyone looking to connect with a community of people who have made Aliyah to Tel Aviv. Olim TLV quickly become the barstool of the Middle East, where members can share funny and relatable content, post recommendations, and engage with each other in lively discussions. Whether you have just made Aliyah, you’re jewish and living abroad, or you're an Israeli, we've got you covered with our hilarious content and insider tips that capture the essence of living in Tel Aviv.
Olim Success Stories - Introduce Revital from Italy Taking olim from different countries to hear about experiences.
1. Guess the celebs in Studio Ghibli AI portraits2. Teaching Matan slang: from "tea" to "let them cook"3. Finding hidden deals and negotiating like a local
1. Repurposing Aliyah terminology2. “Are you here on Birthright?" The dating app epidemic3. Summer FOMO in TLV
1. Meet Yohay Sponder2. Israeli directness vs. American politeness 3. Decoding untranslatable Israeli slang from Hebrew to English
1. Biblical Hebrew drama: Israel's Eurovision contestant forced to re-record her song2. Tel Aviv realtor scams exposed: more agents than apartments and their sneaky tactics3. The Olim Summer Survival Guide: mastering TLV beach hierarchy without getting robbed
If the Oscars were held in Tel Aviv, would the red carpet feature flip-flops and shorts?Katy Perry is heading to space for $20 million - would Matan pay to orbit Earth?The Great Neighborhood Migration: Where Olim are moving in 2025 and what it says about them
1. Why are all the headlines glorifying the assassinated Hamas and Hezbollah leaders?2. This war led to unity not only among Israelis but among all Jewish people3. Audience question: what are the stereotypes of living in different areas in TLV?
1.Introduction of SixFigures - a company that helps Olim advance their career in tech sales2. Challenges and barriers faced by Olim entering the Israeli tech ecosystem3. Israeli Sales Tactics: yelling, complimenting, hitting on, "where you from?"https://www.sixfigures.io/
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.
Join Noa & Matan as they host Michael Rapaport - acclaimed actor, producer, and wartime hero on this episode of the podcast. This episode dives into Michael's journey from comedy stages to the challenges of wartime. Join us for a down-to-earth chat about friendship, courage, and the things that really matter. From discussing life as a comedian to addressing career impacts and advocacy inspirations, this episode offers a glimpse into the dynamic lives of two individuals and their unique perspectives on comedy, advocacy, and life in the spotlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Noa is joined by her friend and fellow Olah, Dana Benami, as they dive into life in Tel Aviv. They discuss whether Tel Aviv is a college town, why people seem so averse to growing up, while sharing their views on dating and things that give them "the ick".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Noa shares her Aliyah journey, from her Taglit experience to studying abroad, while Matan adds humor with tales from his perspective as an Israeli. They delve into the perceptions of Olim versus Israelis, exploring stereotypes from both sides while offering humorous insights and opinions on cultural differences and daily life in Tel Aviv.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Noa Barazani, Matan Peretz, and Matias Kopinsky as they introduce the new Olim TLV podcast. What started off as a fun Instagram account, quickly turned into a collaborative community showcasing life for Olim and even Israelis living in Tel Aviv. Join us in this pilot episode to hear Olim's reaction to October 7th, discuss Matan and Olim's social media presence during the war, and debate some of the hot takes submitted by the communityץSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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