Olim TLV

<p>HOST: Noa Barazani</p> <p>CO-HOST: Matan Peretz</p> <p>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.</p>

Episode 33: High Holidays: Olim Edition

1. Coachella 2026 with Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber - are we going?2. Surviving your first Israeli High Holidays3. Secular vs. religious olim experiences

09-25
41:01

Episode 32: Reality Check

1. Noa's Hooked app launch: Ditching swipe culture for real-world connections2. Israeli reality TV deep dive3. Top 5 rankings battle

09-18
38:58

Episode 31: Olim Midlife Crisis

1. French takeover of TLV: Why are they suddenly everywhere?1. The stages of olim life cycle1. How to know if it’s time to go home or just a rough patch

09-09
44:44

Episode 30: Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom

1. Meet Aleeza Ben Shalom: From local matchmaker to Netflix show2. Israel dating reality check3. Matchmaking Matan live

08-11
48:47

Episode 29: Surviving TLV on a Budget

Celebrity Gaza posts: Do they actually know where it is on a map?Tu B'Av vs. Valentine's Day: Israeli romance on a budgetLiving in TLV without looking broke: Housing, food, and social hacks

08-04
37:16

Episode 28: Career Reflections and Red Flag Dating

1. Israeli meme madness2. Red flag or green flag dating game3. ⁠Career journey reflections

07-29
41:41

Episode 27: LGBTQ+ Life in Israel with Blake

1. Blake's wild journey from Dallas to Tel Aviv2. TLV vs. American gay scenes and dating apps3. Hot takes: Overrated gay scene and Israeli influencers

07-14
52:53

Episode 26: Whatever Happens in the Shelter, Stays in the Shelter

Iran war: Pride cancelled and Taglit rescue boat to Cyprus Mamad dates are the new Netflix and chill Is sliding into DMs during the war ethical?

07-07
43:22

Episode 25: Israeli Wedding Season Survival Guide

Elon vs Trump feud and Greta Thunberg takes on Israel Wedding culture shock: Cash envelopes and WhatsApp invitations Why Israeli weddings are basically raves that never end

06-17
38:19

Episode 24: Dating Theory, Eurovision, and Social Boundaries

1. Eurovision recap and why Israelis care so much about this overrated competition2. Black cat vs golden retriever dating theory3. Is it acceptable to deboard planes early and camp at cafés for hours?

05-26
40:01

Episode 23: Zach Margolin: Comedy & Israeli Impressions

1.⁠ ⁠Meet Zach Margolin: Master of Israeli impressions 2.⁠ ⁠American vs. British Olim 3.⁠ ⁠Cultural clashes: Israeli dating, British Zionism, and airport therapy

05-12
44:26

Episode 22: Chef Bae: Celebrity Cooking and Dating Wars

1. Behind the scenes: @chefbae's journey and celebrity kitchen stories2. Israeli men vs. LA men: Dating across continents and pickup lines3. TLV vs. LA showdown: Food, nightlife, and which city does it better?

05-05
47:34

Episode 21: SELATIRA

Olim Success Stories - Introduce Revital from Italy Taking olim from different countries to hear about experiences.

04-15
41:49

Episode 20: Olim Guide to Finding Deals in Israel

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

04-07
44:59

Episode 19: Summer in TLV: Dating, FOMO, and Aliyah

1. Repurposing Aliyah terminology2. ⁠“Are you here on Birthright?" The dating app epidemic3. Summer FOMO in TLV

03-31
38:25

Episode 18: Israeli-American Cultural Differences with Yohay Sponder

1. Meet Yohay Sponder2. Israeli directness vs. American politeness 3. Decoding untranslatable Israeli slang from Hebrew to English

03-24
56:46

Episode 17: How to Avoid Getting Scammed in Israel

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

03-17
42:37

Episode 16: Tel Aviv Oscars, Space Tourism, and Neighborhood Migration

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

03-10
52:38

Episode 15: War headlines, Jewish unity, stereotypes of areas in TLV

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?

08-21
43:54

Episode 14: Olim & High Tech

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/

08-06
43:45

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