Snow in Israel – Anything is Possible Here – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie begins by remarking on the wondrous snowfall that has landed in Israel. Natalie's first guest is Eric Sirkin, Palo Alto to Jerusalem 2010, who talks about lone soldiers in Israel and the Lone Soldier Center
Natalie is BACK! – Returning Home [audio]
After touring several cities in the States, Natalie is back home in Israel and she has something to say!
Retire In Israel – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie begins the program with Leah (Louise) and Akiva (Mark) Powers, who made aliyah in 2019 from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - to Ashkelon.
Advice for Newcomers…”Roll With It” – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie opens by discussing the end-of-the-year pool parties happening in Susya for the regional schools, and the beauty of the national-religious lifestyle she notices in teen girls
Finding Your Soul on an Adventure – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie opens the show by discussing memories and how those of her children will differ from hers;
Life In Israel Today – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie shares about life in Israel by the pool
Summertime and Sound-Waves – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie introduces the show by catching us up on her children's summer activities and remarking on their independence
End of Summer – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie starts the show discussing how it's the end of summer, the pool is emptying out, and the kids are back in school.
Revisiting Lauren – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie recounts the successful rescue mission where the IDF extracted four hostages from Gaza...extraordinary! We hear a conversation between Natalie & Lauren Isaacs who made aliyah in 2020 and became a Tour Guide.
Aliyah and Loss – Adjusting – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie begins by describing the start of the Chanukah season
Come Now! Israel is Abundant and Caring – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie begins by comparing 1970s Soviet Union to present-day Israel, and reflecting on the abundance of the Holy Land; then Natalie speaks with Tzvi Ophir, English teacher from the UK, who made aliyah in 1970 at the age of eight. Tzvi discusses his own aliyah, being a teacher, and his youngest son who has Down's Syndrome.
Year Overview of a New Family – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie greets Aleeza Ben-Shalom, (Philadelphia - Pardes Chana, 2021) and discusses the challenges she and her family have had for their first full year in Israel. They discussed living with one small 5-seater car (they are a family of 7), the children's growing independence, the struggles with Hebrew for the kids, the parents, and with bureaucracy; and the good people who help. Finally, the show ended with a focus on the excellent seasonal fresh produce.
Be Productive – Do. Don’t Wait. – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie speaks with oleh Meir Raskas living in Neve Daniel, who made aliyah in November 2019 from Baltimore with his family; Bayla Singer, founder of Silk Salon Day Spa in Gush Etzion (www.silksalon.co.il) the first and only complete day spa in the area; and Gabriella and Solomon Horvitz, of Pittsburgh, finally on their way to Israel....after discussing it for 10 years.
Moving for Money? Aliyah?!? – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie hosts Hillel Fuld, who made aliyah in 1993 at the age of 15 from New York and today is the father of five, lives in Beit Shemesh, and is a Global Speaker, Startup Advisor, Tech Columnist. Hillel shared his thoughts on Aliyah
No Place Like Israel….. – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie starts off by describing her recent visit to the US Embassy in Jerusalem in an effort to renew her childrens' US passports;
Just Roll With It – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie starts off the show talking about her experience cleaning out her friend's house, who made aliyah but then left;
Having Faith, Meet a Lone Soldier, and the US Elections in Israel – Returning...
Natalie speaks about having faith, and making the move to Israel even in the face of the unknown; speaks with Yoseph Prigal, an oleh from Baltimore who came to Israel at the age of 18 and never went back, and joined the army as a lone soldier; and speaks with Abe Katsman, Counsel to Republicans Overseas Israel, about the role of the Republican party here in Israel and of course, about the upcoming US elections.
How Israeli Americans Can Make a Difference – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie welcomes two guests to the show today;
Even Now. Come Home. – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie speaks from her heart in this episode about a variety of issues. Now in Israel, all are under the cloud of war, but Israelis are going about their days as normally as they can.
Aligning Expectations – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie begins the show by describing the Yom ha'Zicharon ceremony at her yishuv; she then welcome Lorne Rovet to the program. Lorne is in Toronto and is at the end of the pre-aliyah paperwork stage. His daughter, Tali, has already made aliyah and is a soldier and is currently in basic training.
Having Your Passport Isn’t Enough – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie shares a letter she received from her son serving in Gaza;
Rosh haShanah – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie talks to us directly from the Susya swimming pool and tells us about the end of the season, the celebration of the yishuv's 40 year
Study Abroad in Israel – Returnung Home [audio]
Natalie interviews Hila Oz (24) who made aliyah from Los Angeles to Jerusalem; Hila stresses the burden of student debt and explains the benefits of earning a higher degree in Israel through one of the universities here, which are 1) much less expensive than American colleges and 2) have English programs of study. To find out more, visit thrivestudyabroad.org or ipledgeforisrael.org where you can take a short survey.
War, Review of Week #1 – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie describes aspects of life now;
Hesder & Hotels – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie opens the show talking about the Fall weather and the beauty of Israel; first guest Max Miller from Chicago talks about the hesder program and why he has left his zionist community to live in Israel; Next Lou Lassoff from Philadelphia tells of his adventures since landing at the end of August, the Corona Hotel, and more.
Fill Up the Blank Spaces – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie starts off by bragging about her kids cleaning for Pesach, and how they are "trained" in school to take it seriously;
I Know They Aren’t All Bad – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie talks during her morning walk, and touches upon her feelings about her arab neighbors, her attitude about her life and her positive feelings about things until recently
Creating Memories and Finding a Soul Mate – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie opens the show by referring to the tragedies abroad, specifically the Miami building collapse, and reflecting on the small joys in her life in Israel
“Need Someone to Hold Your Hand?” – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie hosts Rafi Shulman, Co-Founder of Olim Advisors, an organization that is like a concierge service for new olim
Be Bold! – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie opens by speaking about God and how she mistakenly doesn't mention his presence of our lives especially in Israel.