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Description

Hetsi חצי” is a podcast about life in Israel through the lens of *new Olim* — celebrating the beautiful, funny, lighthearted, and loving side of living here, while also exploring cultural differences and the journey of adjustment. Hosted by best friends Avia and Michal, who share their personal stories and reflections on navigating life in Israel together. A collaboration between HaPodium House and Belong, *a Zionist impact company*, dedicated to strengthening the connection between Jews in the Diaspora and Israel, *and helping new Olim find their home in Israel*.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from חצי Hetzi podcast

What do you think about ‘lemakbel’ ? | hetzi חצי episode 8

2025/12/17

What do you think about ‘lemakbel’ ? | hetzi חצי episode 8This week, Avia and Michal talked about the differences between celebrating Hanukkah in Israel and in the U.S., why growing up is so hard, Americans’ obsession with FaceTime calls, their thoughts on “Lamakabel,” and the craziest thing a man has ever said to Michal.Link to the website of belong!

Would you date a religious guy?| HEZI חצי, episode 7

2025/12/08

What do men in Tel Aviv enjoy doing the most? Why do people throw parties and charge money for them? Who helped Avia with her aliyah process to Israel? Would they date a religious guy? And also — the recommendations and slang segment!Link to the website of belong!

Masculinity, Breakups, and “The Game"| חצי hetzi , episode 6

2025/11/27

This week’s episode celebrated Avia’s 23rd birthday!What differences does she feel as she gets older? Why are we drawn to emotionally unavailable people? What would Michal do if her man went to a tanning bed?And also — how to get over a breakup, and what was the first note they ever put in the Western Wall? link to belong website!

Between Men and the Homeless | חצי hetzi , episode 5

2025/11/19

Which childhood TV shows shaped Avia and Michal’s personalities? Where did the homeless people in Tel Aviv relocate to? What’s the difference between men from the south, the north, and the center of the country? And also — Avia’s spiritual growth story, and the slang segment! link to the website of belong!

Wedding, hidden spots and new friends | חצי Hetzi, Episode 4

2025/11/12

This week, Avia and Michal talked about Avia’s apartment move, Michal’s start of the school year, what gave them a “soft landing” in Israel, the best places to meet new friends in Tel Aviv, the unique fast pace of life in Israel, and Avia’s brother’s spontaneous wedding.

Halloween , first dates and getting back to school! | חצי Hetzi, Episode 3

2025/11/02

This week, Avia and Michal talked about going back to school, Miri Mesika’s Halloween issue, the difference in impact between Israel and the rest of the world, the feeling of belonging, and also — first dates and are Israeli men more mature than American men?Link to the website of belong !

Holidays, rabis and everything in between | חצי hetzi , episode 2

2025/10/23

What surgery did Michal have?How was it for Avia during the holidays in Atlanta?What’s the difference between holidays in Israel and holidays around the world?How much does it cost to attend a prayer service at a synagogue in Atlanta?And also — the challenges of making Aliyah when your parents aren’t with you, and the girls’ recommendations for places to hang out in Tel Aviv! link to the website of belong!

New beginnings | חצי Hetzi, Episode 1

2025/09/21

In this episode, Michal and Avia share their personal journey of immigrating to Israel. They open up about the contrasts between Jewish life in the Diaspora and in Israel, the cultural differences they experienced, and the sense of unfamiliarity they felt while living in Atlanta. We also discuss what they love most about life in Israel and explore their perspective on the differences between American and Israeli men. Come visit us at our 'Belong' website!