Entrepreneur and new olah Maayan Gordon joins David Levine to share why she and her family left the comfort of American life and made Aliyah during a war.

From motherhood and business to community and purpose, this is a story about finding home and building a life in Israel—one messy step at a time.

After years of building businesses in the United States, Maayan never imagined she would one day leave the comfort and convenience of American life behind. But after October 7th, a long-awaited trip to Israel changed something deep inside her. For the first time, she experienced a sense of belonging and connection that made her realize Israel wasn't simply a place she loved—it was home.

In this episode, Maayan shares the emotional journey that led her family to make Aliyah, including convincing her non-Jewish husband to take the leap, welcoming a daughter, and ultimately arriving in Israel during the middle of a war.

She reflects on raising children in Israel, building community, entrepreneurship in Startup Nation, the realities of Israeli life, and why she believes that even amid the messiness of Aliyah, they are living the best life they could be living.

This is a conversation about identity, family, purpose, and finding home.

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Website: https://www.maayangordon.com/

🎙️ Oleh at Large: Aliyah Stories

Real Stories. Real Advice. Real Aliyah.

Hosted by David Levine

Credits

Editing: Laura Brickman

Associate Producer: Daniella Edelman

Social Media: Tehila Simantov

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