Localish https://localish.podbean.com Localish is a podcast by Masa exploring belonging, identity, and what it really means to feel local-ish in Israel. Through honest conversations about living, working, studying, and volunteering across the country, we share real stories about building community, navigating culture, and finding your place far from home.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:23:58 +0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic From navigating everyday life to figuring out who you are in a new place, Israel has a way of teaching lessons you don’t see coming. In this episode of Localish by Masa, we talk about the unexpected takeaways, about independence, community, resilience, and growth, that come from living, working, and building a life here. mariellei8 mariellei8 No false https://feed.podbean.com/localish/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21531266/spotifyloogo.png Localish https://localish.podbean.com 144 144 The Culture Shock of Moving to Israel The Culture Shock of Moving to Israel https://localish.podbean.com/e/the-culture-shock-of-moving-to-israel/ https://localish.podbean.com/e/the-culture-shock-of-moving-to-israel/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:23:58 +0300 localish.podbean.com/dcf5b0a6-52f6-3917-b639-ecc00bb9a9ca Moving to Israel isn’t just a change of scenery it’s a full-on culture shift. From direct communication and spontaneous plans to the intensity, warmth, and everything will be okay mindset, the Israel culture shock is real.

In this episode, we unpack what culture shock actually feels like when you arrive in Israel, the moments that catch you off guard, and why the discomfort is often part of the growth. Whether it’s navigating personal space, workplace dynamics, friendships, or everyday interactions, adjusting to life here is a journey.

If you’ve ever thought about living in Israel, are currently adjusting, or are reflecting on how the experience changed you, this conversation is for you.

]]> Moving to Israel isn’t just a change of scenery it’s a full-on culture shift. From direct communication and spontaneous plans to the intensity, warmth, and everything will be okay mindset, the Israel culture shock is real.

In this episode, we unpack what culture shock actually feels like when you arrive in Israel, the moments that catch you off guard, and why the discomfort is often part of the growth. Whether it’s navigating personal space, workplace dynamics, friendships, or everyday interactions, adjusting to life here is a journey.

If you’ve ever thought about living in Israel, are currently adjusting, or are reflecting on how the experience changed you, this conversation is for you.

]]> mariellei8 false No 1472 2 full Lessons You Only Learn In Israel Lessons You Only Learn In Israel https://localish.podbean.com/e/lessons-you-only-learn-in-israel/ https://localish.podbean.com/e/lessons-you-only-learn-in-israel/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:12:05 +0300 mariellei8.podbean.com/bec6ffbb-d99c-3ef9-94ed-dc702dd1502c From navigating everyday life to figuring out who you are in a new place, Israel has a way of teaching lessons you don’t see coming. In this episode of Localish by Masa, we talk about the unexpected takeaways, about independence, community, resilience, and growth, that come from living, working, and building a life here. 

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