Haolim: Israel Aliyah Reality TV

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This is a reality show about a real thing that is going on now in this country: young people coming here, trying to make a life for themselves, trying to participate in the Zionist dream...
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If you’re looking to be the perfect immigrant to Israel, you don’t need to drain swamps or make the desert bloom, but you must look good on camera and know how to charm an international audience that will monitor your every move.
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העולים החדשים יצולמו במשך מספר חודשים, במהלכם, בנוסף ללימודי עברית באולפן והתמודדות עם מציאות לא מוכרת, הם יתבקשו לעמוד במשימות שונות שיוטלו עליהם במסגרת התוכנית. שמונת העולים יגורו בבית אחד, וורסיית התוכנית למרכז קליטה, שיהווה את ליבת ההתרחשויות בתוכנית, וממנו הם גם ישוגרו למשימות ברחבי הארץ.
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ejewishphilanthropy:
I met Yana Kutikova last week; a high-energy, enthusiastic recent Olah from Atlanta. And like someone else from the same city, Yana had a dream. Hers, a reality show about the extraordinary olim who have chosen to begin their lives again in this, our extraordinary land.

Jewlicious.com:
Ok, ok, I know it’s not draining swamps, but it’ll sure be a lot more entertaining than watching a swamp get drained. Have you ever seen that? Swamp draining is boring but Haolim will be hot!

A new reality show about the Zionist Dream in the 21st century

Highlight Films is currently in the pre-production phase of a new extreme, reality show about eight young extraordinary olim (new immigrants to Israel) who have chosen to begin their lives again in this extraordinary land.

They will live and compete against one another through various extreme missions that mirror the different challenges olim faced building the State of Israel and eventually one will be crowned the Ultimate Oleh. This winner will be granted a golden ticket into Israeli society with a luxury apartment facing the beach in Tel Aviv, a brand new car, a dream job, and many more amenities to make for the ultimate Aliyah.

UPDATE: Thanks to your unbelievable enthusiasm, we have received and continue to receive a veritable flood of applications for participation in Haolim - but don't let that dissuade you as we are still looking for strong candidates. Stay tuned to this Web site for further updates. Those selected for auditions will be contacted in due course.

New! Watch The Trailer...

For more information, please contact us via email at info@haolim.com.

If you or someone you know is interested in participating in this groundbreaking new series that will air on Israeli television and be available globally through the internet, please Click Here to Apply.

Contestants must be committed to making Aliyah to Israel and be fluent/functional in English. Production is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008.