Beny Shlevich

Current Mission: "See Europe!"

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Israel
Haifa district
Haifa
Lat: 32.81556, Lon: 34.98917
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Beny Shlevich has been vouched for
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Couch available	Coffee or a drink
CouchSurf requests replied to	75%
member since	July 10th, 2005
profile views	938
age	20
gender	Male
membername	SHLEVICH
occupation	Computer Science Student
education	An undergrad student right now, in the Technion, Haifa
grew up in	Nazareth Illit, Israel
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Languages

Hebrew^Expert
English^Expert
Russian^Expert

Groups I Belong To

Israel^2692:7094 Why: I'm an Israeli.	Munich Octoberfest 2008^323:574 Why: Hoping to attend this year	Haifa^95:89 Why: I live in Haifa
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Couch Information

Couch Available: Coffee or a drink
Preferred Gender: Any

Right now I live (mostly) in the Dorms at my Uni. For you, this means I've got a spare single mattress to offer (quite decent), plus two short uncomfortable couches, whichever you like. Note I'm sharing my flat with 4 other guys, and it's their couches as well (my room is my own, but I share the living room, shower and everything else with my roommates; don't be bothered by that, since they're OK with CS and you'll barely run into them while staying at my place). Another possible problem is that I'm usually studying a lot, so this is more of an offer of a couch alone, and less of an offer to show you around and hang out with you. Sorry, busy times.
My Uni. is sadly located on the more boring edge of Haifa, near Neve Sha'anan, which means about a half-hour bus ride from/to any point of interest in the city. However, bus service is extensive.
If you don't mind these, however, I'd love to make your stay as comfy as possible. Sheets, towel, etc. are on me.
On the weekends I'm usually back at my parents house in Nazareth Illit (an hour's drive), where couchsurfing conditions are *much* nicer (older description about those follows).
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I used to live with my parents, but don't be alarmed, they are very nice and inviting people. I have a spare room with an opening bed, So I can accommodate 2 people (more if it's an emergency). I don't have any pets, and no one here smokes (and if you do smoke, do so outside). There are several buses coming into this town from Tel Aviv, Haifa and Afula. I am usually free to show you around. I go to bed somewhat late (midnight or so). I have sheets, blankets etc.

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Maya Covalove 19, Female Jerusalem, Jerusalem district Israel Friends since October 2006 "Met through a mutual friend" Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend I vouched for Beny Shlevich ¹ ¹ ²	Yotam Bernaz 22, Male Nes Ziyyona, Southern district Israel Friends since March 2003 "Met randomly at a sci-fi con, been friends for a couple of years now." Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend ⁵
Nemi Podus 19, Female Ra'annana, Central district Israel Friends since June 2003 "through friends in mid 2003" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend ³⁰⁺ ⁵	Tair Pnini 19, Female Jerusalem, Jerusalem district Israel Friends since May 2007 "I couldn't not to know him any more ;)" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend
Inbar Amir 22, Female Petah Tiqwa, Central district Israel Friends since February 2004 "We met through a friend" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend ⁴ ¹⁰	Yeara Kozlov 23, Female Haifa, Haifa district Israel Friends since June 2007 "Met through a mutual friend in a burger bar in tel aviv" Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
Romi Yovel 20, Female Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv district Israel Friends since January 2006 "Beny is a good friend of a close friend of mine." Friendship Type: 4 - Friend	Sivan Michaeli 24, Female Mizra, Northern district Israel Friends since November 2007 "Tel Aviv CS gathering" Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
Talia M 24, Female Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv district Israel Friends since December 2007 "thru maya" Friendship Type: 3 - CouchSurfing Friend	Daniel Hurwitz 24, Male Haifa, Haifa district Israel Friends since February 2008 "Technion" Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
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Me on my summer trip, in Palanga, Lithuania (CC-by-sa).
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How I Participate in CS2

I try to host as much as my studies allow me, I have a great deal of fun at the CS meetings when they're in Haifa, and hopefully this summer I'll be having my first CS trip through Europe.

CouchSurfing Experience

Unfortunately I didn't have many, since I pretty much discovered the site shortly before burying myself in the all-consuming Technion. However, attending my first little CS gathering in Haifa I've met several nice people from my home town. I convinced one of the lovely attendees there she should come to the Kinneret with me, and I got a great short road-trip through the north of Israel as a result, the next day. And a new friend.

Interests

Off the top of my head - traveling, meeting travelers, amateur photography, reading, BP debating, hiking, music, dancing, going to SciFi conventions, and some more.

Philosophy

I don't really have one; the closest thing I could think of was that on my deathbed, I want to be able to quote Fritz the Cat:
"My soul is tormented! I've been up and down the four corners of this big old world! I've seen it all! I've done it all! I've fought many a good man, and laid many a good woman! I've had riches and fame and adventure...I've tasted life to the fullest, and still my heart cries out, yes, cries out in this hungry, tortured, wrecked quest: 'More!'"

Music, Movies, Books

My main cultural experience is literature, and this divides into two parts - Science Fiction (mainly "hard", like Asimov, Heinlein, Niven, etc. etc.) and just eclectic things, whatever comes to hand - lately, mostly more 20th-century classics.

In movies, I don't have a specific taste; but I'd have to say that the best movie of all times is probably "2001: A Space Odyssey".

Music-wise, it seems I mostly like Israeli rock at this period in time, such as The Biluim, Berry Sakharof, Ehud Banai and the likes. But every now and then a new thing gets on playlist - lately, it's Gogol Bordello and Bob Dylan. If you really want to know what I'm listening to nowadays, go here: last.fm/user/shlevich/charts

Types of People I enjoy

Almost all of you.
In the context of CS, I particularly enjoy people who have great life-stories or travel-stories to tell.

Teach, Learn, Share

Would be happy to teach anything that has to do with computer science and maybe a bit of programming - and would really love it if someone finally taught me how to play the harmonica.

One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done

Zip lined over a small lake in Michigan.

Opinion on the CouchSurfing.com Project

A simply wonderful concept.

Locations Traveled

TRAVELED: Germany, Israel, Lithuania, Turkey, United States
LIVED: Israel
WANTS TO GO: Iceland, Ireland

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From Julija Gvardinskaitė
Kaunas, Lithuania
^{Jul 16}

Positive

We firstly met on LastFm. Soon after that I came to Israel and we met for real at the concert of Oy Division. From the very first minute Beny seemed to me as a very nice and warm person. I also went to the party at his place in Nazareth Illit and I really enjoyed this experience. Beny is a very fun guy and so are his friends. His couch was also a comfortable one :)
Looking forward to meeting all the "crew" again!

From Zachary Levine
Winston-Salem, United States
^{Jul 2}

Positive

Benny is funny as hell and we all had a great time in Haifa. He was awesome to let me crash at his place on such short notice. We went to International Couchsurfing Day party in Haifa and I got to meet a lot of awesome people. This is what CS is all about!

From KSENIYA B
Brooklyn, United States
^{Jun 27}

Positive

I met Beny through my host in Haifa. He is a really friendly and funny guy. I called him for directions several times when getting lost in Haifa and he really helped me out. I hope we hang out again!

From Jared Amyakar
Revivim, Israel
^{May 27}

Positive

Beny was a great first couchsurfing experience. He gave me several tips on couchsurfing and was great conversation. I appreciate all his help and hope to keep in contact with him.

From Alex Rodrigue
Thetford Mines, Canada
^{Mar 2}

Positive

He hosted me even if it was the worst examen timing. He is a simple, easy going and helpful person. It's a matter of time before he begun to travel, he need to finish the studies first. Good success my friend.

From Justin Fabrikant
Aptos, United States
^{Jan 29}

Positive

Beny is a fantastic fellow. I surfed his couch for a day, and found him to be excellent company, a spectacular host, and an overall solid individual. He even cooked me a meal.

From Yotam Bernaz
Nes Ziyyona, Israel
^{Jan 28}

Positive

Beny is a good friend and a generous host. Always happy to grant a couch to sleep on, a drink to revive your mind and a funny and intellectual conversation, to the pleasure of all.

From Inbar Amir
Petah Tiqwa, Israel
^{Jan 27}

Positive

Beny is an awesome friend and a wonderful host. He's fun to travel with and will always make your trip a bit more interesting. He hosted me several times and was always generous.

From Maya Covalove
Jerusalem, Israel
^{Dec 16, 2007}

Positive

Benny has been one of my closest friends for the past year. He's one of the most trustworthy people I know, and my go-to guy. In addition to being one of the most adorable geeks I've ever met (and I've had my share of geeks...), he's funny, spontaneous and loves long walks on the beach. If there's one reason to come to Nazareth Illit, it's Benny.

From Talia M
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
^{Dec 15, 2007}

Positive

beny and i had a really nice day walkin around tel aviv and even jogging on the beach! very nice guy : )

From Jordan Bokor Warner
Westfield, United States
^{Nov 12, 2007}

Positive

Beny is super-enthusiastic and seems ready to have fun with new people. We'll hang out more if I'm in Israel again!

From Asher Leiss
Saint Petersburg, United States
^{Nov 10, 2007}

Positive

Beny is a cool guy and lots of fun. He has some great stories and is fun to talk to.

From Ofra Ben-Efraim
Alummot, Israel
^{Nov 10, 2007}

Positive

ery friendly, and helpful!!

From Maggi Rowell
Amman, Jordan
^{Nov 10, 2007}

Positive

We met at CS gathering, discussed best types of vodka to drink and which nationality has the sexiest accent.

From Anna Varsányi
Haifa, Israel
^{Nov 9, 2007}

Positive

Beny is a great guy! Easy-going and so friendly! He offered to help me and my sister with our Hebrew homework and the next day he came to the university especially for us. Israeli people are amazing!

From Robert Parham
Haifa, Israel
^{Nov 5, 2007}

Positive

I met beny at the Haifa beach gathering. He was fun to talk to, knows all the Technion jokes i had the chance to forget, and a nice person in general. I hope he'll remain an active members of our community and that we meet again (and again...)

From Nemi Podus
Ra'annana, Israel
^{Oct 25, 2007}

ben has hosted me countless times, fed and demonstrated indescribable generosity and hospitality.

From Benjamin Netzer
Haifa, Israel
^{Jul 29, 2007}

Positive

Well... there are lot of good things I could say about Beny... how to keep it short?!?
We met several times in very different environments, and he amazes me over and over again.
He is very simple and easy-going, funny, cool, compassionate and jovial: just the kind of guy one likes to hang out with!
Yet, he can be very serious, warm, caring and sure is very helpful, so all in all just the kind of guy I really love to have as a friend.
If one asks me about the best idea I ever had: it was going to his party - otherwise I might never have met him.

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