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Israel Story

Israel Story
  • 4.8 (1.2K)
  • JUDAISM
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Israel Story is an award-winning podcast that tells true stories you won't hear on the news. Hosted by Mishy Harman, the weekly show brings you extraordinary tales about ordinary Israelis. The show is produced in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation and The Times of Israel. For Hebrew episodes, see סיפור ישראלי, or go to our website: israelstory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 167: Flower Power

    12/31/2025

    167: Flower Power

    Black markets, propaganda, and ... wildflowers - the story of the most successful marketing campaign in Israel's history. Our end song is Waltz Lehaganat HaTzome'ach ("Waltz for the Protection of the Flora") by Jane Bordeux and Aya Zahavi Feiglin. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  2. 166: Frankly, My Deer

    12/15/2025

    166: Frankly, My Deer

    Fine caviar, Persian carpets, the malignant presence of a possibly former-Nazi zookeeper, a cameo from a sensuous Mossad agent and cold-blooded murder. This is the improbable, totally true story of a flying Dutchman and some of the last "olim" to leave Iran before the Revolution.  Our end song is Gan Eden Shel Ha'Adam ("Man's Paradise") by Gilad Segev. Image licensed from Dragan Ilic at Dreamstime.com Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. 165: Sorry, Not Sorry

    10/01/2025

    165: Sorry, Not Sorry

    A never-aired Yom Kippur episode from before the war that asks what does it mean to be sorry? Our end song is Lu Yehi ("Let It Be") performed by HaGashash HaHiver. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  4. 164: Wartime Diaries - Pazit Noyberger and Radwan Abu Arara

    09/02/2025

    164: Wartime Diaries - Pazit Noyberger and Radwan Abu Arara

    In the messy tension of war, Pazit had to make a life-or-death decision for someone else. The end song is "Hymn to the Soul" by LAOR. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  5. 163: Iran to Israel, Tehran to Tel Aviv

    07/23/2025

    163: Iran to Israel, Tehran to Tel Aviv

    In the middle of a war, we reached out to the other side. They answered. Note: The content in this episode was written by real people. To protect the anonymity of participants, some audio voices were produced by AI. Episode art credit: Reuters. The end song is Dror Yikra ("Proclaim Freedom") performed by Mike Rauss, Yael Dagon, and Ardavan Hatami. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  6. Bonus: 90 Seconds

    06/26/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus: 90 Seconds

    Just a moment to decide what's most important. The end song is Od Chozer HaNigun ("The Melody Returns") by Chava Alberstein. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  7. 162: Israel to Iran, Tel Aviv to Tehran

    06/23/2025

    162: Israel to Iran, Tel Aviv to Tehran

    We thought the people of Iran should get the chance to hear the voices of regular Israelis, describing daily life in this war within a war. And we want to hear from Iranians too. What is your daily life like right now? What do you want us to know? Send us your voice notes on social media, Whatsapp (+972-58-540-8822), or Signal (@JayLevi.59). Episode art photo credit: Yossi Zamir The end song is Boker Tov Iran ("Good Morning Iran") by Aviv Geffen. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  8. 34: The Hasbara Hero

    06/15/2025

    34: The Hasbara Hero

    While all kinds of very unwanted things are flying to Israel from Iran these days, we wanted to remind you of someone wonderful who came here from Iran. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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Israel Story is an award-winning podcast that tells true stories you won't hear on the news. Hosted by Mishy Harman, the weekly show brings you extraordinary tales about ordinary Israelis. The show is produced in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation and The Times of Israel. For Hebrew episodes, see סיפור ישראלי, or go to our website: israelstory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Israel Story
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2015
  • Show Website
    Israel Story
  • Provider
    Sipur Israeli

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