Israel Story
Israel StoryIsrael 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
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityJudaism | |||
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Here's the second half of our double episode from 2016, where each story is separated by a decade, and takes place on Israeli Independence Day.
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On the tenth anniversary of our 2016 Yom Ha'Atzmaut (or Independence Day) project, we want to revisit the stories we shared from Yom Ha'Atzmaut over the years.
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Today is Yom HaZikaron, Memorial - or Remembrance - Day, here in Israel. And as such, we wanted to share our 2017 episode, Oath of Blood.
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Two sisters, straddling the ninth decade of their lives, suddenly find themselves as unexpected roommates during a war.
Our end song is Shalom Achot ("Hey Sister") by Aya Korem.
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Incredible show with wonderful stories about a fascinating country
Apple Podcasts5Zman2510
United States7 months ago - If you love stories!
This podcast is great if you just want to listen to a good story in a very well produced setting with original interviews. Plus, I love the song at the end very high production value.
Apple Podcasts5amandapixUnited States9 months ago - Stories straight to your heart
I’m so glad I found this podcast…I’m learning so much from these real life stories that are told so beautifully. You discover real heroes and heroines out there. It makes you look at your own life in a different perspective. I can’t stop listening to it, all the back episodes, one after the other…AMAZING ❤️
Apple Podcasts5Analisa_mv
Spain2 years ago - Excellent!
This is the podcast to listen to! Each episode is a fascinating, enthralling and delicious experience! Love it- keep it up!!
Apple Podcasts5Chaichai18United States2 years ago - Thank you
Loved the Hebrew version and enjoy the English one for some years already. Living in Europe, wartimes stories really helped me feeling connected and getting so different views and insights. Thank you for the great job!
Apple Podcasts5TECO 123
Germany2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #40 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Israel Story
What is Israel Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Stories center on personal, human-scale experiences from Israelis across a wide range of backgrounds—teachers, writers, politicians, survivors, journalists, and everyday people navigating history, conflict, and culture. Episodes blend intimate interviews, historical context, and evocative sound design to illuminate less-covered facets of Israeli life, from forgiveness and memory to wartime resilience and environmental heritage. The show often showcases cross-cultural perspectives, high production quality, and nuanced voices that invite empathy and reflection, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy deep, character-driven storytelling with a strong sense of place and current relevance.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Israel Story:
1. What Matters Now
2. The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
3. For Heaven's Sake
4. Unpacking Israeli History
5. Ask Haviv Anything
How many episodes of Israel Story are there?
Israel Story launched 11 years ago and published 244 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Israel Story?
Recent guests on Israel Story include:
1. Yosef Begun
2. Teila (Teila)
3. Elkana Friedman
4. Yonatan Eldar
5. Moriah Lohr
6. Yoshi (Yosef) Begun
7. Ohad Naharin
8. Nomi Fortis
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