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Israel Story

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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

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Episodes

171: 68 and Counting - Part II

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. 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....

Apr 22, 202646 minSeason 7Ep. 96

170: 68 and Counting - Part I

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. 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....

Apr 21, 202648 minSeason 7Ep. 95

169: Oath of Blood

Today is Yom HaZikaron, Memorial - or Remembrance - Day, here in Israel. And as such, we wanted to share our 2017 episode, Oath of Blood . 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....

Apr 20, 202646 minSeason 7Ep. 94

168: A Tale of Two Sisters

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 . 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....

Apr 16, 202628 minSeason 7Ep. 93

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....

Dec 31, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 92

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 israel...

Dec 15, 202553 minSeason 7Ep. 91

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....

Oct 01, 202544 minSeason 7Ep. 90

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....

Sep 02, 202522 minSeason 7Ep. 89

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...

Jul 23, 202516 minSeason 7Ep. 88

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....

Jun 26, 20256 minSeason 7Ep. 87

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 ...

Jun 23, 202512 minSeason 7Ep. 86

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....

Jun 15, 202534 minSeason 3Ep. 13

161: Wartime Diaries - Amir Ofer

An unlikely intergenerational friendship between two soldiers tasked with freeing civilian hostages. The end song is HaCholmim Achar Hashemesh ("Those Who Dream of the Sun") performed by David Lavi and Tamar Philosof . 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....

Jun 13, 202517 minSeason 7Ep. 85

40: “The Wall” Part I – Operation Hulda

In honour of the 58th anniversary of soldiers in war running to help, we bring you a story of twisting journeys and changing identities. 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....

Jun 06, 202545 minSeason 4Ep. 1

35: Whither Thou Goest

Ruth the Moabite said she'd follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, anywhere. That blind devotion has since made her an enduring symbol of loyalty, faith and determination. And, just in time for Shavuot, we're playing a favourite episode of ours from the vault. 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....

May 29, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 14

160: The Hebrew Hobbit - A Passover Special

There and Back Again: the story of a small group of Israelis who - more than half a century ago - experienced their own exodus from Egypt, and their own journey from captivity to freedom. 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....

Apr 11, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 7Ep. 84

159: Wartime Diaries - Oran Almog

In the impossible arithmetic of hostage transfers, how does it feel to be told that the terrorist who shattered your world will walk free? The end song is Achshav Tov ("Good Now") by Gilad Segev . 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....

Mar 20, 202519 minSeason 7Ep. 83

Wartime Diaries: Karina is Home

After 477 days in captivity, Karina is home. Here's a look back to day 5, with her sister Sasha. Photograph courtesy of the Israel Defence Forces. The end song is Nekuda Tova (“Good Point”), by Shuli Rand with Ehud Banai . 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....

Jan 26, 202514 min

158: Wartime Diaries - Sarah Tuttle-Singer

What do lovers do when under attack from both sides of an unimaginable war? The end song is Prayer of the Mothers by Yael Deckelbaum . Photograph by Yitz Woolf, courtesy of Sarah Tuttle-Singer. 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....

Jan 22, 202520 minSeason 7Ep. 82

Telling Israel's Story in 2025

By supporting Israel Story, you’re saying that ordinary people matter, and that stories have the power to enter our hearts and change our minds. https://causematch.com/israel-story-24 For prizes and rewards during the campaign, check out our Facebook and Instagram feeds. 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 informatio...

Dec 19, 20244 min

157: Wartime Diaries - Robbie Gringras

Grateful for his safety and relative comfort in this war, one man says goodbye to his personal paradise. The end song is Pizmon LeYakington ("Hymn to the Hyacinth") by Yehudit Ravitz . 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....

Dec 06, 202415 minSeason 7Ep. 81

156: Wartime Diaries - Shaked Kestleman

A citizen runs to stop a terrorist, and is tragically shot by friendly fire. How does this happen? And what does his family do next? The end song is Karma Police , performed by Shefita , originally by Radiohead . 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....

Nov 28, 202431 minSeason 7Ep. 80

155: Wartime Diaries - Anwar Ben Badis

How do you raise a child who is on both sides of a war? The end song is Yalda Sheli Ktana ("Little Girl of Mine") by Idan Raichel . 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....

Nov 14, 202419 minSeason 7Ep. 79

154: Wartime Diaries - Gadi Ezra

When war needs you in two very different capacities, how on earth do you decide what to do? The end song is Ana Efneh ("Where Shall I Turn?") by Erez Lev Ari . 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....

Oct 31, 202419 minSeason 7Ep. 78

A Year Later: Ariel Markose

Today we’re releasing something new for us - a short video - in which we returned to Ariel Markose, exactly one year after profiling her on "Wartime Diaries." You can find the video here 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....

Oct 15, 20242 min

153: Wartime Diaries - One Year

Families, lovers, fighters, and more: one year of Wartime Diaries. The end song is B'Shana Haba'ah ("In the Next Year") by Shiri Maimon . 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....

Oct 07, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 7Ep. 77

152: Wartime Diaries - Sapir Bluzer

A parent being called to war impacts the entire family. So she stepped up. The end song is Imma ("Mom") by Shiri Maimon . 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....

Sep 09, 202415 minSeason 7Ep. 76

151: Wartime Diaries - A Tale of Two Bus Stops

Two bus stops in two neighboring towns capture how war can unify, and how it can divide. The end song is Autobus Mispar Echad ("Bus Number One") by Shlomo Artzi . 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....

Aug 29, 202415 minSeason 7Ep. 75

150: Wartime Diaries - Toby Einhorn

Seeking love. Called to war. For our Tu B'Av special, we wanted to get a bird's eye view of the local, post-October 7th dating scene. So we went to visit Rebetzin Toby Einhorn, who runs a one-stop-shop for all matters of the heart. Image courtesy of Jenny Peperman. The end song is Shir HaShadchanit ("Matchmaker, Matchmaker") from the Hebrew adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof . Stay connected with us on Facebook , Instagram , and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For...

Aug 19, 202411 minSeason 7Ep. 74

149: Wartime Diaries - Maryam Younnes

Despite all the experts and pundits out there, few know Hezbollah as well as the members of a small, and often forgotten, community living in Israel. This community has found itself in an impossible position: Their adoptive country (Israel) is at war with their sworn enemy (Hezbollah), but is also - as a by-product - bombing their hometowns and villages in Southern Lebanon, where many of their friends and family members still reside. Welcome to the Middle East. As always, it’s complicated. In to...

Aug 08, 202419 minSeason 7Ep. 73
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