Israel Story

Israel Story

Author: Israel Story Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Mishy Harman, Israel Story is an award-winning weekly podcast that moves beyond headlines to explore the nuanced, surprising, and deeply human realities of life. Each episode is built around true, meticulously crafted narratives about ordinary people, revealing the complex tapestry of Israeli society in ways that news reports rarely capture. These are extraordinary tales found in everyday moments-a portrait of a community, a personal dilemma, or a forgotten piece of history, all told with empathy and a journalist's eye for detail. The podcast, produced in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation and The Times of Israel, offers an intimate auditory experience that connects listeners to the spiritual, religious, and cultural heartbeat of a place through the voices of those who live there. It’s a listening journey that challenges preconceptions and illuminates shared humanity. For Hebrew episodes, you can find them under סיפור ישראלי.
Episodes
162: Israel to Iran, Tel Aviv to Tehran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
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? Wh…
34: The Hasbara Hero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:35
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…
161: Wartime Diaries - Amir Ofer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:11
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…
40: “The Wall” Part I – Operation Hulda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:44
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…
35: Whither Thou Goest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:31
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 favouri…
160: The Hebrew Hobbit - A Passover Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:54
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 Faceboo…
159: Wartime Diaries - Oran Almog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:59
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…
Wartime Diaries: Karina is Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:11
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…
158: Wartime Diaries - Sarah Tuttle-Singer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:06
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 Fa…
Telling Israel's Story in 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:14
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-24For prizes and rewards during the camp…