Ancient Land, Modern Tales

 

Welcome to Israel Story – the award-winning podcast that tells extraordinary tales about ordinary Israelis. Often called “the Israeli ‘This American Life,'” we bring you quirky, unpredictable, interesting and moving stories about a place we all think we know a lot about, but really don’t. Produced in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation and The Times of Israel.

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Latest Episodes

  • Robbie Gringras
    • Short Episode
    • 14:56
    • 2024

    Robbie Gringras

    Last week, after nearly 14 months of war, bombardments and suffering, Israel and Lebanon signed a ceasefire agreement. While we…

  • Shaked Kestleman
    • Short Episode
    • 31:20
    • 2024

    Shaked Kestleman

    On November 30, 2023, Yuval Kestleman from Mevaseret Zion was driving to work. He stopped at a red light at…

  • Anwar Ben Badis
    • Short Episode
    • 18:58
    • 2024

    Anwar Ben Badis

    The war has, among many other things, been incredibly tough on parents. Simply understanding what’s going on – factually, emotionally,…

  • Gadi Ezra
    • Short Episode
    • 18:44
    • 2024

    Gadi Ezra

    38-year-old Gadi Ezra recently published his first book, a memoir about his service in Gaza. He lives in Tel Aviv…

  • One Year
    • Short Episode
    • 1:11:20
    • 2024

    One Year

    This is an episode we never wanted to air. One that marks a year of war and a year of…

  • Sapir Bluzer
    • Short Episode
    • 14:34
    • 2024

    Sapir Bluzer

    Today’s episode is about one inspiring woman, whose energy and work have impacted the day-to-day lives of hundreds of thousands…