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

  • The Hebrew Hobbit: A Passover Special
    • Episode 160
    • 1:20:54
    • 2025

    The Hebrew Hobbit: A Passover Special

    Tomorrow we’ll be celebrating the second Passover since the start of this war. People around the world will gather at…

  • Oran Almog
    • Episode 159
    • 18:59
    • 2025

    Oran Almog

    Ten-year-old Oran Almog, from Haifa, spent the morning of October 4, 2003 with his extended family at the beach. They…

  • Sarah Tuttle-Singer
    • Episode 158
    • 20:06
    • 2025

    Sarah Tuttle-Singer

    This week hopefully marks a turning point in the war. There are different narratives surrounding the ceasefire agreement – pain…

  • Robbie Gringras
    • Episode 157
    • 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
    • Episode 156
    • 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
    • Episode 155
    • 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,…