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Israel Story

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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2015
Judaism Spirituality
Episodes
  • 167: Flower Power
    Dec 31 2025

    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.

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    27 mins
  • 166: Frankly, My Deer
    Dec 15 2025

    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.

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    53 mins
  • 165: Sorry, Not Sorry
    Oct 1 2025

    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.

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    44 mins
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