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Israel Story

Podcast · israelstory.org · EN
Hosted by Mishy Harman

Israel Story is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Mishy Harman that tells true stories about ordinary Israelis. With 229 episodes since 2014, it runs about every eight days, typically 25 to 30 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Israel Story

Award-winning Israeli true-story podcast with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,206 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong engagement signal
  • Weekly host-read placements with a 229-episode back catalogue give sustained reach
  • Partnership with The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Foundation adds editorial credibility
Best forJewish community organisationstravel and cultural experiencesvalues-driven consumer brands
Watch forEpisodes on the Iran conflict and war may not suit every brand's timing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality40%
Society35%
Documentary25%
Formats
narrative, interview, solo monologue
Tone
warm, reflective
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
20 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,206 Apple ratings points to the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted for a show over five years old, with a Podcast Index popularity of 9, Acast hosting, weekly cadence, and a partnership with The Times of Israel.
Audience asks aboutHow do Israelis live day to day?What are the personal stories behind major Israeli events?How does Jewish tradition shape modern Israeli lives?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
Israel20%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
The Jerusalem FoundationThe Times of IsraelMyTzedakahProject KesherMarlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Categories promoted
charitable giving, Jewish community services
Affiliate links
No

The website's Sponsor Us page names MyTzedakah, Project Kesher and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and the show is produced in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation and The Times of Israel, but no sponsor mention appears in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover the Iran conflict and wartime diaries, such as 'Wartime Diaries - Amir Ofer', but the feed carries no explicit flag and the tone is documentary.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 29 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
175: My Brother's Keeper2026-09-2020 min
174: Tea with Rachel2026-09-1611 min
173: Confessions of a Reluctant Dish Heiress2026-09-1019 min
172: It's a Date!2026-07-291 h 1 min
171: 68 and Counting - Part II2026-04-2246 min
170: 68 and Counting - Part I2026-04-2148 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 29 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Israel Story's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Israel Story

Israel Story is a weekly podcast hosted by Mishy Harman that tells true stories about ordinary Israelis, a format the website describes as the Israeli equivalent of This American Life. The show has released 229 episodes since August 2014, with a median episode length of about 31 minutes according to the feed. The website and feed present it as produced in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation and The Times of Israel.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,206 ratings with a 4.8 average and places the show in the Judaism and Religion & Spirituality genres. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly English-speaking adults in the United States, Israel and the United Kingdom. The show's own Sponsor Us page names MyTzedakah, Project Kesher and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan as sponsors. Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read episode, which suits Jewish community organisations, travel brands and values-led consumer businesses.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Israel Story can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Israel Story

How much does Israel Story charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and the sponsorship terms.

What is Israel Story about?

Israel Story is a weekly podcast that tells true, personal stories about ordinary Israelis. Hosted by Mishy Harman, it covers history, faith, society and wartime experiences.

How do I contact Israel Story about sponsoring an episode?

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