Israel Story is an 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. Our goals are to use the power of storytelling to expand the circle of those engaged with Israel, promote greater awareness of, and interest in, the complexities of modern Israeli society, and to combat stereotypes by showcasing the country’s rich human tapestry and telling the story of a diverse, more nuanced, Israel. In addition to pursuing these goals through our podcast, Israel Story also partners with the Jerusalem Foundation to host Sipur Yerushalmi. Sipur Yerushalmi is a storytelling evening that is held in various locations around Jerusalem and focuses on a different topic each time. The different locations, and different languages, engage communities that live in close proximity but tend to keep their distance by giving a platform to individual stories centered around universal themes.
Kinds of artist they are interested in working with:
Israel Story’s mission and facilities would best align with a fellow involved in audio production, radio production, storytelling, sound engineering, sound art, or a related field.
Facilities/support they can provide:
In 2022, Israel Story inaugurated a state-of-the-art recording studio. Located in the depths of The Jerusalem Foundation, Nomi Studios is the most professional and advanced podcast studio in Israel. Outfitted with the highest quality recording equipment, the studio is a warm, and truly magical space. As a result of leading the field of Israeli audio documentary-making for over a decade, we have established relationships with many cultural institutions and different sectors of society.
