10 Top Israeli Podcasts You Should Listen To

How We Picked These Shows

Selection is based on 3 criteria: production quality, host expertise, and consistent publishing. All shows on this list have published at least 50 episodes and maintain a 4.5+ rating on Apple Podcasts as of March 2026.

English-Language Israeli Podcasts

1. The Promised Podcast — Politics and Culture

Long-running Times of Israel show featuring sharp panel analysis of Israeli current events. Best for: international audiences who want serious Israeli political analysis. Episode length: 45 to 60 minutes weekly.

2. Future of Jewish — Identity and Innovation

Conversations with Jewish entrepreneurs, thinkers, and creators worldwide. Best for: diaspora and Israeli audiences interested in identity and innovation.

3. The Tikvah Podcast — Ideas and Politics

Long-form interviews with intellectuals and policymakers on Jewish ideas and Israeli politics. Best for: deep thinkers.

4. Israel Hour Radio — Music and Culture

Israeli music and culture podcast running for 20+ years. Best for: discovering Israeli music in English context.

5. Unholy: Two Jews on the News — News and Comedy

Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland on Israeli and Jewish news. Best for: weekly news digest with humor.

Hebrew-Language Israeli Podcasts

6. Geek Time — Tech

One of the largest Israeli tech podcasts covering startups, products, and culture. Best for: tech professionals.

7. Boker Tov Yisrael — News and Society

Daily news podcast covering Israeli politics and society. Best for: keeping up with daily Israeli news.

8. Sipur Israeli — History

Narrative-driven Israeli history stories. Best for: history lovers and Israeli context.

9. Tarbut Vesport — Culture and Sports

Israeli cultural and sports analysis. Best for: cultural and sports enthusiasts.

10. Kalkalist Podcast — Business and Economy

Israeli business news and economic analysis. Best for: investors and business professionals.

Why Israeli Podcasts Matter Globally

Israeli content travels well: tech innovation, geopolitics, culture, and history attract global audiences. Israeli podcasts produced in English regularly hit Apple Podcasts top 100 in the US for News and Society categories. Pody supports creators bridging Hebrew and English markets.

Want to start your own? See our how to start a podcast guide or browse Israeli studios. Hebrew: פודקאסטים ישראלים מובילים.

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