
Israeli Puzzle
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<p>We are the podcast that tells the story of Israel, one piece at a time </p>
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9/7/2025
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Recent Episodes

June 8, 2026
Reaching for the Stars: Israel Goes to Space
Israel is one of the smallest countries on Earth. It has no spaceport, limited resources, and has spent much of its history focused on challenges much closer to the ground. Yet against the odds, it became one of the few nations capable of launching its own satellites into orbit and a global leader in space technology and research. This time, we will tell the story of Israel’s journey to the stars, from the country’s first satellite launch to ambitious lunar missions and cutting-edge space innovation. Guest: David Zusiman Host: Elad Simchayoff, Executive Producer: Gusti Yehoshua Braverman, Producer: Nir Goraly, Sound Design and Mix: Daniel Shemer

June 8, 2026
Pride and Prejudice: Israel's LGBTQ Journey
In the early years of the state, Israel's gay community was hidden, silent, and afraid. To be gay was to risk everything, but over the decades that followed, something remarkable happened. A community found its voice, fought for its rights, and marched its way into becoming strong and proud. This time, we will tell the story of Israel's LGBTQ revolution, how a country born from ancient texts and conservative traditions became one of the most progressive places in the world for queer life. Guests: Yair Kedar and Dotan Brom Host: Elad Simchayoff, Executive Producer: Gusti Yehoshua Braverman, Producer: Nir Goraly, Sound Design: Daniel Shemer

November 3, 2025
The "Mirabilis Effect”: Yossi Vardi’s ICQ Legacy
In the 1990s, a scrappy instant messaging service from Israel became an international sensation. A hundred thousand new users joined every day, and the young internet couldn’t get enough. The man who backed the company early, Dr. Yossi Vardi, knew the world was about to change when he first saw the software in action, but he never imagined it would change this much. This time, we will tell the story of the improbable rise of ICQ. How one company created a generation of tech dreamers and helped turn Israel into the Startup Nation. Guest: Dr. Yossi Vardi Host: Elad Simchayoff, Executive Producer: Gusti Yehoshua Braverman, Producer: Nir Goraly, Sound Design and Mix: Daniel Shemer
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