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Hey guys, it's Mishi Harmon here.

For those of you new to the show, I'm the host of Israel Story and I'm here on the line with my dear friend since third grade who created the show with me and is its senior producer.

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Hey, I'mishman, I'm notchma.

So we wanted to release this short message because we've noticed that many new

listeners have joined the show recently and more than anything we just wanted to say

welcome. Now whether you've joined us because of the collaboration we've done

with Radio Lab, The Kitchen Sisters, Snap Judgment, to the best of our knowledge,

or just yesterday with my personal radio idol, Gregory Warner on his show, Rough Translation.

Whether you're here because you've been to one of our live shows or heard us on your local

public radio station.

Or maybe just a friend recommended that you check us out.

However you arrived, whenever you

arrived, we're delighted you're with us. Totally, welcome. I guess the first thing to

say is now that you're here, first of all go and subscribe to our feed it's very easy literally

look down at your phone and press that subscribe button that way you'll never

miss an episode the next one is coming out next week.

In our episodes you'll encounter in Israel you won't see on the news and won't read about online.

In Israel that's nuanced and touching and frustrating and loving and funny.

In Israel it's personal, more than just politics and conflicts,

advocacy and religion.

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