The Times of Israel

What The Times of Israel does

The Times of Israel is a Jerusalem-based, privately held digital news publisher founded in 2012, producing English-, French-, and Hebrew-language coverage of Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world. Its core product is the timesofisrael.com website, supported by native iOS and Android applications, a community blogging platform (The Blogs), and a podcast/video library including The Reel Schmooze. The technology infrastructure is provided by RGB Media and Salamandra, while the Associated Press supplies wire-service content and photojournalism. The company operates with 101-250 employees across offices in Jerusalem (headquarters) and Tel Aviv, and is led by Founding Editor David Horovitz with Mick Weinstein as Head of Product and Revenue.

The platform distributes content through a broad digital footprint: a primary website, five specialized email newsletters (The Daily Edition, Tech Israel, Real Estate Israel, The Weekend Edition, and The Blogs Edition), mobile apps, and social channels including Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Threads, and Bluesky. A regional partner publication network — Atlanta Jewish Times, The Jewish Standard (North New Jersey), Jewish Chronicle (Pittsburgh), The Jewish News (UK), and The Australian Jewish News — extends local diaspora coverage. The Times of Israel Community is a paid membership tier priced at approximately $6 per month that removes advertising and unlocks exclusive content, layered on top of the free, ad-supported reading experience.

Revenue is generated through three streams: a community membership subscription (~$6/month, recurring), display advertising on free content pages, and newsletter sponsorships. The company self-describes as the "fastest-growing news publisher in the world" and reports "multiple millions of articles read" by its audience, though no revenue, subscriber count, or external funding figures are disclosed.

Name

The Times of Israel

Legal name

The Times of Israel

Website

https://timesofisrael.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Times of Israel is a Jerusalem-based, privately held digital news publisher (founded 2012) producing English, French, and Hebrew coverage of Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world for global diaspora and international readers, monetized through a ~$6/month community membership, display advertising, and newsletter sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online News Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)

Keywords

• Online news publishing
• Digital journalism
• News subscription service
• Multi-language news platform
• Newsletter media

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Community Membership: Paid membership model offering ad-free reading experience and exclusive content. Priced at approximately $6/month.
2. Advertising: Display advertising on free content pages, including sponsored content modules
3. Newsletter Sponsorships: Sponsored newsletter placements and promotional content within email newsletters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Times of Israel is a Jerusalem-based digital news publisher that produces and distributes English, French, and Hebrew journalism covering Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world across a website, mobile apps, newsletters, podcasts, and video. Its commercial product is a community membership subscription (approximately $6 per month) that removes advertising and unlocks exclusive content, layered on top of a free ad-supported reading experience.

Product overview

The Times of Israel operates as a unified news platform offering comprehensive coverage of Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world. The core product is the main news website, supplemented by five specialized newsletter products (The Daily Edition, Tech Israel, Real Estate Israel, The Weekend Edition, and The Blogs Edition), a community blogging platform (The Blogs), multimedia content including podcasts and video, and native mobile applications for iOS and Android. The company also operates a subscription membership program called Times of Israel Community that provides ad-free access and exclusive content. The various newsletters and mobile apps extend the website's reach, while the blogging platform and podcasts create a multimedia content ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Times of Israel Website Primary news website providing comprehensive coverage of Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, featuring breaking news, analysis, opinion pieces, live blogs, and multimedia content for a global audience.
• The Daily Edition Newsletter Daily email newsletter delivering the most important news stories to subscribers' inboxes each morning.
• Tech Israel Newsletter Specialized newsletter focused on Israeli technology, startups, and Silicon Wadi updates, delivered periodically to subscribers.
• Real Estate Israel Newsletter Specialized newsletter covering Israeli real estate market updates and property news, delivered monthly to subscribers.
• The Weekend Edition Newsletter Weekly curated newsletter featuring the best reads and most compelling stories from the past week.
• Weekly Highlights (The Blogs Edition) Newsletter Weekly newsletter highlighting notable blog posts and voices from The Times of Israel's blogging community.
• The Blogs Community blogging platform featuring opinion columns, personal narratives, and analysis from various contributors covering Jewish and Israeli topics.
• Podcasts Audio content including The Reel Schmooze podcast (film reviews and cultural commentary) and other podcast series covering Israeli and Jewish topics.
• Video Content Video news coverage, interviews, and documentary-style content available on the website and YouTube channel.
• The Times of Israel iOS App Native iOS mobile application for accessing news content, available for download from the Apple App Store.
• The Times of Israel Android App Native Android mobile application for accessing news content, available for download from Google Play Store.
• Times of Israel Community Membership Subscription-based membership program (approximately $6 per month) offering ad-free reading experience and exclusive content access for paying members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest-growing news publisher in the world

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Atlanta Jewish TimesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner publication in Atlanta providing local Jewish community news coverage under the Times of Israel local partner network
• The Jewish StandardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner publication serving North New Jersey Jewish community as part of Times of Israel local partner network
• Jewish ChronicleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner publication in Pittsburgh serving local Jewish community as part of Times of Israel local partner network
• The Jewish NewsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner publication in the United Kingdom as part of Times of Israel local partner network
• The Australian Jewish NewsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner publication in Australia as part of Times of Israel local partner network
• RGB Media (Salamandra)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology development partner responsible for website concept, design, and development. Salamandra powers the technical infrastructure while RGB Media is the parent organization
• AP (Associated Press)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNews content partner providing wire service content and photojournalism used in Times of Israel reporting on breaking news and international events

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The New York Times: Global incumbent with substantial Israel/Middle East bureau and dedicated coverage of Jewish affairs. Comparable in digital subscription model and global English-language news distribution, though operating at much broader scale and neutrality.
• BBC News: Public broadcaster with extensive Middle East coverage and digital news platform. Comparable as a multi-language global news distributor competing for the same international Israel/Middle East audience, though operating as a publicly funded incumbent.

Emerging players

• Jewish Insider: Digital news platform focused on Jewish politics, business, and policy news in the US and Israel. Comparable as a niche digital publisher targeting engaged Jewish professional readers, though with a more political/business orientation.

Direct peers

• Tablet Magazine: Online Jewish magazine covering Jewish news, culture, and ideas. Comparable as a digital-first Jewish publication with subscription model and editorial commentary covering Israel and Jewish world affairs.
• Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Global Jewish news agency providing news coverage of Jewish communities, Israel, and antisemitism. Closely comparable in editorial niche, audience overlap, and digital-first distribution model.
• The Jerusalem Post: Israel-based English-language daily newspaper covering Israeli news, politics, and Jewish world affairs. Directly comparable as a digital-first competitor serving the same Israel-focused English-reading audience with overlapping advertising and subscriber pools.
• Israel Hayom: Largest-circulation Israeli newspaper distributed free in print with a substantial digital presence. Directly comparable in Israel-focused news coverage and digital advertising-driven business model.
• The Jewish Chronicle: UK-based Jewish newspaper covering Jewish community news, Israel, and antisemitism. Direct peer in the diaspora Jewish news category, comparable in multi-channel distribution and subscription model.
• Haaretz: Israeli daily newspaper with English and Hebrew editions covering Israeli politics, Jewish affairs, and Middle East affairs. Direct competitor with similar product offerings, multi-language publishing, and digital subscription model.
• The Forward: US-based Jewish news publication covering Jewish culture, politics, and news. Comparable as an English-language digital publisher serving American Jewish readers with overlapping topic coverage and digital monetization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TimesofIsrael
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TimesofIsrael
• Facebookfacebook.com/timesofisrael
• Instagraminstagram.com/timesofisrael
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2755442

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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