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Unpacking Israeli History podcast

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Unpacking Israeli History

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Join self-confessed history nerd Dr. Noam Weissman on a journey through the fascinating and sometimes controversial events and personalities that have shaped Israel’s past and present. Each week, Noam explores the layers of Israeli history, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the cultural forces at play—drawing on a variety of sources and perspectives. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking to better understand this complex region, you’ll find a nuanced, authentic, and thought-provoking take on Israel—free from oversimplification and political spin.

Join self-confessed history nerd Dr. Noam Weissman on a journey through the fascinating and sometimes controversial events and personalities that have shaped Israel’s past and present. Each week, Noam explores the layers of Israeli history, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the cultural forces at play—drawing on a variety of sources and perspectives. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking to better understand this complex region, you’ll find a nuanced, authentic, and thought-provoking take on Israel—free from oversimplification and political spin.

 

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#148

When Sadat Came to Jerusalem (re-release)

In a moment when debates feel existential, it’s worth remembering that history can still t... more

09 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:05

09 Dec 2025

#147

The Hebron Massacre and the Myths Fueling Today’s Conflict — with Yardena Schwartz (Part 2)

Noam Weissman talks with journalist and author Yardena Schwartz about her book Ghosts of a... more

02 Dec 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:08

02 Dec 2025

#146

Revisiting the Hebron Massacre: Myths and Their Deadly Repercussions (Part 1)

This week, we’re revisiting one of the most overlooked yet consequential chapters in the A... more

25 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:18

25 Nov 2025

#145

Israel Open Mic: Understanding the Green Line and Israel’s Presidency

In this Israel Open Mic episode, Noam answers two listener questions: What is the Green Li... more

18 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:20

18 Nov 2025

#144

30 Years After Rabin with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 2)

Thirty years after Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, Noam Weissman sits with Journalist Haviv... more

11 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:31

11 Nov 2025

#143

Remembering Yitzhak Rabin on the 30th Anniversary of His Assassination (re-release ) Part 1

Thirty years after Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a peace rally in Tel A... more

04 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:17

04 Nov 2025

#142

Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life

In one of the most powerful episodes of Unpacking Israeli History, host Noam Weissman sits... more

28 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:27

28 Oct 2025

#141

How It Feels to be Israeli Right Now: A Conversation with Sarah Tuttle-Singer

So much of what we read about Israel is politics and war. But this episode explores a diff... more

21 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:23

21 Oct 2025

#140

An Empty Chair for 251 Hostages: Two Years After October 7

Two years after October 7, 2023, host Noam Weissman reflects on how Israel—and he himself—... more

13 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:45

13 Oct 2025

#139

Two Years Since October 7th: A Conversation with Amir Tibon (Re-release)

It's been two years since October 7, 2023—the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. ... more

06 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:54

06 Oct 2025

#138

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Palestinian Statehood and the Power of Recognition

Gaza-born activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib joins Noam Weissman for the series finale and a fi... more

03 Oct 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:41

03 Oct 2025

#137

Einat Wilf: Palestinian Statehood and Why Peace Failed

Noam Weissman sits down with Dr. Einat Wilf — former Knesset member, public intellectual, ... more

01 Oct 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:23

01 Oct 2025

#136

Samer Sinijlawi: Building Palestinian Statehood from the Ground Up

In our two-part series on Palestinian statehood, we traced the history and politics behind... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:43

30 Sep 2025

#135

Michael Koplow: The Broken History and Fragile Future of Palestinian Statehood

In this bonus episode, Noam talks with Michael Koplow, chief policy officer at the Israel ... more

29 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:25

29 Sep 2025

#134

Palestinian Statehood: Why Peace Failed (1967 to 2025) Part 2

In Part 2 in a series on Palestinian statehood, Noam Weissman picks up in 1967, showing ho... more

25 Sep 2025

44 MINS

44:46

25 Sep 2025

#133

Palestinian Statehood: Why It Never Happened (1918 to 1967) Part 1

Why did Israel become a state but Palestine didn’t? Now that a rising number of nations, i... more

22 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:07

22 Sep 2025

#132

Live from New York with Dan Senor: The Pursuit of Peace

BOOK NOW FOR OUR LA SHOW - Nov 12 at Sinai Temple with special guest Ronen Bergman. Last s... more

16 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:47

16 Sep 2025

#131

Reflections on Charlie Kirk

Noam Weissman reflects on the Charlie Kirk assassination and what Israeli history—from Rab... more

15 Sep 2025

08 MINS

08:07

15 Sep 2025

#130

Is it Genocide? The Gaza War Debate with Historian Gil Troy

Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? Host Noam Weissman and historian Gil Troy dive into... more

09 Sep 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:29

09 Sep 2025

#129

The Neturei Karta: Haredi Jews who reject the State of Israel

Who are the Neturei Karta? A recent Humans of New York article brought the fringe sect of ... more

02 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:18

02 Sep 2025

#128

Facts vs. Feelings: Rethinking How We Talk About Israel with Toba Hellerstein

What wins hearts and minds — facts, or feelings? This week, Noam Weissman sits down with T... more

26 Aug 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:06

26 Aug 2025

#127

The Hilltop Youth and Settler Violence with Yirmiyahu Danzig (Part 2)

In Part 2 of a series on settler violence, Noam Weissman talks with Yirmiyahu Danzig ( [@t... more

19 Aug 2025

44 MINS

44:34

19 Aug 2025

#126

Settler Violence: Hard Truths with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)

Noam Weissman sits down with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur to tackle one of the most heated ... more

12 Aug 2025

57 MINS

57:44

12 Aug 2025

#125

Fallout: How the Suez Crisis Rewired the Middle East Forever (Part 3)

In the explosive finale of our 3-part series on the Suez Crisis, Noam Weissman unpacks the... more

05 Aug 2025

49 MINS

49:38

05 Aug 2025

#124

Combustion: The Secret Pact that Ignited the Suez War (Part 2)

This week, Part 2 of our Suez Crisis trilogy dives into the explosive events of 1956: Nass... more

29 Jul 2025

42 MINS

42:02

29 Jul 2025

#123

Israel’s Forgotten War: The Suez Crisis (Part I)

Unpacking Israeli History kicks off a gripping 3-part series on the 1956 Suez Crisis—Israe... more

22 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:52

22 Jul 2025

#122

Live from Chicago with Michael Oren: Reimagining Israel’s Story

Unpacking Israeli History goes live in Chicago! Join host Noam Weissman and historian, sta... more

15 Jul 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:50

15 Jul 2025

#121

1948 Exodus: The Birth of Israel and the Refugee Crisis (Part 2)

This week, host Noam Weissman explores the heated debate over the right of return in part ... more

08 Jul 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:54

08 Jul 2025