Unpacking Israeli History
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.
Latest Episode
Revisiting the Hebron Massacre: Myths and Their Deadly Repercussions (Part 1) (25.11.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Israel Open Mic: Understanding the Green Line and Israel’s Presidency
- 30 Years After Rabin with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 2)
- Remembering Yitzhak Rabin on the 30th Anniversary of His Assassination (re-release ) Part 1
- Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life
- How It Feels to be Israeli Right Now: A Conversation with Sarah Tuttle-Singer
- An Empty Chair for 251 Hostages: Two Years After October 7
- Two Years Since October 7th: A Conversation with Amir Tibon (Re-release)
- Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Palestinian Statehood and the Power of Recognition
- Einat Wilf: Palestinian Statehood and Why Peace Failed
- Samer Sinijlawi: Building Palestinian Statehood from the Ground Up
- Michael Koplow: The Broken History and Fragile Future of Palestinian Statehood
- Palestinian Statehood: Why Peace Failed (1967 to 2025) Part 2
- Palestinian Statehood: Why It Never Happened (1918 to 1967) Part 1
- Live from New York with Dan Senor: The Pursuit of Peace
- Reflections on Charlie Kirk
- Is it Genocide? The Gaza War Debate with Historian Gil Troy
- The Neturei Karta: Haredi Jews who reject the State of Israel
- Facts vs. Feelings: Rethinking How We Talk About Israel with Toba Hellerstein
- The Hilltop Youth and Settler Violence with Yirmiyahu Danzig (Part 2)
- Settler Violence: Hard Truths with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)
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