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
Hard Conversations About Israel: 4 Real-Life Case Studies with Toba Hellerstein (Part 2) (13.01.2026)
Previous Episodes
- Israel Open Mic: What Does “Israel’s Right to Exist” Mean?
- Ma'alot Revisited: When Terrorists Came for the Children
- Intelligence Operations that Shaped Israel’s Story with Ronen Bergman, LIVE in LA
- The Bondi Beach Massacre and the Meaning of Peoplehood
- When Sadat Came to Jerusalem (re-release)
- The Hebron Massacre and the Myths Fueling Today’s Conflict — with Yardena Schwartz (Part 2)
- Revisiting the Hebron Massacre: Myths and Their Deadly Repercussions (Part 1)
- 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
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