Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSpecial Crossover: Navigating Israel, Identity, and Empathy—How to Talk to Kids About Israel
Season 7
In this special crossover episode, Noam Weissman shares an insightful conversation from his other podcast, Wondering Jews With Mijal and Noam, co-hos…
1 year, 8 months ago
Israel Open Mic: Anti-Zionism, Iran-Contra, and Why Empathy Matters
Season 7
In this special Israel Open Mic episode of Unpacking Israeli History, host Noam Weissman is answering your questions! Noam dives into some of the mos…
1 year, 9 months ago
What is Zionism? Part 2: Challenges, Education, and What’s Next
Season 7 Episode 9
In part two, Noam and Haviv tackle the tough questions about Zionism today. They dig into how Zionism is viewed around the world, how it’s taught, an…
1 year, 9 months ago
What is Zionism? Part 1: Origins and Big Ideas
Season 7 Episode 10
In part one of this two-part series, Noam Weissman and Haviv Rettig Gur dive into the origins and big ideas behind Zionism. They break down what Zion…
1 year, 9 months ago
Oslo: The Peace that Wasn't [Rerelease]
Season 7 Episode 9
In this re-release, we delve into the Oslo Accords, a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian history that promised peace but now feels more elusive th…
1 year, 9 months ago
Part 3: The Aftermath of October 7
Season 7 Episode 8
In the immediate aftermath of October 7, 2023, Israel grappled with overwhelming loss and destruction. As Hamas terrorists ravaged border communities…
1 year, 10 months ago
Part 2: The Nightmare of October 7, 2023
Season 7 Episode 7
On October 7, 2023, Israel witnessed a nightmare unfold as Hamas militants stormed the southern border communities, committing acts of unimaginable b…
1 year, 10 months ago
The End of Nasrallah
In this special episode of Unpacking Israeli History, we break down the unprecedented Operation New Order (Mivtza Seder Hadash), a decisive moment th…
1 year, 10 months ago
Part 1: Behind October 7: Gaza's History from 1967 to Oct. 7, 2023
Season 7 Episode 6
Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has been at the heart of a brutal war between Israel and Hamas. But this tiny 25-mile strip's troubled history started lo…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Second Intifada: Trauma and Tragedy [Rerelease]
Season 7 Episode 5
To appreciate the current Israeli and Palestinian psyches, it’s vital to understand the first five years of the 21st century — the period of the Seco…
1 year, 10 months ago