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Back to Search1948 Exodus: The Birth of Israel and the Refugee Crisis (Part 2)
Season 7
This week, host Noam Weissman explores the heated debate over the right of return in part 2 in a series on the origins of the Palestinian refugee crisis. Noam traces how the 1948 War of Independence …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Who Has the Right to Return? The History of Palestinian Refugees (Part 1)
Season 7
Host Noam Weissman dives into one of the most emotionally and politically charged topics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the Right of Return. Noam breaks down key historical events and grapple…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Dreaming of Iran: A Conversation with Writer Roya Hakakian
Season 7
Host Noam Weissman sits down with acclaimed Iranian-American writer Roya Hakakian to trace the complex and often misunderstood history of Persian Jewry. Roya shares her personal story growing up Jewi…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Israel vs. Iran: A War of Ideas with Dr. Tal Becker
Season 7
As a ceasefire takes tentative hold, host Noam Weissman sits down with Dr. Tal Becker — former Israeli peace negotiator and legal advisor — to unpack the complex war between Israel and Iran. Dr. Beck…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dimona: Israel’s “Secret” Nuclear Option [Updated]
Season 7
As tensions erupt between Israel and Iran, we revisit one of our most powerful episodes: the secret story of Dimona, Israel’s nuclear program. In this updated re-release, Noam Weissman explores how I…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Living Through History: Zionism, War, and Jewish Destiny
Season 7
In this special episode of Unpacking Israeli History, Noam Weissman breaks from the usual format to reflect on what it means to live through history as a Jew, a Zionist, and an Israeli ally. With bi…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel Under Fire: Rivky’s Dispatch & The Birth of the Begin Doctrine (updated)
Season 7
In this special episode of Unpacking Israeli History, host Noam Weissman shares a conversation with producer Rivky Stern, who unexpectedly finds herself in Israel with her young family as war with Ir…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Facing an Existential Threat: Why Israel Struck Iran Now with Yaakov Katz
Season 7
In this urgent crossover episode of Unpacking Israeli History and Wondering Jews, host Noam Weissman is joined by military analyst and author Yaakov Katz to break down Israel’s unprecedented airstrik…
Published on 3 months ago
Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 2)
Season 7
Unpacking Israeli History is coming to Chicago on June 8 for its first ever LIVE event! Buy your tickets now. DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your tickets using the discount code UIHCHI. NB: Click "Unl…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)
Season 7
Unpacking Israeli History is coming to Chicago on June 8 for its first ever LIVE event! Buy your tickets now
DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your tickets using the discount code UIHCHI. NB: Click "Unlock" an…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago