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Unpacking Israeli History
by Unpacked
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.
Unpacking Israeli History hosts Noam Weissman in conversation with Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen, a West Bank settler and religious Zionist leader. The episode promises to explore what Israeli settlers actually believe, common misconceptions about them, and competing visions for Israel's future. The discussion centers on…
Worth it if you want to hear a settler's own articulation of Religious Zionist ideology, but not if you're seeking balanced analysis or practical resolution frameworks for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Three years after the October 7, 2023 massacre, host Noam Weissman visits three significant sites of trauma and rebuilding in Israel: the Tkuma car graveyard (where vehicles destroyed in the attack are preserved), Kibbutz Be'eri (one of the hardest-hit communities), and Netiv Ha'Asara (another affected settlement).…
Worth it if you're interested in how communities process and memorialize collective trauma, or seeking personal narratives of grief and rebuilding in the Israeli context.
