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.

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Oslo: The Peace That Wasn't 2021-10-07
Sabra and Shatila: What Happened And Why It Matters 2021-09-30
Does Israel Represent All Jews?: The Great Debate 2021-09-23
The Story Of Israel's Black Panthers 2021-09-09
The Great Debate Around German Reparations 2021-09-02
Is Zionism…Racism?: UN Resolution 3379 2021-08-27
Dimona: Israel's "Secret" Nuclear Option 2021-08-19
Ingathering of Exiles: From Ethiopia to Israel 2021-08-12
Operation Thunderbolt: The Raid on Entebbe 2021-08-05
Introducing: This Week Unpacked 2021-06-16
What The Heck Is Going On In Israel? 2021-05-24
Gaza Strip and Gush Katif: When Jews Expelled Jews 2020-12-15
The Second Intifada: Trauma and Tragedy 2020-12-08
The assassination of Yitzchak Rabin 2020-12-01
Baruch Goldstein: Legacy of a Massacre 2020-11-24
The First Intifada: A Grassroots Movement 2020-11-17
The Yom Kippur War: A National Catastrophe 2020-11-10
Munich Olympics: When Terrorism Won 2020-11-03
Eichmann: The Controversy of Justice 2020-10-27
Hatikvah: The Story Behind the Anthem 2020-10-20
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