Unpacking Israeli History

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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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The Bedouin Woman Challenging What It Means to Be Israeli

2026-11-10 · 53 min

Hanan Alsanah grew up in a traditional Bedouin family, where becoming a lawyer and choosing her own path seemed nearly impossible. She tells Noam Weissman how she challenged expectations, helped thousands of Bedouin…
They Survived the Holocaust. Then They Were Imprisoned at Atlit

2026-11-03 · 51 min

After surviving the Holocaust, thousands of Jewish refugees set out for the Land of Israel, only to be intercepted by the British and imprisoned at Atlit detention camp in Mandatory Palestine. Now, Noam Weissman visits…
Breaking: Who Won Israel's Election?

2026-10-29 · 51 min

Who really won Israel’s election? is the Netanyahu era coming to an end or has he survived another day? Noam Weissman and political analyst Eli Kowaz break down the results, the winners and losers, the role of the Arab…
Is Israel Solving the Wrong Problems?

2026-10-27 · 44 min

What makes Israel a startup nation, and what could take it to the next level? Venture capitalist and author Judah Taub joins Noam Weissman in Tel Aviv to explore Israel’s boldest moonshot opportunities. From defense…
8 Elections That Shocked Israel

2026-10-20 · 39 min

Israel votes on October 27th, and Noam couldn’t think of a better way to count down than by ranking Israel’s eight biggest political earthquakes. He covers the most dramatic moments; Menachem Begin’s earth-shaking 1977…
Blood and Honey: The Incredible Story of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

2026-10-13 · 50 min

Named for a hero of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai embodies the story of Jewish resistance and renewal. From its desperate stand against Egyptian forces in 1948 to its survival on October 7, 2023, the…
Can Israel Have All the Land and Still Have Peace?

2026-10-08 · 52 min

What do Israelis who live in the West Bank really believe, and what do outsiders misunderstand about them? Noam Weissman sits down with Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen, a West Bank rabbi and settler, for a candid conversation…
After the Massacre: Remembering October 7

2026-10-06 · 39 min

Three years after October 7, Noam Weissman visits the Tkuma car graveyard, Kibbutz Be’eri, and Netiv Ha’Asara to ask how Israelis remember tragedy while rebuilding their homes and lives. Through conversations with…
What Would Rav Kook Think of Religious Zionism Today?

2026-10-01 · 59 min

In the third and final episode of our series on religious Zionism, Noam Weissman explores how every major debate within religious Zionism, from West Bank settlements and the Haredi draft to the relationship between…
The Fight for the Soul of Religious Zionism

2026-09-30 · 1 hr 1 min

UPDATED: In part 2 of his series on Religious Zionism, Noam traces a movement as it moves from the sidelines to the center of Israeli life, and asks what happens when religious certainty collides with political reality.…

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