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Unpacking Israeli History

Unpacking Israeli History

A podcast by Unpacked

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192 episodesEN

Show overview

Unpacking Israeli History has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 192 episodes, alongside 22 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 52 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 56 episodes published. Published by Unpacked.

Episodes
192
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
40 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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Durban 2001: How Zionism Became a Dirty Word

Aug 25, 20261h 3m

Why Israeli Elections Never Produce a Clear Winner

Aug 18, 20261h 4m

Live from Camp Tel Yehudah: Teens Talk Antisemitism, Identity, and Israel

Aug 13, 202639 min

Israel's Eurovision story: Boos, ballads, and breaking up with Europe (Part 2)

Aug 11, 202640 min

Israel's Eurovision story: How a Middle Eastern country crashed Europe's biggest party (Part 1)

Aug 1, 202630 min

Live from Camp Lavi: Teens Take on Israel's Toughest Moments

Jul 28, 202643 min

Israel Open Mic: Is the Palestinian flag Illegal in Israel?

Jul 21, 202635 min

Should We Retire the Word ‘Zionism’? With Haviv Rettig Gur

Jul 14, 20261h 1m

50 Years Since Entebbe: Operation Thunderbolt

Jul 7, 202633 min

Nas Daily: The Identity Crisis October 7 Forced Me to Face

Jun 30, 20261h 17m

The Battle for Jerusalem: Ammunition Hill

Jun 23, 20261h 4m

Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier, Leader, Statesman [Special Crossover]

Jun 16, 20261h 4m

Hezbollah Revisited: The Origins of Iran's Most Powerful Proxy

Jun 9, 202644 min

The Scandal That Changed Israel Forever: The Rotten Business (Part 2)

Jun 2, 202642 min

The Scandal That Changed Israel Forever: The Lavon Affair (Part 1)

May 26, 202631 min

How to Kill Israeli Self-Criticism

May 21, 202639 min

Real abuse, Reckless Reporting: Haviv Rettig Gur Dissects Kristof's Israel Prison Story

May 19, 202655 min

Masada: The Making of a Myth (Part 2)

May 12, 202649 min

Masada: The Siege That Became a Legend (Part 1)

May 5, 202644 min

Live with Rachel Goldberg-Polin: Grief, Faith and Hersh

Apr 29, 20261h 7m
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