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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 2 days ago, 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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