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Unpacking Israeli History

Unpacking Israeli History

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Go behind the scenes of Israeli history with self-confessed history nerd Noam Weissman. Each week, he offers a fresh perspective on some of the most controversial and interesting events in the country’s history. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about what Israel is all about -- from multiple angles and viewpoints -- this is the podcast for you.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Unpacking Israeli History episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Unpacking Israeli History for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Unpacking Israeli History episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Eleven months after Oct.7, Israel and the Jewish people are still grieving. Last week we received the terrible news that six hostages were murdered, after surviving for nearly a year. Navigating grief and hope during ongoing heartache and war is extremely complicated to navigate, especially in the wake of such tragic news. In this episode of Unpacking Israeli History, Noam pays tribute to the six beautiful lives taken too soon: Carmel, Almog, Eden, Alexander, Ori, and Hersh. He then shares an interview with Kibbutz Beeri resident Yarden Tzemach about his family’s experience on Oct.7 and its aftermath. Yarden and Noam discuss Kibbutz Beeri’s history and future while reflecting on what it means to rebuild.

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Unpacking Israeli History - Oslo: The Peace That Wasn't

Oslo: The Peace That Wasn't

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10/07/21 • 41 min

By January 1993, the Israelis and the Palestinians had opened secret negotiations, culminating in the Oslo Accords, a series of agreements between Israel and the PLO, as the representatives of the Palestinians. So, what was Oslo? What is its legacy? How did the Israeli public, including the settlement leadership, view Oslo? What about the Palestinians? And, what lessons can we learn from this haunting story? ~~~~

Unpacking Israeli History is generously sponsored by Alan Fisher and Barbara Sommer, and Jon and Rachie Teller, and this episode is generously sponsored by Yoni and Lisa Wintner, Beverly and Blake Lorenz, and Dr. Neil and Pam Weissman.

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Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/

Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked

Unpacking Israeli History about Baruch Goldstein: https://jewishunpacked.com/baruch-goldstein-legacy-of-a-massacre/

Unpacking Israeli History about Rabin's assassination: https://jewishunpacked.com/the-assassination-of-yitzchak-rabin/

Unpacking Israeli History about UN Resolution 3379: https://jewishunpacked.com/is-zionism-racism-un-resolution-3379/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8CFL6gHgxI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD0YmVwYJpA

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1989-1992/madrid-conference

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-original-palestine-national-charter-1964

Rise and Kill First, by Ronen Bergman

https://www.adl.org/education/resources/glossary-terms/the-oslo-accords-oslo-process

https://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/peace/guide/pages/declaration%20of%20principles.aspx

https://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/peace/guide/pages/the%20israeli-palestinian%20interim%20agreement%20-%20main%20p.aspx

https://iris.org.il/arafats-johannesburg-speech/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1994/05/26/arafats-loose-lips/ffd735a8-fe5f-4172-87fa-a77b4261c820/

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/yasser-arafat-a-fake-hero-a-lord-of-corruption/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6x25gf58ezI

https://www.smh.com.au/world/sharon-not-frightened-by-ancient-jewish-death-curse-20050728-gdlrql.html

https://www.haaretz.com/1.4853346

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-great-revolt-66-70-ce

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-they-heard-yitzhak-rabin-speak-right-before-his-murder-and-they-ll-never-forget-it-1.9291295

https://interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/palestineremix/the-price-of-oslo.html#/14

https://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/terrorism/palestinian/pages/suicide%20and%20other%20bombing%20attacks%20in%20israel%20since.aspx

https://sci-hub.se/https://www.jstor.org/stable/41289422

Like Dreamers, Yossi Klein Halevi

https://open.spotify.com/track/1aO1Pg9yuW6aVe6yYObjpk?si=2f2589b4f8dc479b

https://rabbisacks.or...

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Unpacking Israeli History - Qibya: Civilian Massacre or Military Operation?
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05/09/22 • 40 min

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Qibya is one of the saddest and most difficult events in Israeli history. A military unit enters a village, and when the raid is over, 43 homes had been demolished, and 69 civilians – mostly women and children – had been killed. This week, Noam asks, what happened here, and how does it impact the story we tell ourselves about Israel?

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This season of Unpacking Israeli History is generously sponsored by Marci & Andrew Spitzer and Barbara Sommer & Alan Fisher, and this episode is generously sponsored by the Center For Advancement of Jewish Education, and The Jewish Federation of Northern NJ.

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Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/

Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked

Unpacking Israeli History about Black Saturday: https://jewishunpacked.com/black-saturday-how-far-would-you-go-for-a-homeland/

Unpacking Israeli History about the Mossad: https://jewishunpacked.com/the-mossad-three-tales-of-assassination/

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Unpacking Israeli History - The Great Debate Around German Reparations
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09/02/21 • 29 min

Begin and Ben Gurion had some epics battles, but one of the biggest ones happened in 1952, as these two Israeli giants battled about whether to take German reparations after the Holocaust. In this episode, Noam looks all the way back at this crazy story, and leaves us asking, who was right? ~~~~ Unpacking Israeli History is generously sponsored by Alan Fisher and Barbara Sommer, and Jon and Rachie Teller.

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Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/

Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked

See the full season of Unpacking Israeli History here: https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/unpacking-israeli-history/

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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/us/ta-nehisi-coates-reparations.html

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/67de380e-8b71-412c-8d06-70af9b31da25

https://www.ushmm.org/exhibition/displaced-persons/daily2.htm

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israel-breaks-50-year-record-for-most-rainfall-613693

tastecooking.com/truth-israeli-couscous/

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/144226014.pdf

https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700356426/thousands-of-israelis-now-call-berlin-home-and-make-their-cultural-mark

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/labor-and-internment-camps-in-north-africa

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https://www.aicgs.org/2019/11/the-september-1952-reparations-agreement-between-west-germany-and-israel-the-beginning-of-a-remarkable-friendship/

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/german-holocaust-reparations

Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel's Soul, by Danny Gordis

Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel, Anita Shapira

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Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

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Unpacking Israeli History - Osirak: The Airstrike That Shocked The World
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06/13/22 • 43 min

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On the night before Shavuot, 1981, Prime Minister Menachem Begin shocked his cabinet by announcing they would be launching a surprise attack on a nuclear reactor in Iraq, known as Osirak. It was a gamble, one that the outside world, not to mention in Israel itself, most people didn't approve of. In this episode, Noam takes us on a tour of Begin's decision, the aftermath, and how it still impacts Israel today.

~~~~ This season of Unpacking Israeli History is generously sponsored by Marci & Andrew Spitzer and Barbara Sommer & Alan Fisher, and this episode, is generously sponsored by Jack Zager and Ellen Kahan, and by Pam and Neil Weissman, in memory of their parents, Mama Bashe and Saba Royal Rockman, and Safta Alice and Saba Irving Weissman.

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Unpacking Israeli History - "Torah Dome": Why Don't Haredim Serve In The IDF?
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05/30/22 • 51 min

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Who should serve in the Israeli military? It doesn’t sound like a particularly spicy question, does it? Because the obvious answer is... “Israelis.” Like, duh. Case closed, next question. But in this episode, Noam breaks down why Haredim, a massive force in Israel, don't serve. He goes through the history and asks, how does this choice impact the country?

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~~~~ This season of Unpacking Israeli History is generously sponsored by Marci & Andrew Spitzer and Barbara Sommer & Alan Fisher, and this episode is generously sponsored by Lisa and Phil Baratz, and by the Center For Advancement of Jewish Education. ~~~~

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Unpacking Israeli History - New season of Unpacking Israeli History coming soon!
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08/26/24 • 6 min

Unpacking Israeli History is back this fall, and we’re bigger than ever! Dive deep into Israel’s rich and complex history with Noam as we explore the stories that shaped the nation. This season, we’re kicking off with must-listen re-releases and a timely mini-series on the events of October 7th—because understanding Israel's past means engaging with its present.

But that’s not all—Unpacking Israeli History is evolving. Expect more interviews, exclusive content, and even a tour where you can engage with Noam live! Plus, we’ve got brand new swag to celebrate our growing community. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering us, this season offers more ways to connect and dive into the history that matters.

Have questions or feedback? Reach out at [email protected]—we can’t wait to hear from you!

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Unpacking Israeli History - New Season Coming!

New Season Coming!

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03/02/22 • 2 min

We are deep in the weeds prepping Season 3 of Unpacking Israeli History, and, dear listeners, you’re going to love it. As in past seasons, we’ll be exploring exciting, intense, and complicated topics. Stay tuned, and brush up on past episodes. Yalla, let’s do this.

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Unpacking Israeli History - Baruch Goldstein: Legacy of a Massacre
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11/24/20 • 27 min

On the festival of Purim in 1994, Israeli-American doctor Baruch Goldstein opened fire in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, killing 29 Muslim worshippers. Condemnation was swift and decisive, but among the voices of dismay and repulsion were those who supported Goldstein’s actions and honored him after his death. Noam Weissman explores the background of the massacre, the events that followed and asks important questions about Jewish terrorism. ~~~~ The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea and Larry Gill

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Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked

Teaching about this topic? Check out our relevant educator resources here: https://unpacked.education/video/jewish-terrorism/

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Unpacking Israeli History - Farhud: The Massacre You May Not Know About (But Should)
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05/23/22 • 48 min

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The relationship between Jews and their host countries, for the past several thousand years, is complicated. And Iraq is no exception. While Jews have lived there for thousands of years, today, virtually no Jews are left in the country. This week's episode tells that story, through the lens of the Farhud, the devastating 1941 massacre in which Iraqis murdered, raped, mutilated, looted, and destroyed Baghdad’s Jewish community.

~~~~ This season of Unpacking Israeli History is generously sponsored by Marci & Andrew Spitzer and Barbara Sommer & Alan Fisher, and this episode is generously sponsored by the Center For Advancement of Jewish Education. ~~~~
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How many episodes does Unpacking Israeli History have?

Unpacking Israeli History currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does Unpacking Israeli History cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Judaism, Society & Culture and Religion & Spirituality.

What is the most popular episode on Unpacking Israeli History?

The episode title 'From Hostage Tragedy to Be'eri's Loss, Strength and a Special Conversation' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Unpacking Israeli History?

The average episode length on Unpacking Israeli History is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Unpacking Israeli History released?

Episodes of Unpacking Israeli History are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Unpacking Israeli History?

The first episode of Unpacking Israeli History was released on Aug 25, 2020.

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