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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Facing an Existential Threat: Why Israel Struck Iran Now with Yaakov Katz
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2025-06-13
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Who Has the Right to Return? The History of Palestinian Refugees (Part 1)
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2025-06-10
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Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 2)
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2025-05-27
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Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)
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2025-05-20
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Torah Dome: Why Don't the Haredim Serve in the IDF? (Re-release)
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2025-05-13
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How a Secret Treaty Redrew the Middle East: Sykes-Picot, San Remo, and the Birth of Israel (re-release)
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2025-05-06
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Inside the Mossad: Unbelievable Missions That Shaped Israel's Destiny (re-released)
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2025-04-29
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Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Holocaust, Redefining Jewish Heroism
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2025-04-22
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Special Crossover: The Star of David (Jewish History Nerds)
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2025-04-11
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Meir Kahane: Jewish Defender or Jewish Supremacist?
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2025-04-02
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Hamas, Israel, and the Future of Gaza: A Conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkatib (Part 2)
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2025-03-25
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A Palestinian Voice: Gaza, History, and Hope - A Conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkatib (Part 1)
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2025-03-18
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More Than a Game: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Zionism, and Israeli Identity
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2025-03-11
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A 30-Minute Guide
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2025-03-04
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Bibas Family Tragedy and the Human Cost of Conflict
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2025-02-25
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The King David Hotel Bombing: Terrorism or Resistance? Part 2
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2025-02-18
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The King David Hotel Bombing: Terrorism or Resistance? Part 1
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2025-02-11
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Israeli Settlers: Obstacle or Path to Peace? Part 2
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2025-02-04
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Israeli Settlers: Obstacle or Path to Peace? Part 1
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2025-01-28
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Open Mic: The USS Liberty, Conspiracies, and Antisemitism
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2025-01-21
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