

Unpacking Israeli History
Unpacked
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.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Unpacking Israeli History podcast:

#1 Mentioned in 2 episodes
My promised land
The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel

#2 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Start-Up Nation
The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle

#3 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Zionist Ideas
#4 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Six-Day War
#5 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Journey from the land of no
#6 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Arabs and Israelis' Conflict and Peacemaking in the Middle East
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#7 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Never Eat Alone
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
#8 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Jerusalem Talmud

#9 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Samson Option
Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy

#10 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Innocents Abroad
Or, The New Pilgrim's Progress

#11 Mentioned in 1 episodes
People Love Dead Jews
Reports from a Haunted Present

#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
A just Zionism

#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Shadow Strike
#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Brothers Apart
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#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Sipping from the Nile
#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Vayol Moshe
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in the City of Slaughter
#18 Mentioned in 1 episodes
A Passion for Truth
#19 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Kol D'Odi Dofec
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#20 Mentioned in 1 episodes