Unpacking Israeli History
Hosted by Noam Weissman and Noam · Unpacked
4.7from 2,399 ratings
- 217
- Episodes
- 94
- Transcribed
- 2,399
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 224K
- YouTube views
About Unpacking Israeli History
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.
- Publisher
- Unpacked
- Category
- history · religion & spirituality · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Aug 2020
- Latest episode
- 3 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
94 of 217 episodes have a transcript.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
They Survived the Holocaust. Then They Were Imprisoned at Atlit
29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Breaking: Who Won Israel's Election?
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Is Israel Solving the Wrong Problems?
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They Survived the Holocaust. Then They Were Imprisoned at Atlit
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It's not like that was their mission statement. Aside from the fact that no one could have predicted the sheer scale of the coming slaughter, there were significant geopolitical considerations in play. Allies to consider. Regional power to uphold. Countries don't usually have morals. They have interests. […]
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- Eli Kowaz
- Judah Taub
- Yehuda HaKohen
- Yehudah Mirsky
- Yossi Klein Halevi
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- YouTube views
- 224,464
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 1,302 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.6 / 5
- 1,097 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
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- 72
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 99
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