The Neturei Karta: Haredi Jews who reject the State of Israel
Who are the Neturei Karta? A recent Humans of New York article brought the fringe sect of ultra-Orthodox, anti-Zionist Jews into the spotlight. Now Noam Weissman explains the history of this tiny move...
2 Sep 202558min
Facts vs. Feelings: Rethinking How We Talk About Israel with Toba Hellerstein
What wins hearts and minds — facts, or feelings? This week, Noam Weissman sits down with Toba Hellerstein, author of American Perceptions of Jews and Israel and a leading expert on antisemitism, diplo...
26 Aug 20251h 1min
The Hilltop Youth and Settler Violence with Yirmiyahu Danzig (Part 2)
In Part 2 of a series on settler violence, Noam Weissman talks with Yirmiyahu Danzig (@that_semite) about the Hilltop Youth, Palestinian life in Area C, and the narratives behind the headlines. From G...
19 Aug 202545min
Settler Violence: Hard Truths with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)
Noam Weissman sits down with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur to tackle one of the most heated topics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: settler violence. Who are the “Hilltop Youth,” the fringe group ac...
12 Aug 202558min
Fallout: How the Suez Crisis Rewired the Middle East Forever (Part 3)
In the explosive finale of our 3-part series on the Suez Crisis, Noam Weissman unpacks the hidden aftershocks of Israel’s most underrated war. This episode reveals how the 1956 Sinai Campaign reshaped...
5 Aug 202550min
Combustion: The Secret Pact that Ignited the Suez War (Part 2)
This week, Part 2 of our Suez Crisis trilogy dives into the explosive events of 1956: Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, enraging Britain and France. Behind closed doors, the three powers—Israel, Bri...
29 Juli 202542min
Israel’s Forgotten War: The Suez Crisis (Part I)
Unpacking Israeli History kicks off a gripping 3-part series on the 1956 Suez Crisis—Israel’s most overlooked war. In Part I, Noam Weissman unpacks the roots of this conflict: from Nasser’s pan-Arabi...
22 Juli 202537min
Live from Chicago with Michael Oren: Reimagining Israel’s Story
Unpacking Israeli History goes live in Chicago! Join host Noam Weissman and historian, statesman, and bestselling author Michael Oren for an extraordinary conversation on Israel’s Rubicon moments, mis...
15 Juli 20251h 21min
