Unpacking Israeli History
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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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Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)
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May 20, 2025 |
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Torah Dome: Why Don't the Haredim Serve in the IDF? (Re-release)
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May 13, 2025 |
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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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May 06, 2025 |
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Inside the Mossad: Unbelievable Missions That Shaped Israel's Destiny (re-released)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Holocaust, Redefining Jewish Heroism
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Special Crossover: The Star of David (Jewish History Nerds)
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Meir Kahane: Jewish Defender or Jewish Supremacist?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Hamas, Israel, and the Future of Gaza: A Conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkatib (Part 2)
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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A Palestinian Voice: Gaza, History, and Hope - A Conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkatib (Part 1)
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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More Than a Game: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Zionism, and Israeli Identity
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A 30-Minute Guide
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Bibas Family Tragedy and the Human Cost of Conflict
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The King David Hotel Bombing: Terrorism or Resistance? Part 2
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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The King David Hotel Bombing: Terrorism or Resistance? Part 1
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Israeli Settlers: Obstacle or Path to Peace? Part 2
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Israeli Settlers: Obstacle or Path to Peace? Part 1
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Open Mic: The USS Liberty, Conspiracies, and Antisemitism
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Unpacking Israeli History is taking a short break
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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The Complex Identity of Arab Citizens of Israel: Part 2
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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The Complex Identity of Arab Citizens of Israel: Part 1
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Is Israel an Apartheid State? Part 2
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Is Israel an Apartheid State? Part 1
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Special Crossover: Navigating Israel, Identity, and Empathy—How to Talk to Kids About Israel
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Israel Open Mic: Anti-Zionism, Iran-Contra, and Why Empathy Matters
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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What is Zionism? Part 2: Challenges, Education, and What’s Next
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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What is Zionism? Part 1: Origins and Big Ideas
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Oslo: The Peace that Wasn't [Rerelease]
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Part 3: The Aftermath of October 7
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Part 2: The Nightmare of October 7, 2023
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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The End of Nasrallah
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Part 1: Behind October 7: Gaza's History from 1967 to Oct. 7, 2023
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The Second Intifada: Trauma and Tragedy [Rerelease]
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Sabra and Shatila: What Happened And Why It Matters [Rerelease]
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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From Hostage Tragedy to Be'eri's Loss, Strength and a Special Conversation
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Munich Olympics: When Terrorism Won (Re-release)
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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New season of Unpacking Israeli History coming soon!
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Re-release: Meet the Israeli Druze
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Behind the scenes of Unpacking Israeli History
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May 28, 2024 |
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P3: The Aftermath - Six Days That Changed Israel Forever
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May 20, 2024 |
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P2: The Middle East At War - Six Days That Changed Israel Forever
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May 13, 2024 |
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P1: Lead-Up To War - Six Days That Changed Israel Forever
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May 06, 2024 |
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Iran's Surprise Attack on Israel: History and Reflections
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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P3: Did Palestine's Great Revolt (1936-1939) Set the Stage for Oct 7?
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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P2: Did Palestine's Great Revolt (1936-1939) Set the Stage for Oct 7?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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P1: Did Palestine's Great Revolt (1936-1939) Set the Stage for Oct 7?
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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P2: Four Obstacles To Israeli-Palestinian Peace
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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P1: Four Obstacles To Israeli-Palestinian Peace
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Meet the Israeli Druze
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Who Is Hezbollah?
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Season 6, Coming Next Week!
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Should Israel Ransom Hostages? (Updated)
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Noam on the Ground: Reflections on the Israel War
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Meta-Narratives of the Israel-Hamas War
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Hamas, Explained (Updated)
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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P3: War Ends, Scars Remain - Yom Kippur War
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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P2: Israel Turns the Tide - Yom Kippur War
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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P1: Israel's Military Power Breakdown - Yom Kippur War
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Yom Kippur War: An Overview (Replay)
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Prisoners of Zion: Refuseniks and the Soviet Aliyah
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Should Israel Ransom Captured Citizens?
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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The Battle for Sheikh Jarrah
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Shadows of Justice: The Demjanjuk Trial
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Season 5 Coming!
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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P3: The Hope, Finally, Independence - Israel@75
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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P2: The Lamed Hey, Convoy of 35 - Israel@75
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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P1: The Rift, Israel's Civil War - Israel@75
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Heroes, Hurdles, and Early Israel's Foundations
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Sadat's Leap: Israel's Historic Peace Breakthrough
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Hamas, Explained
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Kfar Qassem: A Wound That Still Bleeds
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Ma'alot: When Terrorists Came For The Children
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Season 4 Coming!
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Introducing Jewish History Unpacked
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Osirak: The Airstrike That Shocked The World
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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"Torah Dome": Why Don't Haredim Serve In The IDF?
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May 30, 2022 |
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Farhud: The Massacre You May Not Know About (But Should)
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May 23, 2022 |
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Desert Storm: Gas Masks in...Tel Aviv?
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May 16, 2022 |
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Qibya: Civilian Massacre or Military Operation?
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May 09, 2022 |
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Sykes-Picot and San Remo: You've Never Heard Of Them, But Did They Create Israel?
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May 02, 2022 |
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Behind the Mossad: Three Stories You Won't Believe
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Kishinev: Auschwitz Before Auschwitz
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Hebron Riots: When Tensions Erupt
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Kastner Trial: The Weight of a Choice
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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New Season Coming!
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Black Saturday: How Far Would You Go For A Homeland?
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Oslo: The Peace That Wasn't
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Sabra and Shatila: What Happened And Why It Matters
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Does Israel Represent All Jews?: The Great Debate
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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The Story Of Israel's Black Panthers
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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The Great Debate Around German Reparations
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Is Zionism…Racism?: UN Resolution 3379
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Dimona: Israel's "Secret" Nuclear Option
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Ingathering of Exiles: From Ethiopia to Israel
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Operation Thunderbolt: The Raid on Entebbe
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Introducing: This Week Unpacked
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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What The Heck Is Going On In Israel?
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May 24, 2021 |
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Gaza Strip and Gush Katif: When Jews Expelled Jews
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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The Second Intifada: Trauma and Tragedy
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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The assassination of Yitzchak Rabin
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Baruch Goldstein: Legacy of a Massacre
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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The First Intifada: A Grassroots Movement
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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The Yom Kippur War: A National Catastrophe
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Munich Olympics: When Terrorism Won
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Eichmann: The Controversy of Justice
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Hatikvah: The Story Behind the Anthem
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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The Altalena: Israel’s (Almost) Civil War
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Deir Yassin: The Battle for Truth
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Hebrew: A Dead Language Revived
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words That Changed the World
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Herzl and the Non-Promised Land
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Dreyfus: An Affair to Remember
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Introducing Unpacking Israeli History
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Aug 25, 2020 |