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Unpacked

Go behind the scenes of Israeli history with self-confessed history nerd Noam Weissman. Each week, he offers a fresh perspective on some of the most controversial and interesting events in the country’s history. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about what Israel is all about -- from multiple angles and viewpoints -- this is the podcast for you.

Unpacking Israeli History

Host Noam Weissman explores the intricate, often misunderstood story of Arab citizens of Israel in the first episode of a two-part series. Noam delves into their journey from the Ottoman Empire to 1967 with honesty and nuance, grappling with themes of identity, nationality, and integration. Please tune in next week for Part 2, focusing on 1967 to today. The series invites listeners to consider the compromises and efforts needed to build a truly inclusive and equitable society.
Click here for the sources used in this episode.
This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.

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For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:
Jewish History Nerds
Soulful Jewish Living
Stars of David with Elon Gold 
Wondering Jews

The Complex Identity of Arab Citizens of Israel: Part 1

This week, we continue our two-part series on the complex story of Arab citizens of Israel, from 1967 to October 7, 2023. We explore the evolving identity of Israeli Arabs, focusing not only on challenges of the past, but also looking ahead at paths to peace, equality, and mutual understanding.
Click here for the sources used in this episode.
This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.

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For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:
Jewish History Nerds
Soulful Jewish Living
Stars of David with Elon Gold 
Wondering Jews

The Complex Identity of Arab Citizens of Israel: Part 2

Unpacking Israeli History is taking a short break. But we are continuing to work on new episodes, including some based your questions, so keep your ideas coming and get in touch at noam@jewishunpacked.com. We will be back in a few weeks. See you in 2025. Thanks for listening.

This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.
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For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:
Jewish History Nerds
Soulful Jewish Living
Stars of David with Elon Gold 
Wondering Jews

Unpacking Israeli History is taking a short break

UIH wants to hear from you. Please fill out this survey to share your thoughts and ideas about the show. Find the survey here. 
This week, host Noam Weissman addresses listeners' questions and dives deep into the controversy surrounding the USS Liberty incident during the Six-Day War. He dissects the facts, debunks conspiracy theories, and explores how these narratives intersect with age-old antisemitic tropes. From historical context to contemporary debates fueled by figures like Candace Owens, this episode highlights the importance of distinguishing between legitimate inquiries and harmful conspiracies.
Click here for the sources used in this episode.
Follow @jewishunpacked on Instagram.
This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.
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For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:
Jewish History Nerds
Soulful Jewish Living
Stars of David with Elon Gold 
Wondering Jews

Open Mic: The USS Liberty, Conspiracies, and Antisemitism

UIH wants to hear from you. Please fill out this survey to share your thoughts and ideas about the show. Find the survey here. 
Join host Noam Weissman as he dives into the complex history and heated debates surrounding Israeli settlements. The first installment of a special two-part series explores the immediate aftermath of the Six Day War in 1967 to the ideological motivations of the Gush Emunim movement. Noam discusses how the terms “occupied,” “disputed,” and “liberated” each carry profound political and historical weight. Learn about key players who shaped the settlement enterprise, including religious visionaries inspired by the belief that Judea and Samaria are integral to the Jewish destiny. Whether you view these areas as ancestral homelands or illegally occupied territories, this conversation offers a detailed, balanced approach to one of the most contentious topics in the Middle East.
Click here for the sources used in this episode.

Follow @jewishunpacked on Instagram and check us out on youtube.
This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.
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For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:
Jewish History Nerds
Soulful Jewish Living
Stars of David with Elon Gold 
Wondering Jews

Settling the Question: Unpacking the History and Controversy of Israeli Settlements Part 1

Explore the controversial, fascinating and confusing moments of Israeli history with host Noam Weissman. Join him each week as he unpacks another captivating story that you may have missed in history class.
 The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea & Larry Gill Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked
 Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

Introducing Unpacking Israeli History

How is it possible that an espionage trial in France in the mid-1890s set into motion events that (tangentially) led to the rebirth of the State of Israel after 2,000 years? Noam Weissman demystifies the oft-repeated but often misunderstood story of the Dreyfus Affair. He also explains why this extraordinary — but also ordinary — example of antisemitism cuts to the heart of questions surrounding Jewish identity that are still being asked today. ~~~~~
The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea & Larry Gill
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Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked Teaching about this topic? Check out our relevant educator resources here: https://unpacked.education/video/the-dreyfus-affair/ 
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Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Dreyfus-affair

 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-preparing-for-major-influx-of-french-jewish-immigrants/

 https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-dreyfus-affair

 https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/theodor-binyamin-ze-rsquo-ev-herzl

 https://erenow.net/modern/israel-concise-history-nation-reborn/2.php

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Theodor-Herzl

 https://www.vision.org/theodor-herzl-founding-father-of-zionism-791

 https://www.jpost.com/Features/In-Thespotlight/This-Week-in-History-The-Dreyfus-Affair-begins

 https://mfa.gov.il/MFA/AboutIsrael/History/Zionism/Pages/Herzl%20and%20Zionism.aspx

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Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

Dreyfus: An Affair to Remember

After over 70 years of existence, it’s impossible to imagine the Jewish State being located anywhere other than Israel. But in the early days of Zionism, there was a push to establish a homeland in a non-Promised Land in East Africa. This week, Noam Weissman gets to the heart of the Uganda Plan and discusses why the movement’s leaders felt they needed to come up with a solution — any solution — to combat the rampant antisemitism of the day. ~~~~~ The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea & Larry Gill
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Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked Teaching about this topic? Check out our relevant educator resources here: https://unpacked.education/video/herzl-the-zionist-dream-of-a-jewish-state/
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Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

Herzl and the Non-Promised Land

In a bizarre twist of history, the humble chestnut played a big role in the ultimate creation of the State of Israel. To understand why, Noam Weissman examines the curious origins of the Balfour Declaration and asks why the 67-word letter from a British foreign minister continues to get people riled up more than 100 years after it was published. ~~~~~ The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea & Larry Gill ~~~~~
Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked Teaching about this topic? Check out our relevant educator resources here: https://unpacked.education/video/what-is-the-balfour-declaration/
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Source links 

 https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2009/feb/10/zionism-deronda-george-eliot

 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-balfour-declaration

 https://jcpa.org/article/historical-significance-balfour-declaration/

 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2017/11/02/balfour/107251858/

 https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2017/11/02/what-was-the-balfour-declaration-of-1917-and-why-is-it-significant/

 https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-britain-s-true-motivation-behind-the-balfour-declaration-1.5462518

 https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-britain-s-true-motivation-behind-the-balfour-declaration-1.5462518

 https://www.islamweb.net/en/article/165587/who-was-balfour

 https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-balfour-declaration-century

 https://dailyhistory.org/What_was_the_impact_of_the_Balfour_Declaration_(1917)_on_the_Middle_East%3F

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Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words That Changed the World

If you’ve learned anything about the spread of Modern Hebrew, you probably heard that it’s all thanks to one man - Eliezer Ben Yehuda - that Israel’s national language is Hebrew and not Yiddish (or even German!). Not to spoil a good story with fact, but that’s not exactly how the rebirth of Hebrew went down. Far from being a crusade of one, it took an entire nation to revive a language that had been close to death for millennia. ~~~~ The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea and Larry GillThis episode is sponsored by Jack and Ellen Kahan Zager in honor of Ala and Yoske (z”l) Brosh. ~~~~
 Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked Teaching about this topic? Check out our relevant educator resources here: https://unpacked.education/video/the-hebrew-language-revival/
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 Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

Hebrew: A Dead Language Revived

We are deep in the weeds prepping Season 3 of Unpacking Israeli History, and, dear listeners, you’re going to love it. As in past seasons, we’ll be exploring exciting, intense, and complicated topics. Stay tuned, and brush up on past episodes. Yalla, let’s do this.

New Season Coming!

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