Unpacking Israeli History
Episodes
Good Jews Only? Confronting New York Magazine's Habibi City Story
Host Noam Weissmann analyzes the "Habibi City" controversy through the lens of 1968 Poland, where the government used anti-Zionist rhetoric to suppress student protests and scapegoat Jews.
Durban 2001: How Zionism Became a Dirty Word
Host Noam Weissman examines the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban, arguing it shaped modern anti-Israel rhetoric.
Why Israeli Elections Never Produce a Clear Winner
Host Noam Weissman interviews former Knesset member Rachel Azaria to demystify Israel’s complex electoral system, focusing on coalition dynamics rather than specific 2026 predictions.
Live from Camp Tel Yehudah: Teens Talk Antisemitism, Identity, and Israel
Host Noam Weissman engages Young Judea teens at Camp Tel Yehuda in a live discussion on Israeli history, Zionism, and identity.
Israel's Eurovision story: Boos, ballads, and breaking up with Europe (Part 2)
This episode explores Israel’s Eurovision history as a lens for its evolving identity, from Dana International’s groundbreaking 1998 trans win to post-October 7th entries like Eden Golan’s “Hurricane.
Israel's Eurovision story: How a Middle Eastern country crashed Europe's biggest party (Part 1)
Host Noam Weissman explores Israel’s controversial and historic participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, tracing its journey from a 1973 debut to early victories.
Live from Camp Lavi: Teens Take on Israel's Toughest Moments
Israel Open Mic: Is the Palestinian flag Illegal in Israel?
Host Noam Weissman explores the legality and symbolism of the Palestinian flag in Israel, sparked by an incident where a professor was detained for…
Should We Retire the Word ‘Zionism’? With Haviv Rettig Gur