

Unpacking Israeli History
Unpacked
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.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Unpacking Israeli History podcast:

#1 Mentioned in 3 episodes
My promised land
The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel

#2 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Start-Up Nation
The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle

#3 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Ghosts of a Holy War

#4 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Zionist Ideas

#5 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Rise and kill first
The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations

#6 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Iron Wall
Israel and the Arab World

#7 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Six-Day War

#8 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Journey from the land of no
#9 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Rome and Jerusalem
#10 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The book of Lamentations
#11 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Shema Yisrael
Hear O Israel
#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Arabs and Israelis' Conflict and Peacemaking in the Middle East

#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Kohelet
#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Claims of Labor

#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Atomic Habits

#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Never Eat Alone
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
#17 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Magid Mesharim
#18 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Jerusalem Talmud

#19 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Righteous victims

#20 Mentioned in 1 episodes















