What Became of Zionism?: The History of Israel (Part 5 of 5)
In the finale of our five-part series on the Jewish people’s ancient relationship to the Land of Israel, we move into the modern era, when Israel’s deepest challenges emerged not only from its borders...
3 Mar 52min
Emergency Episode: Inside the Attack on Iran with Avi Melamed
In this special episode, Noam Weissman sits down with Middle East expert and former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed to unpack the forces driving the Israel–Iran–U.S. confrontation. From the ...
1 Mar 51min
When Zionism Became a State: The History of Israel (Part 4 of 5)
The dream came true. And then reality arrived. In the 4th episode of our epic series tracing the Jewish relationship to the Land of Israel, Zionism shifts from vision to governance as Israel fights t...
24 Feb 50min
The Formation of "Modern" Zionism: The History of Israel (Part 3 of 5)
As the modern world takes shape, the Jewish longing for Zion turns political. In Part 3 of this five-part series on the history of Israel, Noam Weissman explores how Zionism becomes a bold answer to ...
17 Feb 51min
When Zionism Went Into Exile: The History of Israel (Part 2 of 5)
After the Second Temple falls in 70 CE, the Jewish story shifts from sovereignty to survival--and Zion becomes a memory carried through exile. In Part 2 of this five-part series on the history of Isra...
10 Feb 43min
Before Zionism Had A Name: The History of Israel (Part 1 of 5)
Zionism didn’t begin in the 19th century. It didn’t start with pamphlets, politics, or Theodor Herzl. In Episode 1 of a five-part series, Noam Weissman goes back—way back—to uncover the prehistory of ...
3 Feb 53min
IsraAid After October 7: An Unprecedented Humanitarian Mission in Israel and Gaza (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this two-part Unpacking Israeli History series on Israeli humanitarian aid, Noam Weissman follows IsraAid as it responds to the trauma and displacement inside Israel after October 7—build...
27 Jan 38min
Why Does Israel Rush into Disaster Zones? IsraAid and Soft Diplomacy (Part 1)
After October 7, stories about Israeli humanitarian aid can sound like hasbara—a Hebrew term for public diplomacy or advocacy meant to improve Israel’s image. So in Part 1 of this two-part series, Noa...
20 Jan 54min
