Season 6, Coming Next Week!
We're back for season 6! Get ready to join Noam for a deep dive into Israeli history, shedding light on the events of today. Have thoughts, questions, or stories to share? Drop us a line at noam@jewi...
26 Feb 20244min
Should Israel Ransom Hostages? (Updated)
When we first released an episode on captured soldiers, back in August 2023, we had no idea that we were mere months away from the worst hostage crisis Israel had ever experienced. On October 7, 2023...
25 Dec 20231h
Noam on the Ground: Reflections on the Israel War
Noam reflects on his meetings with survivors, evacuees, and Jewish leaders in the wake of 10/7. (Or 7/10, for the Israelis and Europeans out there.) ~~~~ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/...
7 Dec 202346min
Meta-Narratives of the Israel-Hamas War
The world changed on 10/7. It's too soon to know exactly how this war will play out. But in this episode, Noam offers some thoughts on how and why people choose “sides” in a conflict like this – and h...
9 Nov 202337min
Hamas, Explained (Updated)
This episode is a re-release, with the understanding that everything has changed. You’ve heard their name. Watched their propaganda videos. Seen their bloody handiwork up close and personal. But how w...
11 Okt 202347min
P3: War Ends, Scars Remain - Yom Kippur War
October 6, 2023 marks the 50-year anniversary of the first day of the Yom Kippur War – perhaps Israel’s most traumatic war. This miniseries unpacks that trauma, guiding our listeners through the lead-...
20 Sep 202342min
P2: Israel Turns the Tide - Yom Kippur War
October 6, 2023 marks the 50-year anniversary of the first day of the Yom Kippur War – perhaps Israel’s most traumatic war. This miniseries unpacks that trauma, guiding our listeners through the lead-...
13 Sep 202338min
P1: Israel's Military Power Breakdown - Yom Kippur War
October 6, 2023 marks the 50-year anniversary of the first day of the Yom Kippur War – perhaps Israel’s most traumatic war. This miniseries unpacks that trauma, guiding our listeners through the lead-...
6 Sep 202335min
