Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 2)

Unpacking Israeli History

Unpacked

Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, History

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🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Unpacking Israeli History is coming to Chicago on June 8 for its first ever LIVE event! ⁠⁠⁠Buy your tickets now. ⁠⁠DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your tickets using the discount code UIHCHI. NB: Click "Unlock" and enter the discount code before selecting your tickets. Host Noam Weissman is joined once again by journalist and analyst Haviv Rettig Gur to unpack not just myths about Israeli security—but the deeper, more existential myths about Israeli identity, morality, and nationhood. In part 2, Haviv and Noam explore two foundational narratives: The IDF as the "Most Moral Army in the World" and the line "A Land Without a People for a People Without a Land." This is not an episode about “myth-busting”—it’s about myth-exploring: asking hard questions, wrestling with uncomfortable truths, and embracing the interplay between facts, feelings, and national narratives. Click ⁠here⁠ to read Haviv Rettig Gur's analysis on Times of Israel. Click ⁠here⁠ to subscribe to the podcast "Ask Haviv Anything." Please get in touch at noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠

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