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This week, Rivky and This Week Unpacked say goodbye.
Check out our other podcasts:
Unpacking Israeli History: https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/unpacking-israeli-history/
The Power Of: https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/the-power-of/
Nice Jewish Girls: https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/nice-jewish-girls/

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Jan 20, 2022

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In a world that is increasingly polarized, we invite you to break out of the echo chamber to hear what’s really going on. Each Tuesday, Rivky Stern, senior podcast producer for Unpacked, will unpack the most interesting, controversial news stories from Israel and the Jewish world.

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Invisible Wounds of War: PTSD in the IDF: Last month, a wounded IDF veteran with PTSD set himself on fire in an act of protest, leading to a government plan to reform care for veterans with PTSD. ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: Visit Unpacked on YouTube: ~~~~ Sources ... by This Week Unpacked
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What Afghanistan Means for Israel: As Americans process the rapid fall of Afghanistan’s government, desperation and chaos in Kabul, and implications for U.S. security, Israelis are discussing how this impacts the Jewish state. We unpack the history of the Taliban and Israeli... by This Week Unpacked
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Is the Ben & Jerry’s Boycott a Turning Point?: Ben & Jerry’s announced that it would end its sales of ice cream in the West Bank. How are Israelis reacting to this decision, and will this boycott influence other countries to boycott the settlements or Israel? How should we teach our students... by This Week Unpacked
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Why #FreeBritney is a Jewish Issue: This week, Avi and Sara discuss Britney Spears’ conservatorship and the Free Britney movement through a Jewish lens, one you never expected. It’s time to #FreeBritney. ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit... by This Week Unpacked
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Israel's Coalition: “Team of Rivals” or Frenemies?: Israel’s new government is made up of eight parties that don’t see eye to eye with one another on many key issues. Will this government of clashing ideologies actually work, and what can we learn from the theory of a “team of rivals”? ~~~~... by This Week Unpacked
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“Long Live the President”: Former Labor party leader and Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog was sworn in as Israel’s 11th president in an elaborate ceremony at the Knesset. We unpack Herzog’s background as a member of a prominent Israeli family and the role of the Israeli... by This Week Unpacked
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The Future of Judaism in America: Pew’s recent survey of American Jewry brought some odd results. Are we more religious, or less religious? More diverse, or even more siloed? Do we feel connected to Israel, or feel more apart than ever? This week, Avi and Sara unpack the Pew study,... by This Week Unpacked
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This Tisha B’Av, Jews Wonder, What’s Next? by This Week Unpacked
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Why a Druze is the Jewish Agency's Next Emissary: The Jewish Agency appointed Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh to become its first-ever Druze emissary to the U.S. Why is an Israeli Druze woman representing the Jewish Agency, and who are the Druze community? ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: Visit Unpacked on... by This Week Unpacked
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What Does Poland's Holocaust Restitution Bill Mean?: Poland’s lower house of parliament passed a bill that would make it more difficult for Holocaust survivors and their families to recover property that was seized by the Nazis. Why did Poland pass this legislation, and what does it mean for the... by This Week Unpacked
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TWU Presents...UN Resolution 3379 by This Week Unpacked
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Can Israel and American Jews Stay Together?: A recent survey by the Jewish Electorate Institute found that 25% of American Jewish voters agreed that Israel is an apartheid state, and 22% agreed that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians. Is this an accurate picture of the... by This Week Unpacked
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TWU Presents...The Raid On Entebbe: For September, we're doing something different. Presenting, Unpacking Israeli History. When Air France Flight 139 took off from Tel Aviv on the morning of June 27th, 1976, no one could have suspected that the soon-to-be-hijacked flight was about to... by This Week Unpacked
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Shmita, Unpacked: This year in Israel is a sabbatical year, also known as a shmita year. We’ll explain what that is, and what the practical implications are for Jews all over the world. ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked... by This Week Unpacked
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Why Can’t Israel’s Olympic Champion Get Married in Israel?: Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Immediately afterward, his mother revealed that her son is unable to get married in Israel because he is not Jewish according to traditional Jewish law. We unpack the history of... by This Week Unpacked
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TWU Presents...The Beta Israel: For September, we're doing something different. Presenting, Unpacking Israeli History. You might have heard of the Beta Israel, the community of Israel’s Ethiopian community. In this episode, Noam Weissman tells their story - not only their rich... by This Week Unpacked
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TWU Presents...German Reparations: For September, we're doing something different. Presenting, Unpacking Israeli History. Begin and Ben Gurion had some epics battles, but one of the biggest ones happened in 1952, as these two Israeli giants battled about whether to take German... by This Week Unpacked
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Israel’s Choice: Never Leave A Soldier Behind: Ron Arad, an Israeli Air Force navigator, has been missing since 1986. Recently, the Mossad carried out an operation to find out any new information about his fate. In this week’s episode, we explore Israel’s philosophy to never give up, and never... by This Week Unpacked
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Are Iraqis Really Calling For Peace With Israel?: After hundreds of Iraqi leaders spoke out for normalizing relations with Israel, and potentially joining the Abraham Accords, but then very quickly retracted their call. Rivky tells the whole story, including the history of Jewish Iraq, and asks, what... by This Week Unpacked
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Iron Dome: Is Bipartisan Support For Israel Dead?: After the U.S. House of Representatives voted for Iron Dome funding, calls for the death of bipartisan support for Israel were heard from Jewish media all over the country. But...is it true? And, backing up - why does Israel even get foreign aid from... by This Week Unpacked
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Breaking Down the Women of the Wall: Minor clashes periodically break out between Women of the Wall, protesters, and the Israeli police, as the Women of the Wall hold their monthly services as the Western Wall. Who are these “Women of the Well,” and why are they in the center of such... by This Week Unpacked
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The First Non-Boring Budget Analysis! (Hopefully?): For the first time in over three years, Israel passed a new budget! Mazal tov!! So, now we ask: what’s in the budget and what do the government priorities reveal? ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on... by This Week Unpacked
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TWU Presents...The Power Of: What if we told you that Jewish texts written thousands of years ago had something to say about our personal experiences today? Join Dr. Noam Weissman each week for honest and relatable conversations with a diverse range of guests. Each episode in... by This Week Unpacked
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How the Ethiopian Civil War Ignited an Aliyah Debate: The civil war in Ethiopia has ignited a fierce debate over whether Israel should bring Ethiopians seeking aliyah to the Jewish state. ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: Unpacking Israeli... by This Week Unpacked
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