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The group focuses particularly on what it considers one-sided discussion of the Israel-Hamas war. Mesa College contends the content is 'protected by academic freedom.' < Back Parents claim ideological bias in Mesa College course at La Jolla High School The group focuses particularly on what it considers one-sided discussion of the Israel-Hamas war. Mesa College contends the content is 'protected by academic freedom.' By Noah Lyons | May 12, 2025 A group of parents at La Jolla High School is criticizing a college preparation course at the school over what the parents perceive as ideological imbalance and “political indoctrination.” School leaders say the San Diego Mesa College professor who teaches the course is within her rights. The course, “Introduction to Political Science,” analyzes civic and global affairs, among other topics, and is part of an “ongoing commitment to provide college- and career-ready opportunities to our students in preparation for their future,” according to James Canning, spokesman for the San Diego Unified School District. However, parents Wyatt Collin, Karen Hobbs and David Herrera sent an email to the La Jolla Light detailing their discontent with the course, saying they were writing on behalf of 20 families, most of whom requested anonymity. They said they also complained to La Jolla High and Mesa College, to no avail. La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky declined to comment to the Light and referred questions to Canning. Mesa College said in a statement to the Light that “we have concluded the content of the course is protected by academic freedom and does not violate the law or SDCCD [San Diego Community College District] policies. Our findings are framed by legal standards and precedent and do not diminish the personal experiences of any member of our community .” The parents’ concerns center on parts of the course related to the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian organization that governs the Gaza Strip. Specifically, they pointed to class readings “A Deadly Apathy ” by David Shulman and “Infinite License: The World After Gaza ” by Omer Bartov, as well as a video-recorded panel discussion titled “Teach-In on Israel/Palestine ,” as evidence of ideological bias and replacing analysis with activism. They claim the course, taught by professor Yvonne Gastelum, is “defined by ideological messaging, racial essentialism and an astonishing lack of intellectual balance,” with assignments that lack context, counterpoint or critical examination. “Infinite License,” an essay written for The New York Review of Books, states that “the memory of the Holocaust has, pervasively, been enlisted to justify both the eradication of Gaza and the extraordinary silence with which that violence has been met.” Later in the essay, Bartov — a professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University and the author of “Genocide, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis” — characterizes Israel’s actions in the war as repeating historical patterns of genocide. “Teaching political science without offering multiple perspectives is malpractice,” according to the parents’ email. “Teaching it with a singular narrative that casts one group as heroes and another as monsters isn’t higher education — it’s dogma.” The parents also contended the class “veered into lectures on the ‘levels of Whiteness’ among Jewish populations, dividing students into racial categories based on ancestry, tone or cultural heritage. These are not ‘teachable moments.’ They’re racially charged distractions with no academic merit and no place in a high school classroom.” Sharon Amsalem, a parent at La Jolla High, said her son is enrolled in the course and was assigned to read “Infinite License” but felt uncomfortable with the subject matter. After getting up and leaving class, he was offered an alternate assignment, Amsalem said. “I was really mad,” she said. “I right away called the school and talked to one of the advisers there. She told me they could not do anything … because it’s from Mesa College and it’s not part of La Jolla High School.” “It’s really, really giving one side of the situation,” she added. “And yes, Israel is doing bad things; they’re [all] doing bad things. … I’m not saying who’s wrong and who’s right. But if you give the situation, give the whole picture.” Amsalem said her son never felt “targeted” by the professor and that he remains in the class. Jose Oldak’s child is not enrolled in the course, but he has joined other La Jolla High families in opposition to it. He learned of other parents’ concerns after joining an online group formed by Jewish families at La Jolla High in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel from Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023. Oldak said he moved his son to La Jolla High in hopes of avoiding classwork that he believed was intended to “get the students to take sides.” “For me, it’s really important that this kind of thing does not become a constant in every single California school,” Oldak said. “There seems to be a group of ideologically minded people that instead of teaching children, they just want to indoctrinate them. “If it was presenting two sides of the same issue, OK, fine. There is a broader exposure to ideas. There is an exploration. But in this case, this is not what’s happening.” Oldak said he contacted La Jolla High and Mesa College and received “dismissive” responses from both. Canning told the Light that students in the class, along with their families, were aware of the course they signed up for. “We passed along the concerns we received from families to the college and we encouraged the families/students to directly speak with the professor of the class,” Canning said. The parents blasted that suggestion, saying “Mesa and La Jolla High washed their hands of the matter and left the burden on teenagers to challenge a college professor who grades them.” Gastelum could not be reached for comment for this story. The American Federation of Teachers’ collective bargaining agreement with the San Diego Community College District states in Section 12.1.6 that “academic freedom and freedom of expression afford the faculty the right to speak freely, pursue research and write without unreasonable restrictions or prejudices.” Mesa College stated that it and other higher-education institutions are “vital spaces for academic inquiry and exploration of events occurring throughout the world.” “Those events, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, are often deeply personal and bring a variety of perspectives which may be conflicting,” according to the college’s statement. “We continue to work to expand our cultural humility and awareness to better create environments where all members of our community may engage in academic discussions on complex and sometimes divisive topics with mutual respect and a sense of belonging.” This isn’t the first time that controversy over the Gaza conflict has reached La Jolla. UC San Diego was the site of one of the largest demonstrations in campus history on March 6, 2024, when about 2,500 pro-Palestinian protesters marched across campus demanding an end to the war and pushing the university to drop its relationships with businesses perceived as hostile toward Palestinians. The unrest came to a head two months later when police raided a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus after UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla declared that the encampment “violated campus policy and the law and grew to pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of the campus community.” Some 65 students were arrested, most on suspicion of unlawful assembly. Originally published in the La Jolla Light section of the San Diego Tribune on Monday May 12, 2025 | by Noah Lyons Previous Next

Ramona Unified School District high school students will continue to be offered the traditional English II course only while plans to pilot an “English 2/English 2 Honors: Ethnic Perspectives in Literature” course are put on hold. < Back Ramona Unified postpones high school ethnic studies course for 2025-26 Ramona Unified School District high school students will continue to be offered the traditional English II course only while plans to pilot an “English 2/English 2 Honors: Ethnic Perspectives in Literature” course are put on hold. A proposed ethnic studies literature course for high school students in the Ramona Unified School District is being postponed because funding has not been provided for its implementation. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, all districts in the state were required to offer the course following a state framework that provides an opportunity for students to learn about the histories, cultures, struggles and contributions of historically marginalized groups in America. But the district’s Education Services Department announced last month that ethnic studies is not currently a required course because funding was unavailable. The current state budget doesn’t include funding — estimated at $276 million — that would trigger the ethnic studies graduation requirement, said H.D. Palmer, a spokesperson for the state Department of Finance. He attributed it to “limited available ongoing resources.” Beginning this fall, Ramona Unified students entering ninth grade would have been the first class required to pass a one-semester class at some point during their high school years. Daryn Drum, president of the school board, said the state provided funds to the district to develop the curriculum but not to implement the course. “RUSD staff chose to develop a curriculum that is specific to Ramona and this community instead of just adopting a curriculum that was developed elsewhere,” Drum said in a June 20 email. “Our staff did an admirable job in the creation of the curriculum and they are to be commended. “This is the first time that RUSD staff has taken on a task like this and they put in many long hours to produce a thought-provoking experience for our students.” Drum said if and when the legal requirement to offer and/or require an ethnic studies course is confirmed, Ramona Unified will take steps to implement the course. To be ready, staff will continue refining the course’s instructional units, he said. Trustees had discussed plans to pilot the new ethnic studies curriculum by trying it out in classrooms this fall. It was scheduled to be reviewed for approval by trustees in May 2026, according to a staff report. After discussions, the board in January 2024 approved a course titled, “English 2/English 2 Honors: Ethnic Perspectives in Literature.” Several staff members were involved in writing the curriculum for the course, including Julia Shotwell, Nicole Del Castillo and Laura Nelson. Trustee Maya Phillips said she believes the district is taking the correct action to reverse its decision to require high school students to participate in ethnic studies during the next school year. “The course had been presented as a pilot program, but in practice, it would have made participation mandatory,” Phillips said in a June 15 email. “The district has also acknowledged what I have been stating since February … in the absence of state funding, there is no requirement to offer the course.” Phillips, who has stated her opposition to the ethnic studies curriculum in the past, said she believes it violates federal law. “In my view, the Ramona Unified School District’s ethnic studies units are deeply rooted in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ideology and promote racially discriminatory frameworks,” Phillips said in the email. “DEI frameworks have been directly addressed and prohibited under President Trump’s executive orders.” Phillips said she is concerned that if the district was to continue with the curriculum it could jeopardize the district’s eligibility for federal funding. At the April 22 school board meeting, trustees discussed the value of an education on topics such as race, heritage and culture and debated the merits of teaching high schoolers about social activism. At the time of the discussion, Ramona Unified’s course was still being crafted. Trustee Rodger Dohm said it may be healthy for students to talk about their heritage, backgrounds and perceived injustices. “For some, it’s going to be a relief to talk about it and an opportunity for healing,” said Dohm, who favors students celebrating ethnicities and culture through their traditional food and clothing. “It’s important we do talk about it. People can come together and unite as one and become one Ramona family. “The curriculum should not be saying, ‘I am a victim,’” he added. “It should be the other way around. It should say, ‘Here’s our heritage. How can I persevere through the challenges I have.’” Trustee Dan Summers said he was “uncomfortable” with material that encouraged students to act on social justice. Summers said he also thought the content negatively portrayed America, particularly regarding its description of slavery and treatment of Native Americans. “I don’t think we should encourage people of this age group to become social activists,” said Summers, who is also chair of the American Liberty Forum of Ramona. Until an official appropriation is made and the requirement is triggered, the district will continue to offer its traditional English II course only, according to the May 20 memo. The decision was made “to ensure that teachers and students are not placed in a position of division or uncertainty around a course offering that is not yet mandated,” it states. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE Previous Next

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Information is power. Arm yourself by reading and understanding the core issues we are facing, and then join our advocacy community to help us fight back. RESEARCH & WHITE PAPERS Information is power - arm yourself by reading and understanding the core issues we are facing and then join our advocacy community to help us fight back. Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) Counter-Terrorism Brief | APRIL 7, 2025 NCRI'S investigation of MECA (Middle East Children's Alliance) has yielded evidence suggesting fiscal and personnel ties to entities associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the US government in 1997. In addition to its ties to PFLP fronts based in the Gaza Strip, MECA has of late begun facilitating fundraising for a network of extremist anti-government actors based in the United States. As NCRI exposed in an October 2024, report,2 MECA has also penetrated the US public education system via its development of radical curriculum materials through the Teach Palestine project that are being taught in K-12 classrooms nationwide. Read the Report California Commission on the State of Hate 2023-2024 REPORT FINDS THAT Ethnic studies FUELS DIVISION & HATE Commission on State of Hate Annual Report Highlighting Ethnic Studies Dangers, Calls for Pause The California Commission on the State of Hate’s 2023-2024 Annual Report provides a critical examination of ethnic studies implementation, education policy, and hate prevention efforts in California schools. The report highlights serious concerns about bias, enforcement failures, and the lack of oversight in ethnic studies curricula, which must be addressed before further educational mandates are pursued. Read the Report ISGAP Report Exposes Anti-Israel Bias Fueled by Secretive Qatari Influence in U.S. K-12 Classrooms | March 13, 2025 A newly released report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) uncovers extensive foreign influence and anti-Israel bias infiltrating U.S. K-12 classrooms through Brown University’s Choices Program. The investigation highlights the systematic manipulation of educational materials in the Choices Program within the same units over the last decade plus, gradually shifting its curriculum to present an increasingly anti-Israel perspective. Changes include the removal of key historical documents and the omission of others, the misrepresentation of Israel’s capital in maps, and the exclusion of balanced perspectives on Israeli history and diplomacy. Furthermore, the report reveals that Qatar Foundation International (QFI) has played an undisclosed role in shaping the Choices Program’s curriculum and teacher training, influencing how American students are taught about the Middle East and Israel. This curriculum, used by over 8,000 schools across all 50 states and reaching more than one million students, operates with undisclosed foreign funding and has been found to systematically distort historical facts to delegitimize Israel. The report raises significant concerns about transparency, oversight, and compliance with federal disclosure laws. Read the Report 2023-2024 REPORT FINDS THAT Ethnic studies FUELS DIVISION & HATE Bridging the Divide over Critical Race Theory in America’s Classrooms New survey data shed light on the debate over “woke” instruction in schools The January 2025 report "Bridging the Divide over Critical Race Theory in America’s Classrooms" from Education Next examines the politicization of critical race theory (CRT) in K–12 education. It discusses how CRT has become a focal point in debates over "woke" instruction, leading to legislative actions in numerous states aimed at restricting or banning CRT-related teachings. The authors highlight that while CRT is rarely an official part of K–12 curricula, the term has been broadly applied to various educational content, fueling cultural and political conflicts in education policy. Bridging the Divide over Critical Race Theory in America’s Classrooms: New survey data shed light on the debate over “woke” instruction in schools. Kisida, B., Ritter, G., Gontram, J., Anglum, J.C., Erickson, H.H., Leatherwood, D., and Lee, M.H. (2025). Read the Report U.S. House of Representatives Staff Report on Antisemitism December 18, 2024 In coordination with: Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik Republican Conference Vice Chairman Blake Moore Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Majority Leader Steve Scalise Majority Whip Tom Emmer Education & the Workforce Committee Energy & Commerce Committee Judiciary Committee Oversight Committee Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ways and Means Committee

OCTOBER 7TH October 7 will mark the anniversary of the horrific events of the Hamas terror attack, the deadliest attack against Jews since the Holocaust. The massacre of over 1200 Israelis and the brutal kidnapping of 240 people, 48 of whom are still held in captivity, has profoundly impacted Jewish communities worldwide, including students, staff, and families in our own community. Compounding the pain of this anniversary is the fact that many anti-Israel groups are planning events to celebrate the Hamas attack. We urge school administrators, principals, school board members, and district staff to take proactive measures to protect the emotional well-being and safety of our students and staff during this critical and vulnerable time. INSIGHTS Many students may still be grappling with grief over the loss of loved ones, the collective trauma of the attacks, and the added weight of religious obligations during this period. We encourage schools to utilize the resources provided to ensure that Jewish students feel safe, respected, and included. The Importance of Sensitivity October is a particularly challenging time for Jewish students, especially with the one-year commemoration of October 7th coinciding with major Jewish holidays. Educators and administrators must be aware of the increased need for sensitivity and understanding in dealing with Jewish students. Safe & Quiet Spaces for Reflection Schools should provide Jewish students with quiet spaces for prayer, reflection, or emotional relief. These spaces are critical during the commemoration of October 7th, when some students may need a break from school activities. Why This Should Matter to You Recognizing the emotional and cultural significance of this period for Jewish students is vital for creating an inclusive and supportive school environment. By adopting policies that reflect empathy and understanding, schools can help Jewish students navigate their academic responsibilities while honoring their cultural and emotional needs. Counseling Support for Trauma Many Jewish students may be dealing with post-traumatic stress related to the violence of October 7th, especially if they have family ties to Israel. School counselors should be prepared with trauma-informed practices to help students navigate these challenges. Flexible Academic Deadlines Offering Jewish students the flexibility to postpone assignments and exams during the High Holidays and the October 7th commemoration period ensures they can participate fully in their religious observances without academic penalties. Awareness & Training for Educators Educators should receive training on the cultural and emotional significance of Jewish holidays and the impact of October 7th on their Jewish students. Schools can provide professional development sessions to ensure educators approach these subjects with the sensitivity and respect they deserve. october 7th documentaries These documentaries should be used in coordination with teacher training. Some of these films are not appropriate for children under the age of 16. Some were held hostage in Gaza. Others watched their parents be murdered before their eyes. One survived by pretending to be dead beneath his mother’s body. One 11-year-old girl recalls being forced to sit next to her sister’s lifeless body. In a series of intimate, unscripted conversations, Montana Tucker sits down with eight children - ranging in age from 9 to 17 - who recount, in their own words, the horrors they endured that day. The documentary offers no narration, no statistics, no political framing — only the voices of the survivors themselves. Through these harrowing testimonies, the film strips away headlines and politics, revealing something far more enduring: truth through the eyes of children. WATCH TRAILER Another, just 12, speaks about being kidnapped and beaten after being dragged across the border. A teenage girl reads a final message she never got to send her murdered father. These moments are devastating, but they are also full of strength and resilience. As Montana Tucker observed, “These children don’t wallow — they endure. They grieve — but they also laugh. ”

Letter templates to send to teachers to request NOT to schedule tests or important events on Jewish holidays. Jewish Holidays Send a Letter to Your Teacher About Tests on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Other Important Dates RESECHEDULING AN EXISTING TEST ON YOM KIPPUR Copy and paste the below letter into your email and then customize it to ask your teacher to reschedule a test that is set for Yom Kippur this Thursday, October 2nd: Subject: [Topic ] test scheduled for Yom Kippur this Thursday, October 2, 2025 Hi [teacher name ], My son/daughter, [name ][ID # if applicable ] is in your [# ] period [subject ] class. I learned over the weekend that there is a test scheduled for this Thursday October 2nd - which is Yom Kippur - the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people . Scheduling a major test on Yom Kippur forces my child to choose between faith and academics and adds another burden of jumping through test make-up hoops no other students face. I respectfully request that the planned test please be rescheduled to a non-holiday date so my son/daughter is not unfairly disadvantaged or penalized for observing the Holiest day in the Jewish Faith. Legal protections & common practice: Title VI requires schools to prevent discrimination against Jewish students (protected as a group sharing ancestry/ethnicity). California Department of Education Inclusive Practices to Support All Students’ Cultural Observances, Fall 2025 California Department of Education Calendar of Religious Dates to Avoid School Scheduling Conflicts In California, Ed. Code §§ 48205 & 46014 excuse religious observance and require equitable, no-penalty make-ups for full credit. For future reference: In order to avoid future scheduling conflicts - here is a link to the religious dates calendar for 2025 provided by the California Department of Education with the list of the holiday dates to avoid for the remainder of 2025. Thank you for ensuring [student's name] receives the same consideration afforded to other protected groups. Please confirm the revised plan. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Phone/Email] Subject: Yom Kippur—No exams and equitable make-ups for [Student Name] Dear [Teacher Name] , Yom Kippur on [date] is the holiest day for the Jewish people. Scheduling tests that day forces Jewish students to choose between faith and academics—an unequal burden others don’t face. Under Title VI , schools must prevent discrimination against Jewish students (shared ancestry/ethnicity). In California, Ed. Code §48205 and §46014 excuses religious observance and requires fair make-up for full credit. Major districts already avoid assessments on these days or provide non-punitive, equivalent make-ups (e.g., both LAUSD and NYCPS close for Yom Kippur; Montgomery County, MD issues explicit guidance). My request: Do not schedule tests/quizzes/graded deadlines on Yom Kippur. If something is already set, provide a no-penalty, equivalent make-up (same format/weight), offered during regular school hours—not lunch/zero-period/after-hours. Please confirm the plan for [Student Name] . Thank you for ensuring equal treatment. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Phone/Email] REQUEST THAT TESTS not to be SCHEDULED on yom kippuR Copy and paste the below letter into your email and then customize it to request that tests not to be scheduled on Yom Kippur and make-ups are to be equitable.

unpacked for educators video library The History of Jewish Life in America Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Antisemitism All Categories Play Video Play Video 05:18 The Origins of Antisemitic Stereotypes | Unpacked Antisemitism has always been around, but one thing’s for sure: Over the past few years, this centuries-old prejudice has taken on a more violent face in the U.S. This week, we’re unpacking some of the antisemitic ideas we see in America today and trying to identify the conspiracy theories that drive them. Antisemitism isn’t just a right-wing issue. The Left has its own antisemitic agenda as well. Let us know what you think about this week’s video in the comments below. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh 00:56 Conspiracy theory: Jews control everything 03:07 Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS Movement) 05:02 Outro --------- Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Judaism #ShineaLight #Explainers Play Video Play Video 12:52 The Biggest Questions About Judaism & Jesus ANSWERED Christianity and Judaism have a lot in common, not a huge surprise given Christianity’s Jewish roots. But there’s a major point of difference between the two religions — Jesus. To the Jews, Jesus was a man; to Christians, a messiah, which is a pretty fundamental difference of opinion — and it’s one (of many) that’s shaped the history of Jewish-Christian relations over the centuries. The Jewish Story Explained is based on the book "Letters to Auntie Fori: 5,000 Years of Jewish History and their Faith" by Martin Gilbert Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:01 Judaism during the Roman occupation 01:48 An era of rebellion - Hellenists, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Zealots 02:11 Messianic fervor 02:27 The life of Jesus 03:27 Baptism and performance of miracles 03:51 Judas Iscariot and accusations of blasphemy and sedition 04:08 Crucifixion of Jesus, resurrection of Jesus 04:34 What is a messiah and what is its origin? 05:01 Jewish sources for a messiah 05:18 Rambam's criteria for a messiah 06:04 The origin of the virgin birth idea 06:14 Disqualifications of Jesus as the Jewish messiah 06:28 Paul's changes to Christian theology and praxis 07:23 Shift to a non-Jewish religion and Supersessionism 08:19 Appeal of conversion to Christianity 08:46 Spread of Christianity 08:57 Roman persecution of Christians 09:07 Constantine I and the Edict of Milan 09:30 Codification of Christianity 10:02 Christian persecution of Jews, the "Christ killers" 12:05 Christian attitudes towards Jews after the Holocaust 12:37 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Missed the last episode? 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Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Religion #History #Judaism Play Video Play Video 05:21 The Real Reason Muhammad Turned Against the Jews | Unpacked New channel alert https://youtube.com/@todayunpacked - In 610 CE, Muhammad had revelatory visions in a cave in Medina, revelations that would later make up the Quran and the commandments of Islam. Meanwhile, the Jews of the Arabian Peninsula were finally living in relative safety after years of tortuous oppression by the Byzantine Christians. Muhammad was forced to flee from Mecca to Medina, where Jewish tribes who had lived there for generations were more accepting of his monotheistic beliefs. In fact, Muhammad and his followers even adopted many Jewish customs. However, the Jews did not accept Muhammad’s claims to prophecy and things took a negative turn between the early Muslims and the Jews. As Muhammad’s followers continued to conquer much of the Middle East and North Africa, the Jews in these lands were given “dhimmi” status. This meant that if they paid the annual tax and kept their heads down, they could generally live without fear. And while the system occasionally broke down, this relative freedom enabled a flourishing of Jewish thought and set the stage for some of Judaism’s most influential scholars and philosophers. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:31 Muhammad's youth 01:09 The angel Gabriel speaks to Muhammad 01:27 Missionary work 02:09 Similarities to Judaism 02:35 Jews resist Muhammad's prophecy 03:12 Devolvement of Jewish-Muslim relations 03:50 The Jizya Tax 04:04 Muslim conquest of the Middle East 04:27 Variations of treatment of Jews under Muslim rule 05:07 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Miss season 1 of The Jewish Story? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN6VVEUlyeE&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYVJIFmU_RBihx8wezolzqL Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Melinda Goldrich - Shmuel Katz Gold Level: - Goldrich Family Foundation - Morrie Silverman & Lori Komisar - Melanie & Martin Glatt Bronze Level: - Sandy & Ronnie Schiff ----------- About The Jewish Story: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Islam #Jews #History Play Video Play Video 13:57 Who Invented Palestinian Nationalism and Why? | Explained During the Cold War, the Soviet Union spent millions funding Palestinian leaders in a proxy war between the U.S. and the USSR. But why would the USSR invest so much time and energy in backing a stateless and largely powerless group of people? Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:51 US-USSR proxy war in the Middle East 1:20 USSR support for Israel 1:51 USSR ends support for Israel 3:17 Stalin’s anti-Zionism campaign 4:07 Soviet-Arab relations 5:46 Palestinians as USSR proxy 6:16 Palestinian identity before 1948 7:45 Arab nationalism and a Palestinian state 9:36 KGB recruits Yasser Arafat 10:26 1967 Six Day War 11:00 The KGB funds of PLO terrorism 11:31 Arafat's Soviet Romanian handler 11:53 The KGB cleans up Arafat’s image Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Does the Palestinian Authority Fund Terrorism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsJeE0m4a7M&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabqcF6QfiANjwxU4AkRMcwm&index=16 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Passia.org Dan Hadani Collection, The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection, The National Library of Israel ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #palestine #history #coldwar Play Video Play Video 14:31 From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free | Explained What does the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” really mean? What are the historical and geographic roots of the phrase and the practical implications of its real-world implementation? Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 Which river and which sea? 01:53 Two states or one state? 03:43 Why one state can't work 05:19 The original Arabic slogan 06:23 Arab rejection of the state of Israel 07:06 Jewish rejection of Palestinian statehood 07:51 The Oslo Accords 08:43 Failure of peace talks 10:40 October 7 and the resulting war 11:18 What does "Free Palestine" mean today? 12:19 Antisemitism on US college campuses 13:31 Neither Israelis nor Palestinians are leaving Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—What is Antisemitism on the Left? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZiQB2sVgg&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabqcF6QfiANjwxU4AkRMcwm&index=8 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Fox News CBS News CSpan Al Jazeera VOA Triggernometry Natalie_Zion Urban Pictures Noa Tishby Joel Fischer NBC dailysignal.com WallStreet Journal Fox Netflix British Pathé 20th Century Fox FNTV Tristar Pictures MGM AP Thames Colour Production VICE News CBN News New York Street Warner Bros Columbia Pictures David Hoffman Amram Nowak I24 News EuroNews United Artists France 24 PBS ARTE Forbes DW Sky News News2Share CUFI National Archives PIX11 MEMRI TV ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #israel #palestine #education Play Video Play Video 06:37 When Being Jewish Feels Unsafe | Big Jewish Ideas | Unpacked Two-thirds of American Jews say they feel less safe than they did a decade ago — and the threat of physical violence has never felt more real. Despite the shocking events of the past few years, Jews in America are still safer than in many other places in the world. With antisemitism still a palpable threat across the globe, calling it out must be a fundamental part of living a Jewish life. Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Missed the last episode? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-DNOnmKkUaazY2E0ifs-L73CoLZ4mMjb Recommended series — “History of Israel Explained” https://youtu.be/t-sbCMYaFB8?list=PL-DNOnmKkUabmHqdEAhdCAd02JleQjPhA Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked --------- Image and Footage credits: - Fanpole - Craig Finlay - Kremlin.ru - Rwendland - Adrian Grycuk - Mr Bahman Jalali - GPO/Teddy Brauner/Cohen Fritz/Harnik Nati/Moshe Milner - IDF - alanbatt About Big Jewish Ideas: Understand some “Big Jewish Ideas” through an examination of what it means to be Jewish in today’s world. This series raises crucial questions about peoplehood, Jewish identity, education and community, challenging anyone who’s curious to think about them deeply. We take a look into buzzword Jewish concepts like shabbat, Tikkun Olam, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Education #Judaism #ShineaLight Play Video Play Video 13:02 Why were Jews Murdered in the Hebron Riots Massacre? In the summer of 1929, the British-controlled region of Palestine saw growing fault lines between Arabs and Jews. Tensions rose until they erupted one fateful day. In the city of Hebron a riot quickly turned into a gruesome massacre, and in a mere two hours, 67 Jews were murdered. The Hebron Riots were the catalyst for the week of terror that followed. In total 133 Jews and 116 Arabs were killed and most peaceful Jewish-Arab coexistence came to an unfortunate end. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 British Mandate in Palestine 02:05 Haj Amin al-Husseini and the Temple Mount 04:03 Tisha B'Av Western Wall March 04:52 Arab mob storms the Western Wall 05:36 What is the importance of Hebron? 06:29 The Hebron riot of 1929 07:55 The home of Eliezer Dan Slonim 08:37 Arabs who saved their Jewish neighbors 09:14 Aftermath of the massacre 09:57 Echoes of the massacre today 11:20 The Hebron massacre as a turning point in the Conflict 12:12 Rebuilding the trust 12:46 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video— Is Israel an Occupying Power? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqssx4rmAWo&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaY5PZL4kwVKfceXPI8G-lIV&index=4 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Executive Producers: — Debra Klein — Avi Naider — Jerry Ostrov — Barry Skolnick Gold Level: — Blavatnik Family Foundation — The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum — The Crane Foundation — Aimee & Jerry Ostrov — Skolnick Family Charitable Trust Silver Level: — Sig and Miriam Feiger Family Foundation — The Messinger Family Charitable Fund — Rachie and Jon Teller Bronze Level: — The Bernstein Family Foundation — Jewish Federation of Broward County — Betsy and Philip Darivoff — Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit — JCRC of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia — Marilyn and Neville Isaacson — Corie and Michael Koss — Steve Miller — Pamela Rose — Kim and Perry Shwachman — Marci and Andrew Spitzer ----------- Image and footage credits: Associated Press Boomerang Fighting for Israel Blaues Sofa British Pathé Bundesarchiv Carmel Newsreel Centre National du Cinéma Central Zionist Archives The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection, The National Library of Israel Chicago Film Archives David Rumsey Map Collection, David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Libraries Flavio~ Geva Films Historical Jewish Press website – www.jpress.org.il – founded by the National Library and Tel Aviv University Imperial War Museum Israel Film Archive - Jerusalem Cinematheque Israeli GPO: Zoltan Kluger, Moshe Milner, Mark Neyman Israeli State Archives KKL - JNF Photo Archive Library of Congress Nadav Mann, BITMUNA. From the Haim Berger collection, from the collection of Gra postcards-Dr. Shulamit Gera, from the Edgar Hirschbein collection-Tamar Levy, and from the Yechiel Zehavi collection. The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection, The National Library of Israel Mount of Olives Information Center, ELAD Murnau Stiftung and Deutschlandradio Kultur National Archives and Records Administration National Gallery of Art New York Times Newspapers.com: The Gazette, Reading Times, The Sacramento Bee, The Salt Lake Tribune The Oded Yarkoni Historical Archives of Petach Tikva, The National Library of Israel Pexels, Krivec Ales Picador Books The Slonin Family The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive Storyblocks TikTok Twitter From the Wein Family Album, Ranaana, In Israelalbum.org.il, the Yad Yitzchak ben Zvi archive Yad Yitzchak ben Zvi, The National Library of Israel young shanahan ----------- About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. About History of Israel Explained: This series casts a new perspective on the history of the modern State of Israel, both pre and post 1948. We explore the inspiring highs and heartbreaking lows, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Understand how the Jewish State came to be by meeting prominent Zionist figures and learning about key historical events. Explore aspects of Israeli society, from its famous military to the meaning of the national anthem, and more. #History #Israel #hebron Play Video Play Video 08:55 Why do these Jews HATE Israel? The Neturei Karta, a small and highly controversial sect of anti-Zionist religious Jews, have gained an outsized reputation due to their extremist beliefs and actions against the State of Israel. Despite their limited numbers, they've managed to make headlines by associating with Palestinian extremists and groups that hate Israel and call for its destruction, like Hamas, Hezbollah, and even figures like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Yasser Arafat. Their staunch opposition to Zionism and advocacy for the dismantling of the world's only Jewish state has left many in the Jewish community and beyond outraged and perplexed. What could possibly drive a Jewish group like the Neturei Karta to take such an extreme stance against their own self-determination, going as far as to endorse antisemitic groups and undermine the safety and security of the Jewish community? And in light of the dangers posed by the Neturei Karta, how should the wider Jewish community confront and counteract the influence of this anti-Zionist fringe group to protect the unity and well-being of the community as a whole? Unraveling the ideology of the Neturei Karta and revealing their origins, beliefs, and motivations sheds light on how this fringe group has managed to capture the attention of the global community and why their message is so dangerous and divisive. The Jewish community and others need to understand that the Neturei Karta are regarded by even the most extremist Jews who still remain within the range of accepted Jewish theology as belonging outside the broader Jewish community. This is because all Jews agree that selling out their fellow Jews, in the context of both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as the harm they cause by giving credibility to antisemites worldwide, is never an acceptable Jewish ideological position. New channel alert https://www.youtube.com/@judaismunpkd Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:39 Anti-Zionist Jews 01:22 Early Zionism and religious Jews 01:48 Religious Zionism vs. Religious Anti-Zionism 02:43 The 3 oaths 03:18 Formation of religious anti-Zionist groups 03:49 1936 Arab Riots 04:09 Splintering off of Neturei Karta 04:37 The Holocaust as Divine punishment 05:14 Jewish Rejection the the Neturei Karta 05:33 Selling out the Jews 06:25 Relationship with Yasser Arafat and terrorist organizations 07:28 Weaponization of Judaism and tokenization for terrorists 08:32 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Did Jews Always Support Israel? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd6hyxM14S4&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaazY2E0ifs-L73CoLZ4mMjb&index=4 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: France 24 Channel 4 News freedomnews.tv Anadolu Agency i24 News Neturei Karta Associated Press Hillel Engel for YWN Jewish Broadcasting Service The Atlantic Jewish Life Spielberg Library Artgrid Storyblocks Yiddishetaam Das Bundesarchiv shiezoli Reuters Al Jazeera Sky News News Now Matt Sweetwood ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #jewish #Israel #orthodox Jews in America, the Civil Rights Moveme... All Categories Play Video Play Video 07:59 The History of Jewish Life in America Jews have lived in the United States since 1654 — before the states were even united — when twenty-three Sephardic settlers fled to New Amsterdam. Today, the Jewish population of America stands at 7.5 million. Overcoming brutal sweatshop conditions, assimilationist pressure, antisemitic regulations and even lynchings, American Jews have helped positively shift the country’s politics and economics. Though they weren’t always welcomed with open arms, and despite the challenges they have faced over time, American Jews have flourished in what is now home to the world’s second largest community of Jews. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Jews during the American Colonial Era 01:37 General Ulysses S. Grant and Antisemitism 02:04 Jewish success in the mid-1800s 02:26 Russian Jewish immigration and textile industry sweatshops 03:19 Jewish involvement in the working class struggle 03:53 Redefining Jewish identity and changing Jewish rituals 04:18 The American Reform Movement 04:39 The Pittsburgh Platform and Conservative Judaism 05:16 Antisemitism in America 05:40 False conviction and lynching of Leo Frank 06:02 The Johnson-Reed Act Jewish immigration quotas 06:56 Jewish activism and success 07:24 American Jewish representation today 07:43 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Who are the Jewish US Supreme Court Justices? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR6D3cejcls&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaZrTGuvoIJFOgn4nr375SR_&index=25 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Melinda Goldrich - Shmuel Katz Gold Level: - Goldrich Family Foundation ----------- Image and footage credits: – Ajay Suresh – T’ruah – Israel GPO-Fritz Cohen – German Fuentes pavez – eHillel – Temple Emanu-El NYC – Kasala Productions – Justin Kroger – Allison Graham ----------- About The Jewish Story: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #AmericanJews #jewish #antisemitism Play Video Play Video 06:32 Is the book of Exodus the story of America? New channel alert https://youtube.com/@todayunpacked The ancient Jewish Exodus from Egypt began the formative nation-building epoch of the Jewish people. The experience is so renowned that it continues to reverberate in freedom struggles across the globe. Long before the colonies united to form the United States of America, and ever since, the Exodus story has been a touchstone for American intellectual, religious and social thought, influencing everything from the White House to best-selling books, the fight for the abolition of slavery to the filming of Hollywood mega-hits. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 The Exodus from Egypt 01:03 Colonial Era references to the Exodus and Pharoah 02:27 American political leader references to Moses 03:10 Black slavery and civil rights references to Jewish slavery and the Exodus 05:23 American cultural and social references to the Exodus story 06:30 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Moses and the Exodus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBdWaMBYZJM&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYVJIFmU_RBihx8wezolzqL&index=3 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Executive Producers: — Mitch Julis Gold Level: — The Julis Romo Rabinowitz Family Silver Level: — Sharon and Elie Gindi Foundation — Simms-Mann Family Foundation Bronze Level: — Dot & Basil Haymann — Amy & Harlan Korenvaes ----------- Image and footage credits: National Archives and Records Administration Library of Congress Paramount Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Storyblocks Artgrid Prelinger Archives Sapphire Films National Portrait Gallery MGM / Technicolor / Colorcraft Royal Collection United Artists Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group National Gallery of Art Massachusetts Historical Society U.S. Diplomacy Center John Carter Brown Library The Jewish Museum National Museum Liverpool Cincinatti Art Museum Lucasfilm Ltd Encyclopedia Britannica Films Pixabay The Illustrated London News Army Pictorial Center Mead Art Museum Smithsonian UCLA Film & Television Archive's Hearst Metrotone News Collection Newspapers.com: The Gazette and Daily The White House U.S. Congress C-Span Lockheed Aircraft Corporation ----------- This video is from the series Restoring the American Story, co-produced with Yeshiva University’s Straus Center. It explores the timelessness of Torah values and how they influenced the fabric of American ideology and its moral foundation. These videos take a closer look at how Jewish principles have inspired the U.S. founding fathers, key historical figures and modern day leaders, leading to the relevancy of Torah values today. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Exodus #passover #americanhistory Play Video Play Video 06:24 Esther in America Queen Esther might be a costume of choice on Purim for young Jewish children around the world, but she is also known for inspiring America and its citizens for hundreds of years. In fact, the presence of her name is revealed when examining episodes in American history ranging from colonists rebelling against England to New York City’s most recently elected mayor. Indeed, the story of Queen Esther – the heroine of the Purim story – continues to provide motivation and joy to people of all stripes and ages around the globe. Play Video Play Video 09:51 How did a Sephardic Jew Save the American Revolution? Haym Salomon, a Sephardic Jew from Poland, is the largely unknown benefactor of the American Revolution. Immigrating to the American colonies just before the outbreak of the War of Independence, Salomon used his unique business and language talents to outwit British forces several times, and used his brokerage business to fund the final Battle of Yorktown. But the American Revolution was not the only cause he believed in; Salomon also left behind a legacy of building and strengthening the Jewish community in the newly formed United States of America Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:35 Haym Salomon’s origins 01:04 Lead up to the American Revolution 01:31 Jews in the American colonies 02:39 Siding with revolutionaries fighting for liberty 03:25 Financing the rebel army 03:45 Arrest for espionage 04:02 Interpreter for the British 04:30 Helping rebels escape British custody 04:45 Escape from death sentence 05:16 Launching a brokerage firm 06:40 George Washington sends for Salomon 06:58 Funding the Battle of Yorktown 07:19 Financing the new American government 07:41 Advancing the Jewish American community 08:19 Death and debt of Haym Salomon 08:53 Other Jews in the American Revolution Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Were Jews Responsible For Bringing Down The USSR? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-MfbDGEUx0&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaa6YEEEhDmTnLlWKc5a3TYH&index=11&t=8s&pp=gAQBiAQB We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Bruce Anderson Beyond My Ken https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:GNU_Free_Documentation_License,_version_1.2 The Patriot Titanic Gangs of New York Hamilton Guardians of the Galaxy Battling Butler The New World Sons of Liberty John Paul Jones John Adams History of the World Part 1 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Three Stooges Trading Places Jerry McGuire Ace Ventura 2 When Nature Calls The Big Bang Theory Oceans Eleven ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Jewish #history #4thofjuly #americanrevolution Play Video Play Video 07:49 A Jewish American Tale | The Jewish Story | Unpacked Jewish life in early 20th century America meant a constant question of identity. At a time when being an immigrant was far from celebrated, young Jews worked to free themselves from the “old country” traditions of their immigrant parents. This all came to a head when the world witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust. Suddenly, progressive American Jews needed to decide what was more important: their American values or the suffering of fellow Jews across the world. As Jews learned to balance the American dream with traditional Jewish values, a rich cultural diversity began to develop which has led to the great impact Jews have had on the United States until today. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 Russian Jewish immigration 01:07 The Johnson Reed Act and Jewish immigration quotas 01:52 Native born Jewish Americans 02:38 Education - opportunity and assimilation 03:00 Rejection of Jewish identity and Jewish middle class 03:23 "Cultural" judaism 03:41 Housing covenants, university quotas, country club bans 04:22 Jewish parallel institutions 04:50 Nazi Germany and American Jewish communities 05:40 US government's resistance to helping European Jewry 06:10 American society opens up to Jews 06:30 American Jews strengthen Jewish identity 07:01 Diverse hybrid Jewish and American identity 07:34 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video— The History of Jewish Life in America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDZHNuS2L3o&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaa6YEEEhDmTnLlWKc5a3TYH&index=4 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Melinda Goldrich - Shmuel Katz Gold Level: - Goldrich Family Foundation ----------- Image and footage credits: eHillel Matt Gunther Isaac Leicht ISU Library. SCUA. AV Collection. Jonathan McIntosh John Phelan USHMM Yad VaShem ----------- About The Jewish Story: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #americanjews #americandream #ww2 Play Video Play Video 10:23 Can Americans Be Patriots and Zionists? The Louis Brandeis Story | Great Jewish Heroes | Unpacked The first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Louis Brandeis, was born in 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jewish German immigrants. Brandeis grew up assimilated into American life and knew more about his German roots than his Jewish ones. Graduating first in his class from Harvard Law at the age of 20, Brandeis worked as a lawyer and was a leading reformer, fighting against poverty and injustice and defending equality and workers’ rights. While defending Jewish workers, Brandeis connected with his own Jewish heritage. Upon learning about Theodor Herzl’s call for a Jewish state in response to antisemitism and assimilation, Brandeis began to rally Jewish Americans around Zionism and support for Israel. Though asked to lead the American Zionist Movement, Brandeis instead chose to be an advocate for Zionism and American Jews by becoming a supreme court justice and remained a vocal supporter of Jewish dual loyalty. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:39 Downplaying Jewish identity in America 01:36 Brandeis saw no contradiction 01:58 Brandeis' youth 01:25 Progressivism 02:48 Reformer 03:34 Theodor Herzl 04:06 Resonance with the Zionist Movement 04:41 Proud American and vocal proponent for the Jewish state 05:11 Woodrow Wilson's rejection of Jewish nationalism 05:53 The outbreak of WW1 06:11 The Federation of American Zionists 07:26 Brandeis and the American Zionist Movement 08:54 Jewish pride and American pride 10:08 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video— Repairing the World: is Tikkun Olam Jewish?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf4GkbuiHnA&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaazY2E0ifs-L73CoLZ4mMjb&index=1 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Executive Producers: Michael Maling Adam Milstein Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producers Russell Greenberg Gloria Kaylie Andy Lappin Gold Level: Koum Family Foundation Robyn & Russell Greenberg Harvey & Gloria Kaylie Foundation Crain-Maling Foundation Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation Skolnick Family Charitable Trust Bronze Level: Susan & Marc Sacks Meryl & Sam Solomon ----------- Image and footage credits: Center for Jewish Life/American Jewish Historical Society/Hadassah Archives Central Zionist Archive Ein Hashofet Archives Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department at Brandeis University/Louis D. Brandeis: An Inspiring Life Florida State Archives Harvard Historical and Special Collections Israel Government Press Office Franz Jantzen/Supreme Court of the United States Laura Kneedler Library of Congress David Matlow Herzl Collection Spielberg Archive StoryBlocks Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life ----------- About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Supremecourt #LouisBrandeis #Jewish Play Video Play Video 06:17 When Jews Ran Hollywood: Vaudeville, Immigrants, and the American Dream Want to understand why some people say that Jews run Hollywood? When you look into the history of the silver screen you’ll learn that, in fact, many Jews were involved in starting major film studios including MGM, Universal and Paramount. Today these companies are owned by huge and diverse corporations. The history of why Jews were involved in Hollywood’s humble beginnings starts with Vaudeville and the garment industry. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:32 Jews in Vaudeville 01:03 Jews in the garment industry 01:20 Salesmanship 01:51 Popularity of motion pictures among the working class 02:32 Assimilation among Jewish studio owners 03:55 Invention of homogeneous white American cultural identity 04:38 Studios shift to corporations 05:15 Jews left their mark on Hollywood Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video— How Jewish Writers Shaped The Comic Book Superhero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ4YD9eVfNA&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaZrTGuvoIJFOgn4nr375SR_&index=18 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Image and footage credits: - AP - British Pathe - C-SPAN - Flicker/Rogelio A. Galaviz C. - Library of Congress Film clips from the following films and TV shows: - A Beast at Bay (1912) - Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens - Boys Town (1938) - Casablanca - Cleopatra (1963) - David Harum (1915) - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) - Father’s Little Dividend - Hail the Conquering Hero - Hidden Figures - How the West Was Won - It's a Wonderful Life - Meet Me in St. Louis - Miracle of Morgan’s Creek - Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - Modern Times - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - Mutiny on the Bounty - Orange is the New Black - Pose - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - Superman (1978) - The Bells of St. Mary’s - The Best Years of Our Lives - The Dreyfus Affair (1899) - The Four Troublesome Heads (1898) - The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) - The Jazz Singer (1927) - The Little Colonel - The Playhouse - The Sound of Music - The Wizard of Oz - To Kill a Mockingbird - West Side Story - Young Mr. Lincoln ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Hollywood #Jews #Movies Play Video Play Video 06:22 Are Comic Book Superheroes Jewish? Jewish writers and artists played an important role in the creation of the modern American comic book industry. While their experiences shaped the comic books we know today, we go beyond the pages and unpack how comics helped bring about meaningful changes in wider American society. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 History of comic books 00:54 Jewish creators of Superman 01:05 History of Jews in the comic book industry 02:02 Jewish DC, Marvel, and Archie Comics Founders 02:12 Jewish creators of superheroes 02:35 Jewish values and experiences in comic book stories 03:29 Changing Jewish experiences reflected in comic books 05:02 Subversiveness and inclusiveness in the comic book industry 06:08 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Watch next - 10 Things You Didn't Know Inspired The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel https://youtu.be/wy-GkEI8rXc Recommended series - The Jewish Story Explained https://youtu.be/qN6VVEUlyeE Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Marvel #spiderman #dc Exile, Diaspora & Pogroms All Categories Play Video Play Video 20:58 The Untold Story of Arabia’s Jewish Tribes | Unpacked In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Jewish tribes in Yathrib (now known as Medina) once thrived as integral members of their communities. But with the arrival of Muhammad, alliances faltered, and centuries-old traditions faced extinction. The resilience and eventual fate of these Arabian Jews teaches timeless lessons about faith, unity, and survival. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:52 Geography of Arabia 01:22 Jewish tribes of Yarthrib 03:14 Who was Muhammad? 07:01 Muhammad's move to Yathrib as peacemaker 10:10 Conversions to Islam 10:38 Jewish rejection of Islam 12:11 Muslim-Meccan battles 13:28 Expulsion of Banu Qaynuqa 15:33 Expulsion of Banu Nadir 16:24 Slaughter of Banu Qurayza 19:33 Questions surrounding the events 20:06 Importance of Jewish unity Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—The Secret History of Ethiopian Jews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNRLf5gZgU&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabBNl0Aee06VGSKbeJkrI6F&index=8 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: biblemapper.com Sonia Halliday Photo Library ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #muhammad #unity #survival Play Video Play Video 20:20 Are Jews Indigenous to Israel? | Explained Israel, a land of ancient heritage and diverse cultures, is deeply intertwined with Jewish identity. Along with ancient biblical narratives and modern archaeological discoveries, Yirmiyahu Danzig delves into his own family’s history to uncover the profound historical connection all Jews have with Israel, no matter where their families “come from.” Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Yirmiyahu's life as a Jew of color 01:36 Descendants of Abraham 02:25 Jews from Guyana / Caribbean Jews 04:15 The Spanish Inquisition / Iberian Jews 05:28 The Roman Empire / Jews of Judea 06:03 The Great Jewish Revolt / Jewish expulsion 07:14 British Mandatory Palestine / Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi 08:07 Jews of Germany 08:26 The Bar Kochba Revolt / Jews of Judea 12:01 Jews of Jerusalem / The Old Yishuv 12:25 Perushim / Students of the Vilna Gaon 16:10 Jews of Iraq 17:52 The Babylonian Empire 19:04 Jews as a diasporic people 19:43 Where are Jews from? Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Who Owns the Temple Mount / Al Aqsa? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgVXIBj905w&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYCTmpCW9bCOy_fzpijXDJ9&index=2 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: NBC Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures A24 ABC Fox Warner Bros Roadshow Entertainment 20th century fox Orion Pictures Paramount Pictures New Line Cinema Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan Walt Disney OSO City Nation Shotgun BomBom Universal Pictures Dreamwork Pictures 20th century studios Wrestling with god HBO British Pathe Library of Congress United Artists By Mingle Media TV - https://www.flickr.com/photos/minglemediatv/14437950659/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33923999 ----------- Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Shmuel and Evelyn Katz Platinum Level: Stephanie & Gilad Abrahami Barry Skolnick Gold Level: Charles Crane Family Foundation Silver Level: Corie & Michael Koss Lustman family Bronze Level: Julia & Brad Berger Mimi & Akiva Friend Marci & Andrew Spitzer Stephanie & Ilan Ulmer This video is in partnership with The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #history #family #story Play Video Play Video 06:26 Is Judaism a Religion? Throughout the ages, people have debated whether Judaism is a religion, a culture, or a nationality…and where Israel fits into the mix. In fact, the Jewish experience encompasses all of these. While different denominations such as Reform, Modern Orthodox, or Haredi Jews may focus on different elements to define how they relate to their Judaism, there is a shared understanding that despite these differences, Jews still make up one Peoplehood based on so much more than just religion. This series is part of a partnership with the Z3 Project. More about their work can be found at https://www.z3project.org Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:33 What is "Religion"? 00:52 What is "Culture" and "Nationality"? 01:03 Is Judaism a religion, a culture, or a nationality? 01:22 How is Judaism different from Christianity? 01:56 Infusion of Jewish law into everyday life 02:23 Modern nation-states and national laws 02:34 Confining Jewish law to the private sphere 02:53 The Pittsburgh Platform: refocusing Judaism as a religion only 03:29 Pushback from the Neo-Orthodox and Conservative Movements 04:07 Rejection by the Zionist Movement 04:36 Rejection by the Haredi Movement 05:15 Contextualizing the debates over Judaism today 05:44 Judaism has always been more than just a religion 06:10 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the other episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-DNOnmKkUaazY2E0ifs-L73CoLZ4mMjb Recommended series — “Zionism Revisited" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpDfzf7sSA0&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaalIEvap7wkJ1cWKQC0l-Rx&index=1 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked --------- Bronze Level: – Ellen and Richard Sandler --------- Image and Footage credits: Kevin Beaty EHillel Nicole Hanna HebrewBooks.org Israel Film Archive - Carmel Newsreel Israel Film Archive - Geva Newsreel Israel GPO Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rabbi Hillel, Beth Jacob Synagogue Joods Cultureel Kwartier Ken Klein Library of Congress Myshi The National Library of Israel Pexels - Cottonbro Pexels - Ganta Srinivas Pexels - Kadima Pexels - Rodnae Productions Rijksmuseum The Russian Museum of Ethnography The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive Storyblocks Temple Emanu-El NYC TravelLiveCC United Artists Unsplash - Levi Meir Clancy Unsplash - Justin Lim US Embassy Jerusalem USHMM --------- About Big Jewish Ideas: Understand some “Big Jewish Ideas” through an examination of what it means to be Jewish in today’s world. This series raises crucial questions about peoplehood, Jewish identity, education and community, challenging anyone who’s curious to think about them deeply. We take a look into buzzword Jewish concepts like shabbat, Tikkun Olam, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Peoplehood #Judaism #Zionism Play Video Play Video 11:39 The Judean Exile to Babylonia | The Jewish Story | Unpacked When the Jewish people were exiled following the destruction of the First Temple, they seemed set to disappear from history. Instead, they survived and even thrived. What mysterious power held the Jewish people together and how did they retain their faith, tradition and identity in Babylonia - far from the Land of Israel? The Jewish Story Explained is based on the book "Letters to Auntie Fori: 5,000 Years of Jewish History and their Faith" by Martin Gilbert Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:20 Torah as portable Jewish history and language and national and religious identity 02:16 The Ten Lost Tribes assimilated througohut the world 03:06 The Babylonian Exile of Judah, Benjamin, and Levites 03:25 Maintaining Jewish identity and culture in Exile 04:26 Jewish presence in the Persian Empire 04:45 Cyrus the Great allows Jews to return to the Land of Israel 05:17 Xerxes/Achashverosh and the story of Esther/Purim 10:30 Cycle of oppression and salvation throughout Jewish history 11:27 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Missed the last episode? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51m_tBUaokg&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYVJIFmU_RBihx8wezolzqL&index=7 Recommended series — “History of Israel Explained” https://youtu.be/t-sbCMYaFB8 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Shmuel Katz - Melinda Goldrich Gold Level: - Irving I Moskowitz Foundation - Goldrich Family Foundation This series would not be possible without the generous support of Esther Gilbert and Michael Kagan ----------- Image Credits: - Wikimedia: John Hill, Hmundol, Arian Zwegers - Flickr: Ajay Tallam, Matt Ming About Jewish Story Explained: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Bible #History #Judaism Play Video Play Video 12:25 How the Lost Tribes of Israel Got Lost New channel alert https://youtube.com/@todayunpacked - How did the Jews lose sovereignty in the Land of Israel after just 500 years? Was it simply a matter of regime change, with the Assyrians and Babylonians asserting their dominance in the region, or was it because the leaders repeatedly failed to listen to Divine advice? And what happened to the 10 lost tribes? The Jewish Story Explained is based on the book "Letters to Auntie Fori: 5,000 Years of Jewish History and their Faith" by Martin Gilbert Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:25 The Assyrian Empire and forced assimilation of conquered peoples 02:07 The Syro-Efraimite War - Israel rebels against Assyria and attacks Judea 02:32 Isaiah assures Ahaz that Israel's invasion will fail 02:51 Ahaz appeals to Assyrian king, Assyria conquers the northern kingdom 03:29 The northern Kingdom of Israel is destroyed 03:57 The first Jewish Diaspora and the Ten Lost Tribes 04:09 Searching for the Lost Tribes 04:24 Kingdom of Judea becomes an Assyrian vassal state 04:46 Ahaz brings idolatry into Judah 05:14 Hezekiah becomes king and rids Judah of idolatry 05:51 Hezekiah and Isaiah's relationship 06:17 Hezekiah's aqueduct and military alliances 06:47 Sennacherib overtakes Kingdom of Judah 08:06 Mysterious departing of Assyrian army from Judah 08:46 Josiah follows in Hezekiah's footsteps 09:29 Babylon becomes dominant power, Hulda forewarns destruction 10:03 Nebuchadnezzar lays seige to Jerusalem 10:30 Prophet Jeremiah instructs no resistance 10:45 Overview of period of the two kingdoms and Tisha B'Av 12:18 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Missed the last episode? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKyHim19xTQ&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYVJIFmU_RBihx8wezolzqL Recommended series - “History of Israel Explained” https://youtu.be/t-sbCMYaFB8 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Shmuel Katz - Melinda Goldrich Gold Level: - Irving I Moskowitz Foundation - Goldrich Family Foundation This series would not be possible without the generous support of Esther Gilbert and Michael Kagan ----------- Image Credits: - DFID - UK Department for International Development About Jewish Story Explained: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Bible #History #Judaism Play Video Play Video 06:32 The Rise and Fall of Jews in the Ottoman Empire | The Jewish Story | Unpacked Fleeing the massacres and forced conversions of Christian Europe in the Middle Ages, tens of thousands of Jews found a new safe haven in the Ottoman Empire. For the next few centuries, the Muslim-run empire became home for Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews alike. Though relegated to second-class citizens called “dhimmis,” Jews brought with them useful skills in medicine, finance and trade, and flourished. However, over time the Ottoman Empire began to crumble. Once more, the Jews faced antisemitism and suffered from poverty and violence. By the end of the 19th century, it was clear that the safe haven of the Ottoman Empire was no longer safe. Over the first half of the 20th century, the empire had collapsed and Jews fled to Israel, America and France in the hopes of finding the safety and prosperity they had had in the Muslim world. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Spread of the Islamic Caliphate 00:52 The Pact of Umar - Dhimmis and the Jizya Tax 01:28 Jewish immigration to the Ottoman Empire 01:53 Jewish success in the Ottoman Empire 02:30 Kabbalah in Safed, Rabbi Isaac Luria, and Rabbi Chaim Vital 03:14 Poverty, violence, and the Blood Libel 05:39 Banning Jewish migration to Ottoman lands 06:07 Jewish emigration from the Ottoman Empire 06:17 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video— The Birth of Islam: Muhammad and the Jews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyT0yZWsRTg&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYI_Cn_QcLXkJOwTfChhpoY&index=1 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Melinda Goldrich - Shmuel Katz Gold Level: - Goldrich Family Foundation ----------- About The Jewish Story: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #ottamanempire #dhimmis #jewish Play Video Play Video 10:28 Why Did Spain Expel All Its Jews?| Unpacked New channel alert https://www.youtube.com/@judaismunpkd How can a government apologize for an atrocity? In 2015, the Spanish and Portuguese governments began accepting applications from the descendants of the Jews once forcibly converted, massacred, and expelled from the Iberian Peninsula. But why offer citizenship? Why not leave the past in the past? Because Sephardic Jews still carry the memory and the legacy of the centuries of vibrant Jewish life in Spain. This video honors the astonishing resilience of a community that refused to be destroyed. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:39 Sephardic Jewry and Spanish identity 01:45 Jewish martyrdom 03:39 Christian coercion to convert 04:29 Conversos and Crypto-Jews 07:30 The Inquisition of Crypto-Jews 09:05 Jewish expulsion from Spain and Portugal 09:48 Spain and Portugal offer citizenship to Sephardic Jews Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Conversos: The Story of Latin America's Crypto Jews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Kfp2-Lqh4&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaZrTGuvoIJFOgn4nr375SR_&index=63 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Wellcome Images Leiden University Libraries Francisco de Goya Vicente Cutanda Toraya Kecko Aviv Hod Bernard Picart Miguel Ximénez Moshe Maimon ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - Jewish martyrdom 03:41 - Forced conversions 07:31 - The Spanish Inquisition 09:06 - Expulsion of Spanish Jewry #jewish #sephardi #spanishinquisition Play Video Play Video 05:32 Did Jews Run the Slave Trade? The libelous claim that Jews controlled the slave trade in the Americas began circulating in 1991, when an extremist organization known as the Nation of Islam claimed to have gathered 'irrefutable evidence' to prove it. More recently, the claim reared its ugly head when NBA star Kyrie Irving promoted the film “Hebrews to Negroes”, which makes some pretty outlandish allegations about the Jewish role in the slave trade. Although Jewish involvement in the slave trade was minimal, with only a few individuals participating, the overall perpetuation of this claim serves to fuel hatred and division among marginalized communities. Chapters 00:00 Antisemitic tropes 00:38 Black slave economy 01:11 Did Jews own black slaves in the U.S.? 01:46 Did Jews own black slaves in the Caribbean and South America? 02:08 Origins of the "Jews ran the slave trade" libel 03:35 Minor role of Jews in the European slave trade 03:54 Brutality of the slave trade 04:17 Antisemitic conspiracy theories Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Are Radical Hebrew Israelites the Real Jews? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybwLEt4jK5U&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaZrTGuvoIJFOgn4nr375SR_&index=13&t=17s&pp=gAQBiAQB We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Amistad (1997) Emancipation (2022) Exodus (1960) Hebrews to Negroes (2018) The Nation of Islam WYCC PBS Chicago Artgrid ESPN Jewish Telegraph Music by Artlist ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Jewish #slavery #conspiracy Israel-Gaza War(s) All Categories Play Video Play Video 21:16 Who Owns the Gaza Strip? | Unpacked Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has been at the heart of a brutal war between Israel and Hamas. But this tiny 25-mile strip's troubled history started long before the current hostilities. After Israel captured Gaza during the 1967 Six-Day War, its fate took a turbulent turn, eventually falling under Hamas' control. Now governed by Hamas, Gaza has witnessed immense suffering and resilience in the face of decades of conflict. Who will control Gaza next? It's uncertain. But understanding the deep, historical roots of this conflict is crucial to solving it. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Israeli position after the 1967 6 Day War 03:19 Israel-Egypt peace treaty 03:51 The question of Palestinian statehood 04:55 The question of Israeli citizenship for Palestinians 05:56 Incentives to leave Gaza and deportations to Jordan 06:48 Economy and freedom of movement in Gaza 08:35 The 1st Intifada 10:10 The Oslo Accords 10:48 Opposition to the Oslo Accords 12:11 The 2nd Intifada 13:13 Jewish communities in Gaza 13:40 The Israeli Disengagement 14:45 Hamas victory in Gaza elections 16:40 Hamas terror attacks on Israel 17:08 Hamas tunnels in Gaza 18:11 October 7, 2023 19:07 Israel's war in Gaza 19:45 The plight of Palestinians and Israelis 20:01 Calls for an Israeli return to Gaza 20:25 What's next for Gaza? Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—What is Hamas? | Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0MBZU5z7Ks&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYlelhgUEcy0m0BCFYrFJ1N&index=10 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: William J. Clinton Presidential Library From the collection of the National Library of Israel, courtesy of Yad Yitzchak ben Tzvi Benno Rothenberg, Meitar Collection, National Library of Israel, The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection Dan Hadani Collection, The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection, The National Library of Israel Kan Archive IDF Spokesperson Israeli Government Press Office Al Jazeera Creative Commons Repository UNESCO Ramallah Office Aref Assaf ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #israel #egypt #palestine Play Video Play Video 12:37 The Palestinian 'Pay to Slay' Program | Explained The Palestinian Authority’s “Martyr’s Fund,” also known as “Pay to Slay,” pays the families of Palestinian terrorists who are imprisoned or killed for acts of terrorism against Israeli civilians. Despite attempts by Israel and other countries to both deter terrorism and incentivize the PA to end its “pay to slay” policy, the PA continues to find creative ways to successfully financially incentivize terrorism. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 Terrorist payments from the PLO 03:03 Financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority 03:55 The PA's Martyr's Fund 05:01 The Second Intifada 05:39 The Prisoners and Released Prisoners Law 06:35 Israeli attempts to disincentivize terrorists 07:08 Western countries cut off PA funding 08:23 Israeli withholds tax revenue from the PA 08:58 Failure to end Pay to Slay 10:00 U.S. resumes payments 10:44 Palestinian support for Pay to Slay 11:09 PA exploitation of Palestinians 11:44 Palestinian resistance and martyrdom Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Why Did Israel Build a Wall Around the West Bank? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIP0TMkuqGw&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYlelhgUEcy0m0BCFYrFJ1N&index=6 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Image and footage credits: The Nexus Institute ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #israel #politics #terrorism Play Video Play Video 12:10 Israel's Disengagement from Gaza | History of Israel Explained | Unpacked Oct '23 Hamas-Israel War: youtube.com/watch?v=N1TXC9eQcJ4 This week, we’re journeying to the Gaza Strip, a 25-mile long strip of land on Israel’s southern border. Although Israel pulled out of Gaza almost 15 years ago, many people believe it still controls this small piece of land. Although some 8,800 Jews once lived in Gush Katif in the south of Gaza, Israeli life there ended there in 2005. During a long, hot summer, the country came to terms with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s unilateral decision to withdraw 100% of Israeli military forces and civilians from the territory. So, why is Israel still embroiled with this tiny patch of land that it handed over a decade-and-a-half ago? How did the withdrawal take place? What has taken place since? And has the gamble to pull out of Gaza paid off? Let us know what you think in the comments below. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:13 History of the Gaza Strip 04:13 The 1993 Oslo Accords and the First Intifada 05:04 Camp David Accords and the Second Intifada 05:47 Sharon's decision of unilateral withdrawal from Gaza 06:39 State of Jewish communities in Gaza 07:26 A country divided 08:29 What happened to the Gush Katif refugees? 09:03 Election of Hamas in Gaza 09:29 Hamas rockets attacks on Israel 10:13 Israeli security measures and strict borders in Gaza 10:46 Was the Disengagement a failure? 11:49 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Photo/Video Credit: - GPO/Moshe Milner/Avi Ohayon/Amos Ben Gershon/Mark Neyman/Yaacov Sa'ar/Amos Meron THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: Executive Producers: - Shevi Peters - Adam Milstein Platinum Level: - Rachel & Jack ז”ל Gindi Family Foundation - Meryl and Sam Solomon, Beit Zayit - Lily and Kam Babaoff - Dr. Shmuel and Evelyn Katz Silver Level: - Melanie & Martin Glatt This series would not be possible without the generous support of: - The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation ----------- About History of Israel Explained: This series casts a new perspective on the history of the modern State of Israel, both pre and post 1948. We explore the inspiring highs and heartbreaking lows, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Understand how the Jewish State came to be by meeting prominent Zionist figures and learning about key historical events. Explore aspects of Israeli society, from its famous military to the meaning of the national anthem, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israel #Education #History Play Video Play Video 15:23 What is Hamas? | Explained Oct '23 Hamas-Israel War: youtube.com/watch?v=N1TXC9eQcJ4 On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israeli civilians in southern towns and communities bordering the Gaza Strip, in what was the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Israel quickly declared war against the Gaza-based terrorist organization. With wars between Hamas and Israel breaking out every few years, one has to wonder...what is Hamas and how did it arise as the sole power governing Gaza today? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Hamas attacks against Israel 01:19 Post 6 Day War PLO terrorist attacks 02:10 Ahmed Yassin and the Muslim Brotherhood 03:01 1979 Iranian Revolution 03:44 The 1st Intifada 04:26 The creation of Hamas and the Hamas Charter 06:09 Hamas meets Hezbollah 06:39 Did Israel create Hamas? 07:07 Hamas suicide bomb attacks 08:04 The 2nd Intifada 09:06 The security barrier / "apartheid wall" 09:17 Israeli disengagement from Gaza 10:32 2006 Palestinian elections in Gaza 11:33 How is aid to Gaza used? 11:54 What is the Egyptian and Israeli blockade of Gaza 12:33 Hamas' tunnels 12:54 Hamas leadership today 13:06 Silencing dissent 13:28 The October, 2023 Gaza ground invasion to come Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Hamas-Israel War Has Changed Everything https://youtu.be/N1TXC9eQcJ4 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Al Jazeera AP 4News Khan 11 Wall Street Journal NBC ABC CBS Euronews ILTV Israel Defense Forces This Week Whose Land Is It Getty Images journeyman.tv CBN Presidential Libraries PBS NewsHour Reuters Channel 1 Israel TRT World DW Vice i24 Sky News The Telegraph Global News India Today The Guardian ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #israel #hamasattack #war Play Video Play Video 10:08 Hamas' Control Over Gaza | History of Israel Explained | Unpacked Oct '23 Hamas-Israel War: youtube.com/watch?v=N1TXC9eQcJ4 This week on History of Israel Explained, we’re continuing to get to grips with Hamas. We’re figuring out just why the Palestinian people voted for Hamas over rival party Fatah in the first place, how the party has managed to stay in power for so long and why - despite Israel’s withdrawing from Gaza in 2005 - terrorism continues to dominate the Hamas agenda. We also tackle the tough subject of the blockade on the Gaza Strip and discuss Israel’s response to the ongoing and ever more creative forms of attack from inside Gaza. But, we also touch on a teeny, tiny potential glimmer of hope that shows that Hamas might - just might - be beginning to change its stance towards peace. Drop your comments under the video to get the discussion started and don’t forget to hit subscribe to binge-watch our other awesome videos that unpack the incredible history of modern Israel. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:05 History of Hamas 01:27 Israeli Disengagement from Gaza 02:00 Palestinian elections in Gaza 02:29 Fatah vs. Hamas, The Palestinian Civil War 03:01 Fatah vs. Hamas, attempts at reconciliation 03:22 Why did Palestinians elect Hamas? 03:59 Is the Hamas government a democracy? 04:26 Hamas tunnels and Israeli blockade on Gaza 05:12 Hamas rockets on Israel 05:34 Lead up to Israeli Operation Cast Lead 06:34 Israel's Iron Dome and Lead up to Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense 06:53 Lead up to Israel's Operation Protective Edge 07:12 Hamas stabbings and fire balloons in Israel 07:37 Glimmers of hope: Hamas revises the Hamas Charter 08:23 High Palestinian casualties and civilians as human shields 08:44 Israeli warnings to Palestinian civilians of impending attacks 09:46 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Photo/Video Credit: - GPO/Avi Ohayon/Moshe Milner/Noam Sharon/Amos Ben Gershom/Yaacov Sa'ar - Getty Images - NARA - Yaron Ben Haim THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: Executive Producers: - Shevi Peters - Adam Milstein Platinum Level: - Rachel & Jack ז”ל Gindi Family Foundation - Meryl and Sam Solomon, Beit Zayit - Lily and Kam Babaoff - Dr. Shmuel and Evelyn Katz Silver Level: - Melanie & Martin Glatt This series would not be possible without the generous support of: - The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation ----------- About History of Israel Explained: This series casts a new perspective on the history of the modern State of Israel, both pre and post 1948. We explore the inspiring highs and heartbreaking lows, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Understand how the Jewish State came to be by meeting prominent Zionist figures and learning about key historical events. Explore aspects of Israeli society, from its famous military to the meaning of the national anthem, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israel #Education #History Play Video Play Video 10:16 Why does Hamas fire rockets into Israel? Oct '23 Hamas-Israel War: youtube.com/watch?v=N1TXC9eQcJ4 With wars between Hamas and Israel breaking out every few years, one has to wonder...what is Hamas and how did it arise as the sole power governing Gaza today? Hamas is a Palestinian terrorist group connected to the Muslim Brotherhood that was behind a wave of devastating suicide bombings and other activities in the 1990s and 2000s. More recently, Hamas has launched thousands of rockets at Israel, dug attack tunnels and served as the inspiration for countless lone-wolf attacks upon Israeli soldiers and civilians. What is Hamas? How did the group get started? What’s its connection with Fatah? How did this terrorist organization end up ruling the whole of the Gaza Strip? And, why did Israel originally support a group whose main aim is to destroy it? New channel alert https://youtube.com/@todayunpacked Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:38 What is Hamas? 01:09 What is Fatah? 02:17 What are the differences between Hamas and Fatah? 02:36 Hamas ideology 02:49 What is The Muslim Brotherhood 03:37 The growth of The Muslim Brotherhood 04:11 Muslim Brotherhood committed to spreading fundamentalist Islam 04:52 Creation of Hamas 05:15 Hamas provides social services and education 05:33 Israel originally supported Hamas 05:49 The First Intifada 06:43 Codification of the Hamas Charter 07:26 The Oslo Accords 07:45 Suicide bombings 08:18 The Second Intifada 08:55 Operation Defensive Shield 09:16 Disengagement from Gaza 09:40 Hamas seizes control of Gaza 09:54 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Photo/Video Credit: - GPO/Avi Ohayon/Moshe Milner/Noam Sharon/Amos Ben Gershom/Yaacov Sa'ar - Getty Images - NARA - Yaron Ben Haim THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: Executive Producers: - Shevi Peters - Adam Milstein Platinum Level: - Rachel & Jack ז”ל Gindi Family Foundation - Meryl and Sam Solomon, Beit Zayit - Lily and Kam Babaoff - Dr. Shmuel and Evelyn Katz Silver Level: - Melanie & Martin Glatt This series would not be possible without the generous support of: - The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation ----------- About History of Israel Explained: This series casts a new perspective on the history of the modern State of Israel, both pre and post 1948. We explore the inspiring highs and heartbreaking lows, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Understand how the Jewish State came to be by meeting prominent Zionist figures and learning about key historical events. Explore aspects of Israeli society, from its famous military to the meaning of the national anthem, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israel #history #education Play Video Play Video 25:46 How Did Hamas' Attack Change Israel? | Unpacked The Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 in southern Israel changed Israeli society forever, but not in the way one might expect. Following several months of internal division and protest, Israelis from across the political, religious, and cultural spectrums immediately jumped into action together, united by the common goal of defending the Jewish people and their homeland. 00:00 Intro 00:34 What happened at the October 7 Hamas attack 01:50 Israeli resilience in the face of tragedy 02:38 Judicial reform protests 04:09 Hamas attack ended protests and infighting, Israelis choose life 05:32 Brothers in Arms and volunteering and donations 09:20 Israeli Arab heroes of the Hamas attack 12:47 The many faces of Israeli soldiers 15:00 History of Haredi Jews and army service 16:02 Haredi women volunteering for the war effort 17:02 Changing Haredi attitudes toward the State of Israel 18:40 Changing secular Israeli attitudes toward Judaism 19:20 Weddings, matchmaking, births, and plans for the future 21:20 Global unity against antisemitism 22:21 Closing the distance between Israelis and Diaspora Jews 24:03 Jews and Israelis are a family Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Who Is Hamas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0MBZU5z7Ks&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaYlelhgUEcy0m0BCFYrFJ1N&index=21 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- With thanks to the Center for Peace Communications (@PeaceComms) for donating the footage of Whispered in Gaza to this project. For more from that series, go to www.peacecomms.org/gaza ----------- Image and footage credits: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum National Archives U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Reut Barnea Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality Spokesperson United Hatzalah IDF Dessi Herzberg VINnews i24 News Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Israeli Government Press Office Lazer Eli / Scoop Outdoor ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #israel #family #love Play Video Play Video 14:31 From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free | Explained What does the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” really mean? What are the historical and geographic roots of the phrase and the practical implications of its real-world implementation? Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 Which river and which sea? 01:53 Two states or one state? 03:43 Why one state can't work 05:19 The original Arabic slogan 06:23 Arab rejection of the state of Israel 07:06 Jewish rejection of Palestinian statehood 07:51 The Oslo Accords 08:43 Failure of peace talks 10:40 October 7 and the resulting war 11:18 What does "Free Palestine" mean today? 12:19 Antisemitism on US college campuses 13:31 Neither Israelis nor Palestinians are leaving Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—What is Antisemitism on the Left? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZiQB2sVgg&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabqcF6QfiANjwxU4AkRMcwm&index=8 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Fox News CBS News CSpan Al Jazeera VOA Triggernometry Natalie_Zion Urban Pictures Noa Tishby Joel Fischer NBC dailysignal.com WallStreet Journal Fox Netflix British Pathé 20th Century Fox FNTV Tristar Pictures MGM AP Thames Colour Production VICE News CBN News New York Street Warner Bros Columbia Pictures David Hoffman Amram Nowak I24 News EuroNews United Artists France 24 PBS ARTE Forbes DW Sky News News2Share CUFI National Archives PIX11 MEMRI TV ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #israel #palestine #education Israel All Categories Play Video Play Video 09:00 7 Shocking Stories of how Israel Gained Independence Ever wonder how Israel got its name? Or which country supplied weapons to fend off attacks from neighboring countries? In honor of the "75th" Yom Ha’atzmaut/Israeli Independence Day, Unpacked has "7.5" fun facts for you to share with your friends and family while you celebrate. From a single salesman deciding the fate of the US-Israel relationship, to why Israel's Declaration of Independence was signed in a bunker by only a fraction of its signatories, Israel’s 75 years of history are filled with fascinating details you may not have heard of before. New channel alert https://www.youtube.com/@judaismunpkd Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:26 The name "Israel" 01:44 US recognition of Israel 03:28 US Arms embargo 04:42 The Jewish return home 05:33 God in the Declaration of Independence 06:29 Signatories of the Declaration of Independence 07:06 Declaration of Independence during wartime 07:53 Nakba 08:50 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended series—History of Israel Explained | Season 2 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-DNOnmKkUaaITfo-UGHEPLZxJWseqgjf We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Bronze Level Sponsors: Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Rothenberg Family Foundation Marci & Andrew Spitzer ----------- Image and footage credits: National Photo Collection of Israel, Photography dept. Government Press Office Boris Carmi /Meitar Collection / National Library of Israel / The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection / CC BY 4.0 ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israel #Nakba #israelIndependenceDay Play Video Play Video 10:56 The Women of Zionism | History of Israel Explained | Unpacked The study of history almost always focuses on men. We all know that. That’s why this week we’re redressing the gender balance and unpacking ten awesome women of Zionism who have made - and who continue to make - an incredible impact on the State of Israel. You’ve probably heard of some of these women, but others - and their achievements - have been relegated to the footnotes of history. Which is crazy because starting from when the State of Israel was nothing more than a dream and a prayer, and Zionism was still just an idealistic phrase, women have played a tremendous part in shaping everything from language and medicine to literature and politics. That’s why we’re super excited to make sure people know why Hemda Ben-Yehuda deserves just as much credit as her husband Eliezer for reviving the Hebrew language, why Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi wasn’t just the wife of the second president of Israel, and how Ruth Calderon is affecting change in the very fabric of Israeli society. Our list of these top 10 women is not exhaustive. In fact, it barely scratches the surface. That’s why we’d love to hear what you think. Which women do you think have played the biggest or most influential roles in Israeli life? Let us know your list of wonder women below. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 Hemda Ben-Yehuda, wife of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda 01:38 Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi, Women's activist 03:00 Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah Medical Organization 04:11 Hannah Szenes (Hannah Senesh), Poet and paratrooper 05:12 Rachel Katznelson-Shazar, Activist for working women 06:18 Golda Meir, Prime Minister 06:28 Geulah Cohen, Stern Gang/Lehi fighter and Knesset Member 07:24 Ruth Gavison, Jurist and activist 08:12 Nechama Leibowitz, Torah scholar 09:08 Ruth Calderon, Founder of a secular yeshiva and Knesset Member 10:06 Centrality of women in Israeli culture, morality, and politics 10:35 Outro ------- Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked -------- Photo/Video Credit: - Palmach Archive - GPO/Gideon Kobi/Chanania Herman/Moshe Pridan/Zoltan Kluger/Amos Ben Gershom/Yaacov Saar/Avi Ohayon/Mark Neyman/Teddy Brauner/Moshe Milner/Fritz Cohen/David Eldan/Werner Braun/Hans Pinns/Daniel Kaplan/Jewish National Fund - Flickr/idf/ladyhawke - Central Zionist Archives - Women's League for Israel - Commons/Jonathan Hirschfeld/advakrupik/YoavR - Jabotinsky Institute - Israel Album - National Library of Israel, Schwadron collection - Pictures of Nechama Leibowitz given graciously by her niece, Mira Ofran. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: Executive Producers: - Shevi Peters - Adam Milstein Platinum Level: - Rachel & Jack ז"ל Gindi Family Foundation - Meryl and Sam Solomon, Beit Zayit - Lily and Kam Babaoff This series would not be possible without the generous support of: - The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation --------- About History of Israel Explained: This series casts a new perspective on the history of the modern State of Israel, both pre and post 1948. We explore the inspiring highs and heartbreaking lows, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Understand how the Jewish State came to be by meeting prominent Zionist figures and learning about key historical events. Explore aspects of Israeli society, from its famous military to the meaning of the national anthem, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israel #History #Education Play Video Play Video 10:24 Were Jews Responsible For Bringing Down The USSR? | The Jewish Story | Unpacked After centuries of fighting for survival, Jews in Western European countries were finally granted citizenship in the 19th century. However, Eastern European countries like Russia were still encouraging violent pogroms and antisemitism towards their Jewish populations. Following the brutal events of World War Two, Jews in the Soviet Union attempted to escape their dire situation by applying for immigration to Israel. Unfortunately, these attempts were blocked by leader of the U.S.S.R, Joseph Stalin. Enraged by the many injustices they faced, Jewish activists like Anatoly Shcharansky (later, Natan Sharansky) fought to help free the Jews of the Soviet Union, and in turn propelled the movement that successfully dissolved the Soviet Union in 1991. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 Antisemitic policies and pogroms in Russia 01:08 The 1917 Communist Revolution 01:44 Civil War and the Antisemitic White Party 02:10 Pro-Jewish Bolsheviks and Red Army 02:24 The Holocaust and Jewish desire to immigrate to Israel 02:39 Antisemitism of Stalin and refusal to allow emigration 03:14 Loss of Jewish identity 04:01 Russian opinions of the 1967 Six Day War 04:26 Renewed inspiration to make Aliyah 04:40 Refuseniks 05:03 Natan Sharansky 06:30 Avital Sharansky 07:09 Arrest and sentencing 07:52 Movement to free Sharansky 08:36 Sharansky's release 08:46 Free Soviet Jewry movement 09:14 Unlimited Jewish emigration 09:25 The power of strong Jewish identity 10:09 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video— Freeing Russian Jewry: The Refuseniks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7OtB0IbHV8&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabmHqdEAhdCAd02JleQjPhA&index=19 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Co-Executive Producers: - Melinda Goldrich - Shmuel Katz Gold Level: - Goldrich Family Foundation ----------- Image and footage credits: Israel GPO-Nati Harnik Israel GPO-Moshe Milner Israel Simionsky, Dan Hadani Archive, Pritzker Family National Photography Collection at the National Library of Israel Template.net The Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society, Baylor University, Waco, Texas USHMM ----------- About The Jewish Story: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #jewish #refuseniks #russia Play Video Play Video 13:57 Who Invented Palestinian Nationalism and Why? | Explained During the Cold War, the Soviet Union spent millions funding Palestinian leaders in a proxy war between the U.S. and the USSR. But why would the USSR invest so much time and energy in backing a stateless and largely powerless group of people? Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:51 US-USSR proxy war in the Middle East 1:20 USSR support for Israel 1:51 USSR ends support for Israel 3:17 Stalin’s anti-Zionism campaign 4:07 Soviet-Arab relations 5:46 Palestinians as USSR proxy 6:16 Palestinian identity before 1948 7:45 Arab nationalism and a Palestinian state 9:36 KGB recruits Yasser Arafat 10:26 1967 Six Day War 11:00 The KGB funds of PLO terrorism 11:31 Arafat's Soviet Romanian handler 11:53 The KGB cleans up Arafat’s image Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Does the Palestinian Authority Fund Terrorism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsJeE0m4a7M&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabqcF6QfiANjwxU4AkRMcwm&index=16 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Passia.org Dan Hadani Collection, The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection, The National Library of Israel ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #palestine #history #coldwar Play Video Play Video 06:42 Does the Anti-Israel Movement Hurt Palestinians? The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement is one of the most controversial boycott movements in modern history. In recent decades boycotts have emerged as a powerful force for dismantling oppressive systems and fostering positive change. However, not all boycott movements achieve this goal, and some may even have detrimental consequences. One such contemporary movement is the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, which seeks to exert economic pressure on Israel by boycotting its products, divesting from companies that do business there, and imposing sanctions on the country. In order to gain a full picture of the BDS Movement, one must examine its origins, objectives, and the harmful consequences it has had on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and for Palestinians themselves. While the BDS Movement claims to promote Palestinian rights, it actually causes more harm than good to the Palestinian economy and hinders progress towards peace. By uncovering the secrets the BDS Movement doesn't want you to know through an examination of its various facets, goals, and motivations, one can gain a comprehensive understanding of the negative impact this controversial movement has had on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Only then can the international community consider alternative approaches to fostering a lasting peace in the region. New channel alert https://www.youtube.com/@judaismunpkd Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:39 BDS Misrepresents Israel as a colonialist state 02:43 The BDS Movement doesn't help Palestinians 04:10 The BDS Movement promotes antisemitic ideas 05:42 The BDS Movement prevents peace 06:28 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Is Criticizing Israel Antisemitic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4_wWA85ev8&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaZh8yjn7Bhps_aEn_yCd71H&index=3 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Constanza Contreras Hormazábal Library of Congress The New York Times Newspapers.com: Hattiesburg American, The Sacramento Bee Democacy Now! Global News The Sun TRT World-The Newsmakers National Army Museum British Library National Archives and Records Administration British Pathé Jerusalem Cinemateque Israel National Archives Yoman Carmel Steven Spielberg Film and Video Archive Historical Jewish Press website – www.jpress.org.il – founded by the National Library and Tel Aviv University United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Murray T. Aronoff, George Birman, Shmuel and Ada Willenberg, Sidney Joshua Zoltak Ben & Jerry's IBA News VOD Reuters WAFA News Agency Calcalist Sadara Ventures Ashkar Winery Abu Ayash Brothers Tablet Magazine Storyblocks Enabel - Belgian development agency Columbia University Apartheid Divest Creative Community for Peace Novara Media International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance The Mapping Project Pixabay Israeli Government Press Office The Knesset Channel ViacomCBS The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies The Struggle Video News Skydance Media Nieuwsuur The Australian Jewish News Al Jazeera Honest Reporting Canada ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #antizionism #bds #israel Play Video Play Video 11:46 Who Owns The Temple Mount / Al-Aqsa? | The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Oct '23 Hamas-Israel War: youtube.com/watch?v=N1TXC9eQcJ4 Sacred and significant to Jews and Palestinians alike, the Temple Mount has a long and tumultuous history, serving today as a focal point and symbol of the entire Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For the Jewish People, the Temple Mount is known to be its holiest site. It is the site of the Foundation Stone, the center of the universe and where Abraham almost sacrificed his son Isaac, as well as the place where King Solomon built the holy First Temple. For Palestinians and other Muslims, the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound is considered the third holiest site in Islam, the place to where Muhammad travelled from Mecca and ascended to heaven in a single night. Since the formation of Zionism and the founding of the State of Israel, the Temple Mount has once again become a site of tension between competing peoples and religions, sparking conflict over antiquities claims, Jewish prayer, and security presence. At the center of the violence is the fear that recognizing the claim of the Other's connection to the site will mean that the Other rightfully owns the Temple Mount to the exclusion of all other peoples and faiths. From its origins as a symbol of legitimacy for various empires and groups to its current role as a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Temple Mount continues to represent the complexities and tensions of the region. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:38 Foundation stone 01:28 First Temple 02:19 Babylonian Exile 02:34 Return to Israel and Second Temple 03:00 Roman Exile and destruction of Second Temple 03:26 Western Wall 03:51 Mohammed's journey to Jerusalem 04:16 Spread of Islam and Dome of the Rock 04:39 Christian Crusades 05:33 Muslim reactions to Zionism 06:11 Israel's War of Independence 06:37 Six-Day War (1967) 07:13 Jewish control of the Temple Mount 07:48 Jewish presence on the Temple Mount 08:02 Conflict surrounding the Temple Mount 08:36 Control and ownership of the site 08:58 Conflict surrounding antiquities 09:44 Erasure of Jewish connection to the site 11:26 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Should Itamar Ben-Gvir visit the Temple Mount? https://youtu.be/freGY6re2Vs We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: Andrew Shiva National Photo Collection of Israel, Photography dept. Goverment Press Office Ariely M.t.lifshits Daniel Case creisor Ephraim Moses Lilien Fjmustak Nima Boroumand Gary Lee Todd ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israel #Palestine #alaqsa #templemount Play Video Play Video 07:39 Who Are Israelis, Really? | The Israeli-Palestinian Context | Unpacked What you may not know about the vibrant society that makes up Israel is that day to day life in Israel is so much more than the narrow keyhole view that much of the world understands! Israel is a democratic state in the Middle East made up of Jews and non-Jews from the four corners of the earth. Meet the culturally diverse faces of Israel in this week’s video. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:35 Brotherhood and family 01:19 Dominant Mizrahi culture 01:42 Russian Jews 02:05 Ethiopian Jews 02:49 Jewish rituals and holidays are part of national culture 03:24 Secular Jews and non-Jews 04:12 Diversity of race, religion, and ethnicity 04:58 Free and vibrant democracy 05:35 International aid and hi-tech industry 06:00 Israel's accomplishments 06:13 Why Judaism and how? 06:46 New Arab-Israeli relations 07:31 Outro Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Missed the previous episodes? Check out the the rest of The Israeli-Palestinian Context here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNfyS1z_17Y&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaY5PZL4kwVKfceXPI8G-lIV Let’s connect: Website — https://www.jewishunpacked.com Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked ----------- Gold Level: - Walder Foundation Silver Level: - Bob & Michelle Diener - Iris & Shalom Maidenbaum - Joseph & Sarah Weinberg Foundation Bronze Level: - Betsy & Philip Darivoff - Anne & Jerry Gontownik - Howard & Helaine Resnick Family Foundation - Marci & Keith Shapiro - Alan Fisher & Barbara Sommer - Jon & Rachel Teller ______ Image and Footage credits: - Associated Press - Flickr: Bengt Nyman/Chatham House/Eirik Solheim/Eurovision Greece/Igor Zeiger/Ismb/Larry Koester/Mantiochus - GPO: Amos Ben Gershom/Ayalon Maggi/Israeli Tsvika/Mark Neyman/Moshe Milner/Ohayon Avi - Israeli Defense Forces - National Archives of Records and Administration - Youtube: i24 News/Jerusalem Gift Shop/Klezmer Shack/Luke Martin/MDM Films/US Embassy Jerusalem/World Mizrachi About The Israeli-Palestinian Context: Learn about one of the most contested issues of our time, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, through a nuanced exploration of multiple perspectives. In this series we put radical and superficial opinions to the side in order to ask highly debated questions about Zionism, discuss accusations of apartheid, explain who Israelis really are, and more—all in hopes of leading to a better future for both sides. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Israelis #Israel #Context Play Video Play Video 09:38 The 5 Women Who Transformed the IDF Oct '23 Hamas-Israel War: youtube.com/watch?v=N1TXC9eQcJ4 Many courageous women have defied societal norms and etched their names into the history of Israel's Defense Forces (IDF). They include women like Sarah Aaronsohn, an early Zionist spy who fought fiercely against Ottoman rule, and Devorah Drechler, whose fight for equal roles for women in early defense efforts paved the way for Miriam Shachor and Alice Miller who reshaped women's participation in combat. Thanks to the inspiring acts of resilience and determination of these trailblazers, women like Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi have the power and ability to continue shaping the IDF today. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Sarah Aaronsohn (Nili spy) 03:10 Devorah Drechler (the female guardians of the Galilee) 05:07 Miriam Shachor (elite ranks of the Palmach) 06:53 Alice Miller (Israeli Air Force pilot) 07:57 Major General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi (Military Advocate General Corp) 09:13 The evolution of Israeli women's roles in combat Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—The Wonder Women of the Israel Defense Force https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl3HTEpeKhM&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaZ_Qi1N4Bu5f1DI0nvOxLyW&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Image and footage credits: מכון ז'בוטינסקי בישראל Palmach Museum Boris Carmi Gan-Shmuel archive Haganah Archives אושרה דיין ----------- Executive Producer: — Barry Skolnick Co-Executive Producer: — Shmuel Katz ----------- About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #Jewish #Israel #idf

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OCTOBER 7TH October 7 will mark the second anniversary of the horrific events of the Hamas terror attack, the deadliest attack against Jews since the Holocaust. The massacre of over 1200 Israelis and the brutal kidnapping of 240 people, FIFTY of whom are still held in captivity, has profoundly impacted Jewish communities worldwide, including students, staff, and families in our own community. Compounding the pain of this anniversary is the fact that many anti-Israel groups are planning events to celebrate the Hamas attack. We urge school administrators, principals, school board members, and district staff to take proactive measures to protect the emotional well-being and safety of our students and staff during this critical and vulnerable time. INSIGHTS Many students may still be grappling with grief over the loss of loved ones, the collective trauma of the attacks, and the added weight of religious obligations during this period. We encourage schools to utilize the resources provided to ensure that Jewish students feel safe, respected, and included. 01 The Importance of Sensitivity October is a particularly challenging time for Jewish students, especially with the annual commemoration of October 7th coinciding with major Jewish holidays. Educators and administrators must be aware of the increased need for sensitivity and understanding in dealing with Jewish students. 03 Flexible Academic Deadlines Offering Jewish students the flexibility to postpone assignments and exams during the High Holidays and the October 7th commemoration period ensures they can participate fully in their religious observances without academic penalties. 05 Counseling Support for Trauma Many Jewish students may be dealing with post-traumatic stress related to the violence of October 7th, especially if they have family ties to Israel. School counselors should be prepared with trauma-informed practices to help students navigate these challenges. 02 Why This Matters Recognizing the emotional and cultural significance of this period for Jewish students is vital for creating an inclusive and supportive school environment. By adopting policies that reflect empathy and understanding, schools can help Jewish students navigate their academic responsibilities while honoring their cultural and emotional needs. 04 Safe & Quiet Spaces for Reflection Schools should provide Jewish students with quiet spaces for prayer, reflection, or emotional relief. These spaces are critical during the commemoration of October 7th, when some students may need a break from school activities. 06 Awareness & Training for Educators Educators should receive training on the cultural and emotional significance of Jewish holidays and the impact of October 7th on their Jewish students. Schools can provide professional development sessions to ensure educators approach these subjects with the sensitivity and respect they deserve. october 7 documentaries These documentaries should be used in coordination with teacher training. Some of these films are not appropriate for children under the age of 16. In a series of intimate, unscripted conversations, Tucker sits down with eight children — ranging in age from 9 to 17 — who recount, in their own words, the horrors they endured that day. Some were held hostage in Gaza. Others watched their parents be murdered before their eyes. One survived by pretending to be dead beneath his mother’s body. Through these harrowing testimonies, the film strips away headlines and politics, revealing something far more enduring: truth through the eyes of children. The documentary offers no narration, no statistics, no political framing — only the voices of the survivors themselves. One 11-year-old girl recalls being forced to sit next to her sister’s lifeless body. Another, just 12, speaks about being kidnapped and beaten after being dragged across the border. A teenage girl reads a final message she never got to send her murdered father. These moments are devastating, but they are also full of strength and resilience. As Tucker observed, “These children don’t wallow — they endure. They grieve — but they also laugh.” WATCH TRAILER

a look back at some of our biggest wins from 2024 unapologetically fighting Jew-hatred in K-12 january 2024 january 2024 january 2024 january 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 Exposed the Massachusetts Teachers Union scandal, ensuring parents had a voice in the fight against antisemitic bias in education. ✔ Stopping Antisemitic Policy Moves: Successfully mobilized against a San Diego ceasefire resolution, blocked the reappointment of a problematic local imam to the Human Rights Coalition (HRC), and supported Iran divestment policies—all leading to critical policy shifts. Advocacy in Action ✔ Influencing Educators: Launched awareness efforts against the San Diego Educators Association’s (SDEA) ceasefire resolution, setting the stage for continued advocacy in K-12 spaces. Impactful Partnerships ✔ Trained parent groups in Connecticut & New Jersey, equipping them with the tools to push back against antisemitism in schools. ✔ Built strategic relationships with the American Jewish Medical Association (AJMA) and JewsInSchool, expanding our advocacy reach. february 2024 february 2024 february 2024 february 2024 Mobilization Wins ✔ Rapid Response Saves the Day: Within two hours, mobilized to shut down an antisemitic panel at Helix Charter H.S.—a Saturday morning victory proving the power of community action! 🔥 Addressing School Bias: Confronted issues at La Jolla Country Day and the National Conflict Resolution Center, keeping antisemitism in check. Advocacy in Action ✔ Direct Engagement with School Districts: Organized high-level meetings with Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) & San Diego Unified (SDUSD) on Ethnic Studies, DEI, and combating Jew-hatred. Impactful Partnerships ✔ Partnered with UCSD professors and local parent groups to hold critical Ethnic Studies training sessions, ensuring Jewish perspectives were included. march 2024 march 2024 march 2024 march 2024 Mobilization Wins ✔ 1,580 Voices Strong! Led a petition against SDUSD’s antisemitic newsletter—forcing content removal and holding the district accountable (again!) ✔ Direct Action Stops Antisemitic Curriculum: Mobilized to remove a San Dieguito Union High School (SDUHSD) Ethnic Literature class filled with anti-Jewish bias. Advocacy in Action 🔥 Challenging State Leadership: Pushed back on Governor Newsom’s apology letter to the Muslim community—ensuring Jewish concerns weren’t ignored. ✔ Equipping Parents Nationwide: Trained Jewish parents in San Francisco, Berkeley, Seattle, Orange County, and Poway, preparing them to stand up for their children. Impactful Partnerships 🔥 Jewish Parent Advocacy Fly-In to Washington D.C.—Secured a hearing request with the Congressional Workforce and Education Committee! Expanded impact by joining forces with Parents Defending Education and #EndJewHatred. april 2024 april 2024 april 2024 april 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 Keeping Schools Free from Hate: Successfully removed a Palestinian flag from a school library in PUSD, securing new policies to prevent future political displays. ✔ Coached district parents on requesting, preparing for and participating in a district Parent - Student - Administrator workshop. Advocacy in Action 🔥 San Diego Unified (SDUSD) removed false, antisemitic content from an Arab American Heritage Month proclamation—another win for factual, unbiased education! Trained parents in North Carolina, Illinois & NYC, ensuring national preparedness. Impactful Partnerships 🏛 Official Recognition for Jewish Communities: Secured City of San Diego and Chula Vista proclamations for #EndJewHatredDay and a Jewish American Heritage Month resolution. may 2024 may 2024 may 2024 may 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 Dismantling Antisemitic DEI Groups: Mobilized against PUSD’s JEDI group—immediate dissolution of its antisemitic leadership! 🔥 Exposed Bias in Ethnic Studies: Successfully uncovered SDUSD’s Ethnic Studies Department as the force behind a controversial Jewish American Heritage Month resolution, leading to board apologies. Advocacy in Action 🔥 D.C. Fly-in for the Bipartisan Congressional Hearing on Antisemitism in K-12—briefed key lawmakers, ensuring Jewish students' concerns reached national decision-makers. 🔥 Defending Jewish Teachers: Supported a UC High teacher targeted for her Jewish identity, ensuring false complaints against her were dropped. Impactful Partnerships Strengthened alliances with Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). june 2024 june 2024 june 2024 june 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 PUSD School Board Vote on DEI Group: Successfully mobilized support to dismantle a problematic DEI group, ensuring a more balanced and inclusive school environment. Advocacy in Action 🔥 High-Profile Documentary Screening: Hosted a panel discussion with filmmaker Eli Steele on Killing America at UCSD, drawing 150 attendees, including school board members. 🎤 National Stage: Featured as a guest speaker on a national webinar, further amplifying our advocacy efforts. Impactful Partnerships Strengthened ties with California Policy Center, enhancing our ability to influence education policy. ✔ Policy Research Presentation: Provided a detailed policy analysis with the California Policy Center, arming key stakeholders with data-driven arguments against antisemitic bias in education. july 2024 july 2024 july 2024 july 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 Exposed Bias in SDUSD Ethnic Studies Consultant Hiring: Mobilized against misleading job descriptions—resulting in official amendments to ensure compliance with state law. ✔ Chula Vista Schools Officially Recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM): Mobilization led to JAHM being added to the district calendar, with a commitment to provide appropriate curriculum resources. Advocacy in Action 🔥 In-Person Advocacy with Local & State Officials: Strengthened relationships with lawmakers to push for stronger protections against antisemitism in education. 🎤 Seattle Training for Jewish Professionals & Lay Leaders: Helped prepare local leaders to counter antisemitism in K-12 spaces. Impactful Partnerships 🔥 AFT Forced to Back Down: Launched a petition and media campaign (with JewsInSchool, StandWithUs, and others) in response to multiple anti-Israel resolutions at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). RESULT: Under intense media pressure (New York Post, etc.), AFT tabled, denied, or watered down every antisemitic resolution. Joined forces with StopHateinSchools, a critical move toward systematizing responses to school-based antisemitism. august 2024 august 2024 august 2024 august 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 ✔ Took on San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) Again: Mobilized against Ethnic Studies implementation, ensuring proper oversight. Advocacy in Action 🔥 Moderated High-Impact Webinars: Led discussions with top figures, including Eitan Chitayat (#ImThatJew) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog—shaping the global conversation on Jewish identity 📚 Equipping Parents with Tools: Hosted JewsInSchool webinar series—including a K-12 Advocacy Toolkit—helping parents nationwide fight antisemitism in their children's schools. Impactful Partnerships 🎤 Featured at the CA for Equal Rights (CFER) Annual Conference: Led a K-12 panel discussion, influencing state-level policy conversations on antisemitism in education. Strengthened collaborations with Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to expand advocacy reach. september 2024 september 2024 september 2024 september 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 High Tech High’s "Nakba Assignment" Stopped: Forced the teacher to issue a public apology, setting a precedent for challenging anti-Israel bias in lesson plans. ✔ Exposed Bias in SDUSD’s Ethnic Studies Newsletter: Successfully mobilized to remove the promotion of "The Teacher," a biased film, and documented a pattern of antisemitic offenses—forcing the department to implement oversight policies. Advocacy in Action 📚 10/7 Toolkit Sent to Every California School Superintendent: Ensuring accurate resources about Hamas' terror attack were accessible to educators ✔ SDUHSD Ethnic Studies Battle Continues...: Huge turnout, strong community engagement, and a feature for PeerK12 on ABC 10News solidified the Jewish community’s powerful voice in curriculum decisions. Impactful Partnerships ✔ Chicano Park Antisemitic Marquee Removed: Worked directly with the Mayor’s office to take down harmful messaging—holding those responsible accountable. 🎤 Engaged with School Board Candidates: Sent official questionnaires to every San Diego County school board candidate, ensuring they take a stance on antisemitism in K-12. october 2024 october 2024 october 2024 october 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 Shifted San Dieguito's Ethnic Studies Curriculum: Forced the removal of the term "Systems of Power"—which often carries anti-Israel bias—and replaced it with “Progress & Barriers.” ✔ International Heritage Day Incident Resolved: Responded to anti-Israel bias at Design39 K-8, securing a district-wide apology and a commitment to stronger oversight. Advocacy in Action 📚 Published & Promoted School Board Candidate Papers: Released analysis across 11 districts, covering 17 races and 19 candidates. 🎤 Co-Hosted & Moderated Two Major Candidate Forums: SDUSD Area A Forum with local PTAs @ Clairemont High DMUSD Forum with the League of Women Voters Impactful Partnerships 🔥 Trained Parents in 4 Cities: Coronado, Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, and Orange County—expanding our national advocacy network. Launched the PeerK12 Incident Tracking Platform - powered by StopHateinSchools.org - allowing parents to document and report antisemitic incidents across schools. november 2024 november 2024 november 2024 november 2024 Mobilization Wins 🔥 Proactively Shaping JAHM in Chula Vista Schools: Ensuring Jewish American Heritage Month is implemented properly, not watered down. Advocacy in Action ✔ 10/7 Survivor Event Leaves a Lasting Impact: Hosted two events featuring NOVA survivor Rom El Hai, with 100 teens and 65 community members—deepening awareness about the horrors of Hamas' attack. Impactful Partnerships Strengthened advocacy efforts with Jewish National Fund (JNF) to secure greater community backing. 🏛 Honored with a VIP Invite to the Empowered Education Conference in Sacramento, further cementing our influence in education policy. december 2024 december 2024 december 2024 december 2024 Mobilization Wins ✔ Final Phase of SDUHSD Ethnic Studies Implementation: Led advocacy efforts, creating talking points and direct action requests for Board Trustees—ensuring Jewish concerns remained central to curriculum changes. Advocacy in Action 🔥 Beverly Hills Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Mayors Conference: Featured as a panelist on antisemitism in K-12 education, educating city leaders and policymakers on how to combat antisemitism in schools. Impactful Partnerships Built an alliance with ICAN, further expanding our reach into education policy and advocacy.

international holocaust remembrance day The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. As we are witnessing an alarming rise of antisemitism around the globe, it is more important than ever for us to recognize the critical lessons of Holocaust history as we commemorate the victims and honor the survivors. Below is a list of appropriate, unbiased resources for students in grades K-12 to learn about International Holocaust Memorial Day. These resources provide educational material that is factual, sensitive, and suitable for young learners at different grade levels. K-5 (Elementary School) United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) – “For Children” The USHMM offers resources specifically designed for younger learners. These include age-appropriate explanations of the Holocaust, videos, and interactive tools. Facing History & Ourselves “The Holocaust: A Learning Site for Kids” Facing History provides resources that help students understand the consequences of intolerance and prejudice through stories and historical facts. "Paper Clips" - A Documentary Paper Clips is the moving and inspiring documentary film that captures how these students responded to lessons about the Holocaust-with a promise to honor every lost soul by collecting one paper clip for each individual exterminated by the Nazis. Despite the fact that they had previously been unaware of and unfamiliar with the Holocaust, their dedication was absolute. Their plan was simple but profound. The amazing result, a memorial railcar filled with 11 million paper clips (representing six million Jews and five million gypsies, homosexuals and other victims of the Holocaust) which stands permanently in their schoolyard, is an unforgettable lesson of how a committed group of children and educators can make a difference. RECOMMENDED BOOKS “The Butterfly” by Patricia Polacco Book Summary: A picture book based on the true story of a young girl and her family’s escape from the Holocaust. The narrative is accessible to young children and conveys the impact of the Holocaust in an age-appropriate manner. “The Story of the Holocaust” by Judy Press Book Summary: A simplified, illustrated version of the Holocaust story, with focus on the experiences of Jewish children during the Holocaust. This book is designed for younger children, emphasizing hope, remembrance, and education. 6-8 (MIDDLE School) Yad Vashem – Educational Resources for Schools Yad Vashem’s educational platform includes multimedia resources, lesson plans, and survivor testimonies, suitable for middle school students exploring the Holocaust in a respectful manner. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) “A Teacher’s Guide to the Holocaust ” is aimed at educators, however it contains valuable teaching materials such as lesson plans, survivor stories, and age-appropriate resources that are effective for middle school students. RECOMMENDED BOOKS “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry Book Summary: A historical novel that tells the story of a young Danish girl who helps a Jewish family escape the Nazis. This book is a powerful way to introduce the Holocaust’s human impact to middle schoolers. “The Holocaust: A New History” by Laurence Rees Book Summary: This is a well-balanced and accessible historical account suitable for middle schoolers, providing an understanding of the Holocaust in clear and thoughtful language. 9-12 (HIGH School) United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) USHMM offers interactive online programs, webinars, and digital resources that allow high school students to explore various aspects of the Holocaust in depth. Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team (HEART) This site provides a range of academic-level resources, survivor interviews, historical context, and articles on the Holocaust for high school students. Facing History & Ourselves – “The Holocaust” Facing History offers lesson plans, documentaries, survivor stories, and primary-source materials that help high school students grapple with the complexities of the Holocaust and its modern-day implications. Anne Frank House – Education Resources The Anne Frank House provides online educational tools, including materials to support learning about the Holocaust through the lens of Anne Frank’s life and legacy. RECOMMENDED BOOKS “The Diary of Anne Frank” Book Summary: This famous first-hand account of a Jewish teenager hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust is a profound introduction to the personal experiences of Holocaust victims. It is often taught in high school classrooms. “Night” by Elie Wiesel Book Summary: This is a powerful autobiographical account of Wiesel's experience in Nazi concentration camps, written for older students. The themes of memory, trauma, and human dignity are explored, and it is a staple for high school curricula on the Holocaust. GENERAL (FOR ALL AGES) International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) The IHRA offers a wealth of resources on Holocaust education, including guides, lesson plans, and educational tools suitable for all ages, with a focus on remembrance and combating antisemitism. The Holocaust Education Trust The Trust provides various educational materials, including videos, articles, and lesson plans, to help explain the Holocaust in a way that is respectful, factual, and appropriate for different age groups. “Auschwitz: The Past Is Present” (PBS Documentary) This PBS documentary provides a sensitive exploration of Auschwitz’s history, including survivor stories, and is suitable for high school students. The content is educational but requires adult guidance for younger audiences. FREE Teacher Trainings for International Holocaust Remembrance Day can be found here, many of these also offer a certificate and/or graduate credit: Echoes and Reflections Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Independent Institute: Comparative Cultures Ethnic Studies Curriculum Unit 6, Jewish Americans Balanced Learning StandWithUs

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In their own words VIDEO LIBRARY In their own words VIDEO LIBRARY In their own words VIDEO LIBRARY In their own words VIDEO LIBRARY Bringing The War Home Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied People's Conference for Palestine | May... All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:11:08 Opening Keynote | People's Conference for Palestine We are in an unprecedented moment in history. As we bear witness to the ongoing and brutal genocide against the Palestinian people, we are also part of building a mass movement that is committed to struggling for Palestinian national liberation. The demands for an end to the genocide, lifting of the siege of Gaza, an end to all US aid for Israel, and a free Palestine echo in the streets, in classrooms and universities, disrupting the halls of government and the daily lives of all genocide-profiteers. All backers of Zionism, Israel, and US imperialism have been put on notice. The perpetrators of genocide and occupation have names and faces, and the masses of people around the world stand against them in the millions. The movement for Palestine has never been stronger: but with this strength comes a monumental responsibility. This moment calls on us to strengthen our relationships, our strategies, our tactics, and our unity for the struggle ahead. We must build a shared assessment of the moment, and chart out the next phase of our struggle. The Palestinian people have been fighting for liberation for over 100 years, and are committed to continuing this fight generation after generation, until victory. Join us as organizations, collectives, movement leaders, community members, students and intellectuals, artists and cultural workers, and activists for a three-day convening to reflect, exchange, and strengthen ourselves and our fight for a free Palestine. Keynote by Sana’ Daqqa Sana’ Daqqa is an activist, journalist, and the wife of the martyred Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa. She has been a longtime activist in struggle to free Palestinian political prisoners, and is an accomplished journalist and analyst on issues of anticolonialism and political strategy. Sana’ and Walid gave life to their daughter Milad through the smuggling of sperm, and she has become a symbol of hope and resilience for the Palestinian people facing forced separation and imprisonment by the Occupation. Sana’ is currently leading a campaign to release the body of the martyr Walid Daqqa, which continues to be held illegally in Zionist prison until today. Play Video Play Video 03:02:51 Zionism and US Imperialism | People's Conference for Palestine Since its inception, Zionism has enjoyed significant support from imperial powers—first the British who colonized and delivered Palestine to Zionist settlers, and then the resource-hungry United States, keen on expanding its scope of power across the world. In exchange for acting as a proxy power for advancing US interests in the region, the Zionist project receives unconditional political and military aid. The mass movement for Palestine has exposed the shared agenda between US imperialism and Zionism throughout the past seven months, firmly charging the United States with the genocide of the Palestinian people. This session will deepen our analysis of the so-called “special friendship” between the U.S. and Israeli State as one rooted in racist state violence domestically and global domination abroad. Speakers: Richard Becker, Sara Kershnar, Yara Shoufani, Rabab Abdulhadi Moderator: Layan Fuleihan Play Video Play Video 00:40 The Movement for Palestine in North America ï½ People's Conference for Palestine Play Video Play Video 01:28:44 The War on Palestine | People's Conference for Palestine The Palestinian people have experienced endless warfare for over a century, yet never before have Palestinians endured a genocide of such catastrophic proportions. While this phase of the war on Palestine demonstrates a continuity of Zionist land-theft, imperialist collusion, and systematic annihilation of Palestinian life, it also presents important transformations within the Palestinian, Israeli, regional, and international political fields. This discussion will reflect on the lead-up to and contemporary impact of the war on Palestine, highlight the conditions on the ground, particularly in the occupied Gaza Strip, and offer insights on the stakes of the current moment for the future of Palestine and the Palestinians. Speakers: Ghassan Abu Sitta, Mustafa Barghouti, Jehad Abu Salim, Taher Herzallah Moderator: Laura Khoury Play Video Play Video 01:15:19 Sana' Daqqa: The Palestinian Prisoners' Movement & the Struggle for Liberation Sana’ Daqqa is an activist, journalist, and the wife of the martyred Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa. She has been a longtime activist in struggle to free Palestinian political prisoners, and is an accomplished journalist and analyst on issues of anticolonialism and political strategy. Sana’ and Walid gave life to their daughter Milad through the smuggling of sperm, and she has become a symbol of hope and resilience for the Palestinian people facing forced separation and imprisonment by the Occupation. Sana’ is currently leading a campaign to release the body of the martyr Walid Daqqa, which continues to be held illegally in Zionist prison until today. Play Video Play Video 01:32:37 People's Conference for Palestine | The Student Intifada: Zionism off Our Campus In April, students across North America took the solidarity movement by storm. Over one hundred encampments erupted in a matter of days, lifting the movement to new heights and setting the example of commitment to the struggle. The demands of the encampments revealed the deep linkages between ruling class institutions and the Israeli settler state, and their Popular Universities exposed the hypocrisies of higher education in the imperial core. The brutal suppression that followed is only a demonstration of the pressure the student movement was able to exert over the ruling class. This session will engage student organizers from across the world in a discussion on the strategies and tactics of the student intifada, the lessons learned, and the future of the student movement against the genocide and for a liberated Palestine. Speakers: Dawod Al-Taamari, Ibtihal Malley, Monty Rumbold, Ghaied Hijaz Moderator: Nidaa Play Video Play Video 01:37:55 How do Movements Achieve Transformation? | People's Conference for Palestine Historically, anti-imperialist and anticolonial liberation movements have shown us the importance of building sustainable political organizations. In this new phase of our movement, Palestinians in the North American diaspora and solidarity organizations must understand and adapt to the protracted nature of our struggle for liberation. This workshop will provide a dialectical comparative analysis of the North American anti-war movement in relation to the contemporary Palestinian liberation movement. What conditions have led us to this new phase, and how do we utilize this moment of heightened contradictions to advance our struggle for liberation from within the imperial core? Speakers: Wisam Rafeedie, Vijay Prashad, Hana Masri Moderator: Brian Becker Play Video Play Video 01:27:42 Palestinian Resistance and the Path to Liberation | People's Conference for Palestine Since the early 20th century, the Palestinian national liberation movement has cultivated a resistance project that sought to unify the Palestinian popular classes around shared vision and strategy. The various conditions facing the Palestinian people in the struggle against imperialism and colonialism—from exile to occupation, from siege to political isolation—has required creative forms of resistance. At the heart of the strategy for Palestinian liberation is the conviction that the struggle must transform the whole of society on social, political, psychological, and spiritual levels for it to succeed. More recently, the Palestinian resistance has proven itself resourceful and resilient in the face of conspiracies to liquidate the Palestinian struggle through normalization. This discussion will explore the advancements made by the Palestinian resistance over the last decade, demonstrating the role of the popular cradle in sustaining the Palestinian struggle. Speakers: Tara Alami, Raja Abdelhaq, Abdaljawad Omar, Jeanine Hourani Moderator: Sarah Abdelshamy

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Petitions & Action Alerts Denounce the NEA campaign My name is Alexa Young Local District Union Representatives of the NEA Voted to Silence Jewish Voices in K-12. Now It’s Up to All of Us to Stop It From Showing Up in Our Local Schools. Join our National Action Campaign & Push Back on the Teacher Union's Anti-American Bigotry, Discrimination & Abuse of Civil Rights. join the fight Reject CTA Promoted Extremism in California Classrooms AB 715 is a civil rights measure that reinforces California’s Education Code. It ensures that public classrooms remain spaces for balanced education - not political activism - particularly when it comes to sensitive issues like Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity. The California Teachers Association (CTA) opposes AB 715. While claiming to defend academic freedom, the CTA has promoted educators who espouse radical ideologies - including rhetoric that demonizes Israel and pushes extremist “resistance” narratives rooted in antisemitism. AB 715 does not ban discussion or suppress free speech. It affirms that no student should be subjected to biased instruction that undermines their identity or safety. The Senate Education Committee must reject the CTA’s argument and affirm a basic principle: civil rights come before politics. Sign this Petition Sign this Petition Repeal California's Harmful Ethnic Studies Mandate | June 5, 2025 This deeply flawed and costly mandate forces students to take ethnic studies courses with no agreed upon subject matter, content standards, proven academic benefits or oversight—effectively handing curriculum design to outside ideological consultants and activist networks. Since AB 101 was passed—even as it remains unfunded and inoperative—we’ve seen districts like San Francisco, Los Gatos, and Santa Clara adopt curricula that portray Hamas as peaceful and glorify its violence. In Sequoia Union, students are told Israel is “illegal.” In Santa Ana, where a lawsuit was filed over its ethnic studies program, Jews were labeled “oppressors" and internal documents referred to community concerns as the “Jewish question.” The danger is real. The harm is growing. AB 101 must be repealed—before more damage is done. Take Action and Demand LAUSD Reject UTLA’s Anti-Jewish Agenda | APRIL 7, 2025 In recent weeks, the United Teachers of Los Angeles, or UTLA, passed multiple resolutions targeting Jewish-led organizations, rejecting Holocaust education, and promoting anti-Israel extremism in LA classrooms: Voted to sever ties with the ADL—calling it a “genocide denier.” Voted to reject antisemitism education from the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles—slandering it with the same label. Condemned UCLA and LAUSD for working with Jewish groups and promoting Holocaust education. Replaced mainstream antisemitism training with extremist-aligned organizations like PARCEO. Used false claims of “US-Israeli genocide in Gaza” to justify its campaign of exclusion. Sign this Petition See AMCHA's Petitions AMCHA Initiative is committed to organizing and carrying out campaigns to address campus antisemitism that include communicating with university, state, and federal leaders about the problem and possible solutions, engaging grassroots activists, and collaborating with other legal and educational organizations. AMCHA Initiative's open petitions: The Equality Pledge: A Commitment to the Equal Treatment of All Students on Campus Petition to Leaders of State Universities: No Academic BDS at Our Public Universities Petition to Leaders of State Universities: No Academic BDS at Our Public Universities Watch JewsInSchool's LATEST EXCLUSIVE report that exposed the truth about NAIS. Then, sign the letter below to make your voice heard and demand NAIS' DEI indoctrination in schools be investigated by Congress. Special thanks to community advocate Ariele Gordon for authoring this letter. Sign this Petition Join 5 Minutes Today for Israel ACTIVISM SIMPLIFIED. 5 Minutes Today for Israel is a Jewish, volunteer-run, unaffiliated, non-sectarian, non-partisan, mission-driven email blast designed to simply activism in support of Israel and against antisemitism.

PeerK12 has curated a selection of videos to help guide you through the process of learning the issues so you can advocate for your school. @peerk12 VIDEO COLLECTIONS We have curated the video collections below to help guide you in your learning process. If you have a video or have seen a video that you'd like to recommend be added to one of our collections, please send us an email with the link and a short description of your recommendation. ETHNIC STUDIES DEEP DIVE Understanding ethnic studies requires an objective analysis of multimedia provided by both "ethnic studies experts" as well as those engaged in either fighting OR promoting it. Video UNPACKED FOR EDUCATORS Topics range from ancient Jewish history, Judean exile from the Holy Land, the Diaspora & Pogroms to Jewish life in America, Zionism & the eventual founding of Israel. Video IN THEIR OWN WORDS... Underestimate them at your own peril... Watch what they say in their own words and most of all: Believe them when they tell you who they are .... Video Debunking anti-israel myths Take a look at these videos that debunk common "mainstream" lies and misconceptions so that you too can debunk the lies in real time. Video documentaries These documentaries explore a range of issues that affect education and indoctrination in America, and the recurring indoctrination of antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric in our schools. Video WEBINARS Past webinar recordings of PeerK12 & our partners on various topics, available for on-demand learning opportunities. Video All Videos All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:27:11 California’s Antisemitism Bill Explained plus Hostages Release Breaking News In this episode of The Israeli-American Podcast, we begin with breaking news — President Trump’s newly brokered agreement to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists. We examine what’s known about the deal’s first phase, its implications for Israel’s security and deterrence, and how it underscores renewed American leadership in the Middle East. Then we turn to California, where Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 715, legislation originally introduced to combat antisemitism and anti-Israeli discrimination in public schools. While we appreciate the bill’s intent, ICAN remains deeply concerned that lawmakers stripped the legislation of real enforcement power before passage. During the September 10 Senate Education Committee hearing, legislators removed the antisemitism definition, investigative authority, and civil-rights enforcement mechanisms, leaving only a coordinator who can provide “technical assistance” but no authority to investigate or enforce protections. We break down what this means for Jewish and Israeli-American students, how AB 715 was positioned as legislative cover for advancing the Ethnic Studies mandate, and why ICAN is urging Californians to stay engaged ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Governor Newsom has already promised follow-up legislation — and ICAN will work to ensure it delivers real accountability and genuine protections, not symbolic politics. Play Video Play Video 01:04:00 Antisemitism in K-12 Education – A Warning Sign for Society This conversation examines how identity-based and activist frameworks have contributed to the rise of antisemitism in education, and what this reveals about deeper trends in institutional radicalization. Sign-up to receive our newsletter and hear about future events: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/KEDn1o7/youtube Read more about the Recapturing Liberty Through Education Series: https://www.theahafoundation.org/announcing-aha-foundations-new-6-part-webinar-series-recapturing-liberalism-in-education/ Speakers Bio: David Bernstein is the Founder and CEO of NAVI. A passionate advocate for free expression of ideas, he previously served as President and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and as Executive Director of the David Project. David is also the author of Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews. His leadership and commitment to Jewish advocacy have shaped his career, driving him to promote discourse on vital social issues. Naya Lekht is a scholar on contemporary antisemitism and works with the Jewish community to foster pride in the history of the Jewish people. Naya received her PhD in Russian Literature from UCLA where she wrote her dissertation on Holocaust literature in the Soviet Union. In 2018, Naya was a Scholar-in-Residence at Oxford University through the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism (ISGAP). A passionate educator and curriculum developer, in 2019 Naya joined as Director of Education at Club Z, a Zionist youth movement. Under her leadership, Club she developed a curriculum on Jewish peoplehood, Zionism, and Advocacy that is currently being used across the nation. In 2022, Naya was a presenter at the National Teachers Seminar at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC), where she taught Soviet Literature and Film. Naya is likewise a published author and most recently, joined as Educator Editor for White Rose Magazine, a non-partisan digital publication dedicated to exposing extremism and reteaching classical liberalism. Naya is currently teaching Zionism, the history of antisemitism, and working on her book, tentatively titled Zionism in the Diaspora: Reclaiming Israel Education. Links mentioned in the webinar: https://isgap.org/fellow/naya-lekht/ https://navivalues.org/resource-request-form/#start-here https://navivalues.org/ Play Video Play Video 01:59:20 PeerK12 Advocacy after October 7th w/ Nicole Bernstein & Tamar Caspi [Part 2] In this episode Tamar Caspi and Nicole Bernstein discuss the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and the surge of antisemitism in K-12 schools. They share their experiences mobilizing parents and educators to combat hate, the challenges of school responses, and the role of social media in spreading antisemitic sentiments. The conversation highlights the need for strategic political and legal actions to protect Jewish civil rights in educational settings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to PeerK12 and Recent Events 01:11 The Impact of October 7th on Jewish Students 05:04 Mobilizing Against Antisemitism in Schools 10:09 The Challenge of School Responses to Hate 12:04 The Role of Social Media in Antisemitism 16:26 Confronting Hate Speech and Accountability 23:21 Strategic Responses to Antisemitism 29:49 The Broader Implications of Indoctrination 35:45 Political and Legal Strategies for Change 41:22 Building a Cohesive Strategy Against Antisemitism About PeerK12 Co‑founders of PeerK12: Partnering with Nicole Bernstein, Tamar co‑founded the organization in 2021. PeerK12 works to counteract institutionalized Jew-hatred in K‑12 education by mobilizing communities for legal protections, policy reform, and curriculum transparency. Website -https://www.peerk12.org/ Keywords #PeerK12, #antisemitism, #ethnicstudies, #Jewisheducation, #communityactivism, #AB101, #Jewishidentity, #educationpolicy, #K12schools, #Jewishhistory, #education, #antisemitism, #communityadvocacy, #schoolpolicies, #misinformation, #Jewishidentity, #ethnicstudies, #parentinvolvement, #activism, #socialjustice Play Video Play Video 01:50:26 PeerK12 Moms Fight for Jewish Civil Rights w/ Nicole Bernstein & Tamar Caspi [Ep 5 Part 1] Nicole Bernstein & Tamar Caspi, co-founders of PeerK12, speak about their mission to combat Jew hatred in K-12 education. They discuss their backgrounds, the emergence of ethnic studies, and the implications of AB 101 on Jewish students. The conversation highlights the complexity of ethnic studies curriculum, the importance of community mobilization, and the need for resolutions condemning antisemitism. They also explore how current events influence activism and the experiences of antisemitism in schools, emphasizing the importance of unity within the Jewish community. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by Jewish communities in the context of education, particularly regarding the spread of misinformation and antisemitism. They discuss the importance of community mobilization, the role of parents in advocating for their children's rights, and the need for accountability within school districts. They reflect on past experiences and the lessons learned, emphasizing the necessity of proactive engagement and collaboration with other communities to address these issues effectively. About PeerK12 Co‑founders of PeerK12: Partnering with Nicole Bernstein, Tamar co‑founded the organization in 2021. PeerK12 works to counteract institutionalized Jew-hatred in K‑12 education by mobilizing communities for legal protections, policy reform, and curriculum transparency. Website -https://www.peerk12.org/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Peer K12 and Its Mission 09:57 The Emergence of Ethnic Studies and Its Implications 19:06 The Controversy Surrounding AB 101 26:00 The Role of the Liberated Ethnic Studies Consortium 34:00 Real-Life Impacts of Antisemitism in Schools 39:58 Mobilizing the Community Against Antisemitism 43:15 The Importance of Nuanced Resolutions Against Antisemitism 44:39 Community Response to Antisemitism in Schools 46:51 Inclusion of Jewish Heritage in Education 49:10 Understanding Anti-Zionism and Its Implications 50:19 The Role of Student Advocacy in School Policies 54:18 The Impact of Immigrant Values on Community Support 57:10 The Complexity of Jewish Identity and Community Dynamics 01:01:11 The Challenge of Addressing Antisemitism in Education 01:06:22 The Need for Jewish Community Self-Care 01:09:07 The Role of Parents in Combating Antisemitism 01:13:05 Case Study: Addressing Classroom Incidents of Antisemitism 01:20:28 The Principle of Accountability 01:21:49 Going Public for Change 01:23:10 Navigating School Board Procedures 01:24:59 Community Support and Solidarity 01:26:12 Mobilizing Diverse Communities 01:28:04 The Power of Collective Action 01:29:19 Activating Parental Involvement 01:30:47 The Role of Transparency in Education 01:32:35 Curriculum and Accountability 01:34:29 Consequences of Inaction 01:35:18 The Importance of Community Engagement 01:39:15 Lessons from the Past 01:40:53 Ongoing Advocacy and Support 01:45:01 Challenges with Legacy Organizations 01:47:38 The Need for a New Approach #PeerK12, #antisemitism, #ethnicstudies, #Jewisheducation, #communityactivism, #AB101, #Jewishidentity, #educationpolicy, #K12schools, #Jewishhistory, #education, #antisemitism, #communityadvocacy, #schoolpolicies, #misinformation, #Jewishidentity, #ethnicstudies, #parentinvolvement, #activism, #socialjustice Play Video Play Video 01:55:31 Ethnic Studies Live Webinar 9 4 25 On September 4, 2025, Courageous Conversations about our Schools and Braver Angels hosted a "fishbowl" conversation about California's Ethnic Studies course for high school students. Four people who support the course spoke first, followed by 4 people who have concerns about it. The 8 panelists were asked to share concerns they had about their own positions. Chapters: 0:00 - 8:40 Welcome and discussion overview 8:40 - 18:15 EdSource Journalist provides background on California's Ethnic Studies Course 18:15 - 40:28 Panelists in support of Ethnic Studies 42:00 - 51:50 Q&A with panelists in support of Ethnic Studies 51:50 - 1:17:20 Panelists concerned about Ethnic Studies 1:17:20 - 1:34:25 Q&A with panelists concerned about Ethnic Studies 1:34:25 - 1:53:50 - Takeaways from panelists 1:53:50 - 1:55:31 - Acknowledgements and closing comments Note: Audience members submitted their takeaways in the chat window. Those comments and additional information about this event are available at www.schoolconversations.org/ethnic-studies-event. Load More

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Local District Union Representatives of the NEA Voted to Silence Jewish Voices in K-12 Now It’s Up to All of Us to Stop It From Also Happening in Our Local Schools. Join PeerK12’s National Action Campaign & Push Back on the Teacher Union's Anti-American Bigotry, Discrimination & Abuse of Civil Rights We built a full rapid-response action plan to help YOU stop this dangerous discrimination from spreading into your local schools. Sign up for our coaching & training sessions Get access to our full action toolkit Connect with peers who are also taking action Receive ongoing coaching & strategic support Follow & share our campaign WHATS GOING ON? On July 7, 2025, the Representatives Assembly of the National Education Association (NEA) voted to ban Jewish-affiliated organizations from its programs—openly and shamelessly targeting Jewish voices in education spaces. The Executive Leadership of the NEA overruled that decision. FOR NOW. But that doesn't solve the core issue: The thousands of local teacher union representatives who voted to eliminate Jewish voices from K-12 are now back home - emboldened by their national "success" and angry at the NEA Board for "capitulating to the Israel lobby " - are organizing locally to replicate their discriminatory boycott in YOUR school district — unless we act quickly. WHAT WE'RE DOING ABOUT IT Jewish students and teachers are being targeted by national unions and excluded from “equity” programs. Union-driven hate can easily infiltrate local schools through policies, trainings, and board actions. This isn’t hypothetical. It’s already happening. If parents, students, teachers, and community members don’t push back, it will become the norm in districts across the country. WHAT you'll get by joining our campaign Step-by-Step Action Plan Clear instructions on how to work with your school board including: strategy guidance, process training sessions, talking points, editable templates & coaching to help you through the process. Official Letter to District Present your case to the school board using our editable templates & then use our Community Petition template to rally support from other parents in your area. School Board Resolution We have created an editable resolution template denouncing the NEA’s unconstitutional discrimination against Jews in K-12, along with dedicated support to localize it & ensure it passes. Access to Expert Coaching PeerK12 has extensive experience passing school board resolutions - we'll guide you through the entire process, coach you to avoid common roadblocks & support you every step of the way. coalition of organizations for this campaigN: We're in this together . PeerK12 has years of experience successfully guiding parents, teachers, and community leaders through tough school board battles. We’ve helped pass resolutions, change district policies, and hold education leaders accountable— we’ll be with you every step of the way. Are You a Grassroots Org? Interested in joining forces with us to help support more parent groups across the country? Email us now & let's partner. First Name Last Name Email Phone Address School District Experience Level Choose an option Preferred Time Zone * Required Pacific (PT) Mountain (MT) Central (CT) Eastern (ET) Additional Options I'd like to Volunteer I am a Teacher I am a Parent I am a Student I want to subscribe to the newsletter. Submit Thank You! We'll be in touch with next steps.

Frames that divide the world into the oppressors and the oppressed create 15 times more antisemites while reinforcing sectarian division and hate on both the left and the right. The cure is a return to the universalist values on which America was founded. < Back The ADL’s Medicine Is Causing the Disease Frames that divide the world into the oppressors and the oppressed create 15 times more antisemites while reinforcing sectarian division and hate on both the left and the right. The cure is a return to the universalist values on which America was founded. Oct. 7 is behind us, but the moral wreckage it revealed is not. On campuses and in newsrooms, moral clarity has dissolved into factional reflex. The speed of that collapse has exposed something long in the making: a society trained to sort every question through the logic of identity and power. In recent years, Americans have been told that justice lives in the arithmetic of oppression. We built institutions around that belief. It promised fairness but produced suspicion. When real moral tests arrived, those suspicions split the country into tribes instead of citizens. What began as a language meant to protect the vulnerable hollowed out the Democratic Party itself, wrenching Jews from a coalition that once defined liberal America. The same moral logic now corrodes the right, where a counterfeit version of patriotism exalts grievance politics and sectarian resentment. Across both extremes, identity has replaced citizenship. The Anti-Defamation League has become the most visible symbol in the Jewish world of that shift. In schools across the United States, students are now taught to “challenge bias” and “explore identity” through the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate curriculum. The program asks children to examine their “unconscious prejudice,” map their place in “systems of oppression,” and reflect on how “intersecting oppressions” shape their worldview. Middle schoolers complete assignments such as the “Identity Iceberg,” which invites them to reveal the parts of themselves that lie “below the surface.” What was once a movement to fight antisemitism has evolved into an educational framework built on the language of DEI. Its central lesson is not moral conviction but self-classification within hierarchies of power. In two national studies, participants exposed to the ADL’s anti-oppression messaging grew more defensive and in fact expressed more antisemitism than they had prior to being “educated.” Those results mark more than the failure of one organization. They signal the exhaustion of an era. The frameworks that claimed to cure bias are now being proven by data to deepen it. If we want to rebuild moral coherence, we need a new paradigm rooted not in grievance but in shared human values, the same ideals that helped shape the American experiment and long sustained Jewish moral life in this country. For more than a decade, schools and corporations have adopted what they call the anti-oppressive framework, the belief that morality lives in the struggle between the oppressors and the oppressed. The goal of this approach was ostensibly to eliminate bias. The result has been rising suspicion and hostility and the fracturing of the once-robust American middle into warring sectarian tribes. Our research tested how the framework of oppressed and oppressors works in practice to reduce bias. Partnering with Rutgers Social Perception Lab, in a study titled “Instructing Animosity,” we exposed thousands of participants to training materials drawn from anti-racist, anti-Islamophobia, and anti-casteist curricula. Across all three domains, the pattern was the same. People who read those texts became more likely to believe that racism or prejudice had occurred when there was no evidence of it. Perceptions of microaggressions in neutral situations rose by roughly 30%, and willingness to punish others for imagined offenses increased sharply. The interventions reproduced the same psychological profile found in people who score high on measures of authoritarianism: suspicion, intolerance, and punitive impulse. The effect was not tied to any group or cause; it was tied to the frame itself. When we applied the same method to the ADL’s antisemitism curriculum, the results were even clearer. Participants who read ADL materials reported much higher irritation and stronger feelings of being attacked than those who read neutral or values-based text. Their written responses contained 15 times more antisemitic statements than those in the control conditions. Both studies revealed the same underlying process: Exposure to anti-oppressive rhetoric increased defensiveness and moral reactivity. However, the direction and expression of hostility differed greatly between the anti-racism and the antisemitism studies. While exposure to anti-racist materials led subjects to reproduce the moral and political orientation of the materials themselves - condemning racism, even when it wasn’t there - exposure to the ADL’s materials produced the exact opposite effect, rendering subjects 15 times more hostile to Jews than they had been before. Why do materials structured in the same way produce such radically opposite effects when the “oppressed” group is Jewish? One plausible interpretation of their differences draws on Jonathan Haidt’s moral-foundations theory. Anti-oppressive interventions may cue a coalitional mode of moral reasoning, shifting the question from What is good? to Who are the good people? . In this frame, moral emotion is directed toward identity rather than principle, and the language of justice becomes a search for the righteous and the condemned. In anti-racism contexts, where the narrative clearly identifies an oppressor and where public sanction reinforces that boundary, hostility finds a sanctioned outlet. Condemnation of the “bad group” is socially rewarded and even expected, while reproducing “racism” results in social sanction and even the possibility of being targeted with violence. However, in the case of antisemitism, that same moral circuitry operates in a very different social and political context. Jewish life, historically organized around education and civic participation rather than mob politics, lacks a stable coalition capable of enforcing moral standing through collective power. No one is actually afraid of being punished by Jews—or being physically confronted by them. The mob logic never coheres into protection but instead amplifies vulnerability. Each round of moral accusation deepens the perception of instability and, paradoxically, blames Jews for the precarity itself. These hypotheses remain tentative but suggest that where moral sanction is unstable, anti-oppressive frames do not resolve into coherent moral conflict; they multiply it, producing a self-reinforcing cycle of reactivity and blame. The same moral logic that governs DEI programs has filtered into national institutions and street movements. It teaches people to read conflict as oppression, disagreement as violence, and identity as destiny. Once that logic takes hold, it spreads suspicion through every social bond, whether on the left or on the right. The ADL did not create this framework, but it amplified it. While hostility toward Jews and other groups escalated, its own programs continued to describe “whiteness” as privilege and to problematize mainstream organizations like Turning Point USA with accusations of extremism. This year, the FBI ended its partnership with the ADL, stating that it would not work with political fronts posing as watchdogs. That decision confirmed what the data already suggest. The old paradigm has exhausted itself. The public no longer trusts it, and the evidence shows why. The data show the medicine is worse than the disease. The same science that exposes the damage done to American Jews and the wider society by the ADL’s bias education programs also points toward a remedy: a moral vocabulary rooted in the universal ideals that once anchored both Jewish and American life. The founders of this country made a discovery so simple and so radical that it still startles the modern mind. They declared that human beings are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights. It was a moral revolution that broke every hierarchy of power and taught that dignity does not come from ancestry or position but from the soul itself. From that truth flows not only moral right but also moral responsibility, the duty to see that same dignity in others. We tested what happens when people are reminded of that principle. In our experiment, participants read a short essay titled “Universal Human Values. ” It spoke of fairness, honesty, conscience, and the shared duty to act with integrity. It argued that goodness does not come from fear or ideology but from conviction. Compared with those who read anti-oppressive or DEI-based texts, participants exposed to this values-based message showed no rise in defensiveness, antisemitism, or toxicity. They rated the message as 20% more meaningful, 19% less exaggerated, and 17% less biased. They were also 12% less likely to describe Jews as racist. The difference was visible in their words. “It reminded me that compassion is a shared duty as well as a personal decision,” one participant wrote. Others described feeling hopeful and inspired to act with integrity. The same science that revealed how anti-oppressive messaging breeds resentment now shows that shared moral language restores connection. The evidence points to one conclusion: Moral education must return to universal American values. That means rebuilding the institutions that teach it. The same voices that sold identity politics cannot credibly offer its cure. It is not believable that Black Lives Matter can now deliver moral coherence, or that the ADL is the best candidate to undo the divisions it helped create. Their frameworks were built around hierarchy and guilt. They cannot now lead a movement based on equality and responsibility. The challenge ahead requires constructing new institutions rooted in both data and moral truth, institutions that see the human being before the category. America’s original moral discovery still waits for completion. It begins with the same conviction that founded the nation and animated its prophets: that we are created equal and are therefore accountable to one another. ---- Joel Finkelstein is the co-founder and chief science officer of the Network Contagion Research Institute, which innovates methods in social cyber sciences to better meet threats in the information age. He is a graduate of Princeton University, where his doctoral work focused on the Psychology and Neuroscience of addiction and social behavior. He currently directs the Network Contagion Lab, at the Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience at Rutgers University. Previous Next

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