Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast
I am Roberto Mazza and this is Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast.
Jerusalem Unplugged is the only podcast dedicated exclusively to Jerusalem, its rich history, and its diverse people. Through in-depth conversations with scholars, activists, politicians, artists, journalists, religious figures, and community members, the podcast explores the complex layers of one of the world's most significant cities.
Our conversations are designed to be intellectually challenging, moving beyond surface narratives to examine the nuanced realities of Jerusalem's past and present. Each episode provides substantive material for serious discussion, encouraging listeners to engage with the city's multifaceted stories from historical, political, cultural, and social perspectives.
From archaeological discoveries and urban development to religious practices and daily life, Jerusalem Unplugged uncovers the Jerusalem you may never have heard of—offering fresh insights into a city where ancient history and contemporary life intersect in extraordinary ways.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 131
- Years Active
- 2025
Jerusalem and its food (part 1), chocolate, pastries and knafeh with cheese with Chef Ibrahim Abu Seir
This is the first episode dedicated to Jerusalem and its food. Pastry Chef Ibrahim Abu Seir, born and raised in the old city, talks about his career and making European pastries in the Old City of Je…
3D Reconstruction of the Mughrabi Quarter in Jerusalem and digital mapping of the city with Maryvelma Smith O'Neil
In this episode Maryvelma Smith O'Neil talks about the Mughrabi quarter and her attempt to digitally reconstruct this neighborhood which was destroyed in 1967.
http://www.mughrabiquarter.info/
Origin…
Young women in Jerusalem, millennials, discrimination and the Future of Palestine with Tamar Haddad
Tamar Haddad, author of the Future of Palestine, talks about being a young woman in Jerusalem in the 21st century, the challenges and the change that is possible. She also talks about discrimination …
Sounds and smells of Jerusalem, photography and Wasif Jawhariyyeh, hashish and music with Issam Nassar
Issam Nassar in this episodes remembers his childhood in Jerusalem through smells and sounds. Issam then shares his passion for photography and he
then talks about Wasif Jawhariyyeh, a Christian Pale…
Covid19 in East Jerusalem, walking around the city, conspiracy theories, bilingualism and social media with Maya de Vries
Maya de Vries Kedem is an ethnographic researcher who loves to be at the field-site and believe that a good research can lead to action. She is interested in social media, digital activism, Israeli-P…
The American Colony in Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah, women and food with Rachel Lev
Rachel Lev, curator and exhibition designer of the American Colony, tells us the history of this unique institution in Jerusalem. The Colony, nowadays a hotel, used to be the hub for early American m…
"Christian Pilgrims in Jerusalem with Fr. Thomas Hummel
In this episode Fr. Thomas Hummel tells us about the history of Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem and its various interpretations. Fr Hummel also tells us stories of Protestant and Orthodox pilgrims …
Jordanian Jerusalem, Stamps and the Diary of Sami 'Amr with Kimberly Katz
In this episode, Kimberly Katz discusses the little known period of Jordanian rule of Jerusalem and shared her research experience in the city in the 1990s, she also explores stamps issued by the Jor…
Photography of Jerusalem from the Bible to contemporary Mamilla with Sary Zananiri
In this episode scholar and artist Sary Zananiri tells us how Jerusalem was captured in Western photography and then discusses his exhibitions focussing on the very controversial Mamilla mall.
Origi…
Daily life in Mandate Jerusalem through family pictures and memories with Mona Hajjar Halaby
Mona Hajjar Halaby, founder of the photographic collection available at the Facebook Page British Mandate Jerusalemites Pictures
(https://www.facebook.com/BMJerusalemitesPhotoLib) and author of 'In …
Remembering Jerusalem with Salim Tamari
In this first episode of Jerusalem Unplugged I interviewed Salim Tamari, a scholar, a friend and mentor. Salim Tamari is a sociologist with a long list of publications about Jerusalem, particularly t…