"The Year that Was" Edition

Allison, Don and Noah discuss three topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Netanyahu to the UN: "You like us! You really like us!" In his startling speech at the UN, Prime Minister Netanyahu argued that the nations of the world really love us, even if they haven't noticed yet. Might he have a point? Shuttling Hassids for free! Some Knesset members have cried foul over the government's decision to provide VIP services to Hassids travelling to the Ukraine to be with a beloved rabbi who sadly died in 1810. Is this the kind of culture the Jewish state should be supporting? The year that was As we approach Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: What were the most important things that happened in Israel over the last year, or the things that we overlooked?   All songs by Shai Tzabari:  Avo Be-Gevurot Me-Alai Demama Shemesh (with Hadag Nahash) Tfillat Ha-Derekh