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Noah Efron, Tel Aviv Review host Gilad Halpern, and Ha’aretz International Director Charlotte Hallé discuss three topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

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Balfour’s Declaration, Jewish Celebration, and Palestinian Vexation: An Evaluation
It is the centennial of the Balfour Declaration, affirming the right of Jews to a “national home” in Palestine. It was controversial then, and remains so today. What should we make of it?

Meretz: Same Great Party – Now, with Less Zionism!
Leaders of the long-time standard-bearer for Israel’s liberal, Zionist left – Meretz – say their party is no longer Zionist. Is it time to retire the “Z Word”?

The Sabbath: Day of Unrest
Israel’s Supreme Court says stores should stay open in Tel Aviv on the Sabbath. Some say they struck a blow for freedom. Some say, workers deserve a day off. Some say, God is a higher authority. Who’s right?

Music: Jeremy Cool Habash, the remarkable rap artist, activist and educator
Na’arot Ha-Halomot (with the Afula Group)
Shir Ha-Emunah (with the Sderot Group)
Vodka Limon (with the Ashdod Group)
HaMoah hu Koach (with the Hadassah Group)