Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron talk about (1) Benny Gantz’s proposal to form a “Government of Hostage Redemption” and why everyone hated it, and (2) The surprising return of an army unit devoted to building and rebuilding Kibbutzim and Moshavim: Is 2025 the new 1955?

For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What is the special magic of Uman?

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Plus, a Elul Selihot, go-karting at a fine restaurant, Hatikva in suburban Maryland, and liturgical music you can dance to!