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Why Are Israelis So Happy?

27 April 2023

The United Nations' "World Happiness Report" ranks Israel as the 11th happiest country, out of a total of 158 nations, among them the United States, which ranks four places lower. How can a country with seemingly so many problems rank so high in happiness? Why are Israelis so happy?

Host: Glen Ladau
Panel: Daniel Seaman, Dan Diker, Mottle Wolfe, Eve Harow

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