Secular Jewish Israelis in Israel are experiencing what is termed as "Christmas envy," where they enthusiastically partake in the superficial joys of Christmas celebrations despite not being part of the Christian faith.

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah touch on three main topics: Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visits to African countries as part of a "periphery strategy" amid strained relations with Europe and the US, a government committee's recommendations to address discrimination against Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewish heritage in Israel's education system, and the commercialization of sleep-away camps in Israel by Proctor & Gamble, including the installation of air-conditioned bathrooms playing tampon ads.