Bonus: 90 Seconds

Bonus: 90 Seconds

Author: Israel Story June 27, 2025 Duration: 6:05

Just a moment to decide what's most important.


The end song is Od Chozer HaNigun ("The Melody Returns") by Chava Alberstein.

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