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Shtisel
Overview
Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.
Status
Ended
Created By
Ori Alon, Yehunatan Indorski
Network
yes
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life.
Episodes
Everybody Are Looking for Love
As he mourns his late mother alongside his father Shulem, Akiva starts a new job where he meets a woman named Elisheva who diverts his attention.
Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva
While Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts.
Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged
Giti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.
Giti and Akiva Find Jobs
Akiva and Giti each consider a financial proposition while their brother Zvi Arye looks to resolve a pesky problem at home with his wife Tovi.
Akiva hasitates
A major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.
Shulem Feels Guilt
Shulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their home life.
Akiva's Portrait
After a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.
Oy No No
An incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.
The Baby
In the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ruchami over family news.
The White Man
A significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar face returns.
Kolonia
An admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their grandmother faces hardship.
Cry Here
Lipa adjusts to home, Gitti takes a vacation. Shulem pushes his mother to give up the TV. Akiva tells Shulem about his agreement with Elisheva.
Top Cast
Michael Aloni
Akiva Shtisel
Doval'e Glickman
Shulem Shtisel
Neta Riskin
Giti Weiss
Shira Haas
Ruchama Weiss
Zohar Shtrauss
Lipa Weiss
