Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2013)

Overview

A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life.

Cast

Michael Aloni as Akiva Shtisel
Michael Aloni

as Akiva Shtisel

Doval'e Glickman as Shulem Shtisel
Doval'e Glickman

as Shulem Shtisel

Ayelet Zurer as Elisheva Rothstein
Ayelet Zurer

as Elisheva Rothstein

Neta Riskin as Giti Weiss
Neta Riskin

as Giti Weiss

Shira Haas as Ruchama Weiss
Shira Haas

as Ruchama Weiss

Episodes

Everybody Are Looking for Love poster

Everybody Are Looking for Love 8.6

June 29, 2013

As he mourns his late mother alongside his father Shulem, Akiva starts a new job where he meets a woman named Elisheva …

Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva poster

Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva 8.5

July 6, 2013

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 poster

Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged 8.5

July 13, 2013

Giti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.

Giti and Akiva Find Jobs poster

Giti and Akiva Find Jobs 8.5

July 20, 2013

Akiva and Giti each consider a financial proposition while their brother Zvi Arye looks to resolve a pesky problem at h…

Akiva hasitates poster

Akiva hasitates 8.4

July 27, 2013

A major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.

Shulem Feels Guilt poster

Shulem Feels Guilt 8.5

August 3, 2013

Shulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their…

Akiva's Portrait poster

Akiva's Portrait 8.5

August 10, 2013

After a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.

Oy No No poster

Oy No No 8.4

August 17, 2013

An incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.

The Baby poster

The Baby 8.3

August 24, 2013

In the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ru…

The White Man poster

The White Man 8.6

August 31, 2013

A significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar…

Kolonia poster

Kolonia 8.6

September 7, 2013

An admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their gr…

Cry Here poster

Cry Here 8.6

September 14, 2013

Lipa adjusts to home, Gitti takes a vacation. Shulem pushes his mother to give up the TV. Akiva tells Shulem about his …