The Women's Balcony (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - A Thousand Times "Hai" - full transcript
What's this?
Naftali, what's going on?
I don't know,
I was sent upstairs too.
I don't know what they're planning.
A revolution, that's what.
No, no, stop! Stop.
No way.
We can't begin from here.
Don't you know that revolutions
don't happen in one day?
We have so much to get through
until this moment comes.
Don't worry,
I'll make an order for you.
This is our neighborhood,
both quiet and turbulent.
We used to be the majority here,
but now?
We're a small, tight-knit community.
This is Eti,
a striking woman, huh?
Poor thing,
she was widowed just recently.
Her husband left her a shop,
but she won't set foot in it
so she's letting Naftali run it.
He's really someone you can trust.
Do you want to come to the shop with me?
-No.
And he's married to her niece, Yaffa.
Until she finally got married
she put us through hell.
But she's a good girl.
Educated, hard-working.
Nissan isn't into working hard.
He has a shop in the market too.
Maybe he'd be better off without.
He's just losing the money
he doesn't have.
You can't be in arrears.
Did I tell you or not?
You did,
but you always say that.
And his wife, Margalit,
she's had enough.
Things aren't that great between them.
He comes home, throws his stuff on the floor
and sits down to watch TV.
When she needs to relax, she cooks.
And how.
I baked a honey cake too.
-Wow.
Your recipe, Margalit.
-This is mine?
Maybe you shouldn't give her your recipes,
she's giving you a bad name.
Ora, bless her,
this woman has dreams.
She wakes up every day
with a new idea.
Do you want to sign a petition?
Rahamim, her husband,
doesn't take her seriously anymore.
What do you say?
-Way to go.
Lucky she has me.
You need a consultant
who knows about these things,
so you say anything stupid.
I don't know
what she would do without me.
You're going to be...
in charge of words.
And I have Aaron.
My Aaron is a good man.
On the other hand...
No,
no other hand,
he's hypersensitive.
Aaron, stop.
So that's us.
Always here, always together.
We haven't gone anywhere.
But for what happened here lately,
we weren't prepared.
That's it, now we can begin.
No, this is wrong,
for God's sake.
Such a major holiday
and no one's at synagogue?
You have to be tougher on them, Aaron,
it's your job.
He's right.
-I'm not tough? -No.
I'm not tough?
I'm very tough, Rahamim.
But they're like children,
if I open my mouth
they won't come at all.
That's a herd without a shepherd for you.
Don't worry, Aaron,
when Rabbi Menashe is better
he'll be back, God willing,
everything will be fine.
-God willing.
I need a big sale this Sabbath.
The synagogue has to be full,
our coffers are empty.
Aaron, how about a Sabbath meal?
That's not a bad idea.
Nissan, tell Margalit to make her cholent,
that way everyone will come.
-Alright. -God willing.
And tell Margalit to separate
the ingredients of the cholent in bags
so it doesn't come out all bungled.
If anyone can bungle this for us
it's Yitzhak Felisian.
Even one month after he died.
It's been a month already?
"A benevolent man,
modest and generous." Wow.
"The righteous rabbi."
Don't make me laugh.
That's enough, Nissan.
We must respect the dead,
am I right, Naftali? -Right.
Of the dead say nothing but good.
Fine, I'll zip it.
Too bad he didn't pay me back
before he became a saint. -Stop.
I wonder if his son will come.
He won't come.
-You never know.
He didn't attend the shiva...
That's all I need.
So what if he comes?
-"So what?" -You mean Yaffa?
Don't make me laugh.
It's been years,
she's forgotten about him.
What if he tells her?
That's what you're afraid of?
-Of course, what else?
You had her best interests at heart.
We both know that, but does she?
She's married? She's happy?
It's all good.
What can I do?
You're making a mistake,
the price is outta sight,
the apartment's outta sight,
what's the deal?
"What's the deal?"
-I'll get back to you, pal, okay?
Moshe Hanuka,
a small-time realtor.
He's been casing the neighborhood for years.
He's of no interest to us.
He's the type...
I honestly don't know how to define him.
You know what?
Soon you'll find out on your own.
You startled me, you big lug.
What are you doing here?
Did you close the shop?
I popped in to see you.
I missed you.
Honey, you're so sweet.
It's boring in the shop, huh?
-It's a desert, Yaffa.
A wasteland. No customers.
It's driving me nuts.
Once I'd get visitors at least.
What can I do?
I'm bogged down here.
Yaffa, are you hungry?
How about we have lunch together?
I ate already.
Sorry, I didn't know you'd come.
But that's it,
tomorrow's the last exam.
Then I'll have lunch with you every day.
Quiet, Gentlemen, quiet.
You on the left too.
56 going once,
going twice, going three times,
Sold, be strong and be blessed.
-Be strong and be blessed.
Remember, Gentlemen,
we have the inauguration of a Torah scroll
so be more generous than ever.
He who opens his heart and wallet,
the gates of bounty open to him.
Shall we get on with it?
The third calling to the Torah.
-Third calling, Gentlemen.
The third calling is about...
-Methuselah.
The promise of longevity.
-Methuselah. The promise of longevity.
Who wants to live a long life?
-Two times 18.
Two times 18, bless you.
-Four times 18.
Four times 18, going once,
silence, going twice,
four times 18... sold.
On to the opening of the ark.
-101.
Oh, 101.
The numeric value of Michael.
All who add is granted more life.
Am I right, Rahamim?
Anyone want to add?
102.
Really, Nissan, don't be silly.
We must hurry
so the cholent doesn't burn.
Let's round it up to 120.
Who gives 120?
120 going once, who will it be?
Me. -Oh, 120,
salvation comes from above.
Moving on...
-Aaron, what about "The One who blessed"?
Excuse me, Mrs. Banbaji,
"The One who blessed" is at the end,
you know the rules.
Forgive me, I thought it's now.
Okay, 120 going once,
120 going twice...
Ten times 18.
Eliyahu, good man,
ten times 18.
Open your heart when the ark opens
and the gates of heaven will open to you.
Ten times 18 going once, going twice...
1,000 times 18.
1,000 times 18?
With whom do I have the honor?
You don't remember me, Aaron?
Good Sabbath,
sacred Musayof congregation.
Good Sabbath.
-Good Sabbath.
Kobi Felisian?
Kobi Felisian was once
a member of our community.
15 years ago he moved to America
and we all breathed a sigh of relief.
Almost all of us.
You see?
They're in the same room
and the ceiling didn't come down.
Who?
"Who?"
-Yaffa and Felisian's boy? -Yes.
Sshhh...
-He's coming.
How are you, Eti?
My condolences,
I just heard about Zion.
Thank you.
And my condolences to you.
On your father's passing.
May we know no more sorrow.
-Yes.
Zion was so--
-Yes.
Good tidings.
He's changed, so courteous.
-I hope so.
Good Sabbath, Yaffa.
-Hey, good Sabbath, how are you?
Fine.
-You must take some food,
the cholent is delicious.
-No, I...
I'm too excited to eat cholent.
How are you?
I'm great.
I just completed all my exams.
Did you meet my husband?
I must introduce you,
he's a lovely man,
I'm sure you'll hit it off.
Some other time.
I have to go.
I just wanted to see that you're well.
I'm very well, thank you.
Well?
I hope he's serious,
it could really help the synagogue.
Is he here to stay?
-Of course not,
he's making millions over there.
How can he? He's...
here for the memorial
and he's going back.
I knew it.
Margalit, where's the cholent?
Poor Aaron.
And it was some cholent,
I totally licked my fingers.
Ow!
Very funny,
I nearly broke my neck.
Why are you walking so fast?
You heard how hysterical she is,
she's in the middle of the street.
And why are you wearing ballerina shoes?
How would I know she'd make us run?
That Ora is nothing but trouble.
-Stop it.
My stomach hurts
from the stuffed veggies she made.
I ate them too and I'm fine.
-You can guzzle anything down.
Get over here. Take a look.
Some nerve, huh?
"Women are required
to move to the sidewalk across the road."
I don't believe it.
On your house.
What happened?
-Look.
I can't get into my home anymore.
Ignore it,
what can they do to you?
Who put that there?
Is it even legal?
I'm calling the police.
Like the police will come
because of a sign.
Talk to Rahamim,
have him send over a city inspector.
We don't need anyone. Hold this.
Gone. Go inside.
Enjoy, Nissan.
I waited for you at the bank yesterday.
Didn't I come? -No.
Sorry, I was busy.
You were busy?
What do you think I am?
You think you can exploit
the fact you're close to me?
"Close..."
Like you do me any good.
I have to go see you at the bank
for every little thing.
You know I can't talk to clients
about their account outside the bank.
Aaron, please,
let me eat in peace.
You're making me lose my appetite.
Like I could care less.
I'm done chasing after you, Nissan.
You have until this evening at six
to come to the bank.
I can't.
The new neighbor is coming.
I'm nervous, Aaron.
If he opens a dollar shop here,
I'm toast.
You gotta go to Eliyahu,
he's having a clearance on fish.
I think that's him,
the new neighbor.
No, I know that guy,
he has the moving business,
what's his name?
He used to be a soccer player.
Ohad Azrad.
-Then what's the sign for?
Rahamim, go see what it says.
-No, it's embarrassing.
But he's your friend.
-No, I can see it from here.
The first letter...
I see an R. -R.
-Yes. -What could it be?
The second letter is...
E. -Refreshments?
"Realty Hanuka".
Oh, a realtor.
That's great.
Ow!
Nissan!
I'm telling you,
it was wholesale.
I couldn't care less if they were free.
What'll I do with all that fish?
And mackerel, no less,
I hate that fatty fish.
Next time ask me.
Like you do the cooking...
Can you cook fish?
-Alright then,
throw them all out.
I can't win with you.
Where are you going?
My socks are wet,
am I allowed to change them?
But get back here,
I want us to talk.
What were we just doing?
-Can't you be serious for a change?
Change your socks and get back
to the living room. -The living room...
This is serious.
-Come in.
They put it back. -What?
-The sign.
And this time
it's four times the size.
I tried to take it down
but I couldn't.
You have to help me, Margalit.
I can't look at it.
Don't think I won't handle this.
I'll go to the police, to city hall,
to the rabbinate.
Hey, Nissan, how are you?
I'll go all the way to the mayor.
They won't do as they please on this street.
I won't let them.
What happened to your foot?
-Nothing, a minor accident.
But it's swollen.
-It will pass.
Can't Rahamim take the sign down for you?
No, poor thing,
he threw his back out.
I can.
You? -Yes.
Right, Margalit?
Go.
Thank you so much, Nissan.
You lie down.
The less you walk around the better.
Ora.
What's that?
Fish.
Rahamim bought them real cheap.
What's the point?
They'll just put it back up.
What choice do we have?
I won't live here
with this sign over my head.
Now you want to move?
-God forbid.
You think I'll let them win?
They're the majority, Ora.
-Fine,
but we were here first.
Are you managing?
Easy, easy.
Yes, that's it.
Nice. -Way to go.
Done. Now the other side.
-Hold on.
I have a better idea.
-What?
Put it back up.
Good job.
-Good morning, how are you?
Have you heard
what they want to do here? -No.
They want you to walk here...
Separate sidewalks?
Not in our neighborhood.
On the contrary.
The streets bring people together.
Where else will people meet?
On the street.
They can't separate us like this.
Shviki, sign the petition!
Thank you, God bless you.
-Bravo, Ora. -Thanks.
Excuse me,
would you like to sign a petition?
Hey, Nissan. -How are you?
-Fine, come sit down.
What for?
We said we'd talk.
We did, but I'm exhausted.
I'll make you some coffee.
-No, no, no.
I've had enough coffee.
Fine. Whatever.
Talk.
Haven't you noticed
that we argue all the time?
Okay. -"Okay?"
I'll try not to argue with you anymore.
Where are you going?
-To watch the game.
I said I won't argue with you anymore,
so we're done, no?
No, we're not done.
I can't take it anymore.
I'm suffocating, I can't breathe.
Just because of the fish?
-The fish?
You never told me
you feel this way.
I never told you a lot of things,
that's the problem.
Did I ever tell you not to tell?
What else? Tell me.
-I'm worried about our finances.
You did tell me that...
Very worried.
We're not young anymore,
we haven't saved up
and it's weighing on my heart.
Margalit, God forbid.
I'll worry about that.
We may not be in the best shape
but we'll manage.
It'll pass,
everything's under control.
Promise me,
no more loans.
No, Margalit,
it hasn't come to that.
It hasn't come to that.
Would you believe that this elegant man
was once the terror of the neighborhood?
With all those characters
he used to hang out with,
going around looking for trouble.
Doing things that were unheard of.
The police were here all the time,
God help us.
Good evening.
Did he still come here at the end?
Your father?
When he could.
In the last few years
he hardly left the house.
But he would come on the holidays,
if he was in a better mood.
And how was his funeral?
Very dignified.
Many people attended.
Who said the Mourner's Prayer?
His younger brother, your uncle.
I made a mistake.
I should have been here.
You couldn't be.
Your father wouldn't have wanted
you to lose your livelihood.
Aaron, I have a proposal for you.
The synagogue needs a lot of maintenance.
I want to pay for it.
I'll open an account for you.
Whatever you need for the synagogue,
take it from there.
I want this to be
the most beautiful synagogue in Jerusalem.
I do too, but...
Aaron, you'll have carte blanche,
I won't interfere.
I only have one small request.
Absolutely not!
-That's all we need.
I thought that too at first,
but we'll finally have a spacious synagogue.
He'll do it all,
we don't have to do a thing except...
change the name of the synagogue.
A small sign, that's all.
He wants to honor his father.
-And what does that say about us?
Praying in a synagogue named after
a man who stole from the synagogue?
Have forgiveness, Rahamim,
the deceased repented.
Repented?
By wearing a kippah and growing a beard?
He didn't return the money.
-Right.
We settled the matter between ourselves,
he abused the fact
that we didn't go to the police.
I'm surprised at you, Aaron.
Why did you tell him
you'd look into it?
Fine, like you're all so smart.
What should I have said, thank you
but your father stole from the synagogue?
That we can't pray at a synagogue
named after the thief?
It's his father!
He never knew.
You want me to tell him after he died?
No, Aaron,
we'll give him something in return.
He needs a quick answer.
He's leaving after the memorial.
Tell Rabbi Menashe to talk to him.
Rabbi Menashe has enough problems.
But Aaron,
you don't have to talk to him alone.
Take someone who can help you.
Many adjudicators discussed this issue
and they all say the same thing:
When a person builds a synagogue
it's a merit that lasts for generations.
And when Rabbi Shlomo Musayof
built this synagogue
over 200 years ago,
he was granted eternal merit,
hence we have a duty towards him.
Are you kidding me?
I made you an offer, Aaron,
are you taking it or not?
Naftali looked into the issue and...
there's a problem.
Listen to him, he'll explain.
There's another issue to consider.
In the laws of charity...
Who is this kid?
What's he going on about?
Sadly, Rabbi Menashe isn't well
so I asked our Naftali
to check what Jewish law says
about your venerable offer.
Listen to him, he knows these things.
Are you from the neighborhood?
I don't remember you.
-My wife is from the community.
He moved here a few years ago.
My wife is Yaffa.
You know her, right?
You're married to Yaffa Kadosh?
-Yes.
Okay,
so you won't accept my offer?
That's your right.
I don't know what I was thinking.
Thank you.
We'll see you at the memorial...
-No, it's fine,
you don't have to come.
We just fixed the door.
We knew he wouldn't like it,
but who would have thought
he'd be so mad?
We thought that business taught him
to hear "no" once in a while.
So we thought.
Aaron? -What?
You're just on time. Sit down.
What's wrong?
What?
What's with the face?
I need you to unload the dishwasher.
I can't do it now, Tikva,
I'll do it tomorrow morning.
By then the dishes will stink, Aaron.
Okay, but you do the cutlery.
Fine.
-Tell me, have you seen the folder
with the medical documents?
I needed a document,
I think I put it back in the bedroom.
What did you need?
-A document for the insurance.
Next time put it back.
I can't keep tidying up after you.
And what do you need it for?
You're going to do tests again?
No, this time it's not me.
Rabbi Menashe's medical documents
are in there, I have to put them in order
because he has knee surgery this week.
He won't go in for surgery.
You keep setting it up and he cancels.
What don't you get?
He promised me this time,
he can barely walk.
Thank God.
You want to bet that he'll cancel?
Let's.
-Yeah?
If he cancels
you unload the dishwasher for a year?
Six months. -Deal.
Don't think I forgot.
Are you open?
-Are you a club member?
I'm the manager's wife.
I'll give you a discount.
Do you need help?
-No, thanks.
Can I ask you something?
-Of course, honey.
I was thinking of studying again.
There's a group
that meets once a week in the afternoon,
could you replace me here?
Me? -Yes.
Just until you find a job.
I asked Eti, but she...
she can't yet.
She hasn't been here since...
Zion passed.
-Yes, of course.
Don't pressure her.
-No, of course not.
The person responsible
for Kobi's disappearance was Eti.
She bought her.
With money
that Kobi agreed to take
to cover his father's debts.
Eti isn't proud of it.
But at the time she would have done anything
to keep him away from Yaffa.
Did you tell her?
Straight to the point, huh?
You don't even want to pretend
that you care how I am?
Did you tell her or not?
I didn't tell her.
You can go.
Thank you, Kobi.
It's for her, not for you.
I'm here for her too.
What do you want from her now?
Why did you do it?
I've been asking myself for years.
Am I that bad
that you'd pay money you don't have
just to get me out of your face?
No, you're not.
But all I could see
was Yaffa being hurt by you time and again
and it shattered me.
Now I know
I shouldn't have interfered,
but I thought I was saving her.
She was only 16.
She's not 16 anymore.
And you can amend
the mistake you made.
I'm not the kid you can pay off
and make him go away.
You hear me?
Stay out of it.
Cancel it.
-What about the meeting in Miami,
we're breaking ground
on Sunset Tower next week.
I won't be there.
-Are you sure?
You never miss
the first day of construction.
I'm staying here for a while,
some things need my attention.
How long will you be staying?
As long as needed.
Kapur, Kapur.
-Welcome, Iron Man.
Aaron.
Iron Man.
-A-aron. -A, A
Iron Man.
Okay, listen,
the rabbi's surgery is tomorrow,
he has to fast.
I know.
Don't worry, Iron Man.
Aaron.
Rabbi.
Oh, hello, Aaron.
How are you?
-Praise God.
I talked to the professor
who's operating on you tomorrow.
He saw your test results,
he's very pleased.
And he said the surgery is a breeze,
local anesthetic
and the knee will be like new.
No need.
-What do you mean?
You're scheduled for tomorrow.
Aaron,
do you still have
that big green car?
My pickup? Sure, why?
-Really?
It still runs?
Praise God.
It's run its course.
But it's still running.
It breaks down sometimes,
a broken headlight,
the window doesn't open,
but you don't take it into the shop
for every little thing.
You'll drive it until it gives out.
I'm like your shoddy pickup,
no repairs,
it'll hold up until it doesn't.
May you see happy days.
It's time to have a family.
I'll try. Thank you.
Your father was a very dear man.
I'll miss him very much.
Thank you.
And who are you?
Moshe Hanuka.
Everyone calls me Hanuka.
This place is beautiful.
They don't build them
with high ceilings anymore.
How did you know him?
-Your father?
From the neighborhood,
we were friends.
One soul meets the other...
-Right.
He used to come to my office.
I'm a realtor,
we'd have coffee and talk.
What did you say your name was, Purim?
-Hanuka.
Listen to me, you clown,
my father didn't leave the house
for three years.
No way. -No way?
You're some rat, huh?
You're here to buy this apartment, right?
Buy the apartment?
-Yes.
Have you no shame?
Hold on, don't get mad,
which family is this?
-Felisian. -Felisian.
I made a mistake,
I'm at the wrong memorial.
-Oh yeah? -Yes, sorry,
please forgive me.
My condolences, pal.
Hang on, Purim.
This could be your lucky day.
His lucky day
and our wretched day.
Sit down.
Felisian was back to his old ways,
with his suit and all his swag,
he hadn't changed.
But now he doesn't make do
with being a troublemaker,
he's decided to get rid of us.
Vacate this whole area.
I want to buy up all the properties.
All of them?
-All of them.
I'll build something
the likes of which Jerusalem has never seen.
Vacate everyone, one by one.
I don't care what lies you have to tell them.
I'll give them a good price,
the rest is on you.
Can I trust you with this?
Sure! Piece of cake.
This place will be a wilderness.
It's deadsville as it is.
People are dying to get outta here.
And the shops?
-These antiques?
They're all outta here
like Domino Rally.
Trrr...
Good.
Hey,
you won't regret this.
I better not.
Yes! Yes.
Naftali, what's going on?
I don't know,
I was sent upstairs too.
I don't know what they're planning.
A revolution, that's what.
No, no, stop! Stop.
No way.
We can't begin from here.
Don't you know that revolutions
don't happen in one day?
We have so much to get through
until this moment comes.
Don't worry,
I'll make an order for you.
This is our neighborhood,
both quiet and turbulent.
We used to be the majority here,
but now?
We're a small, tight-knit community.
This is Eti,
a striking woman, huh?
Poor thing,
she was widowed just recently.
Her husband left her a shop,
but she won't set foot in it
so she's letting Naftali run it.
He's really someone you can trust.
Do you want to come to the shop with me?
-No.
And he's married to her niece, Yaffa.
Until she finally got married
she put us through hell.
But she's a good girl.
Educated, hard-working.
Nissan isn't into working hard.
He has a shop in the market too.
Maybe he'd be better off without.
He's just losing the money
he doesn't have.
You can't be in arrears.
Did I tell you or not?
You did,
but you always say that.
And his wife, Margalit,
she's had enough.
Things aren't that great between them.
He comes home, throws his stuff on the floor
and sits down to watch TV.
When she needs to relax, she cooks.
And how.
I baked a honey cake too.
-Wow.
Your recipe, Margalit.
-This is mine?
Maybe you shouldn't give her your recipes,
she's giving you a bad name.
Ora, bless her,
this woman has dreams.
She wakes up every day
with a new idea.
Do you want to sign a petition?
Rahamim, her husband,
doesn't take her seriously anymore.
What do you say?
-Way to go.
Lucky she has me.
You need a consultant
who knows about these things,
so you say anything stupid.
I don't know
what she would do without me.
You're going to be...
in charge of words.
And I have Aaron.
My Aaron is a good man.
On the other hand...
No,
no other hand,
he's hypersensitive.
Aaron, stop.
So that's us.
Always here, always together.
We haven't gone anywhere.
But for what happened here lately,
we weren't prepared.
That's it, now we can begin.
No, this is wrong,
for God's sake.
Such a major holiday
and no one's at synagogue?
You have to be tougher on them, Aaron,
it's your job.
He's right.
-I'm not tough? -No.
I'm not tough?
I'm very tough, Rahamim.
But they're like children,
if I open my mouth
they won't come at all.
That's a herd without a shepherd for you.
Don't worry, Aaron,
when Rabbi Menashe is better
he'll be back, God willing,
everything will be fine.
-God willing.
I need a big sale this Sabbath.
The synagogue has to be full,
our coffers are empty.
Aaron, how about a Sabbath meal?
That's not a bad idea.
Nissan, tell Margalit to make her cholent,
that way everyone will come.
-Alright. -God willing.
And tell Margalit to separate
the ingredients of the cholent in bags
so it doesn't come out all bungled.
If anyone can bungle this for us
it's Yitzhak Felisian.
Even one month after he died.
It's been a month already?
"A benevolent man,
modest and generous." Wow.
"The righteous rabbi."
Don't make me laugh.
That's enough, Nissan.
We must respect the dead,
am I right, Naftali? -Right.
Of the dead say nothing but good.
Fine, I'll zip it.
Too bad he didn't pay me back
before he became a saint. -Stop.
I wonder if his son will come.
He won't come.
-You never know.
He didn't attend the shiva...
That's all I need.
So what if he comes?
-"So what?" -You mean Yaffa?
Don't make me laugh.
It's been years,
she's forgotten about him.
What if he tells her?
That's what you're afraid of?
-Of course, what else?
You had her best interests at heart.
We both know that, but does she?
She's married? She's happy?
It's all good.
What can I do?
You're making a mistake,
the price is outta sight,
the apartment's outta sight,
what's the deal?
"What's the deal?"
-I'll get back to you, pal, okay?
Moshe Hanuka,
a small-time realtor.
He's been casing the neighborhood for years.
He's of no interest to us.
He's the type...
I honestly don't know how to define him.
You know what?
Soon you'll find out on your own.
You startled me, you big lug.
What are you doing here?
Did you close the shop?
I popped in to see you.
I missed you.
Honey, you're so sweet.
It's boring in the shop, huh?
-It's a desert, Yaffa.
A wasteland. No customers.
It's driving me nuts.
Once I'd get visitors at least.
What can I do?
I'm bogged down here.
Yaffa, are you hungry?
How about we have lunch together?
I ate already.
Sorry, I didn't know you'd come.
But that's it,
tomorrow's the last exam.
Then I'll have lunch with you every day.
Quiet, Gentlemen, quiet.
You on the left too.
56 going once,
going twice, going three times,
Sold, be strong and be blessed.
-Be strong and be blessed.
Remember, Gentlemen,
we have the inauguration of a Torah scroll
so be more generous than ever.
He who opens his heart and wallet,
the gates of bounty open to him.
Shall we get on with it?
The third calling to the Torah.
-Third calling, Gentlemen.
The third calling is about...
-Methuselah.
The promise of longevity.
-Methuselah. The promise of longevity.
Who wants to live a long life?
-Two times 18.
Two times 18, bless you.
-Four times 18.
Four times 18, going once,
silence, going twice,
four times 18... sold.
On to the opening of the ark.
-101.
Oh, 101.
The numeric value of Michael.
All who add is granted more life.
Am I right, Rahamim?
Anyone want to add?
102.
Really, Nissan, don't be silly.
We must hurry
so the cholent doesn't burn.
Let's round it up to 120.
Who gives 120?
120 going once, who will it be?
Me. -Oh, 120,
salvation comes from above.
Moving on...
-Aaron, what about "The One who blessed"?
Excuse me, Mrs. Banbaji,
"The One who blessed" is at the end,
you know the rules.
Forgive me, I thought it's now.
Okay, 120 going once,
120 going twice...
Ten times 18.
Eliyahu, good man,
ten times 18.
Open your heart when the ark opens
and the gates of heaven will open to you.
Ten times 18 going once, going twice...
1,000 times 18.
1,000 times 18?
With whom do I have the honor?
You don't remember me, Aaron?
Good Sabbath,
sacred Musayof congregation.
Good Sabbath.
-Good Sabbath.
Kobi Felisian?
Kobi Felisian was once
a member of our community.
15 years ago he moved to America
and we all breathed a sigh of relief.
Almost all of us.
You see?
They're in the same room
and the ceiling didn't come down.
Who?
"Who?"
-Yaffa and Felisian's boy? -Yes.
Sshhh...
-He's coming.
How are you, Eti?
My condolences,
I just heard about Zion.
Thank you.
And my condolences to you.
On your father's passing.
May we know no more sorrow.
-Yes.
Zion was so--
-Yes.
Good tidings.
He's changed, so courteous.
-I hope so.
Good Sabbath, Yaffa.
-Hey, good Sabbath, how are you?
Fine.
-You must take some food,
the cholent is delicious.
-No, I...
I'm too excited to eat cholent.
How are you?
I'm great.
I just completed all my exams.
Did you meet my husband?
I must introduce you,
he's a lovely man,
I'm sure you'll hit it off.
Some other time.
I have to go.
I just wanted to see that you're well.
I'm very well, thank you.
Well?
I hope he's serious,
it could really help the synagogue.
Is he here to stay?
-Of course not,
he's making millions over there.
How can he? He's...
here for the memorial
and he's going back.
I knew it.
Margalit, where's the cholent?
Poor Aaron.
And it was some cholent,
I totally licked my fingers.
Ow!
Very funny,
I nearly broke my neck.
Why are you walking so fast?
You heard how hysterical she is,
she's in the middle of the street.
And why are you wearing ballerina shoes?
How would I know she'd make us run?
That Ora is nothing but trouble.
-Stop it.
My stomach hurts
from the stuffed veggies she made.
I ate them too and I'm fine.
-You can guzzle anything down.
Get over here. Take a look.
Some nerve, huh?
"Women are required
to move to the sidewalk across the road."
I don't believe it.
On your house.
What happened?
-Look.
I can't get into my home anymore.
Ignore it,
what can they do to you?
Who put that there?
Is it even legal?
I'm calling the police.
Like the police will come
because of a sign.
Talk to Rahamim,
have him send over a city inspector.
We don't need anyone. Hold this.
Gone. Go inside.
Enjoy, Nissan.
I waited for you at the bank yesterday.
Didn't I come? -No.
Sorry, I was busy.
You were busy?
What do you think I am?
You think you can exploit
the fact you're close to me?
"Close..."
Like you do me any good.
I have to go see you at the bank
for every little thing.
You know I can't talk to clients
about their account outside the bank.
Aaron, please,
let me eat in peace.
You're making me lose my appetite.
Like I could care less.
I'm done chasing after you, Nissan.
You have until this evening at six
to come to the bank.
I can't.
The new neighbor is coming.
I'm nervous, Aaron.
If he opens a dollar shop here,
I'm toast.
You gotta go to Eliyahu,
he's having a clearance on fish.
I think that's him,
the new neighbor.
No, I know that guy,
he has the moving business,
what's his name?
He used to be a soccer player.
Ohad Azrad.
-Then what's the sign for?
Rahamim, go see what it says.
-No, it's embarrassing.
But he's your friend.
-No, I can see it from here.
The first letter...
I see an R. -R.
-Yes. -What could it be?
The second letter is...
E. -Refreshments?
"Realty Hanuka".
Oh, a realtor.
That's great.
Ow!
Nissan!
I'm telling you,
it was wholesale.
I couldn't care less if they were free.
What'll I do with all that fish?
And mackerel, no less,
I hate that fatty fish.
Next time ask me.
Like you do the cooking...
Can you cook fish?
-Alright then,
throw them all out.
I can't win with you.
Where are you going?
My socks are wet,
am I allowed to change them?
But get back here,
I want us to talk.
What were we just doing?
-Can't you be serious for a change?
Change your socks and get back
to the living room. -The living room...
This is serious.
-Come in.
They put it back. -What?
-The sign.
And this time
it's four times the size.
I tried to take it down
but I couldn't.
You have to help me, Margalit.
I can't look at it.
Don't think I won't handle this.
I'll go to the police, to city hall,
to the rabbinate.
Hey, Nissan, how are you?
I'll go all the way to the mayor.
They won't do as they please on this street.
I won't let them.
What happened to your foot?
-Nothing, a minor accident.
But it's swollen.
-It will pass.
Can't Rahamim take the sign down for you?
No, poor thing,
he threw his back out.
I can.
You? -Yes.
Right, Margalit?
Go.
Thank you so much, Nissan.
You lie down.
The less you walk around the better.
Ora.
What's that?
Fish.
Rahamim bought them real cheap.
What's the point?
They'll just put it back up.
What choice do we have?
I won't live here
with this sign over my head.
Now you want to move?
-God forbid.
You think I'll let them win?
They're the majority, Ora.
-Fine,
but we were here first.
Are you managing?
Easy, easy.
Yes, that's it.
Nice. -Way to go.
Done. Now the other side.
-Hold on.
I have a better idea.
-What?
Put it back up.
Good job.
-Good morning, how are you?
Have you heard
what they want to do here? -No.
They want you to walk here...
Separate sidewalks?
Not in our neighborhood.
On the contrary.
The streets bring people together.
Where else will people meet?
On the street.
They can't separate us like this.
Shviki, sign the petition!
Thank you, God bless you.
-Bravo, Ora. -Thanks.
Excuse me,
would you like to sign a petition?
Hey, Nissan. -How are you?
-Fine, come sit down.
What for?
We said we'd talk.
We did, but I'm exhausted.
I'll make you some coffee.
-No, no, no.
I've had enough coffee.
Fine. Whatever.
Talk.
Haven't you noticed
that we argue all the time?
Okay. -"Okay?"
I'll try not to argue with you anymore.
Where are you going?
-To watch the game.
I said I won't argue with you anymore,
so we're done, no?
No, we're not done.
I can't take it anymore.
I'm suffocating, I can't breathe.
Just because of the fish?
-The fish?
You never told me
you feel this way.
I never told you a lot of things,
that's the problem.
Did I ever tell you not to tell?
What else? Tell me.
-I'm worried about our finances.
You did tell me that...
Very worried.
We're not young anymore,
we haven't saved up
and it's weighing on my heart.
Margalit, God forbid.
I'll worry about that.
We may not be in the best shape
but we'll manage.
It'll pass,
everything's under control.
Promise me,
no more loans.
No, Margalit,
it hasn't come to that.
It hasn't come to that.
Would you believe that this elegant man
was once the terror of the neighborhood?
With all those characters
he used to hang out with,
going around looking for trouble.
Doing things that were unheard of.
The police were here all the time,
God help us.
Good evening.
Did he still come here at the end?
Your father?
When he could.
In the last few years
he hardly left the house.
But he would come on the holidays,
if he was in a better mood.
And how was his funeral?
Very dignified.
Many people attended.
Who said the Mourner's Prayer?
His younger brother, your uncle.
I made a mistake.
I should have been here.
You couldn't be.
Your father wouldn't have wanted
you to lose your livelihood.
Aaron, I have a proposal for you.
The synagogue needs a lot of maintenance.
I want to pay for it.
I'll open an account for you.
Whatever you need for the synagogue,
take it from there.
I want this to be
the most beautiful synagogue in Jerusalem.
I do too, but...
Aaron, you'll have carte blanche,
I won't interfere.
I only have one small request.
Absolutely not!
-That's all we need.
I thought that too at first,
but we'll finally have a spacious synagogue.
He'll do it all,
we don't have to do a thing except...
change the name of the synagogue.
A small sign, that's all.
He wants to honor his father.
-And what does that say about us?
Praying in a synagogue named after
a man who stole from the synagogue?
Have forgiveness, Rahamim,
the deceased repented.
Repented?
By wearing a kippah and growing a beard?
He didn't return the money.
-Right.
We settled the matter between ourselves,
he abused the fact
that we didn't go to the police.
I'm surprised at you, Aaron.
Why did you tell him
you'd look into it?
Fine, like you're all so smart.
What should I have said, thank you
but your father stole from the synagogue?
That we can't pray at a synagogue
named after the thief?
It's his father!
He never knew.
You want me to tell him after he died?
No, Aaron,
we'll give him something in return.
He needs a quick answer.
He's leaving after the memorial.
Tell Rabbi Menashe to talk to him.
Rabbi Menashe has enough problems.
But Aaron,
you don't have to talk to him alone.
Take someone who can help you.
Many adjudicators discussed this issue
and they all say the same thing:
When a person builds a synagogue
it's a merit that lasts for generations.
And when Rabbi Shlomo Musayof
built this synagogue
over 200 years ago,
he was granted eternal merit,
hence we have a duty towards him.
Are you kidding me?
I made you an offer, Aaron,
are you taking it or not?
Naftali looked into the issue and...
there's a problem.
Listen to him, he'll explain.
There's another issue to consider.
In the laws of charity...
Who is this kid?
What's he going on about?
Sadly, Rabbi Menashe isn't well
so I asked our Naftali
to check what Jewish law says
about your venerable offer.
Listen to him, he knows these things.
Are you from the neighborhood?
I don't remember you.
-My wife is from the community.
He moved here a few years ago.
My wife is Yaffa.
You know her, right?
You're married to Yaffa Kadosh?
-Yes.
Okay,
so you won't accept my offer?
That's your right.
I don't know what I was thinking.
Thank you.
We'll see you at the memorial...
-No, it's fine,
you don't have to come.
We just fixed the door.
We knew he wouldn't like it,
but who would have thought
he'd be so mad?
We thought that business taught him
to hear "no" once in a while.
So we thought.
Aaron? -What?
You're just on time. Sit down.
What's wrong?
What?
What's with the face?
I need you to unload the dishwasher.
I can't do it now, Tikva,
I'll do it tomorrow morning.
By then the dishes will stink, Aaron.
Okay, but you do the cutlery.
Fine.
-Tell me, have you seen the folder
with the medical documents?
I needed a document,
I think I put it back in the bedroom.
What did you need?
-A document for the insurance.
Next time put it back.
I can't keep tidying up after you.
And what do you need it for?
You're going to do tests again?
No, this time it's not me.
Rabbi Menashe's medical documents
are in there, I have to put them in order
because he has knee surgery this week.
He won't go in for surgery.
You keep setting it up and he cancels.
What don't you get?
He promised me this time,
he can barely walk.
Thank God.
You want to bet that he'll cancel?
Let's.
-Yeah?
If he cancels
you unload the dishwasher for a year?
Six months. -Deal.
Don't think I forgot.
Are you open?
-Are you a club member?
I'm the manager's wife.
I'll give you a discount.
Do you need help?
-No, thanks.
Can I ask you something?
-Of course, honey.
I was thinking of studying again.
There's a group
that meets once a week in the afternoon,
could you replace me here?
Me? -Yes.
Just until you find a job.
I asked Eti, but she...
she can't yet.
She hasn't been here since...
Zion passed.
-Yes, of course.
Don't pressure her.
-No, of course not.
The person responsible
for Kobi's disappearance was Eti.
She bought her.
With money
that Kobi agreed to take
to cover his father's debts.
Eti isn't proud of it.
But at the time she would have done anything
to keep him away from Yaffa.
Did you tell her?
Straight to the point, huh?
You don't even want to pretend
that you care how I am?
Did you tell her or not?
I didn't tell her.
You can go.
Thank you, Kobi.
It's for her, not for you.
I'm here for her too.
What do you want from her now?
Why did you do it?
I've been asking myself for years.
Am I that bad
that you'd pay money you don't have
just to get me out of your face?
No, you're not.
But all I could see
was Yaffa being hurt by you time and again
and it shattered me.
Now I know
I shouldn't have interfered,
but I thought I was saving her.
She was only 16.
She's not 16 anymore.
And you can amend
the mistake you made.
I'm not the kid you can pay off
and make him go away.
You hear me?
Stay out of it.
Cancel it.
-What about the meeting in Miami,
we're breaking ground
on Sunset Tower next week.
I won't be there.
-Are you sure?
You never miss
the first day of construction.
I'm staying here for a while,
some things need my attention.
How long will you be staying?
As long as needed.
Kapur, Kapur.
-Welcome, Iron Man.
Aaron.
Iron Man.
-A-aron. -A, A
Iron Man.
Okay, listen,
the rabbi's surgery is tomorrow,
he has to fast.
I know.
Don't worry, Iron Man.
Aaron.
Rabbi.
Oh, hello, Aaron.
How are you?
-Praise God.
I talked to the professor
who's operating on you tomorrow.
He saw your test results,
he's very pleased.
And he said the surgery is a breeze,
local anesthetic
and the knee will be like new.
No need.
-What do you mean?
You're scheduled for tomorrow.
Aaron,
do you still have
that big green car?
My pickup? Sure, why?
-Really?
It still runs?
Praise God.
It's run its course.
But it's still running.
It breaks down sometimes,
a broken headlight,
the window doesn't open,
but you don't take it into the shop
for every little thing.
You'll drive it until it gives out.
I'm like your shoddy pickup,
no repairs,
it'll hold up until it doesn't.
May you see happy days.
It's time to have a family.
I'll try. Thank you.
Your father was a very dear man.
I'll miss him very much.
Thank you.
And who are you?
Moshe Hanuka.
Everyone calls me Hanuka.
This place is beautiful.
They don't build them
with high ceilings anymore.
How did you know him?
-Your father?
From the neighborhood,
we were friends.
One soul meets the other...
-Right.
He used to come to my office.
I'm a realtor,
we'd have coffee and talk.
What did you say your name was, Purim?
-Hanuka.
Listen to me, you clown,
my father didn't leave the house
for three years.
No way. -No way?
You're some rat, huh?
You're here to buy this apartment, right?
Buy the apartment?
-Yes.
Have you no shame?
Hold on, don't get mad,
which family is this?
-Felisian. -Felisian.
I made a mistake,
I'm at the wrong memorial.
-Oh yeah? -Yes, sorry,
please forgive me.
My condolences, pal.
Hang on, Purim.
This could be your lucky day.
His lucky day
and our wretched day.
Sit down.
Felisian was back to his old ways,
with his suit and all his swag,
he hadn't changed.
But now he doesn't make do
with being a troublemaker,
he's decided to get rid of us.
Vacate this whole area.
I want to buy up all the properties.
All of them?
-All of them.
I'll build something
the likes of which Jerusalem has never seen.
Vacate everyone, one by one.
I don't care what lies you have to tell them.
I'll give them a good price,
the rest is on you.
Can I trust you with this?
Sure! Piece of cake.
This place will be a wilderness.
It's deadsville as it is.
People are dying to get outta here.
And the shops?
-These antiques?
They're all outta here
like Domino Rally.
Trrr...
Good.
Hey,
you won't regret this.
I better not.
Yes! Yes.