The Women's Balcony (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - The Ma'amoul's Dilemma - full transcript
So where were we?
Ora is running for a seat
on the city council.
I still can't believe it.
Party name?
-Or. Because my name is Ora.
Nice, right?
-Thrilling.
Ora's the best.
And then there's Nissan.
He's broke.
And he owes the bank...
27,640 shekels.
Rahamim, bless him,
came to the rescue.
How much do you want to withdraw?
-27,640.
He deposited cash,
what could I do?
You made a promise
and it didn't happen.
Nissan's plight
was planned by Kobi Felisian,
just so he'd sell him his shop.
With Eti's shop,
he and Hanuka did a more thorough job.
You eat so much cheese?
I must revoke
your kosher certificate. -What?
The Orthodox will target you.
No one will know.
No one will know?
Hanuka wasn't going
to keep it a secret.
Ms. Eti.
Sara Haya, how are you?
-Praise God.
How's your mother?
Is everything alright?
I was on my way to you,
Mother sent me.
She bought these things
in your shop and...
she's asking if she can return them.
It was a lot of money
and she can't use them now.
Why?
-Because of the...
kosher certificate.
What are you talking about?
-It was revoked.
It's not kosher, so we can't.
No, nothing was revoked.
Where did you hear that nonsense?
There are bulletins
all over the neighborhood.
Sara Haya,
give this to your mother
and tell her to come see me, okay?
Okay.
Good morning.
Did you see the bathtub tap was leaking?
Yes.
I fixed it.
I put this material that has to dry,
so don't turn it on for a few hours.
-Okay.
Nissan knew that this loan issue
wouldn't go over in silence,
but he was wrong
and Margalit's silence worried him much more.
Margalit is never silent.
Oh my.
It's late.
Now you come?
We nearly didn't have a quorum
because of you.
Should I leave?
-Of course not.
Pray on your own,
but after we read the Psalms.
Nissan, are you alright?
-Yes.
Which chapter?
20.
Psalms 20.
"For the Leader. A Psalm of David.
"God answer thee in the day of trouble,
the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;
"Send forth thy help from the sanctuary"
May I?
Ah... of course.
Margalit, what a surprise.
How are you? -Fine.
Aaron, I need our bank statement.
Detailed.
Of course.
That was some bad luck yesterday,
such a misunderstanding.
What a shame.
Are you printing it out?
How do you feel?
-Excellent, why?
How's the migraine?
Where's the statement?
-Yes, of course.
Account number.
How do I know?
I must have the account number
to access the account.
Hold on.
Maybe it's on this checkbook.
This is it, right?
-Yes, that's it.
ID.
-What?
Don't you know who I am?
I do, it's standard procedure.
-Aaron!
Yes, okay, Margalit Tabib.
Hello, nice to see you.
This computer,
it's a pain in the butt.
The interface was replaced.
Where's the Windows 98?
It was the best.
-Aaron, cut the act,
I know everything!
I know about the loan, about the debt.
From now on,
I'm handling matters, not Nissan.
So give me the statement!
-Alright, no need to shout.
Give me the statement!
-Alright, no need to shout.
Is everything okay here?
Yes, hello Mrs. Shulberg-Shalem.
The computer's stuck,
I keep pressing "refresh",
I'm trying to refresh.
Sorry. -Yes.
Is everything alright?
Yes, thank you.
Aaron is a wonderful man.
We're with this bank
because of him.
Bravo, Aaron.
-Mmm... he's the best.
Keep it up.
Thank you, Margalit,
you shouldn't have.
The positive feedback is important,
especially with her.
Fine, just give me the statement.
-Yes.
It's stuck.
This time for real.
Are you kidding me?
-No, no, I'm getting it.
Just a second.
Alt-Ctrl-Del.
No...
Alt-Ctrl-Del.
After the shiva over Zion, her husband,
Eti took down all the death notices
in the neighborhood.
"Enough," she said,
"the streets aren't joyful as it is,
"no need to add more sorrow."
Do you need help?
What are you doing here?
-I thought I'd help you.
No, I mean still here.
Weren't you going back?
I have some matters to take care of,
if that's alright with you.
-You're staying?
Staying?
There's nothing for me
in this mussed up neighborhood.
How did you get in this fix?
-When are you leaving?
The problem in this country
is that the rabbinate runs the show.
They do whatever they please.
Kobi, when are you leaving?
Soon.
By tomorrow I'm tying up
all the loose ends and leaving.
Do you have any loose ends with me, Eti?
No.
Okay.
Good luck.
What if I failed? I'll die.
Let's see first,
think about it after.
Okay, open it.
No, no, no, no.
-Too late, Yaffa.
Oh no, Yaffa,
how could this happen?
I failed?
Don't tell me,
I don't want to know.
Tell me already.
-Are you sure?
Let's get it over with.
-Okay, it says...
"Yaffa Ohayon passed the exams
"magna cum laude."
I'm so proud!
"Cum laude?" Let me see.
-You did it.
I bet they sent you flowers.
No, it's Kapur.
Good morning, Kapur,
how are you?
The rabbi is asking if you saw this?
Yes.
Eti. -What a surprise. Come in.
How are you?
-I'm well, and you?
I'm fine.
Um...
Sit, sit.
Eti...
I have to tell you something.
There was a problem in the shop,
but I'm handling it, just so you know.
The kosher certificate?
-You know?
Yes, I saw the bulletins.
What happened?
An inspector found something
in the fridge that was there by mistake...
Dairy. I'm sorry.
No, it happens.
-I wanted to fix it first
then tell you,
but they put these bulletins up so fast,
I feel so bad.
But I'll fix this, Eti,
I'll insist the rabbinate return
the certificate.
They can't do this.
-It's alright.
Don't let it trouble you so much.
It's just a business.
A livelihood.
Barely a livelihood.
It's not the same shop it was,
so don't let it distress you.
How about something to eat?
No, thank you.
-I'll send some home with you.
I made bandora rice,
Yaffa loves it.
Take some for her, okay?
So tell me, what's new?
What...
the usual.
Actually, Yaffa...
she graduated with distinction.
Yes?
Wow...
Really?
Then why didn't you say so?
This is wonderful.
180 shekels.
Who to?
180?
Who to? I don't remember.
A standing order that bounced.
Show me.
2,000.
-Ah, that's for Yaeli.
Poor thing.
I'll go over and give her cash.
No.
We can't.
Can't you see the situation we're in?
But she's counting on it.
She has rent, bills to pay,
we have to help her out.
She'll just have to manage.
But I can't tell her that.
Sorry, I can't.
It is what it is, Nissan.
Hi, Yaeli, how are you?
We're fine.
I wanted to talk to you about something.
Not over the phone.
Hello, Ms. Eti.
-Hello. -You brought us more?
We have so much.
You shouldn't have.
The more the merrier. Here.
How is he?
-Not so good.
Can I speak to the rabbi?
He doesn't see people at this hour,
but the rabbi said,
"Eti, at any time."
Thank you, I'll make it brief.
Hello, Rabbi.
-Oh, Eti.
How are you?
-I'm fine, Rabbi.
Just...
does the Rabbi remember
we spoke before Felisian's funeral?
Yes.
-And his son wasn't there?
Well now he's here.
-Good.
This is your opportunity
to ask for his forgiveness.
Yes.
But I can't.
I don't know how.
I need Zion for that, you know?
Without Zion's support
I don't know how to do these things,
I just can't.
Since he got here
I haven't stopped looking for Zion.
I know I won't find him,
but I keep looking.
Don't stop.
No need.
Keep looking.
When one searches well,
one finds.
You'll find him, Eti.
You'll find him.
Margalit.
-Nissan, how's it going?
Did you see Yaeli?
-I did. -And...?
It's all good.
She's a big girl,
she'll just have to manage.
I said we'd help her find a job,
so if you hear of anything, tell her.
Taste this.
It's delicious.
It is.
This is the memorandum of agreement
from the third floor.
And surprise,
we settled on 200,000 less.
Ah, Jack?
200,000, no small feat, am I right?
You want a medal?
What about the shops?
When will you shut them down?
There's been major progress.
The hardware shop is in our pocket.
He's in trouble with the bank,
consider it a done deal.
What about the spice shop?
We didn't do this.
We don't put up bulletins like this.
It's not us.
-The neighborhood is full of them.
It's humiliating and it shames us.
I'm telling you, it's not us.
And I'm not here to accuse you,
I'm just asking if you see
the unproportionate humiliation?
I do.
It's humiliating.
-Uh huh...
The violation of the kosher laws
was done by accident and not by me,
but I assume the responsibility
and the shame.
I know that what matters to you
is that this mistake not recur
and these shameful bulletins
that someone put up in your name
are your security
that I won't repeat that mistake.
Eti. -What?
This is good news.
I knew you'd take care of it.
Any difficulties?
Not too many.
But I have to fire Yaffa.
I hope she doesn't take it too hard.
Or that she not celebrate...
Do you want to come
to the shop with me to put it up?
No.
Okay, I'll watch over it for you
until you come.
Thank you, Naftali.
Tikva, what have I done?
Who will even vote for me?
So what, conventions, speeches?
Shake hands in the market?
It's exciting, I can't believe it.
You need a consultant,
someone who knows about these things,
so you don't say anything stupid.
Doesn't Rahamim know anyone?
-Forget Rahamim.
Why, isn't he helping?
-He's doing me a favor.
You'll help me.
Tell me, what time's your procedure?
Forget it, you're dismissed.
-No, I'm coming with you.
You focus on the elections.
Eti or Margalit will come with me.
Or Aaron.
Not Aaron, no.
He'll drive me crazy, he'll...
A colonoscopy is like a field day for him.
Tikva, you have to tell him.
-Yes.
I want to restore the neighborhood
to what it was before,
when there was love, respect, joy,
when people weren't afraid
to be outdoors.
We all remember
what a wonderful neighborhood.
But sit down already,
I can't think like this.
Sorry.
This Ora...
And what a voice she has.
Usually I just take it,
but that day I couldn't.
With all the tension before the procedure,
I think I already knew my situation.
Did I say "my situation?"
I've turned into Aaron.
No, erase that.
No "my situation!"
I'm always at my best.
Do you want to read back what you wrote?
Here, read it.
Hello everyone, I'm Or...
-To yourself. -Sorry.
"But life can surprise you,
"you discover you have no choice
but to fight."
Tikva, it's beautiful,
I'm so moved.
It's wonderful.
You have real talent, Tikva.
You have to prepare me
for the parlor meeting.
And from now on,
you write my speeches.
I'm so bad at it,
I really need you.
Can you free up
the next two months for me?
Can you?
Sure, why not?
-Yes?
You'll be
in charge of words.
In charge of words?
Eti?
-Well, any progress?
It will be fine, I'm more calm.
Of course it will,
you'll do a great job.
How are you, dear?
Are those Maamoul cookies?
-Yes, they were in the freezer.
I'll make more this evening.
I hope there will be enough,
she asked me at the last minute.
Don't worry,
Margalit will make some too.
Speaking of Margalit,
didn't she say she's coming?
I'm here.
Too bad I wasn't talking
about a million dollars.
Are those Maamouls too?
Didn't you coordinate?
How many Maamouls can I eat?
And there's the honey cake I baked.
-Wow! -Your recipe, Margalit.
This is mine?
-Maybe you shouldn't give her your recipes,
she's giving you a bad name.
-What?
I'm kidding. Excuse me.
It's the lady from the campaign.
Thank you for getting back to me.
I wanted to invite you
to a parlor meeting.
Yes, my first.
No, not many people.
When will you pick up your gifts
from the party that never was?
Is that still bothering you?
-Yes.
I can't stop thinking about it.
Why didn't you come, Margalit?
You knew it's your party,
I know you did.
This time you've gone too far, Margalit.
I already said that, didn't I?
And it's not an issue anymore.
We're in trouble.
I need you, Eti.
Now I don't know
which Maamoul to eat first.
No, not this, this.
Hey, Aaron, how are you?
Hi, Tikva.
What's wrong?
The dishwasher again?
-No, no.
Come sit.
What's wrong?
-Nothing.
I have to do this test,
maybe you'll want to come with.
God help us, what test?
For my stomach.
But you said it went away.
Almost.
Tikva, why didn't you tell me?
I'm telling you now.
-At the last minute?
I didn't prepare a bag or docu...
Never mind, don't worry,
I'll take care of it.
You go to bed.
Bed? It's not even seven.
Not this,
sour is bad for the stomach.
And not this.
Maybe you'll need a blood test.
Fast!
Tikva. Tikva.
Get up,
we can't be late for the test.
Are you getting up?
-I'm getting up.
Are you insane?
The test's at ten.
So you have time to get organized
and we don't have to rush.
Three hours to get organized?
Am I getting married?
Fine, go back to sleep,
I'll be back at a quarter to eight.
How can I sleep
after you upset me?!
Did you inform the bank
you'd be late for work?
I took time off.
The test takes an hour,
why waste a day off?
Two days.
You'll be groggy,
you must rest
and someone has to take care of you.
I'll take off a week if I have to,
this is your health we're talking about.
I shouldn't have told you.
No, you're fasting.
Are you okay?
I think you should stay home today.
No, I... have to go to the shop.
I can replace you.
You?
-Yes, why not?
Don't worry, I'll do a good job.
Thanks, but no need.
No rust, no limescale, nothing.
It's great.
Take one for the dairy too.
50% off.
-Yes? -Yes.
I didn't have time
to put up the sign.
Believe me, you'd regret it.
Good. I'll tell you what that comes to.
620...
Give me 600.
Here. -200, 400, 600...
-Okay? -Excellent.
Thank you.
Bye.
-Have a good day.
Two, three, four,
five, six, seven...
Nissan.
-600, 800, 1,000,
1,200, 1,400...
-Ah!
What are you doing here?
I didn't know you work with him.
Just today, he's sick.
What's wrong?
-He has the flu.
It will pass.
-God willing.
Speedy recovery.
Tell him that Hanuka has news for him,
I'm sure he'll recover faster.
-Good news, I hope.
I just wanted to update him on...
We discussed the sale of the shop.
Which shop? This shop?
Why, do you have others?
He said he wants to sell?
Margalit, don't concern yourself,
I'll talk to him.
Main thing is he feel better.
No, no, no,
I want to concern myself.
It's not urgent.
Someone asked me,
I wanted to ask Nissan
if he should put in an offer.
Why not?
Tell him to put in an offer.
What the heck?
It's just an offer. -Right.
Can I have the coffee?
Here you go.
No groggy no nothing,
I came out of that test
healthier than when I went in.
Thank God.
When will you get the results?
-How do I know?
Tikva, why aren't you lying down?
Here's the drill sergeant.
They said bed rest.
The nurse said it, not me.
-Alright, Aaron,
I'm nearly done
and she'll lie down.
And why this nail polish?
It's full of toxins.
Should I get up to answer that?
He's driving me crazy, Ora.
I feel good.
If not for him, I'd be on my feet.
I'm her husband.
-He's worried.
Fine,
but I can't breathe.
We'll come in
first thing tomorrow morning.
Thank you, Dr. Azam.
Good morning, Nissan,
how do you feel? -A bit better. -Good.
I wanted to say,
rather suggest,
about the shop,
maybe you've had enough
and I'll work there instead of you?
-What?
I'll take it over permanently.
No, no...
Thank you. -Why not?
Oh please, you can't.
You know what managing a shop entails?
Big deal.
It's knowing how to sell.
And for the two days I was there
I sold a lot.
The shop can be profitable.
I don't know
how you let it decline.
Two days
and you think you know it all?
I don't, but I can learn.
No, Margalit, it's not happening.
Don't get any ideas.
I feel much better now.
I'm in the shop today.
Oh...
Oh no.
-Stop it.
Sorry.
"Heal and delivereth his soul from death,
"open the gates of healing,
"the gates of health..."
Sorry, I had a moment.
If you behave like this
with the doctor, I'm kicking you out,
I swear.
I can't take the drama.
You're right.
That's it, I'm good.
I'm fine.
-Good, stay that way.
Mrs. Babayoff Tikva?
-Yes. -Nice to meet you.
I'm Dr. Azam,
I'll be treating you.
Nice to meet you.
We have an unpleasant journey,
but we'll do it together.
I'll do what I have to, Doctor.
-Me too.
Shall we? -Yes.
This is Aaron, my husband,
he's going on the journey with us.
Nice to meet you. Please.
So everything worked out, right?
Yes, Rabbi.
Then why are you worried?
No, it's not that.
It's Eti,
I'm worried about her.
She's having a very hard time.
Of course, that shop...
it's sensitive for her.
I'll talk to her tomorrow, God willing.
Tell her to come see me.
Rabbi, forgive me,
it's not enough.
She's in greater distress
than she's letting on.
She hides how she feels inside,
it's not good.
Then what do you suggest?
She must be in the shop,
not me.
I feel that she wants to,
but she's afraid.
If I could help her
overcome that obstacle
the shop would be
of great comfort to her.
I don't know how to help her.
Let's go back.
-What for?
This is a mistake, it can't be.
Aaron, let's go home.
Do you know how many mistakes
they make here?
It was even on the news.
People get harsh treatment
and they're healthy.
Aaron, there's a lump,
2.5 cm, it's in advanced stages,
there's no mistake.
Fine, then let's see another doctor.
Private this time.
They're bogged down here,
they make mistakes.
You give a private doctor money,
he has peace of mind,
he doesn't make mistakes.
Even if seven doctors examine me,
it won't make a difference,
I have cancer, Aaron,
I can feel it.
Hi, how are you?
Say hi to Mom.
Yaffa.
Hi. -Hey.
You bought licorice?
Maybe.
What are you doing here?
I'm making sure
you don't eat them all on the way home.
Remember?
I remember everything. So what?
Nothing, it's nice to reminisce.
Most of my memories
from this neighborhood aren't so nice.
Then why did you stay?
You already had the memorial service.
-Yes.
But it's not enough,
I have to memorialize my father.
I was going to do it
at the synagogue, but...
I need something else.
Something big, respectable.
I owe it to him.
-Mmm...
What are you thinking about?
-What? No... nothing.
The licorice, huh? That's what.
Okay, eat one and give me one too,
we'll be partners in crime.
Listen, Kobi,
I'm sorry about your father,
I know it's hard for you,
but I can't do this.
We're not friends
and we never will be.
It took me a long time
to forget about you,
to get you out of my head,
but I did.
And I have no pleasant memories of you,
the end tainted it all black.
You disappeared...
like only the dead disappear.
One minute you were here,
then you were gone.
I'm so sorry, Yaffa.
Don't be.
I couldn't care less
if you're sorry or not.
But I would like to know
what happened?
Explain it to me.
Can you?
Forget it...
let's go back to our lives
and put it behind us.
Bye, Kobi.
-Yaffa, wait.
Yes, it would be much simpler
if they could go back to their lives.
But Yaffa doesn't know
how her life is about to change.
And Felisian?
I have to have you.
He must love her for real.
Where else can he go?
Ora is running for a seat
on the city council.
I still can't believe it.
Party name?
-Or. Because my name is Ora.
Nice, right?
-Thrilling.
Ora's the best.
And then there's Nissan.
He's broke.
And he owes the bank...
27,640 shekels.
Rahamim, bless him,
came to the rescue.
How much do you want to withdraw?
-27,640.
He deposited cash,
what could I do?
You made a promise
and it didn't happen.
Nissan's plight
was planned by Kobi Felisian,
just so he'd sell him his shop.
With Eti's shop,
he and Hanuka did a more thorough job.
You eat so much cheese?
I must revoke
your kosher certificate. -What?
The Orthodox will target you.
No one will know.
No one will know?
Hanuka wasn't going
to keep it a secret.
Ms. Eti.
Sara Haya, how are you?
-Praise God.
How's your mother?
Is everything alright?
I was on my way to you,
Mother sent me.
She bought these things
in your shop and...
she's asking if she can return them.
It was a lot of money
and she can't use them now.
Why?
-Because of the...
kosher certificate.
What are you talking about?
-It was revoked.
It's not kosher, so we can't.
No, nothing was revoked.
Where did you hear that nonsense?
There are bulletins
all over the neighborhood.
Sara Haya,
give this to your mother
and tell her to come see me, okay?
Okay.
Good morning.
Did you see the bathtub tap was leaking?
Yes.
I fixed it.
I put this material that has to dry,
so don't turn it on for a few hours.
-Okay.
Nissan knew that this loan issue
wouldn't go over in silence,
but he was wrong
and Margalit's silence worried him much more.
Margalit is never silent.
Oh my.
It's late.
Now you come?
We nearly didn't have a quorum
because of you.
Should I leave?
-Of course not.
Pray on your own,
but after we read the Psalms.
Nissan, are you alright?
-Yes.
Which chapter?
20.
Psalms 20.
"For the Leader. A Psalm of David.
"God answer thee in the day of trouble,
the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;
"Send forth thy help from the sanctuary"
May I?
Ah... of course.
Margalit, what a surprise.
How are you? -Fine.
Aaron, I need our bank statement.
Detailed.
Of course.
That was some bad luck yesterday,
such a misunderstanding.
What a shame.
Are you printing it out?
How do you feel?
-Excellent, why?
How's the migraine?
Where's the statement?
-Yes, of course.
Account number.
How do I know?
I must have the account number
to access the account.
Hold on.
Maybe it's on this checkbook.
This is it, right?
-Yes, that's it.
ID.
-What?
Don't you know who I am?
I do, it's standard procedure.
-Aaron!
Yes, okay, Margalit Tabib.
Hello, nice to see you.
This computer,
it's a pain in the butt.
The interface was replaced.
Where's the Windows 98?
It was the best.
-Aaron, cut the act,
I know everything!
I know about the loan, about the debt.
From now on,
I'm handling matters, not Nissan.
So give me the statement!
-Alright, no need to shout.
Give me the statement!
-Alright, no need to shout.
Is everything okay here?
Yes, hello Mrs. Shulberg-Shalem.
The computer's stuck,
I keep pressing "refresh",
I'm trying to refresh.
Sorry. -Yes.
Is everything alright?
Yes, thank you.
Aaron is a wonderful man.
We're with this bank
because of him.
Bravo, Aaron.
-Mmm... he's the best.
Keep it up.
Thank you, Margalit,
you shouldn't have.
The positive feedback is important,
especially with her.
Fine, just give me the statement.
-Yes.
It's stuck.
This time for real.
Are you kidding me?
-No, no, I'm getting it.
Just a second.
Alt-Ctrl-Del.
No...
Alt-Ctrl-Del.
After the shiva over Zion, her husband,
Eti took down all the death notices
in the neighborhood.
"Enough," she said,
"the streets aren't joyful as it is,
"no need to add more sorrow."
Do you need help?
What are you doing here?
-I thought I'd help you.
No, I mean still here.
Weren't you going back?
I have some matters to take care of,
if that's alright with you.
-You're staying?
Staying?
There's nothing for me
in this mussed up neighborhood.
How did you get in this fix?
-When are you leaving?
The problem in this country
is that the rabbinate runs the show.
They do whatever they please.
Kobi, when are you leaving?
Soon.
By tomorrow I'm tying up
all the loose ends and leaving.
Do you have any loose ends with me, Eti?
No.
Okay.
Good luck.
What if I failed? I'll die.
Let's see first,
think about it after.
Okay, open it.
No, no, no, no.
-Too late, Yaffa.
Oh no, Yaffa,
how could this happen?
I failed?
Don't tell me,
I don't want to know.
Tell me already.
-Are you sure?
Let's get it over with.
-Okay, it says...
"Yaffa Ohayon passed the exams
"magna cum laude."
I'm so proud!
"Cum laude?" Let me see.
-You did it.
I bet they sent you flowers.
No, it's Kapur.
Good morning, Kapur,
how are you?
The rabbi is asking if you saw this?
Yes.
Eti. -What a surprise. Come in.
How are you?
-I'm well, and you?
I'm fine.
Um...
Sit, sit.
Eti...
I have to tell you something.
There was a problem in the shop,
but I'm handling it, just so you know.
The kosher certificate?
-You know?
Yes, I saw the bulletins.
What happened?
An inspector found something
in the fridge that was there by mistake...
Dairy. I'm sorry.
No, it happens.
-I wanted to fix it first
then tell you,
but they put these bulletins up so fast,
I feel so bad.
But I'll fix this, Eti,
I'll insist the rabbinate return
the certificate.
They can't do this.
-It's alright.
Don't let it trouble you so much.
It's just a business.
A livelihood.
Barely a livelihood.
It's not the same shop it was,
so don't let it distress you.
How about something to eat?
No, thank you.
-I'll send some home with you.
I made bandora rice,
Yaffa loves it.
Take some for her, okay?
So tell me, what's new?
What...
the usual.
Actually, Yaffa...
she graduated with distinction.
Yes?
Wow...
Really?
Then why didn't you say so?
This is wonderful.
180 shekels.
Who to?
180?
Who to? I don't remember.
A standing order that bounced.
Show me.
2,000.
-Ah, that's for Yaeli.
Poor thing.
I'll go over and give her cash.
No.
We can't.
Can't you see the situation we're in?
But she's counting on it.
She has rent, bills to pay,
we have to help her out.
She'll just have to manage.
But I can't tell her that.
Sorry, I can't.
It is what it is, Nissan.
Hi, Yaeli, how are you?
We're fine.
I wanted to talk to you about something.
Not over the phone.
Hello, Ms. Eti.
-Hello. -You brought us more?
We have so much.
You shouldn't have.
The more the merrier. Here.
How is he?
-Not so good.
Can I speak to the rabbi?
He doesn't see people at this hour,
but the rabbi said,
"Eti, at any time."
Thank you, I'll make it brief.
Hello, Rabbi.
-Oh, Eti.
How are you?
-I'm fine, Rabbi.
Just...
does the Rabbi remember
we spoke before Felisian's funeral?
Yes.
-And his son wasn't there?
Well now he's here.
-Good.
This is your opportunity
to ask for his forgiveness.
Yes.
But I can't.
I don't know how.
I need Zion for that, you know?
Without Zion's support
I don't know how to do these things,
I just can't.
Since he got here
I haven't stopped looking for Zion.
I know I won't find him,
but I keep looking.
Don't stop.
No need.
Keep looking.
When one searches well,
one finds.
You'll find him, Eti.
You'll find him.
Margalit.
-Nissan, how's it going?
Did you see Yaeli?
-I did. -And...?
It's all good.
She's a big girl,
she'll just have to manage.
I said we'd help her find a job,
so if you hear of anything, tell her.
Taste this.
It's delicious.
It is.
This is the memorandum of agreement
from the third floor.
And surprise,
we settled on 200,000 less.
Ah, Jack?
200,000, no small feat, am I right?
You want a medal?
What about the shops?
When will you shut them down?
There's been major progress.
The hardware shop is in our pocket.
He's in trouble with the bank,
consider it a done deal.
What about the spice shop?
We didn't do this.
We don't put up bulletins like this.
It's not us.
-The neighborhood is full of them.
It's humiliating and it shames us.
I'm telling you, it's not us.
And I'm not here to accuse you,
I'm just asking if you see
the unproportionate humiliation?
I do.
It's humiliating.
-Uh huh...
The violation of the kosher laws
was done by accident and not by me,
but I assume the responsibility
and the shame.
I know that what matters to you
is that this mistake not recur
and these shameful bulletins
that someone put up in your name
are your security
that I won't repeat that mistake.
Eti. -What?
This is good news.
I knew you'd take care of it.
Any difficulties?
Not too many.
But I have to fire Yaffa.
I hope she doesn't take it too hard.
Or that she not celebrate...
Do you want to come
to the shop with me to put it up?
No.
Okay, I'll watch over it for you
until you come.
Thank you, Naftali.
Tikva, what have I done?
Who will even vote for me?
So what, conventions, speeches?
Shake hands in the market?
It's exciting, I can't believe it.
You need a consultant,
someone who knows about these things,
so you don't say anything stupid.
Doesn't Rahamim know anyone?
-Forget Rahamim.
Why, isn't he helping?
-He's doing me a favor.
You'll help me.
Tell me, what time's your procedure?
Forget it, you're dismissed.
-No, I'm coming with you.
You focus on the elections.
Eti or Margalit will come with me.
Or Aaron.
Not Aaron, no.
He'll drive me crazy, he'll...
A colonoscopy is like a field day for him.
Tikva, you have to tell him.
-Yes.
I want to restore the neighborhood
to what it was before,
when there was love, respect, joy,
when people weren't afraid
to be outdoors.
We all remember
what a wonderful neighborhood.
But sit down already,
I can't think like this.
Sorry.
This Ora...
And what a voice she has.
Usually I just take it,
but that day I couldn't.
With all the tension before the procedure,
I think I already knew my situation.
Did I say "my situation?"
I've turned into Aaron.
No, erase that.
No "my situation!"
I'm always at my best.
Do you want to read back what you wrote?
Here, read it.
Hello everyone, I'm Or...
-To yourself. -Sorry.
"But life can surprise you,
"you discover you have no choice
but to fight."
Tikva, it's beautiful,
I'm so moved.
It's wonderful.
You have real talent, Tikva.
You have to prepare me
for the parlor meeting.
And from now on,
you write my speeches.
I'm so bad at it,
I really need you.
Can you free up
the next two months for me?
Can you?
Sure, why not?
-Yes?
You'll be
in charge of words.
In charge of words?
Eti?
-Well, any progress?
It will be fine, I'm more calm.
Of course it will,
you'll do a great job.
How are you, dear?
Are those Maamoul cookies?
-Yes, they were in the freezer.
I'll make more this evening.
I hope there will be enough,
she asked me at the last minute.
Don't worry,
Margalit will make some too.
Speaking of Margalit,
didn't she say she's coming?
I'm here.
Too bad I wasn't talking
about a million dollars.
Are those Maamouls too?
Didn't you coordinate?
How many Maamouls can I eat?
And there's the honey cake I baked.
-Wow! -Your recipe, Margalit.
This is mine?
-Maybe you shouldn't give her your recipes,
she's giving you a bad name.
-What?
I'm kidding. Excuse me.
It's the lady from the campaign.
Thank you for getting back to me.
I wanted to invite you
to a parlor meeting.
Yes, my first.
No, not many people.
When will you pick up your gifts
from the party that never was?
Is that still bothering you?
-Yes.
I can't stop thinking about it.
Why didn't you come, Margalit?
You knew it's your party,
I know you did.
This time you've gone too far, Margalit.
I already said that, didn't I?
And it's not an issue anymore.
We're in trouble.
I need you, Eti.
Now I don't know
which Maamoul to eat first.
No, not this, this.
Hey, Aaron, how are you?
Hi, Tikva.
What's wrong?
The dishwasher again?
-No, no.
Come sit.
What's wrong?
-Nothing.
I have to do this test,
maybe you'll want to come with.
God help us, what test?
For my stomach.
But you said it went away.
Almost.
Tikva, why didn't you tell me?
I'm telling you now.
-At the last minute?
I didn't prepare a bag or docu...
Never mind, don't worry,
I'll take care of it.
You go to bed.
Bed? It's not even seven.
Not this,
sour is bad for the stomach.
And not this.
Maybe you'll need a blood test.
Fast!
Tikva. Tikva.
Get up,
we can't be late for the test.
Are you getting up?
-I'm getting up.
Are you insane?
The test's at ten.
So you have time to get organized
and we don't have to rush.
Three hours to get organized?
Am I getting married?
Fine, go back to sleep,
I'll be back at a quarter to eight.
How can I sleep
after you upset me?!
Did you inform the bank
you'd be late for work?
I took time off.
The test takes an hour,
why waste a day off?
Two days.
You'll be groggy,
you must rest
and someone has to take care of you.
I'll take off a week if I have to,
this is your health we're talking about.
I shouldn't have told you.
No, you're fasting.
Are you okay?
I think you should stay home today.
No, I... have to go to the shop.
I can replace you.
You?
-Yes, why not?
Don't worry, I'll do a good job.
Thanks, but no need.
No rust, no limescale, nothing.
It's great.
Take one for the dairy too.
50% off.
-Yes? -Yes.
I didn't have time
to put up the sign.
Believe me, you'd regret it.
Good. I'll tell you what that comes to.
620...
Give me 600.
Here. -200, 400, 600...
-Okay? -Excellent.
Thank you.
Bye.
-Have a good day.
Two, three, four,
five, six, seven...
Nissan.
-600, 800, 1,000,
1,200, 1,400...
-Ah!
What are you doing here?
I didn't know you work with him.
Just today, he's sick.
What's wrong?
-He has the flu.
It will pass.
-God willing.
Speedy recovery.
Tell him that Hanuka has news for him,
I'm sure he'll recover faster.
-Good news, I hope.
I just wanted to update him on...
We discussed the sale of the shop.
Which shop? This shop?
Why, do you have others?
He said he wants to sell?
Margalit, don't concern yourself,
I'll talk to him.
Main thing is he feel better.
No, no, no,
I want to concern myself.
It's not urgent.
Someone asked me,
I wanted to ask Nissan
if he should put in an offer.
Why not?
Tell him to put in an offer.
What the heck?
It's just an offer. -Right.
Can I have the coffee?
Here you go.
No groggy no nothing,
I came out of that test
healthier than when I went in.
Thank God.
When will you get the results?
-How do I know?
Tikva, why aren't you lying down?
Here's the drill sergeant.
They said bed rest.
The nurse said it, not me.
-Alright, Aaron,
I'm nearly done
and she'll lie down.
And why this nail polish?
It's full of toxins.
Should I get up to answer that?
He's driving me crazy, Ora.
I feel good.
If not for him, I'd be on my feet.
I'm her husband.
-He's worried.
Fine,
but I can't breathe.
We'll come in
first thing tomorrow morning.
Thank you, Dr. Azam.
Good morning, Nissan,
how do you feel? -A bit better. -Good.
I wanted to say,
rather suggest,
about the shop,
maybe you've had enough
and I'll work there instead of you?
-What?
I'll take it over permanently.
No, no...
Thank you. -Why not?
Oh please, you can't.
You know what managing a shop entails?
Big deal.
It's knowing how to sell.
And for the two days I was there
I sold a lot.
The shop can be profitable.
I don't know
how you let it decline.
Two days
and you think you know it all?
I don't, but I can learn.
No, Margalit, it's not happening.
Don't get any ideas.
I feel much better now.
I'm in the shop today.
Oh...
Oh no.
-Stop it.
Sorry.
"Heal and delivereth his soul from death,
"open the gates of healing,
"the gates of health..."
Sorry, I had a moment.
If you behave like this
with the doctor, I'm kicking you out,
I swear.
I can't take the drama.
You're right.
That's it, I'm good.
I'm fine.
-Good, stay that way.
Mrs. Babayoff Tikva?
-Yes. -Nice to meet you.
I'm Dr. Azam,
I'll be treating you.
Nice to meet you.
We have an unpleasant journey,
but we'll do it together.
I'll do what I have to, Doctor.
-Me too.
Shall we? -Yes.
This is Aaron, my husband,
he's going on the journey with us.
Nice to meet you. Please.
So everything worked out, right?
Yes, Rabbi.
Then why are you worried?
No, it's not that.
It's Eti,
I'm worried about her.
She's having a very hard time.
Of course, that shop...
it's sensitive for her.
I'll talk to her tomorrow, God willing.
Tell her to come see me.
Rabbi, forgive me,
it's not enough.
She's in greater distress
than she's letting on.
She hides how she feels inside,
it's not good.
Then what do you suggest?
She must be in the shop,
not me.
I feel that she wants to,
but she's afraid.
If I could help her
overcome that obstacle
the shop would be
of great comfort to her.
I don't know how to help her.
Let's go back.
-What for?
This is a mistake, it can't be.
Aaron, let's go home.
Do you know how many mistakes
they make here?
It was even on the news.
People get harsh treatment
and they're healthy.
Aaron, there's a lump,
2.5 cm, it's in advanced stages,
there's no mistake.
Fine, then let's see another doctor.
Private this time.
They're bogged down here,
they make mistakes.
You give a private doctor money,
he has peace of mind,
he doesn't make mistakes.
Even if seven doctors examine me,
it won't make a difference,
I have cancer, Aaron,
I can feel it.
Hi, how are you?
Say hi to Mom.
Yaffa.
Hi. -Hey.
You bought licorice?
Maybe.
What are you doing here?
I'm making sure
you don't eat them all on the way home.
Remember?
I remember everything. So what?
Nothing, it's nice to reminisce.
Most of my memories
from this neighborhood aren't so nice.
Then why did you stay?
You already had the memorial service.
-Yes.
But it's not enough,
I have to memorialize my father.
I was going to do it
at the synagogue, but...
I need something else.
Something big, respectable.
I owe it to him.
-Mmm...
What are you thinking about?
-What? No... nothing.
The licorice, huh? That's what.
Okay, eat one and give me one too,
we'll be partners in crime.
Listen, Kobi,
I'm sorry about your father,
I know it's hard for you,
but I can't do this.
We're not friends
and we never will be.
It took me a long time
to forget about you,
to get you out of my head,
but I did.
And I have no pleasant memories of you,
the end tainted it all black.
You disappeared...
like only the dead disappear.
One minute you were here,
then you were gone.
I'm so sorry, Yaffa.
Don't be.
I couldn't care less
if you're sorry or not.
But I would like to know
what happened?
Explain it to me.
Can you?
Forget it...
let's go back to our lives
and put it behind us.
Bye, Kobi.
-Yaffa, wait.
Yes, it would be much simpler
if they could go back to their lives.
But Yaffa doesn't know
how her life is about to change.
And Felisian?
I have to have you.
He must love her for real.
Where else can he go?