The Women's Balcony (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - Rabbinical Education - full transcript
So where were we?
The violation of the kosher laws
was by accident.
Naftali got the kosher certificate back.
This is good news.
Margalit is taking things
into her own hands,
settling debts and making sales.
620...
Give me 600.
Ora is campaigning big time
and she needs me with her.
Can you free up
the next two months for me?
But me...
I have this thing.
I have cancer, Aaron,
I can feel it.
And Felisian is continuing
with his plan
to buy up the neighborhood.
Let's go back to our lives
and put it behind us.
There's something else he's working on.
I have to have you.
After all the ad agencies we turned to
politely refused to manage Ora's campaign,
on the other side of the city,
a mysterious saint
enlisted to help.
You're really here.
Neta, wow.
Jackie, what am I doing here?
Eating hummus with me, that's what.
Is this hummus personal or business?
What do you prefer?
When it comes to business,
you did me only good.
You opened doors for me,
I learned a lot from you.
When it comes to the personal,
you're nothing but trouble, so...
The doors it is.
I'm not coming back to work for you.
-No,
I need you just where you are.
What do you mean?
You're going into politics?
You need a campaign manager?
Not yet,
but I have a campaign for you
here in Jerusalem.
Really? Exactly what I need.
Which party?
Ora Nemo, you know her?
Someone mentioned her to me.
She's religious, right? -Uh huh...
She formed a party in one day.
-Uh huh...
That's her? -That's her.
Are you serious? -Totally.
She doesn't stand a chance,
she's an anecdote,
I'm looking for something serious.
You're wrong.
Her neighborhood is becoming ultra-Orthodox
and her agenda is anti Orthodox.
You know what noise that can make?
You just have to...
warm up the neighborhood.
Bring a match
and the campaign's yours.
Is she religious?
-Uh huh...
The ultra-Orthodox,
they're rubbing everyone the wrong way.
So you see the potential?
It's risky,
it could be a triumph or a bust.
Don't you trust me?
You said I only did you good.
But we need a major buzz to make it work.
She wouldn't have the money.
She has an anonymous benefactor.
Whatever you need, you talk to me.
Oh yeah? -Yeah.
Is it a deal?
I have to talk to my boss first.
Don't worry, he'll agree,
he can't say no.
-I'm sure.
What's the deal with this Ora Nemo?
Nothing, I barely know her.
Then why do you want her to win?
It's not that.
I don't care if she wins or not,
that's your business,
I just need you
to set the neighborhood on fire,
that you stir things up
so no one will want to live there.
Of course we'll be there.
Aaron says he'll bring
all the bank employees,
don't worry,
it'll be a blast. Bye.
Ora's having a parlor meeting tomorrow.
-Good.
But I told you, you can't go.
Why, am I grounded?
-You're starting the meds tomorrow,
you don't know how they'll affect you.
They have the worst side effects.
Like cancer?
-Sshhh...
You can't go on as if nothing happened,
you don't understand your situation at all.
I understand my situation very well.
Yours, not so much.
Really, get a grip.
I can't deal with your hysterics.
What hysterics?
I'm just looking out for you.
Then shut up and we'll go.
It's an opportunity to tell everyone.
No, Tikva,
you can't tell anyone.
-Why not?
I'm begging you,
you can't say a word.
Believe me, this is not the time.
I'm begging you, not now.
Alright, stop, we won't tell. Okay?
I was about to tidy up.
-About to? Very nice.
Sit down. "About to."
Sorry, I didn't remember
I left that there.
I'll pick it up.
-No, don't do a thing!
You turned our house into a pig sty,
just like your shop.
I can't live with you like this.
As long as you can live with yourself.
I'll finish up here
and come help you, okay?
Yes, we'll make phone calls.
What? Yes...
I'll tell Naftali
to tell everyone who comes to the shop
to invite them, alright?
Don't worry, sweetie.
Okay... It's open!
Ora, Kapur is here. Bye bye.
Hi, Kapur, how are you?
-Fine.
You didn't bring any boxes?
-You didn't tell me to.
Oh no, I'm out of boxes.
I'll put it in here, okay?
-Alright.
I made Harira soup.
It came out so good.
How is he?
He's tired all the time.
He deserves to rest,
he's done so much.
You have some too, alright, Kapur?
-Alright.
Come on Friday for dinner, Kapur?
-If the rabbi will want to.
It's at Yaffa and Naftali's,
close to you.
You know where they live, right?
-Yes, I know.
Hold this.
Kapur, tell the rabbi
we're waiting for him.
You haven't been in a long time.
Ora is Aaron's wife?
-No, Rahamim's.
Oh, right, sure.
Tomorrow evening?
She's doing an election gathering?
Does she have a big house?
-Not really...
it's a parlor meeting,
10-15 people. -Oh, okay,
then I'll try to come,
I have a busy day tomorrow...
Anyways, tell her I'll vote for her.
Why not?
Such a woman of valor.
Ah...
What can I say, Naftali?
It's nearly noon
and the marketplace is empty.
It's getting worse every day.
I don't know what to tell you.
Hello, I was looking for you.
Can you spare a few minutes? -Sure.
He was just telling me about your wife.
How do you know?
No, he's confused,
he means Ora. -Ah.
Hanuka, may I have
a minute alone with Naftali?
Sure, I have to go as it is.
-Thank you, Hanuka. -So long.
Naftali, I...
I won't be able to handle
the synagogue affairs
in the next few months,
someone has to replace me.
So I thought...
you're best suited for it.
I don't know what to say...
Say yes.
I really need you.
Yes, of course, gladly.
-Thank you.
Is everything alright, Aaron?
Nothing is alright.
This is a trying time,
very trying, but...
No, I'm sorry, I can't tell.
Thank you, Naftali.
I read something nice,
in hard times, once a burden,
a person's routine becomes a crutch
and it's then he must cling to it.
I wish I could.
God willing, on Saturday
we'll tell the congregation
that you're replacing me,
I just need formal approval
from Rabbi Menashe,
but I don't think it will be a problem.
It's a problem, Aaron,
it's not the time.
I didn't have a chance to tell you, but...
I think I found a rabbi
to replace me, God willing.
Really, Rabbi?
But you'll have to be beside him,
to support him, encourage him,
he won't manage without you.
How would Moses manage
without his Aaron?
May I know
who the intended is?
I'll tell you
when he agrees, alright, Aaron?
My dear man,
when a person is in trouble,
his routine becomes his crutch,
it's then he must cling to it.
Naftali just told me that.
Don't worry, where could he go?
Alright, breathe.
I'm telling you, don't worry.
I found him.
He's in the shop.
He slept there?
Good for him.
I must say I slept very well.
It's been years.
No one watching
what you did, what you didn't do,
what you ate,
what you didn't eat.
I'm good here.
All I need is a TV.
He comes home, throws his stuff on the floor,
barely talks, barely eats
and sits down to watch TV.
TV, bed,
bed, TV.
And it didn't start with the repo,
it's our life.
Now she wants
to kick me out of the shop.
You get me?
Kick you out?
-Yeah.
She wants to run the shop.
She was here for two days
and she thinks it's like summer camp.
She doesn't know what it's like.
Then let her.
What do you care?
Maybe she'll bring in a new spirit,
clean up a bit,
maybe she'll make some sales.
She'll appreciate it if you let her.
-Appreciate...
She doesn't appreciate anything.
Okay...
You could've put in some sugar.
I convinced him to go home.
He'll shower and be here.
But don't tell him.
I asked you not to exert yourself.
Rahamim, when does it start?
-In a few minutes.
This is a 20 minute delay.
Oh, look who's here,
the famed campaigner,
Yarin Berkovich.
This is pathetic.
I can't believe it. Let's bail.
No, we're already here.
Look how much food, I'm starving.
Ora.
She's cute.
-It's beautiful.
A little ancient.
Poor thing, with all his swag.
He doesn't know
what he's gotten himself into.
Maybe it's an advantage in Jerusalem.
I wrote the speech for her.
When do you want to begin?
I don't know.
Who else is coming?
-Many people are on their way.
Wait another ten minutes.
Where are you?
No one's coming.
I'll be there in five minutes.
Save me a seat next to you.
I'll run the whole way.
I'm leaving.
Yaffa, I gotta go.
Good evening, Naftali.
-Rabbi.
Do you have a few minutes?
-Of course, come in.
Nissan, how are you?
-How are you?
Fine. Come in.
Had the rabbi told me,
I would have gone to him.
If the Prophet Samuel
could go to Saul,
I can come to you.
-I don't understand, Rabbi.
Naftali, I'm not young,
it's time for me to rest
and this congregation of ours
needs more than I can give,
it needs a new rabbi.
I have been watching you for a long time,
I know you'll be a wonderful rabbi.
I'll rest easy if you're our rabbi.
Me?
But I'm not...
a rabbi, I'm not certified.
You'll be certified by the rabbinate,
if it's important to you.
We'll study together,
you'll do the exam
and get certified.
But, Rabbi...
I can't leave the shop.
I'm sorry,
Eti needs me there,
there are issues there as it is.
I don't need an answer now,
think about it for a few days, then decide.
Are you coming to the parlor meeting?
Maybe you should shower first.
-Yeah, huh?
You go, I'll get organized and come.
Okay.
Margalit. -Yes?
Look,
about the shop,
I thought about it,
if you want to take it on for now,
I agree.
It's hard work, Margalit,
it's not as easy as it seems.
But if you think you can,
go ahead.
It will be the best shop ever.
Thank you, Nissan.
I have to go.
Hello. -Hello.
Margalit.
-There's hardly any people.
Not at all.
For the first time it's very nice.
Did you talk to Nissan?
-Yes.
He said I can take on the shop.
What changed his mind?
I don't know.
He said he gave it some more thought.
We'll check the other options,
then we'll decide.
There are no other options.
"No other options?"
What about the mayor?
His presentation was fantastic.
They heard you make trouble
and decided against it.
Rahamim, I want to begin.
-Alright.
People, people...
people.
-Friends, please.
Excuse me, Yehuda,
please show some respect.
Everyone sit down,
we want to begin.
Thank you, Aaron.
What, Nissan?
Margalit,
you left things out on the counter,
should I put them in the fridge?
No, no, don't touch them,
I need it for my cooking.
-You're going to cook today?
When I get back.
-Margalit,
look, I...
I don't feel so well again.
-Hello, everyone.
I think I'll stay home.
I have to go, Nissan. Bye.
Hello, everyone,
thank you for coming.
I never thought I'd do
what I'm doing today.
But sometimes life surprises us.
Sometimes you discover
that in order to fight for what matters
you must do things you didn't plan,
things you didn't think you could do.
We have no choice,
if we don't fight
for what matters to us,
no one will do it for us.
I'm here today
because this is my calling,
I am following my heart.
I will devote my all,
I will learn everything there is to know
and I will do it with great love.
What a speech.
I have the chills. -Bravo!
I don't know how
I wrote such a beautiful speech.
That was awesome, Neta.
The most naïve and infantile
clichés I have ever heard.
Really?
And what's wrong with naiveté?
I want to know who writes her texts.
You'll have to replace
whoever it is.
I have to? Me?
You think I'm taking her on?
Neta, it's not enough
I do local authorities
you want me to go this low?
She's a religious woman
fighting the ultra-Orthodox,
do you know what that means?
"Fighting the ultra-Orthodox?"
Of all the fine words I wrote
that's what she got?
The media will love her,
it's exactly what you need.
She could be the hottest story
of this election.
You think she'll play along?
Sure. She's totally lost,
she'll do anything you say.
I think we should introduce ourselves.
Hello.
-Hello. Did I do alright?
Hello.
-Yarin. -I'm Neta.
What? -Yarin.
-Nice to meet you, I'm Ora.
Hey, Margalit.
How's it going?
How was it?
It was.
What's this?
Where's the...
Who's been here?
-Elijah the Prophet.
You cooked?
By yourself?
-With your recipe book.
No way.
Did it come out okay?
-You tell me.
Oh! Sabzi.
Our rabbi?
You mean instead of him?
-Yes, I was shocked.
Yaffa, it's the biggest compliment
I ever got.
Do you even want it?
How can I be a rabbi?
It's a joke.
What do I know about Jewish law?
I read a bit here and there, that's all.
A rabbi must have a perfect memory.
And if I drop everything
and start studying,
you know how long it will take me
to learn it all.
What about a livelihood? Children?
You?
I can't do it.
What do you say?
And there's the shop.
What will Eti do without you?
Yes.
It's not exactly
what she wanted to say,
surely not what he wanted to hear.
But it really is flattering.
She was simply so surprised.
The last thing she needed
was more surprises.
Bless your heart.
I didn't have any boxes left.
How's the rabbi?
-Very tired all the time.
A little more, Kapur.
Aaron says he found a rabbi
to replace him.
No, no new rabbi.
-Why not?
Naftali doesn't want to.
Naftali?
Naftali's the new rabbi?
-No.
No new rabbi,
Naftali doesn't want to.
Why not?
-Because of you.
Me?
He said you need him in your shop.
What?
-That's what he said.
Wait, Kapur. -What?
You didn't take food.
-No need,
the rabbi said he's coming
to Naftali tonight. -Yes? -Yes. -Good.
Here. Have a good day.
Eti!
What are you doing here?
-Good morning, Naftali. -Good morning.
I'm out of turmeric.
I'm taking care of the shop very well.
Naftali, I have to fire you.
You can't work here anymore.
I decided that I have to be...
Anyways, you're fired.
Rabbi Menashe spoke to you?
I decided to fire you, not him.
Thank you, Eti,
but I can't accept his offer,
I'm not suited.
-You're not?
Why is that?
-Oh, please.
I can replace Rabbi Menashe?
He's a great Torah scholar,
his wisdom and knowledge are like...
a mountain.
I'm a hill compared to him.
Not even that.
A mound.
Can a mound replace a mountain?
I know nothing about that.
Mountain, hill...
that's between you and him,
just don't tell him
it's because you're stuck in the shop.
If you won't be our rabbi, fine,
but it won't be because of me.
Alright.
Good.
May I have some turmeric?
-Sure.
But there's one thing
I don't understand, Naftali,
if you, barely a mound,
think you're not suited
and Rabbi Menashe thinks you are,
how is it you don't listen
to the mountain you admire so much?
Aaron? Aaron.
What's wrong?
-"What's wrong?"
Where's the food you shopped for?
I have to cook.
I didn't shop.
You didn't shop?
The kids are coming tonight,
what will we eat?
No, don't tell me,
you told them not to come.
I don't believe this...
Aaron, how could you do that
without telling me?
You're starting treatment on Sunday,
you must rest.
You can't have guests over.
Whoever replaces you
must be a scholar,
must know the Torah inside and out,
that's not me.
You know how to read and write?
Of course, Rabbi...
That's enough.
All a rabbi has to know
is how to read and write
because it's all written already.
What is missing from God's Torah?
A beating human heart.
It's a rabbi's role
to be that beating heart.
You, Naftali,
one day you'll be a great rabbi
because you have
a beating human heart.
You were blessed
with an understanding heart.
Oh, I see,
you can't see it.
You know what?
Do it for Eti.
You said she should be in the shop.
How will we get her there
if not like this?
Alright, Rabbi,
for Eti. -For Eti.
"She seeketh wool and flax
"and worketh willingly with her hands.
"She is like the merchant-ships;
"she bringeth her food from afar.
"She riseth while it is yet night,
"and giveth food to her household..."
"She doeth him good and not evil
"all the days of her life.
"She seeketh wool and flax
"and worketh willingly with her hands.
"She is like the merchant-ships;
"she bringeth her food from afar.
"She riseth while it is yet night,
"and giveth food to her household
and a portion to her maidens...."
"She looketh well
to the ways of her household
"and eateth not the bread of idleness.
"Her children rise up and call her blessed;
"her husband praiseth her,
"many daughters have done valiantly,
"but thou excellest them all.
"Grace is deceitful and beauty is vain..."
Aaron? Aaron, don't.
Life has stopped, Tikva.
I can't think about anything.
I'm nothing without you.
Aaron, I will beat this.
There's no way
I'll die before you.
Don't talk about it.
Look at me,
I'll beat this.
Period. Exclamation mark!
How do you know?
-I know, a million percent.
I'll bet with you, how's that?
What do we bet on?
Dishwasher for another year?
Two? How long?
For life.
For life?
If you lose, you'll unload the dishes
for life? -For life.
It's a bet.
You're such an idiot.
You never learn.
Don't you get
that you don't stand a chance?
You think I'll lose a bet like this?
No way I'm going to die now.
If I don't have to unload the dishes,
why would I die?
No reason.
Good Sabbath.
Naftali? -Sshhh...
He's so right for the job.
It's genius. -Right.
What about Yaffa?
She'll be the rebbetzin?
She's still processing it.
The children didn't come?
No, they couldn't.
Then why didn't you come to us, silly?
We wanted to be alone.
Aaron wanted a romantic dinner.
And what will you do with the shop?
What do you think?
I'll leave you alone there?
I'll be your neighbor.
-Really, Eti?
Sshhh...
Sorry.
-Please, Rabbi.
After months of being lost
and just before everything
really went awry,
Rabbi Menashe found a replacement
with a wise heart.
Congratulations, Naftali.
Rise and come up,
Rabbi Naftali Ohayon.
I mean, Rabbi Naftali.
Congratulations.
"And years of life and peace
"will they add to thee
for by me thy days shall be multiplied
"and the years of thy life shall be increased.
"Lengths of days and honor
"So shalt thou find grace and good favor
"in the sight of God and man."
Amen. -Amen.
Amen! -Amen.
Blessed are You, God,
King of the universe
Who has granted us life and sustained us
and brought us to this time.
Amen! -Amen.
"Bar Yochai! You are anointed,
you are praised
"with joyful oil, over your fellows
"Bar Yochai! You are anointed,
you are praised
"with joyful oil, over your fellows..."
Congratulations, Yaffa.
-Thank you.
Congratulations, Rebbetzin.
No, I'm not the rebbetzin.
Congratulations.
-Congratulations.
Congratulations, Rebbetzin.
Congratulations.
-Congratulations.
I regret we didn't tell them.
Yes...
but with all the excitement...
I wanted to tell them
before I begin tomorrow.
You did?
-I thought maybe they'd be with me.
I'll have to lie down after the... chemo.
-Yes, you must lie down.
Don't worry,
I'll be with you,
I won't leave your side.
Man oh man,
how will I get through this?
How will I put up
with you and your nagging?
I'm kidding, Aaron.
What's wrong? -Nothing.
This is good,
we have to practice.
When we're old
it will only be you and me,
right, Aaron?
Amen.
Don't!
-Fine, as you wish.
What will I do with you?
Did you bring the referral?
Yes. -You're sure?
-I have it.
You asked me four times already.
How many times can you ask?
What now?
-Nothing, I'll wait here.
Here?
-Yes, it's best.
I'll be alone in there?
No, God forbid.
Call me if you need anything,
I'll be right in.
Ah, okay.
Tikva,
good luck.
Speedy recovery.
Thanks.
You can come in if you want to.
-No, I'll be here.
The violation of the kosher laws
was by accident.
Naftali got the kosher certificate back.
This is good news.
Margalit is taking things
into her own hands,
settling debts and making sales.
620...
Give me 600.
Ora is campaigning big time
and she needs me with her.
Can you free up
the next two months for me?
But me...
I have this thing.
I have cancer, Aaron,
I can feel it.
And Felisian is continuing
with his plan
to buy up the neighborhood.
Let's go back to our lives
and put it behind us.
There's something else he's working on.
I have to have you.
After all the ad agencies we turned to
politely refused to manage Ora's campaign,
on the other side of the city,
a mysterious saint
enlisted to help.
You're really here.
Neta, wow.
Jackie, what am I doing here?
Eating hummus with me, that's what.
Is this hummus personal or business?
What do you prefer?
When it comes to business,
you did me only good.
You opened doors for me,
I learned a lot from you.
When it comes to the personal,
you're nothing but trouble, so...
The doors it is.
I'm not coming back to work for you.
-No,
I need you just where you are.
What do you mean?
You're going into politics?
You need a campaign manager?
Not yet,
but I have a campaign for you
here in Jerusalem.
Really? Exactly what I need.
Which party?
Ora Nemo, you know her?
Someone mentioned her to me.
She's religious, right? -Uh huh...
She formed a party in one day.
-Uh huh...
That's her? -That's her.
Are you serious? -Totally.
She doesn't stand a chance,
she's an anecdote,
I'm looking for something serious.
You're wrong.
Her neighborhood is becoming ultra-Orthodox
and her agenda is anti Orthodox.
You know what noise that can make?
You just have to...
warm up the neighborhood.
Bring a match
and the campaign's yours.
Is she religious?
-Uh huh...
The ultra-Orthodox,
they're rubbing everyone the wrong way.
So you see the potential?
It's risky,
it could be a triumph or a bust.
Don't you trust me?
You said I only did you good.
But we need a major buzz to make it work.
She wouldn't have the money.
She has an anonymous benefactor.
Whatever you need, you talk to me.
Oh yeah? -Yeah.
Is it a deal?
I have to talk to my boss first.
Don't worry, he'll agree,
he can't say no.
-I'm sure.
What's the deal with this Ora Nemo?
Nothing, I barely know her.
Then why do you want her to win?
It's not that.
I don't care if she wins or not,
that's your business,
I just need you
to set the neighborhood on fire,
that you stir things up
so no one will want to live there.
Of course we'll be there.
Aaron says he'll bring
all the bank employees,
don't worry,
it'll be a blast. Bye.
Ora's having a parlor meeting tomorrow.
-Good.
But I told you, you can't go.
Why, am I grounded?
-You're starting the meds tomorrow,
you don't know how they'll affect you.
They have the worst side effects.
Like cancer?
-Sshhh...
You can't go on as if nothing happened,
you don't understand your situation at all.
I understand my situation very well.
Yours, not so much.
Really, get a grip.
I can't deal with your hysterics.
What hysterics?
I'm just looking out for you.
Then shut up and we'll go.
It's an opportunity to tell everyone.
No, Tikva,
you can't tell anyone.
-Why not?
I'm begging you,
you can't say a word.
Believe me, this is not the time.
I'm begging you, not now.
Alright, stop, we won't tell. Okay?
I was about to tidy up.
-About to? Very nice.
Sit down. "About to."
Sorry, I didn't remember
I left that there.
I'll pick it up.
-No, don't do a thing!
You turned our house into a pig sty,
just like your shop.
I can't live with you like this.
As long as you can live with yourself.
I'll finish up here
and come help you, okay?
Yes, we'll make phone calls.
What? Yes...
I'll tell Naftali
to tell everyone who comes to the shop
to invite them, alright?
Don't worry, sweetie.
Okay... It's open!
Ora, Kapur is here. Bye bye.
Hi, Kapur, how are you?
-Fine.
You didn't bring any boxes?
-You didn't tell me to.
Oh no, I'm out of boxes.
I'll put it in here, okay?
-Alright.
I made Harira soup.
It came out so good.
How is he?
He's tired all the time.
He deserves to rest,
he's done so much.
You have some too, alright, Kapur?
-Alright.
Come on Friday for dinner, Kapur?
-If the rabbi will want to.
It's at Yaffa and Naftali's,
close to you.
You know where they live, right?
-Yes, I know.
Hold this.
Kapur, tell the rabbi
we're waiting for him.
You haven't been in a long time.
Ora is Aaron's wife?
-No, Rahamim's.
Oh, right, sure.
Tomorrow evening?
She's doing an election gathering?
Does she have a big house?
-Not really...
it's a parlor meeting,
10-15 people. -Oh, okay,
then I'll try to come,
I have a busy day tomorrow...
Anyways, tell her I'll vote for her.
Why not?
Such a woman of valor.
Ah...
What can I say, Naftali?
It's nearly noon
and the marketplace is empty.
It's getting worse every day.
I don't know what to tell you.
Hello, I was looking for you.
Can you spare a few minutes? -Sure.
He was just telling me about your wife.
How do you know?
No, he's confused,
he means Ora. -Ah.
Hanuka, may I have
a minute alone with Naftali?
Sure, I have to go as it is.
-Thank you, Hanuka. -So long.
Naftali, I...
I won't be able to handle
the synagogue affairs
in the next few months,
someone has to replace me.
So I thought...
you're best suited for it.
I don't know what to say...
Say yes.
I really need you.
Yes, of course, gladly.
-Thank you.
Is everything alright, Aaron?
Nothing is alright.
This is a trying time,
very trying, but...
No, I'm sorry, I can't tell.
Thank you, Naftali.
I read something nice,
in hard times, once a burden,
a person's routine becomes a crutch
and it's then he must cling to it.
I wish I could.
God willing, on Saturday
we'll tell the congregation
that you're replacing me,
I just need formal approval
from Rabbi Menashe,
but I don't think it will be a problem.
It's a problem, Aaron,
it's not the time.
I didn't have a chance to tell you, but...
I think I found a rabbi
to replace me, God willing.
Really, Rabbi?
But you'll have to be beside him,
to support him, encourage him,
he won't manage without you.
How would Moses manage
without his Aaron?
May I know
who the intended is?
I'll tell you
when he agrees, alright, Aaron?
My dear man,
when a person is in trouble,
his routine becomes his crutch,
it's then he must cling to it.
Naftali just told me that.
Don't worry, where could he go?
Alright, breathe.
I'm telling you, don't worry.
I found him.
He's in the shop.
He slept there?
Good for him.
I must say I slept very well.
It's been years.
No one watching
what you did, what you didn't do,
what you ate,
what you didn't eat.
I'm good here.
All I need is a TV.
He comes home, throws his stuff on the floor,
barely talks, barely eats
and sits down to watch TV.
TV, bed,
bed, TV.
And it didn't start with the repo,
it's our life.
Now she wants
to kick me out of the shop.
You get me?
Kick you out?
-Yeah.
She wants to run the shop.
She was here for two days
and she thinks it's like summer camp.
She doesn't know what it's like.
Then let her.
What do you care?
Maybe she'll bring in a new spirit,
clean up a bit,
maybe she'll make some sales.
She'll appreciate it if you let her.
-Appreciate...
She doesn't appreciate anything.
Okay...
You could've put in some sugar.
I convinced him to go home.
He'll shower and be here.
But don't tell him.
I asked you not to exert yourself.
Rahamim, when does it start?
-In a few minutes.
This is a 20 minute delay.
Oh, look who's here,
the famed campaigner,
Yarin Berkovich.
This is pathetic.
I can't believe it. Let's bail.
No, we're already here.
Look how much food, I'm starving.
Ora.
She's cute.
-It's beautiful.
A little ancient.
Poor thing, with all his swag.
He doesn't know
what he's gotten himself into.
Maybe it's an advantage in Jerusalem.
I wrote the speech for her.
When do you want to begin?
I don't know.
Who else is coming?
-Many people are on their way.
Wait another ten minutes.
Where are you?
No one's coming.
I'll be there in five minutes.
Save me a seat next to you.
I'll run the whole way.
I'm leaving.
Yaffa, I gotta go.
Good evening, Naftali.
-Rabbi.
Do you have a few minutes?
-Of course, come in.
Nissan, how are you?
-How are you?
Fine. Come in.
Had the rabbi told me,
I would have gone to him.
If the Prophet Samuel
could go to Saul,
I can come to you.
-I don't understand, Rabbi.
Naftali, I'm not young,
it's time for me to rest
and this congregation of ours
needs more than I can give,
it needs a new rabbi.
I have been watching you for a long time,
I know you'll be a wonderful rabbi.
I'll rest easy if you're our rabbi.
Me?
But I'm not...
a rabbi, I'm not certified.
You'll be certified by the rabbinate,
if it's important to you.
We'll study together,
you'll do the exam
and get certified.
But, Rabbi...
I can't leave the shop.
I'm sorry,
Eti needs me there,
there are issues there as it is.
I don't need an answer now,
think about it for a few days, then decide.
Are you coming to the parlor meeting?
Maybe you should shower first.
-Yeah, huh?
You go, I'll get organized and come.
Okay.
Margalit. -Yes?
Look,
about the shop,
I thought about it,
if you want to take it on for now,
I agree.
It's hard work, Margalit,
it's not as easy as it seems.
But if you think you can,
go ahead.
It will be the best shop ever.
Thank you, Nissan.
I have to go.
Hello. -Hello.
Margalit.
-There's hardly any people.
Not at all.
For the first time it's very nice.
Did you talk to Nissan?
-Yes.
He said I can take on the shop.
What changed his mind?
I don't know.
He said he gave it some more thought.
We'll check the other options,
then we'll decide.
There are no other options.
"No other options?"
What about the mayor?
His presentation was fantastic.
They heard you make trouble
and decided against it.
Rahamim, I want to begin.
-Alright.
People, people...
people.
-Friends, please.
Excuse me, Yehuda,
please show some respect.
Everyone sit down,
we want to begin.
Thank you, Aaron.
What, Nissan?
Margalit,
you left things out on the counter,
should I put them in the fridge?
No, no, don't touch them,
I need it for my cooking.
-You're going to cook today?
When I get back.
-Margalit,
look, I...
I don't feel so well again.
-Hello, everyone.
I think I'll stay home.
I have to go, Nissan. Bye.
Hello, everyone,
thank you for coming.
I never thought I'd do
what I'm doing today.
But sometimes life surprises us.
Sometimes you discover
that in order to fight for what matters
you must do things you didn't plan,
things you didn't think you could do.
We have no choice,
if we don't fight
for what matters to us,
no one will do it for us.
I'm here today
because this is my calling,
I am following my heart.
I will devote my all,
I will learn everything there is to know
and I will do it with great love.
What a speech.
I have the chills. -Bravo!
I don't know how
I wrote such a beautiful speech.
That was awesome, Neta.
The most naïve and infantile
clichés I have ever heard.
Really?
And what's wrong with naiveté?
I want to know who writes her texts.
You'll have to replace
whoever it is.
I have to? Me?
You think I'm taking her on?
Neta, it's not enough
I do local authorities
you want me to go this low?
She's a religious woman
fighting the ultra-Orthodox,
do you know what that means?
"Fighting the ultra-Orthodox?"
Of all the fine words I wrote
that's what she got?
The media will love her,
it's exactly what you need.
She could be the hottest story
of this election.
You think she'll play along?
Sure. She's totally lost,
she'll do anything you say.
I think we should introduce ourselves.
Hello.
-Hello. Did I do alright?
Hello.
-Yarin. -I'm Neta.
What? -Yarin.
-Nice to meet you, I'm Ora.
Hey, Margalit.
How's it going?
How was it?
It was.
What's this?
Where's the...
Who's been here?
-Elijah the Prophet.
You cooked?
By yourself?
-With your recipe book.
No way.
Did it come out okay?
-You tell me.
Oh! Sabzi.
Our rabbi?
You mean instead of him?
-Yes, I was shocked.
Yaffa, it's the biggest compliment
I ever got.
Do you even want it?
How can I be a rabbi?
It's a joke.
What do I know about Jewish law?
I read a bit here and there, that's all.
A rabbi must have a perfect memory.
And if I drop everything
and start studying,
you know how long it will take me
to learn it all.
What about a livelihood? Children?
You?
I can't do it.
What do you say?
And there's the shop.
What will Eti do without you?
Yes.
It's not exactly
what she wanted to say,
surely not what he wanted to hear.
But it really is flattering.
She was simply so surprised.
The last thing she needed
was more surprises.
Bless your heart.
I didn't have any boxes left.
How's the rabbi?
-Very tired all the time.
A little more, Kapur.
Aaron says he found a rabbi
to replace him.
No, no new rabbi.
-Why not?
Naftali doesn't want to.
Naftali?
Naftali's the new rabbi?
-No.
No new rabbi,
Naftali doesn't want to.
Why not?
-Because of you.
Me?
He said you need him in your shop.
What?
-That's what he said.
Wait, Kapur. -What?
You didn't take food.
-No need,
the rabbi said he's coming
to Naftali tonight. -Yes? -Yes. -Good.
Here. Have a good day.
Eti!
What are you doing here?
-Good morning, Naftali. -Good morning.
I'm out of turmeric.
I'm taking care of the shop very well.
Naftali, I have to fire you.
You can't work here anymore.
I decided that I have to be...
Anyways, you're fired.
Rabbi Menashe spoke to you?
I decided to fire you, not him.
Thank you, Eti,
but I can't accept his offer,
I'm not suited.
-You're not?
Why is that?
-Oh, please.
I can replace Rabbi Menashe?
He's a great Torah scholar,
his wisdom and knowledge are like...
a mountain.
I'm a hill compared to him.
Not even that.
A mound.
Can a mound replace a mountain?
I know nothing about that.
Mountain, hill...
that's between you and him,
just don't tell him
it's because you're stuck in the shop.
If you won't be our rabbi, fine,
but it won't be because of me.
Alright.
Good.
May I have some turmeric?
-Sure.
But there's one thing
I don't understand, Naftali,
if you, barely a mound,
think you're not suited
and Rabbi Menashe thinks you are,
how is it you don't listen
to the mountain you admire so much?
Aaron? Aaron.
What's wrong?
-"What's wrong?"
Where's the food you shopped for?
I have to cook.
I didn't shop.
You didn't shop?
The kids are coming tonight,
what will we eat?
No, don't tell me,
you told them not to come.
I don't believe this...
Aaron, how could you do that
without telling me?
You're starting treatment on Sunday,
you must rest.
You can't have guests over.
Whoever replaces you
must be a scholar,
must know the Torah inside and out,
that's not me.
You know how to read and write?
Of course, Rabbi...
That's enough.
All a rabbi has to know
is how to read and write
because it's all written already.
What is missing from God's Torah?
A beating human heart.
It's a rabbi's role
to be that beating heart.
You, Naftali,
one day you'll be a great rabbi
because you have
a beating human heart.
You were blessed
with an understanding heart.
Oh, I see,
you can't see it.
You know what?
Do it for Eti.
You said she should be in the shop.
How will we get her there
if not like this?
Alright, Rabbi,
for Eti. -For Eti.
"She seeketh wool and flax
"and worketh willingly with her hands.
"She is like the merchant-ships;
"she bringeth her food from afar.
"She riseth while it is yet night,
"and giveth food to her household..."
"She doeth him good and not evil
"all the days of her life.
"She seeketh wool and flax
"and worketh willingly with her hands.
"She is like the merchant-ships;
"she bringeth her food from afar.
"She riseth while it is yet night,
"and giveth food to her household
and a portion to her maidens...."
"She looketh well
to the ways of her household
"and eateth not the bread of idleness.
"Her children rise up and call her blessed;
"her husband praiseth her,
"many daughters have done valiantly,
"but thou excellest them all.
"Grace is deceitful and beauty is vain..."
Aaron? Aaron, don't.
Life has stopped, Tikva.
I can't think about anything.
I'm nothing without you.
Aaron, I will beat this.
There's no way
I'll die before you.
Don't talk about it.
Look at me,
I'll beat this.
Period. Exclamation mark!
How do you know?
-I know, a million percent.
I'll bet with you, how's that?
What do we bet on?
Dishwasher for another year?
Two? How long?
For life.
For life?
If you lose, you'll unload the dishes
for life? -For life.
It's a bet.
You're such an idiot.
You never learn.
Don't you get
that you don't stand a chance?
You think I'll lose a bet like this?
No way I'm going to die now.
If I don't have to unload the dishes,
why would I die?
No reason.
Good Sabbath.
Naftali? -Sshhh...
He's so right for the job.
It's genius. -Right.
What about Yaffa?
She'll be the rebbetzin?
She's still processing it.
The children didn't come?
No, they couldn't.
Then why didn't you come to us, silly?
We wanted to be alone.
Aaron wanted a romantic dinner.
And what will you do with the shop?
What do you think?
I'll leave you alone there?
I'll be your neighbor.
-Really, Eti?
Sshhh...
Sorry.
-Please, Rabbi.
After months of being lost
and just before everything
really went awry,
Rabbi Menashe found a replacement
with a wise heart.
Congratulations, Naftali.
Rise and come up,
Rabbi Naftali Ohayon.
I mean, Rabbi Naftali.
Congratulations.
"And years of life and peace
"will they add to thee
for by me thy days shall be multiplied
"and the years of thy life shall be increased.
"Lengths of days and honor
"So shalt thou find grace and good favor
"in the sight of God and man."
Amen. -Amen.
Amen! -Amen.
Blessed are You, God,
King of the universe
Who has granted us life and sustained us
and brought us to this time.
Amen! -Amen.
"Bar Yochai! You are anointed,
you are praised
"with joyful oil, over your fellows
"Bar Yochai! You are anointed,
you are praised
"with joyful oil, over your fellows..."
Congratulations, Yaffa.
-Thank you.
Congratulations, Rebbetzin.
No, I'm not the rebbetzin.
Congratulations.
-Congratulations.
Congratulations, Rebbetzin.
Congratulations.
-Congratulations.
I regret we didn't tell them.
Yes...
but with all the excitement...
I wanted to tell them
before I begin tomorrow.
You did?
-I thought maybe they'd be with me.
I'll have to lie down after the... chemo.
-Yes, you must lie down.
Don't worry,
I'll be with you,
I won't leave your side.
Man oh man,
how will I get through this?
How will I put up
with you and your nagging?
I'm kidding, Aaron.
What's wrong? -Nothing.
This is good,
we have to practice.
When we're old
it will only be you and me,
right, Aaron?
Amen.
Don't!
-Fine, as you wish.
What will I do with you?
Did you bring the referral?
Yes. -You're sure?
-I have it.
You asked me four times already.
How many times can you ask?
What now?
-Nothing, I'll wait here.
Here?
-Yes, it's best.
I'll be alone in there?
No, God forbid.
Call me if you need anything,
I'll be right in.
Ah, okay.
Tikva,
good luck.
Speedy recovery.
Thanks.
You can come in if you want to.
-No, I'll be here.