Religion is not something they are trying to get out of. UHaifa internationals Master degree programs in prehistoric, coastal and underwater archaeology are paving the way as global game changers in archaeological research. [18], At the beginning of the show Hodaya cleaned apartments for a living. [2] Nati is a Surgical intern at Hadassah Medical Center,[3] originally from Ra'anana. They are all, except for the once-married Amir, virgins. 2008. It begins with its characters going on a familiar series of bad datesthe blind date, the speed date, the date that devolves into a fight about salariesclichs that, as with everything about Srugim, are lightly reinvigorated by religion. A fresh look at Israels founding moral compass, 2023 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, Mandy Patinkin (on the left) and Jonah Lotan in episode 1 (Screen shot/Times of Israel), Yael Sharonis trademark lip-biting gesture (Screen shot/Times of Israel), Yael Sharon and Callie Khoury (Screen shot/Times of Israel), Mandy Patinkin striding in the streets of Jaffa (Screen shot/Times of Israel). Judging by the first eight episodes of the first season, Srugim, directed by Eliezer Shapiro and supported by an excellent cast, is high-spirited, fast-paced, unpredictable and fun to watch. As a kid she was in the Achdut group of Bnei Akiva, in the Not Available. Tali Sharon. Nati and Amir shrug and laugh: Only a non-observant man would complain about these cookies. Thats why we started the Times of Israel eleven years ago - to provide discerning readers like you with must-read coverage of Israel and the Jewish world. Theyre an eclectic bunch in terms of occupation and temperament, but theyre all committed to the rites, rituals, customs and habits of traditional Judaism. Reality bites as Israeli actors talk about Iranian action on Daily Briefing May 1: Will history repeat after PM gets McCarthy invite to DC? Shes still welcome at Shabbat dinnereven if no one will drink the wine she brings, because she brought it over in a Shabbat-breaking taxicab. Not everyone loved the show. Israel at 75: Hear from descendants of Declaration of Independences 37 signatories, Where did we exceed our wildest dreams and where did we fall short? [3] She is originally from the Golan Heights. Nattis friend, Amir, is at a disadvantage in the dating game because of his divorce. The show, about a group of religious Jerusalem singles in their twenties, became an unexpected hit in Israel, and among a particular swathe of American Jews. Click the link in that email to complete your registration. One of the most beautiful and touching scenes portrays Reut chanting the Haftorah on the occasion of her fathers Yahrzeit (the anniversary of his death) before a minyan (quorum) of females, as Orthodox women are forbidden from participating in the presence of men. [17] While wearing his grandfather's old Tunisian style hat, Amir got pulled into the Tunisian synagogue to help make a minyan. Amir is a graduate of Hesder. It was directed by Laizy Shapiro, who co-created it with Hava Divon. UHaifa internationals Master degree programs in prehistoric, coastal and underwater archaeology are paving the way as global game changers in archaeological research. Image courtesy of Abut-Barkai Productions/Hulu. [22], When Hodaya's cousin Shvut visits, Hodaya says she is envious of Shvut since she feels anger toward God, and Hodaya states she has not felt anything in years. Great work environment and culture. Link to Are You There God? [14], After moving to Ma'ale Elisha, Amir begins visiting Yifat more and they become closer. He writes at his online journal, SheldonKirshner.com. [6], While sitting shiva for his mother, Reut meets Roi when she returns his India Lonely Planet travel guide to him. Rare Interview: Sharon Tate on "The Tonight Show" w/ Johnny But in the world of Srugim, thats still exactly what marriage iswhich gives a recognizable, realistic 21st-century TV show the stakes of a 19th-century novel. Call it, if you will, the Israeli version of Friends. Ozzy Osbourne is missing performing live to his fans terribly, his wife Sharon Osbourne has said.