Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.
Director: Alon Zingman
Writer: Ori Alon, Yehunatan Indorski
Akiva Shtisel
Shulem Shtisel
Giti Weiss
Ruchama Weiss
Lipa Weiss
A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life.
12 episodes
As he mourns his late mother alongside his father Shulem, Akiva starts a new job where he meets a woman named Elisheva who diverts his attention.
Runtime: 43 minWhile Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts.
Runtime: 43 minGiti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.
Runtime: 47 minAkiva and Giti each consider a financial proposition while their brother Zvi Arye looks to resolve a pesky problem at home with his wife Tovi.
Runtime: 58 minA major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.
Runtime: 50 minShulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their home life.
Runtime: 47 minAfter a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.
Runtime: 48 minAn incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.
Runtime: 44 minIn the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ruchami over family news.
Runtime: 44 minA significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar face returns.
Runtime: 41 minAn admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their grandmother faces hardship.
Runtime: 44 minLipa adjusts to home, Gitti takes a vacation. Shulem pushes his mother to give up the TV. Akiva tells Shulem about his agreement with Elisheva.
Runtime: 54 minThis season, Shulem's brother returns to Israel, Akiva pursues a love interest and Giti faces more parenting dilemmas.
12 episodes
Shulem's brother Nuchem pays the family a timely visit with his daughter Libbi. Elsewhere, Giti and her husband Lippe respond to a peculiar ad.
Runtime: 48 minWhile Libbi encourages Akiva to seek artistic inspiration, Giti and Lippe find themselves in a debate over a baby name.
Runtime: 51 minAs Giti struggles to forgive Lippe, Shulem and Nuchem investigate a matchmaking mystery involving Libbi.
Runtime: 52 minRuchami and a student named Hanina become closer. Akiva and Libbi confront the tension in the air. Akiva's grandmother receives unfortunate news.
Runtime: 44 minAfter Akiva is awarded an arts residency, his acceptance speech takes a turn. Giti and Lippe deal with the ramifications of Ruchami's impromptu wedding.
Runtime: 58 minMatters of the heart lead Akiva and Shulem to each make rash decisions while Zvi Arye grapples with an important question on his mind.
Runtime: 45 minAkiva seeks space away from his father. Giti tries to facilitate a resolution for Ruchami's situation.
Runtime: 48 minAkiva gets immersed in the company of a fellow artist as the Shtisel family quickly comes together after a somber discovery.
Runtime: 50 minAs the Shtisels mourn a loss, Akiva must choose between his career and family. Meanwhile, Giti and Lippe force an end to their conflict with Ruchami.
Runtime: 49 minNuchem asks Shulem for help as Akiva faces a roadblock in his efforts to move forward with his life.
Runtime: 50 minWhile artistic opportunities yield different results for Akiva and Zvi Arye, Giti and Lippe make some seismic changes within their own family.
Runtime: 57 minA career triumph comes at a price for Akiva while Giti's family must come to terms with issues on multiple fronts.
Runtime: 52 minIt's four years later and the widowed Shtisel patriarch is searching for a new match, while Akiva tries to figure out how to balance love and art.
9 episodes
Deep in grief, Akiva struggles to fit into the art world. Shulem makes a mistake, threatening his place in the Cheder. Yosa'le meets the wrong girl.
Runtime: 53 minShulem carves his own path, enraging the community. Hanina seeks guidance to break an impasse with Ruchami. Akiva tries to win back his paintings.
Runtime: 54 minYosa'le keeps getting calls, but the line is silent. Under pressure from Giti, he pursues meetings with Shira Levinson. Akiva makes a blunder.
Runtime: 53 minAkiva finds a surprising savior to help with his daughter's situation. Ruchami makes a difficult decision. Shulem stumbles forth with Nechama.
Runtime: 51 minYosa'le struggles with his feelings for the two Shiras. Ruchami and Hanina come to the same conclusion without realizing it. Lippe has an idea.
Runtime: 49 minAkiva panics when he finds himself getting closer to Racheli. Zvi Arie and Tovi have opposing perspectives. Shulem's heart aches, in different ways.
Runtime: 53 minHanina is worried about Ruchami's predicament. Akiva and Racheli discover their truths by enacting a fiction for the social worker.
Runtime: 50 minAkiva is still blinded by his love for Libbi and can't fully see Racheli. Yosa'le reunites with the first Shira, but Giti disapproves.
Runtime: 48 minShulem has confrontations with Akiva, Racheli, Nechama and Nuchem. Ruchami fights for her life, and her baby's.
Runtime: 44 minSFJFF 34 Presents: Shtisel Trailer