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Shtisel
2013 - 2021 8.1 (41 votes) 3 Seasons
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Drama
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Created By
Ori Alon
Yehunatan Indorski

Shtisel (שטיסל)

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Director: Alon Zingman

Writer: Ori Alon, Yehunatan Indorski

Top Cast

Michael Aloni
Michael Aloni

Akiva Shtisel

Doval'e Glickman
Doval'e Glickman

Shulem Shtisel

Neta Riskin
Neta Riskin

Giti Weiss

Shira Haas
Shira Haas

Ruchama Weiss

Zohar Shtrauss
Zohar Shtrauss

Lipa Weiss

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2013)

A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Everybody Are Looking for Love
2013-06-29

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 min
Episode 2: Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva
2013-07-06

While Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 3: Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged
2013-07-13

Giti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 4: Giti and Akiva Find Jobs
2013-07-20

Akiva 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 min
Episode 5: Akiva hasitates
2013-07-27

A major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 6: Shulem Feels Guilt
2013-08-03

Shulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their home life.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 7: Akiva's Portrait
2013-08-10

After a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 8: Oy No No
2013-08-17

An incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 9: The Baby
2013-08-24

In the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ruchami over family news.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 10: The White Man
2013-08-31

A significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar face returns.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 11: Kolonia
2013-09-07

An admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their grandmother faces hardship.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 12: Cry Here
2013-09-14

Lipa 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 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2015)

This season, Shulem's brother returns to Israel, Akiva pursues a love interest and Giti faces more parenting dilemmas.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Lemons
2015-10-31

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 min
Episode 2: A Very Important Friend
2015-11-07

While Libbi encourages Akiva to seek artistic inspiration, Giti and Lippe find themselves in a debate over a baby name.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 3: Shteingletz and Shutenshtein
2015-11-14

As Giti struggles to forgive Lippe, Shulem and Nuchem investigate a matchmaking mystery involving Libbi.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 4: Mauricio
2015-11-21

Ruchami and a student named Hanina become closer. Akiva and Libbi confront the tension in the air. Akiva's grandmother receives unfortunate news.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 5: Love Pains
2015-11-28

After 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 min
Episode 6: Snow
2015-12-05

Matters 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 min
Episode 7: The Lost Children's Good Will
2015-12-12

Akiva seeks space away from his father. Giti tries to facilitate a resolution for Ruchami's situation.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 8: Jerusalem Customs
2015-12-19

Akiva gets immersed in the company of a fellow artist as the Shtisel family quickly comes together after a somber discovery.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 9: The Consoled
2015-12-26

As 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 min
Episode 10: The Tragic Symphony
2016-01-02

Nuchem asks Shulem for help as Akiva faces a roadblock in his efforts to move forward with his life.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 11: Concealment in the Concealment
2016-01-09

While artistic opportunities yield different results for Akiva and Zvi Arye, Giti and Lippe make some seismic changes within their own family.

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 12: Last Of The Season
2016-01-16

A career triumph comes at a price for Akiva while Giti's family must come to terms with issues on multiple fronts.

Runtime: 52 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2020)

It'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

Episodes
Episode 1: White Flags
2020-12-20

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 min
Episode 2: The Bird
2020-12-27

Shulem 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 min
Episode 3: Public Telephone
2021-01-03

Yosa'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 min
Episode 4: First Smile
2021-01-10

Akiva finds a surprising savior to help with his daughter's situation. Ruchami makes a difficult decision. Shulem stumbles forth with Nechama.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 5: White
2021-01-17

Yosa'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 min
Episode 6: Cestrum Nocturnum
2021-01-24

Akiva 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 min
Episode 7: A Long Path that is Short
2021-01-31

Hanina is worried about Ruchami's predicament. Akiva and Racheli discover their truths by enacting a fiction for the social worker.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 8: Mame, Mame
2021-02-07

Akiva 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 min
Episode 9: Where Does Everyone Suddenly Go?
2021-02-14

Shulem has confrontations with Akiva, Racheli, Nechama and Nuchem. Ruchami fights for her life, and her baby's.

Runtime: 44 min

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