

Shtisel
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.
Cast

Michael Aloni
Akiva Shtisel

Doval'e Glickman
Shulem Shtisel

Neta Riskin
Giti Weiss

Shira Haas
Ruchama Weiss

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

E1Everybody Are Looking for Love
Jun 29, 2013
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.

E2Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva
Jul 6, 2013
While Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts.

E3Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged
Jul 13, 2013
Giti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.

E4Giti and Akiva Find Jobs
Jul 20, 2013
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.

E5Akiva hasitates
Jul 27, 2013
A major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.

E6Shulem Feels Guilt
Aug 3, 2013
Shulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their home life.

E7Akiva's Portrait
Aug 10, 2013
After a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.

E8Oy No No
Aug 17, 2013
An incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.

E9The Baby
Aug 24, 2013
In the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ruchami over family news.

E10The White Man
Aug 31, 2013
A significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar face returns.

E11Kolonia
Sep 7, 2013
An admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their grandmother faces hardship.

E12Cry Here
Sep 14, 2013
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.
This season, Shulem's brother returns to Israel, Akiva pursues a love interest and Giti faces more parenting dilemmas.

E1Lemons
Oct 31, 2015
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.

E2A Very Important Friend
Nov 7, 2015
While Libbi encourages Akiva to seek artistic inspiration, Giti and Lippe find themselves in a debate over a baby name.

E3Shteingletz and Shutenshtein
Nov 14, 2015
As Giti struggles to forgive Lippe, Shulem and Nuchem investigate a matchmaking mystery involving Libbi.

E4Mauricio
Nov 21, 2015
Ruchami and a student named Hanina become closer. Akiva and Libbi confront the tension in the air. Akiva's grandmother receives unfortunate news.

E5Love Pains
Nov 28, 2015
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.

E6Snow
Dec 5, 2015
Matters of the heart lead Akiva and Shulem to each make rash decisions while Zvi Arye grapples with an important question on his mind.

E7The Lost Children's Good Will
Dec 12, 2015
Akiva seeks space away from his father. Giti tries to facilitate a resolution for Ruchami's situation.

E8Jerusalem Customs
Dec 19, 2015
Akiva gets immersed in the company of a fellow artist as the Shtisel family quickly comes together after a somber discovery.

E9The Consoled
Dec 26, 2015
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.

E10The Tragic Symphony
Jan 2, 2016
Nuchem asks Shulem for help as Akiva faces a roadblock in his efforts to move forward with his life.

E11Concealment in the Concealment
Jan 9, 2016
While artistic opportunities yield different results for Akiva and Zvi Arye, Giti and Lippe make some seismic changes within their own family.

E12Last Of The Season
Jan 16, 2016
A career triumph comes at a price for Akiva while Giti's family must come to terms with issues on multiple fronts.
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.

E1White Flags
Dec 20, 2020
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.

E2The Bird
Dec 27, 2020
Shulem carves his own path, enraging the community. Hanina seeks guidance to break an impasse with Ruchami. Akiva tries to win back his paintings.

E3Public Telephone
Jan 3, 2021
Yosa'le keeps getting calls, but the line is silent. Under pressure from Giti, he pursues meetings with Shira Levinson. Akiva makes a blunder.

E4First Smile
Jan 10, 2021
Akiva finds a surprising savior to help with his daughter's situation. Ruchami makes a difficult decision. Shulem stumbles forth with Nechama.

E5White
Jan 17, 2021
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.

E6Cestrum Nocturnum
Jan 24, 2021
Akiva panics when he finds himself getting closer to Racheli. Zvi Arie and Tovi have opposing perspectives. Shulem's heart aches, in different ways.

E7A Long Path that is Short
Jan 31, 2021
Hanina is worried about Ruchami's predicament. Akiva and Racheli discover their truths by enacting a fiction for the social worker.

E8Mame, Mame
Feb 7, 2021
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.

E9Where Does Everyone Suddenly Go?
Feb 14, 2021
Shulem has confrontations with Akiva, Racheli, Nechama and Nuchem. Ruchami fights for her life, and her baby's.
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Storyline
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.
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