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A British army officer

indicated that the bomb that exploded

outside the police station

was supposed to explode in the building,

but a malfunction caused it to explode

before the terrorists

could plant it inside.

Thus, fortunately,

no damage was caused, there were no casualties.

As of now,

no underground organization has assumed responsibility.

-Heads of the Jewish settlement… -Mama?

-denounce it… -Is everything alright?

Yes.

Now it is.

I heard the news.

Uncle Ephraim?

I'm so scared for him.

Try water sometimes.

Are you alright?

Chaim says that Micha is livid.

He wants us here tonight.

You know why.

Don't worry, Yechiel,

you did nothing wrong.

Micha could accuse you of treason.

Do you know what that means?

Leave.

Now!

Don't be here tonight. I won't tell them I talked to you.

I looked and didn't find you.

That's what I'll say.

That you…

didn't arrive.

Yechiel,

I want to sleep, you're disturbing me.

What?

We want to say good luck.

And take some food.

Feels like I'm going to war.

If it were up to me, you wouldn't go out at all.

Is that your "good luck," Grandma?

At least walk her to the shop.

I'll just run away on you, Papa.

Luna,

-listen to Grandma. -Stop!

Say goodbye nicely or I'll just leave.

Sweetheart,

call as soon as you get to the shop,

no argument.

Fine.

Bye, Grandma.

How can you let her go with that psychopath out there?

You can't restrain a wild horse.

Luna, I missed you so.

-You're out of breath. Did you run? -No.

I even missed your lies.

Call your father, tell him you're here.

Luna,

I spoke to Rachelika when you weren't…

She told me.

I saw it coming when he was here.

I saw the kind of person he is.

Maybe I should have talked to your father.

To warn him.

Even I didn't see it,

so don't feel bad, alright?

Manuel, don't make noise as if you're working.

Hello, Mrs. Mercada.

Hello,

Avram.

Tomorrow I won't bring food.

You shouldn't have today either. I have enough fish from yesterday

and dumplings too.

Ask me why not.

Why not?

Why not?

-Why not? -Why not?

Tomorrow you'll come to us.

Really, there's no need.

If there's something you want me to prepare, tell me now.

But…

I was thinking of going to my children.

Alright.

Think what you want, but tomorrow you're coming over.

Does Gabriel know?

Why would he?

I'm inviting you.

Yes, but…

Manuel!

You have nothing to do, do it outside.

Look, Mrs. Mercada,

bless your heart, since Batya died, you've been…

helping and bringing me food.

But I don't want Gabriel to think I'm…

You're what?

That I'm planning that you and I…

Ah.

And you're not?

I'm not what?

Look, Avram…

I'm alone,

you're alone.

How many more years do we have?

Why are you red?

I…

I didn't know that you…

have those thoughts about me.

Tomorrow, 7:30, at our place.

Thank you.

I'm leaving, Mr. Zacks.

I'll go with you.

No.

I'll walk you home.

-You live in the opposite direction. -So?

It's not like anyone's waiting for me at home.

See you tomorrow.

Stubborn mule.

Your name?

Shloimeleh.

Shlomo Leibowitz.

Mother's name?

Rochel Leibowitz.

Father's name?

That's me.

Gabriel Ermosa.

When I want an answer from you, I'll ask.

Your father's name?

Gabriel Ermosa.

Are you married?

No.

I'm a widow.

Name of your deceased husband?

Kalman Leibowitz.

When did he die?

Ten years ago.

How old were you?

Eight.

Wait outside.

So you and the deceased were married.

-Yes. -Did you live in the same house?

-Yes. -In the same room?

-Yes. -Did you sleep in the same bed?

No.

Separate beds.

But in the same room?

Yes.

With how many did you commit adultery?

-I didn't-- -You're an adulteress, you admitted it.

With how many?

-Only… -Gabriel Ermosa?

While you committed adultery with Gabriel Ermosa,

did your husband perform his conjugal rights?

I don't understand.

Intercourse.

Did your husband, Kalman Leibowitz, come to you?

No.

How can you be so sure?

Maybe you don't remember? Maybe he came to you in your sleep?

Maybe.

So there is a doubt.

The husband most frequently has relations.

Could you please explain?

If you were a Jew who knows Jewish law,

you'd know that when in doubt,

there is no doubt.

Tell the young man to come in.

Shlomo.

Come in.

Come.

No need to sit down, we're done.

Shlomo Leibowitz,

you're the son of the late Kalman Leibowitz.

I don't understand.

Let's go, Shlomo.

You're not a bastard, Shloimeleh.

You heard your mother.

-Good day. -Let's go, Rochel.

-Let's go, Shlomo. -Thank you.

Wait.

Mama, you said Gabriel is my father.

Shloimeleh, let's go.

Come.

Wait, Rabbi, my mother said she's sure that my father--

Your mother is an adulteress.

She fornicated.

Shall I heed her and not the Sages?

Shloimeleh, let's discuss this outside.

Shlomo, you're a righteous man. An honest Jew.

God has been merciful towards you.

Tomorrow you'll have it in writing -

this young man is not a bastard.

So I can marry…

Any Jewish woman.

Close the door behind you.

-What are you doing? -Huh?

I was hungry, so…

I'm having a bite to eat.

Why from the pot?

Use a plate.

Good night.

Good night.

This policy…

Just this policy, nothing else.

Every six months.

GAMLIELI INSURANCE COMPANY BUSINESS INSURANCE POLICY

Gabriel, what are you doing?

I'm…

invited to Eliyahu's tonight. I promised I'd bring a few things. You know…

Come here, I need you.

Some other time, perhaps?

But you're finally here.

This is Baruch Gamlieli, an insurance agent.

-Hello. -Gabriel Ermosa, my partner.

If this place is destroyed, God forbid, you and I will be compensated.

The shop? It was here before we were born, Morduch.

Destroyed how?

Wasn't the Temple destroyed? Twice?

I'm in a hurry

and I have to discuss this with Mother.

Gabriel, how old are you?

Grow up.

What if Germans start bombing here like they did in Tel Aviv?

The Italians bombed Tel Aviv.

What's the difference? A whole street was destroyed.

And there will be more earthquakes in Jerusalem.

Wasn't there an attempt to burn down the shop?

So forget your mother and be a man.

-Show him where to sign. -Sign here and here.

How much does it cost?

Peanuts.

We'll sleep peacefully.

Here too.

Good luck.

-Thank you. -Thank you very much.

-Don't let it dry up in the oven. -Of course not.

Hello, Mercada.

You've finally come here to shop.

I'm not here to shop. Don't overdo it.

Have you heard anything from David?

Not a word.

I'm so worried, I can't sleep at night.

Neither can we

with that lunatic on the loose.

Your granddaughter's the lunatic.

If she were willing to make peace, we'd all sleep well at night.

Not to mention what everyone is saying about her.

Miriam,

we're expecting a guest tonight.

A very important guest.

-Who? -None of your business.

Look what I bought for him.

Meat. Fine meat.

From Benjo's butcher shop. You know it?

Of course.

-He sells cat meat. -Cat meat?

If Benjo sells cat meat,

you sell rat meat.

Mercada,

go now before I hit you.

If I have any leftovers,

I'll bring them to you so your husband will have a good meal.

Instead of that shit you sell here.

Have a nice day,

Mrs. Miriam Abengoza.

Idiot.

Before going to the rabbi, I was sure I was a bastard,

-but at least I knew who my father was. -Your father is Gabriel.

I know it.

I'm sure, Shloimeleh.

Blessed are You, God, who creates the fruit of the vine.

-Amen. -Amen.

Here's to you.

-Do you know how to milk goats? -I don't know…

Finally, I have boyoz in the oven.

Watch them and take them out.

Rosa.

Rosa!

A lie.

A lie.

My whole life has been one big lie…

Lies!

Lies, lies, lies!

Lies.

Come.

Where to?

-Get some clothes, you're coming with me. -But where to?

We'll leave and decide.

Grandma!

What happened?

What happened, Rosa?

Ask your son when he gets back.

I'm asking you!

-Do you need things for school? -Yes.

-Then get them now! -Mama, stop!

You can't go anywhere,

we're expecting company!

-I don't give a rat's ass. -Rosa.

You didn't hear that.

I did, she said "ass."

What's this?

What's going on?

Your wife has gone mad, that's what.

She wants to take me away.

Where to?

I don't know, ask her.

Where are you taking Becky?

Far away from you.

-I know where you've been, Gabriel. -Where were you?

I realize something bad is happening, but we're expecting company.

Enough with your company.

What company?

Avram.

-Who invited him? -Me.

-Did you know about this? -I'm not here.

Not here, Gabriel.

Mama, you are here!

I'm here for you,

not for your father.

-Why didn't you say you invited Avram? -I just did.

What for?

I felt like it!

This is my home and I'll do what I want!

You won't embarrass me!

-Rosa… -Come.

Rosa, wait!

Rosa! Let go of Becky.

Let go of her.

Look at her.

Can't you see she's scared of you?

-Then I'll go on my own. -Not before we talk.

Let's go to the room.

What's this?

I don't know.

Mama and Papa aren't home?

Becky, what happened?

I don't know.

What happened?

Mama's gone mad.

-She… -What?

She had an argument with Papa.

She wanted to take me away.

Mama and Papa argued?

Becky.

That Ashkenazi woman of yours.

I saw her once over 20 years ago.

Don't tell me it's not her.

It's her.

And the young man?

I saw him too.

Who is he?

My son.

Shlomo.

That's his name.

Bravo, Gabriel.

Just when I think you can't surprise me anymore, you do.

And the girl?

No, Rosa…

…she's his fiancée.

Amalia.

A joyous event in the family.

My family is here, Rosa.

This is my home.

Does she have a husband?

She did.

When the boy was born, she did.

Then he died.

I envy you, Gabriel.

Such a great love, so many years.

I wish I had that kind of love.

And she succeeded where I failed.

She gave you a son.

I'm leaving.

Where will you go?

I'll manage.

Anywhere but with you.

I'll go.

Then go.

Now.

Avram is here.

I don't ask much of you,

but this is very important to me. Please.

And Avram, now he's alone.

Let's give him a feeling of home, a feeling of…

family.

Please.

What a big gift, Avram.

No, really, it's…

-for the home, something small. -This is small?

It's the size of an automobile.

Put it down for now.

Yes.

Have an appetizer.

I'll pour you some arak?

No, I'll wait for everyone.

Where is everyone?

They're here, they're just getting ready for you.

Mercada,

after you told me your thoughts about me,

I…

couldn't fall asleep.

My thoughts were racing.

About Gabriel.

I was at his bris,

his bar mitzvah,

and if Gabriel finds out that his mother and I…

-It's not… -Avram.

Good evening.

-Good evening. -The girls have grown.

-Hello, Avram. -Good evening, Gabriel.

-Hello, Rosa. -Hello.

-Thank you for inviting me. -I invited you.

Yes,

you invited him.

Ah.

Excuse me.

I brought

something…

little, a souvenir.

That's little?

Perhaps Mrs. Rosa wants to open it?

Open the gift, Rosa.

Pillows.

Two pillows.

With goose feathers,

soft as butter.

Gabriel, lay your head on this at night and you can't get up.

Even if you want to.

Touch it.

It's like sleeping on a cloud.

Thank you.

Touch it, it's like…

a cloud.

Thank you, Avram.

I'll go…

get the sofrito.

Rosa, come with me.

Come help me.

No.

I'll help you.

No…

No, no.

It's fine, I'll manage.

Mercada.

-I think it's best I leave. -No.

You saw what happened. This is what I was afraid of.

Gabriel,

he doesn't want me here,

and Rosa, sulking like that.

They won't accept that you and I…

It's not you.

They argued before you came.

I know you're saying that to make me feel better,

but…

Do you like me, Avram?

What?

Answer me.

Yes,

I like you very much.

What do we tell the girls?

The truth.

So they know that men are shit.

I don't want them to be hurt.

You have a son now, that's what matters.

If they ask,

tell them I went to the shop to go over the books,

that I'll be back late.

Gabriel,

are you going there now?

Rosa,

she and I have a child together.

Other than that,

there's nothing between us.

For years,

there's been nothing between us.

I'll understand if you don't believe me,

but it's the truth.

Don't talk to me about truth, Gabriel.

She's ill.

Very ill.

So I'll visit her,

then go to sleep in the shop.

How long has she been like this?

Since you left.

Do you think they argued about Avram?

Why Avram?

Grandma made tons of food for him.

She acted as if he was a new husband.

I bet Papa was annoyed.

David was at the shop today.

What?

What happened?

I didn't see him. He left a flower.

How do you know it was him?

Like the time he left a flower on the bed.

Did you tell Papa?

What will you do?

I'm already doing something.

Getting on with my life as if David doesn't exist.

But he does.

He does.

Aren't you scared?

I can't sleep.

Then go to Mama and Papa.

I think Papa left.

And I'm scared of Mama.

Come here, sleep with us.

I think that Mama and Papa are getting a divorce.

Don't be ridiculous.

What do you know?

I know.

Becky,

Mama and Papa had a fight.

They'll make up in no time.

Not every argument ends in divorce.

But you and David are getting a divorce.

Yes.

David and I are getting a divorce.