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How are you, friend?

Do you have a cigarette? - What are you doing?

Why are you destroying the wall? - Not destroying. Renovating. Restoring.

Why are you so aggresive? - Who called for you?

Your mother. -Who? - Your mother.

Not so tall... How should I put it, he's not very tall.

But not short.

A "comfortable" man.

Get out, now.

Menuha, what's happened?

Shulem, it's not for me. I can't stand such an attitude.

What attitude. What's happened?

Your son is crazy. -Wait, Menuha, calm down and explain.

Say what's happened. -The repairman came, as we agreed.

Then your son came out of his room, got angry and started to yell

that he didn't agree for renovation, that I didn't have any right,

that it's his mother's kitchen.

Really? He said so? -Yes.

I won't stand it, Shulem. - Of course.

I apologize. And so does he.

Talk to him, make it right and let me know.

I'll do that. House will be renewd and nice, as you wished. I promise.

Now let's go and have breakfast together.

I need to calm down. I'll go home. -Wait, Menuha...

What's going on? Why are you packing your tools?

How can you decide something like this without consulting me?

Man, have you finished your job? No.

So why are you leaving?

I'm sorry, but I don't like problems. - There's no problem.

I'm the sole owner and I'm telling you

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You didn't answer me. Why are you destroying mother's kitchen?

No one's destroying anything, it's just a renovation.

Yes? So why didn't you tell me?

Why? Do you want to share the expenses?

No, but I live here. - Very well.

Be gratefull, your hotel is getting renovated.

Get back to work, what are you waiting for?

No, don't do anything.

It's mother's kitchen. It's a memory of her. -Enough.

Memories are in our minds, not in tiles.

I've made a decision, Kiva.

I've decided to move on. Do you understand?

I also decided to marry Menuha,

and we will live here.

Menuha is now the lady of the house,

if she wants a renovation it will be done. Understood?

Life goes on, you can't help it. Is it clear?

Move on. Don't worry, I won't bother you.

I'll pack my things and go.

What a nonsense, where will you go?

I'll find a place.

Hello. Is this the "Darkey-Yosef" yeshiva? -Yes.

Are you a student? -Yes.

Do you know Hanina Tonik? -Yes.

He is new there.

Are you sure you know him? - Yes, I know Tonik.

I just saw him in class.

What is he doing? -Studying, of course.

Should I ask for him? -No, no, don't interrupt him, let him be.

Should I give him a message? - No.

How are you? - You tell me.

You haven't shown me your new works for some time.

I'm working on something currently. - Really? -Yes, really.

Very well, just what I wanted to hear.

Where can I buy a mattress? - A mattress? I have a nearly new one.

I can sell it for 50 shekels. How about it?

Don't you need it? -No.

I still got it since I was sleeping here due to family problems.

Serov. -Who? -The artist.

One of those first paintings

that made me realise I wanted to be an artist.

Familiar face.

A jewish boy. Maybe one of your distant relatives. -Maybe.

Listen, I have a question.

Do you think it would be allright if I slept in the studio for a few days?

Yes, why are you embarassed? - I don't know.

Should I tell Kaufman?

He never comes here.

Leave your window open for the night to get rid of the smell of turpentine.

Akiva, is everything allright?

Yes. I just fought with my father, nevermind.

I haven't worked for few days and Kaufman presses me.

Don't worry about him. - No, he's a good man.

And I really am blocked, I can't sketch anything.

Shortly speaking, I put him in his place.

You know, I think it's for the better.

Maybe it'll motivate him to do something with his life.

Maybe we should have asked his permission for renovation?

Prepare him for it.

Nonsense. It's better for him.

He must finally understand that life is not a picnic. -Sure.

I'm still looking for a woman for him.

A suitable girl,

one that keeps her feet firmly on the ground.

Yes, that's the type he needs.

He is, in fact, a splendid man.

His wife will be happy with him. -Naturally.

I love him like a son.

He just needs to be shaken well.

I love him like a son, too.

Hey, it's dangerous to sit with your legs on the road, boy.

Are you waiting for someone?

Why don't you wait on that bench across the road?

It'll be nice and safe on the bench.

Should I help you cross the road?

Animals starting with "B".

Bi... -Bird. -Very good.

It's so good that you came.

I hope it's not just for tea?

No, I'll stay.

What happened? - Everything is fine.

Hanina left for some time. - What do you mean "left"?

Where to? When?

To a yeshiva in Zvat. - He's very serious about his studies.

To Zvat? And he left you here?

I'm glad he went there.

No one will disturb his studies.

I don't understand. Did he say so? That you interrupt him?

That's true.

I knew it. I knew it will be like this.

I prepared your favourite dish. - Thank you. I'm starving.

Ruchami, I have a favor to ask.

It's very good you came back home.

I want us to go to see Rebbetzin Stefansky tomorrow and ask her

to take you back to school.

I don't want you to have your hair covered. Is that fine?

I'm married, Mama.

Married?

Where's your husband?

Somewhere there.

Enough, let's end this game, Ruchami.

Ruchami, maybe just takie it off when you're home.

Allright, I won't wear it at home.

But only at home.

How do you like the restaurant "Zvil"? - Isn't it too big?

They have also a small hall.

Well, it's very good. And expensive, by the way.

Menuha, it's the second marriage for both of us.

If you want to invite our grandchildren, so that they grow up healthy,

that makes it 200 people.

It's not necessary to invite grandchildren.

We'll invite a narrow circle, serve burekas with potatoes.

A quiet family evening. - Allright.

We'll get married in the annex toilet, if that's what you want.

Let's book the small hall in "Zvil" if that's so important for you.

I've already made the arrangements.

Booking fee is 7000 shekels, we'll pay a half each.

Why? I'll pay all, don't worry.

I'll write the checks.

What day is it today? - 22nd day of Kislev.

No, not the jewish date.

Why do you need the international date? Write the jewish one.

No, no, it's allright if you write in numbers.

Allright, still, my father always used the jewish dates, and he was a worldly man.

Of course. Who doesn't know Rabbi Shaul Bergman.

You know, he used to say he doesn't care

if Jesus was born 2000 years ago or the day before yesterday.

And he was right, Menuha, it doesn't matter. I'll write the jewish date.

22nd day of the month of Kislev? - Yes, correct.

Wait a moment...

Today is birthday of my late wife Dvora.

You could split...

They want seven payments,

Dvora's birthday. How could I forget?

You know, on Dvora's birthday, may she rest in peace,

we had a tradition...

Shulem, please. We're starting a new life.

I'm not telling you about my husband, you don't tell me about your wife. With all due respect.

Sorry to bother you.

There's a boy sitting on the street. Have you noticed?

Yes, he was already there when I arrived. -Really? -Yes.

Is he still there? -Yes.

I'll go to him.

Your mother didn't show up?

That's really strange.

What are we going to do? -I'm alone.

No, no, you're not alone, God forbid.

Mother will come soon. -I'm hungry.

No wonder.

I'm really hungry too.

What's your name? - Ezekiel. - Ezekiel what?

Do you know where you live? - In Jerusalem.

Where in Jerusalem?

Do you know your home telephone number?

I'm hungry.

What do you like to eat? -Marshmallows.

That's candy, you need to eat something nutritious.

Do you like pizza?

Did you like it? -Very much. Thank you. -You're welcome.

I want something to drink. -You can have water.

I forgot the blessing.

It's the one for food.

I'll say the blessing and you repeat, allright?

Very well, you learn well.

You know, I think you need to go back to that bench.

I'm afraid your parents will come for you and get scared when you're not there.

I don't want to be alone. - You're not alone.

Mother will come soon.

The fish is hungry, too.

I'm scared. -Why?

I'll keep an eye on you, until your mother comes.

And later, when I'm finished with my work,

I'll talk to the fundation for lost children. -What's that?

That's an organisation of lovely aunts from Geula,

who return lost children to their mothers.

Will you leave me there? -No, of course not.

I'll be with you all the time, don't worry.

Look how eagerly the fish is eating.

And she doesn't need to say the blessing. - No.

What name did you give it? - Fish.

So it has no name? - I don't know it's name, it didn't tell me.

You're right. But did you ask?

You can't talk to a fish. - Of course you can.

Let's try.

Excuse me, Mr Fishkovitch,

how do they call you?

Bunem.

Bunem - that's a holy name. You must be an incarnation of some saint.

Look, such humility. It never speaks.

I do speak, I'm a talking fish.

Say, Reb Bunem, can you sing?

What a question. I once sang with Yakov Shveki.

Really? Could you sing for us?

My late Dvora on her birthday

liked to visit the Wailing Wall with me.

It was my gift, the walk to the Wailing Wall.

We prayed for everyone, asked for everyone to stay in health,

and for quick marriage for Akiva.

Your Dvora was an amazing wife.

And after we came back home,

we listened to "Flowers of London" and I poured brandy for us.

Dvora liked brandy.

And we drank for our health.

You make me remember sad things, Shulem.

Dvora, and the Wailing Wall.

I miss visiting the Wailing Wall.

I haven't been there for many years.

Why are you crying, Mame?

What is the problem? We'll call a taxi and go to there.

Are you out of your mind, Shulem? That's very dangerous.

Jordanian snipers could shoot us.

Mame, the Wailing Wall isn't Jordanian anymore.

There was a six day war, remember?

I go to the Wailing Wall once a month.

That's dangerous. Very dangerous.

Take care of Dvora.

Don't you remember how a Jordanian sniper barely missed your father?

Yes, you're right, snipers are a problem.

I must go to the toilet.

What? -I must go to the toilet.

It's by the corridor.

No, he's one of the best men.

No, he's been studying for long years, now he's focused on painting.

No, he's very serious.

A very nice man.

It's hard to find a man like this nowadays.

He just takes your breath away.

I'll be waiting for your message. Goodbye.

Don't mention painting. It doesn't sound very well.

Yes? So what should I say?

Say he draws illustrations for religious books for children,

for Talmud, I don't know. - Allright, whatever you say.

What did they say? -She'll talk to her husband.

All will be fine, you'll see. - With God's help.

You know, he's really talented. - Of course.

Now here's a good girl for him.

Just unbelievable. Zimeliman.

An amazing girl. An accountant, very wealthy.

Great. I'll hope for the best.

Shulem, could you pray silently? I'm on the phone.

No problem, I'll study on the balcony.

If you don't mind... - No, of course, I don't.

Dvora, why are you here?

It's my birthday today. Have you forgotten? -How could I forget?

It's good you're here. We can rejoice together.

Like we do each year.

Let's see if you remember how old I am.

What a question. 63. 63 years old.

You earn two points.

It feels as if we got married only yesterday. How fast the time passes.

Good we don't need to run with it.

That would be tiring.

Won't you bring the liquor? -Of course I'll bring it.

Explain to your son it's a celiac disease.

The wife will always be thin.

I would like to have that disease myself.

That's no problem. Gluten free products are sold everywhere.

In confectioneries, in shopping centres. Everywhere is gluten free.

Put it down or you'll drop it.

Are you baking a pie today?

Where's my snood?

I don't know, it was here.

Did you go to the store?

I forgot to cover my head, I went outside like this.

Don't worry, I'll help you look for it.

Benyamin and Haimke were probably playing with it.

Don't worry, nothing bad happened.

I need to make a phonecall, then I'll go to the store.

Could you please ask for Hanina Tonik?

His wife. It's urgent.

Thank you. I'll wait.

Is everything fine? You said it's urgent.

I had to hear your voice.

All is fine. Did I interrupt you?

It's allright. Most importantly, you're well.

I'm well now.

I dreamt of you. -Really? -Yes.

What did you dream?

That you came to my yeshiva and we studied together.

I'm so glad you called. -Really?

I called before, but they said you were studying...

I told them not to interrupt you. - What? Nonsense.

I miss you so much I need you.

Are you crying?

Ruchami, don't cry. I'll come home tomorrow morning.

No, I want you to learn, Hanina.

What for did we decide to do this? - Not to make you sad.

Maybe... stay in yeshiva now and come to Jerusalem for Shabbos?

I'll see you, and then you'll go back.

Just how the Tannaim used to do?

I'll come home for the next Shabbos.

Are you going to study now? - Yes.

See you on Shabbos.

They're all asleep Even Ruchami.

He'll come on Shabbos. -Who? -Hanina.

Really? -Yes, I heard them talking on the phone.

Thank God, let them reconcile.

I want you to go there. -Where? -To his yeshiva.

Go this week, just don't tell anyone,

and explain to him he should never see her again.

I've had enough.

If they need a divorce, we'll get it. We need to end this.

But Giti, she loves him. And he loves her.

It's not love, it's fantasy, Lipa.

The man who loves his wife doesn't leave her alone.

Won't you tell me where are we going, Shulem?

Mame, you said you're missing the Wailing Wall? -Yes.

I found out that there's a place in Jerusalem

from which you can see the Wailing Wall and the Temple Mount.

You can pray there not fearing the Jordanians.

Can you see, Mame? Over there.

Where's my prayer book?

Mame, ask the Lord for good marriage.

For a good wife for Kiva.

For a quick match for Kiva, son of Dvora.

Shulem, I just found a stunning kitchen in a catalogue.

Beautiful, classic, and not that expensive.

Do you have the catalogue? -No, I left it at work. - Please, have a look tomorrow.

Page 245. -Allright.

Listen, Menuha... -Yes?

I came home and saw that you gathered all the belongings of my late wife.

Yes, I came upon an organisation that collects used clothing

and thought it's a shame that all those clothes are just laying there.

Many women will be glad to wear them.

Menuha, I don't want you to do such things without asking me.

Allright, I'm sorry.

I just thought it's a waste.

We'll buy a new closet anyway. - No...

Menuha, I want to tell you something. -Yes?

We won't rush with renovavtion and other innovations.

Really? Why? -That's not what it's all about.

Those are matters of external nature, I want to focus on the internal.

Allright, if that's what you want. - Very well.

You're here. - Yes, why?

Nothing, it's just that it's morning and you're in the studio.

I knocked but you didn't answer.

Take this, it's with egg salad. I just made it. -Thank you.

Are you ill? You're sweating. Do you have a fever?

No, I'm fine.

I got carried away while painting,

and this boy... -Which boy?

The boy...

The boy in a kipah. With a goldfish.

He was here all day. Outside, on the bench.

Which bench?

Congratulations. You finished your painting.