Series synopsis
Shtisel, also known as שטיסל is a drama television series that premiered on yes on June 29, 2013. It ended on February 14, 2021. It was created by Ori Alon, Yehunatan Indorski. It stars Michael Aloni, Doval'e Glickman, Hadas Yaron and Ayelet Zurer.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Aloni as Akiva Shtisel
- Doval'e Glickman as Shulem Shtisel
- Hadas Yaron as Libbi Shtisel
- Ayelet Zurer as Elisheva Rothstein
- Neta Riskin as Giti Weiss
- Gal Fishel as Yosa'le Weiss
- Shira Haas as Ruchama Weiss
- Orly Zilberschatz as Aliza Gvili
Supporting cast
- Hanna Rieber as Grandmother Malka
- Sasson Gabai as Nukhem Shtisel
- Zohar Shtrauss as Lipa Weiss
- Sarel Piterman as Zvi Arye Shtisel
- Eliana Shechter as Tovi Shtisel
- Miki Kam as Nechama Yoktan
Guest cast
- Daniella Kertesz as Racheli Warburg
- Natalie Berman as Batya
- Moshe Ben Arosh
- Ohad Kamin
- Sasha Agronov as Sasha
- Nilli Tzruya as Iris
- Moon Shavit as Estee Gotlieb
- Itay Polishuk
- Jonni Zicoltz as Shaye
- Yoav Hayt as Rabbi Gotlib
- Neomi Goldshmidt
- Anat Alon as Reizi
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | June 29, 2013 | September 14, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 12 | October 31, 2015 | January 16, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 9 | December 20, 2020 | February 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Everybody Are Looking for Love 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. |
June 29, 2013 |
| 2 |
Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva While Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts. |
July 6, 2013 |
| 3 |
Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged Giti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti. |
July 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lemons 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. |
October 31, 2015 |
| 2 |
A Very Important Friend While Libbi encourages Akiva to seek artistic inspiration, Giti and Lippe find themselves in a debate over a baby name. |
November 7, 2015 |
| 3 |
Shteingletz and Shutenshtein As Giti struggles to forgive Lippe, Shulem and Nuchem investigate a matchmaking mystery involving Libbi. |
November 14, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
White Flags 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. |
December 20, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Bird Shulem carves his own path, enraging the community. Hanina seeks guidance to break an impasse with Ruchami. Akiva tries to win back his paintings. |
December 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Public Telephone Yosa'le keeps getting calls, but the line is silent. Under pressure from Giti, he pursues meetings with Shira Levinson. Akiva makes a blunder. |
January 3, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | yes |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 29, 2013 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:15:00 |