"Srugim" Screening Scoop

Tired of listening to me endlessly sing the praises of the Israeli TV drama "Serugim," which tells the stories of a group of young Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, because you can't watch it for yourself unless you live in Israel? Well, now New York City is getting its shot at viewing episodes from the buzz-provoking show, at the Israeli Film Festival, coming to the Big Apple in early November (and Miami in December, dates to come).

Thanks to director Laizy Shapira for letting me know about the screenings, so that I can, in turn, let YOU know...

Mark your calendars for November 3rd, 6th, 9th and 11th...Laizy told me that he'd be present at the first screening on the 3rd, so head out to meet this young entertainment revolutionary, and tell him you heard about it from me...he'll totally believe you.

Other things you can tell him?  That there should be an Upper West Side crossover episode, which I should co-write. That more Anglos should be integrated into the storylines, since there are so many in Jerusalem. (You can also join this Facebook group, "Bring Stacy, the adorable American neighbor, back to Srugim") Or that he should move production to Los Angeles so that young Jews have yet another venue in which to explore their craft as they explore their heritage. Or feel free to tell him other stuff, too.

To review:
TV Show Nails Religious Singles Scene in Jerusalem
Love, Jerusalem Style
The Srugim launch party I didn't go to...
Banned by a rabbi, applicationized by Facebook: a day in the life of Srugim

Comments

[Ben-Yehudah]

B"H

Yet another ploy by the leftists to indoctrinate religious youth into modern [and then secular] Israeli society.

Hey, let's make sure the process has started amongst the MO's and BA's and even more, BEFORE they decide to make aliyah....

[Benji Lovitt]

Holy Jesus, Esther-I know you know who comes up first when Googling "Srugim". Mazal tov-much more useful than coming up first for "yiyeh b'seder".

[EstherK]

I pay Google for that. It's all part of my campaign to a) land a writing gig on the show and b) get Stacy, the American neighbor, another guest spot.

And I'm sorry, was that a "Holy Jesus" from you? You've been in America too long.