Yom Kippur is on its way. In just a few hours, silence will take over the streets, the roads will begin to empty and the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv will calm down. Maybe only for 24 hours, but after the last year – even 24 hours of silence is a lot (tapu hamsa). And Yom Kippur is usually the moment when you can finally make time for some culture. Those of us who keep watch will go to the books – and those who don’t, will find their confidence in Binge. On a day like this it can’t just be a binge. We have chosen for you a number of high-quality and accessible options that will get you through the holiday without draining your soul.
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“In the State of the Jews” // 1 season, 10 episodes // here BOX
three words? Moody bar-on. Don’t need more. Even if you are not one of the people who like his monumental contribution to sports in Israel, you will surely enjoy the immense talent of the man and the legend in this great series, created twenty years ago for the late Israel Broadcasting Authority’s first channel (one of the best works created in its heyday). The history of Hebrew humor and entertainment – including a series of legends who are interviewed on camera (most of them, by the way, are no longer with us – like the late Modi himself). And this is probably the best tombstone for the man, and for the exemplary things he did in his life.
Madoff: The Monster from Wall Street // 1 season, 4 episodes // Netflix
Although it is a continuation of the De Maus genre – the “docu about questionable people on Netflix” genre – nevertheless it is worth the chance and your time, simply because it is too good. The amazing story of Bernie Madoff, the biggest con man in history – who cheated his best friends, in an unimaginable plot. It is true that we have Jews of Jewish origin at home as well, but we must admit that in English it sounds much better.
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal // 1 season, 3 episodes // Netflix
A rare story about human nature, and what happens when someone abuses it – and then gets caught. A short and fun series about the cheating dating site that became a resounding success, then collapsed just as quickly when its data stores were hacked and exposed for all to see. A kind of “what would you do” docu, and especially one that tells with surprising sensitivity some rather heartbreaking love stories.
“The Mojo of Ben Ben Baruch: Yaron Berald” // 1 episode, 2 hours and 50 minutes // YouTube
True, not exactly a series and not exactly a docu, but it will pass you three delightful hours. Ben Ben Baruch’s podcast is probably the most successful attempt to translate Joe Rogan into Hebrew – not that it is clear why anyone would want to be Joe Rogan – but with all due respect to Ben Baruch, he is not the story; The story is a legendary comedian named Yaron Berald, who gets the stage (or takes it by force, a question of perspective) for himself. It is more or less two hours in which Berald simply does his act – vulgar, extreme, excessive, but very very very funny. The perfect way to disconnect from the stress outside. from experience
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“Pam and Tommy” // 1 season, 8 episodes // Disney+
There is no cooler binge than beautiful, smart and compact series – and in this respect this is the perfect series. “Pam and Tommy” produced for Hulu is the story of the most famous sex tape in the world – the one that contained Pamela Anderson, the big star of the time, and Tommy Lee – the not-so-big rocker of the time. Along the way, here is the story of the internet in its early days, and of the pornography that took over it, and of America in the years when the scandalous film was released. It’s also fun, with a lot of excellent nineties music in the soundtrack, and most importantly – the ability to let go.
Ordered // 2 seasons, 22 episodes // 12+
Given that the 12+ app will work properly during Kippur, here’s a series you’ve probably seen (since then, it’s already celebrating 16 years) – but it’s worth watching again, and if you haven’t seen it, then urgently fill that hole in your comic education. The people who brought you “Wonderful Land” and later “Parliament”, created a super cool and fun series about money and what it does to people and the beginnings of the high-tech troll in Israel, and also commissioned a wonderful group of actors: Assi Cohen, Assaf Harel, Eran Zahrovitch and Maor Cohen at their best. A relatively short pleasure, which can be devoured in a few hours – and really forget about the troubles.
Rehearsals // 1 season, 10 episodes // Here BOX/YouTube
She was the hottest series of the Public Broadcasting Corporation, her life was cut short by unfortunate circumstances, and everyone suppressed her very existence. But “Rehearsals is an excellent comedy drama of excellence, from the creator of Noa Kohler and Erez Driggs, which does the honor (and also makes you want) to the theater, which is full of humor and self-awareness, and above all it was our “Ted Lasso” – the candy we needed during the terrible time of the Corona. Look What is it, we’re in a bad time again. Maybe it’s worth going back and giving it a chance.
Scrubs // 9 seasons, 182 episodes // Disney+
Well, that’s a bit big for something that can be fully seen on Yom Kippur – but it’s a great opportunity to start or start over. “Seinfeld”, “The Undercover” or “The Sopranos” have been dug up enough for them – but “Scrubs” is a polished gem that is not often talked about. A comic series, very compassionate, very entertaining, even a little silly (and silly is good, as you know), and above all something worth relaxing in front of – and perhaps also learning a little about life and its fragility.
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Here sports // unlimited contents // here BOX
For anyone who loves Israeli football – this is the perfect candy store. Recaps from the 1980s to the 2000s, national team games, cup finals in football and basketball, even old programs of “Betribona” with Avi Ratzon (for those who like trash that doesn’t come in the form of a reality show with a bikini, but in the form of Ratzon and Anbal Gabrieli shouting at each other). There are also a bunch of excellent documentary series of the corporation about football, and here is a particularly good one right here below us.
We’ll always have Mexico // 1 season, 4 episodes // here BOX
Was there football here? Was Modi here? Here is a series that combines both. Although Modi did not sign the series (the creators are Dr. Omer Einav and the journalist and commentator Ofer Shelah), it is entirely a series in his character – about the historic time when Israel managed to reach the World Cup in Mexico 70. Along the way, there is a story here about Israel in its early years, about local soccer And the faltering – and about one Israeli group that made an unimaginable achievement even in today’s terms. For those who need a little pride in these dark days.
Starting 5 // 1 season, 10 episodes // Netflix
The newest creation on the list, it is also recommended for sports lovers – especially basketball – but also for those who don’t. A new documentary series, which brings to the NBA what other Netflix series have done to tennis, football and Formula 1 – the close personal look at the athletes. Five senior basketball players – led by LeBron James, whose production company is responsible for the series – open the door to Netflix cameras that accompany them not only on the floor, but also at home – and tell a big and complete story. worth
