Being a Gentile, I found this a wonderful insight into the lives of the Ultra Orthodox Jewish religion. I agree with everything said in other reviews, and clearly some of the customs and practices were obvious. Eating, is very big if this drama is to be believed, and yes some of the older rabbis are not well versed in table manners. I also had to look up how this community survive financially with the men spending most of their time in study. Even when getting married with no visible means of an income, this doesn't seem to be a problem. It was nevertheless a compelling watch.
Review of Shtisel
