Ep 9. Episode 9

Srugim season 1 episode 9 delves deeper into the complicated relationships of the young and modern Orthodox Jewish singles in Jerusalem. In this episode titled "Episode 9", Yifat and Hodaya are both struggling with their love lives.

Yifat is excited to go on a date with a man she met online, but soon becomes unsure about their compatibility. She seeks advice from her friends, who all have their own opinions about the situation. Meanwhile, Hodaya is still trying to deal with her feelings for Nati, who is her ex-boyfriend and now dating her best friend, Reut. Hodaya talks to her therapist and tries to come to a decision about moving on from Nati.

The episode also revisits the love triangle between Amir, Roi, and Racheli. Amir is still not over his break-up with Racheli and refuses to consider Roi's offer of setting him up with another girl. Roi gets fed up with Amir's moping and decides to take matters into his own hands.

In the Jewish tradition of matchmaking, new character, Nechemia Cohen, joins the group as a Shadchan, or matchmaker. He is introduced to Nati as a potential match for Hodaya, but Nati is unsure if he is ready for a serious relationship. Nechemia's presence also causes some tension among the group as they debate the usefulness of traditional matchmaking in today's modern world.

The group also faces a dilemma when they are faced with a sudden need to find a new place to live after their landlord decides to renovate their building. They all scramble to find new apartments, and the search brings up some unexpected surprises and challenges.

The episode ends with new beginnings for some characters and unresolved conflicts for others. As always, the show captures the intricacies and complexities of modern Orthodox Jewish dating and relationships.