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October 28, 2005       Share:    

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/26/movies/26gidi.html

Rare Film Drama Set in Jerusalem's Orthodox Community

(New York Times) Sharon Waxman - "Ushpizin" tells the story of an impoverished and childless couple, Moshe and Malli, who wait for a miracle during the Sukkot festival when observant Jews eat outside in huts. When a pair of career criminals show up on their doorstep, the couple take in the freeloaders as welcome guests - the ancient Aramaic word is "ushpizin" - and view them as a test of their faith by God.

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