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Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises.

A young bride shuts herself up in a bedroom on her wedding day, refusing to get married. In this moving and humorous look at contemporary Israel and the chaotic ups and downs of love everywhere, her family gathers outside the locked door, not knowing what to do. The harder they try to reach the defiant woman, the more the despairing groom is convinced her refusal should be respected. But what, exactly, ought to be respected? Is this merely a case of cold feet? A feminist statement? A mourning ritual for a lost sister?

Conversations with top people working in film and television sharing their stories and advice about how they navigate being a crew member and a parent.

Ever wonder what really happens behind-the-scenes in Hollywood? The Product Agent: Hurry Up & Wait gives an intimate glimpse into the film & TV industry through our conversations with top Costume Designers, Set Decorators, Prop Masters, Makeup & Hair Artist. Hear stories about your favorite shows that have never been told and learn how important these creative people are in bringing iconic characters to the screen. Hosted by Jessica Cohen, an Emmy Award-winning set decorator-turned-entrepreneur who has disrupted the product placement industry with her innovative platform, The Product Agent. ...

The uneventful life of a jeweler from Tel Aviv changes abruptly in 2011 after Fareed, a handsome young man from Damascus, crosses illegally into Israel and makes his way to the ancient port city of Jaffa in search of his roots. In his pocket is a piece of a famous blue diamond known as "Sabakh". Intending to return the diamond to its rightful owner, Fareed is soon swept up in Tel Aviv's vibrant gay scene, and a turbulent protest movement. He falls in love with both an Israeli soldier and his boyfriend - the narrator of this book - and reveals the story of his family's past.