By Barry Grossman. Abraham Fine, played by David de Keyser, is the Orthodox Rabbi of the community, but his settled existence is disturbed by the appearance of a brand-new Reform synagogue led by the vivacious Su Jacobs, played by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Jacobs is youthful and decidedly non-traditionalist, and sets out to introduce the Hillsfield community to the internet and the importance of cosmetics. Doreen Mantle plays Abraham's long suffering wife, Sadie, and it is through her that both old and new are gently ridiculed, whilst she keeps the peace.
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Series 1
1. The New Synagogue. A single phone call turns Rabbi Fine's comfortable Jewish community upside down.
2. T.V Stars. Rival Rabbis clamour to be the first on TV.
3. The Visitor. When an Israeli MP arrives, sex, politics and religion make it an awkward visit.
4. The Engagement. Rabbi Sue Jacobs is set to marry the grandson of her arch-enemy.
Series 2
1. The Bar Mitzvah. The mother of Rabbi Jacobs is determined to find a suitable husband for her daughter.
2. Direct Action. Rabbi Fine's synagogue is 4 inches too long and must be pulled down. What action will they take?
3. The Wedding. Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big wedding, but which Rabbi will be officiating at the ceremony?
4. The Lift. Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs end up stuck in a lift - together.
5. Brief Encounter. Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su finds a new boyfriend.
6. Babies. Rabbi Fine learns he is about to become a Grandfather - and everyone else seems to be getting pregnant.
Series 3
1. The Eager Young Student.Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
2. A Woman's Work. Happy Rabbi Su finds a role-model, but Rabbi Abraham would settle for a hair-cut.
3. Abraham's Brother. A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
4. Crime Wave. It all began with a disappearing car and a little old lady with her hair in a bun.
5. Mixed Fortunes. Su prepares to take Jeremy home and Abraham prepares to talk to a newspaper.
6. A Very Nice Girl. Rabbi Fine is struggling following his collapse, while Rabbi Jacobs meets a 'handsome young doctor'.
1. The New Synagogue. A single phone call turns Rabbi Fine's comfortable Jewish community upside down.
2. T.V Stars. Rival Rabbis clamour to be the first on TV.
3. The Visitor. When an Israeli MP arrives, sex, politics and religion make it an awkward visit.
4. The Engagement. Rabbi Sue Jacobs is set to marry the grandson of her arch-enemy.
Series 2
1. The Bar Mitzvah. The mother of Rabbi Jacobs is determined to find a suitable husband for her daughter.
2. Direct Action. Rabbi Fine's synagogue is 4 inches too long and must be pulled down. What action will they take?
3. The Wedding. Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big wedding, but which Rabbi will be officiating at the ceremony?
4. The Lift. Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs end up stuck in a lift - together.
5. Brief Encounter. Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su finds a new boyfriend.
6. Babies. Rabbi Fine learns he is about to become a Grandfather - and everyone else seems to be getting pregnant.
Series 3
1. The Eager Young Student.Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
2. A Woman's Work. Happy Rabbi Su finds a role-model, but Rabbi Abraham would settle for a hair-cut.
3. Abraham's Brother. A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
4. Crime Wave. It all began with a disappearing car and a little old lady with her hair in a bun.
5. Mixed Fortunes. Su prepares to take Jeremy home and Abraham prepares to talk to a newspaper.
6. A Very Nice Girl. Rabbi Fine is struggling following his collapse, while Rabbi Jacobs meets a 'handsome young doctor'.
