Eyes Wide Open (Einaym Pkuhot / עיניים פקוחות)

Death of Menahem Fleischman

Help wanted

Can I use a phone here?

Here you are.

I'm still in Jerusalem.

You don't answer, so I'll try again later.

Are you all right?

Kid...

Yes.

You are not from here.

I've come from a yeshiva.

Good. Which yeshiva?

"Daat Menachem".

Are you sure? I think they closed down a year ago.

I'm looking for a yeshiva.

You can stay here for a while, until the rain is over.

Thanks.

You're looking for help?

Why?

Because I'm looking for a job.

Have you ever worked in a butcher shop?

No...

but I registered students at the yeshiva.

Here it is quite different, you know.

I know.

You have a place to stay here?

I'm supposed to stay with a friend for a while, till I get settled.

The friend that doesn't answer the phone?

He'll answer.

You better find a yeshiva, this is not a place for you.

Alright... although it's not that simple...

What?

What are you doing?

Leave it!

I came for you.

I have nowhere else to go.

Come on, talk to me...

I don't believe you.

Bless God and His Kingdom.

May He rest the souls of our dead in heaven.

Are you still looking for a job?

Did you eat anything? Are you hungry?

We will go to study in the evening?

My father, may he rest in peace, used to rest here sometimes.

Let's go back. Got work to do. - And you?

A young man must work and pray.

Rest brings about idleness.

And idleness causes madness.

You can stay here until you find a yeshiva.

I would have given everything to study.

Hello.

Hello.

Yaakov. Yaakov, take these books.

Hello.

Bring some more meat.

What? - More meat.

What's going on here?

Nothing. Sorry.

It's OK.

What's that?

Nothing really...

You can have a look.

You drew these?

I sketched them. - Sketched.

Where did you learn to draw?

I taught myself.

I could also draw you if you want.

I'm going out for a moment.

Where to?

Is it OK?

How are you? - I'm fine.

It's been a long time. - Yes.

Please... - I don't want you to do that!

He who dwells in abstinence is a sinner.

A man who prevents himself from drinking wine

is a sinner. He makes a sacrifice.

Why?

God doesn't want a man to suffer. He shouldn't cause himself sorrow.

Why has God created the world?

To make good for us, to ease our souls.

Rabbi,

this doesn't satisfy me.

He who drinks wine, doesn't want to deal with the challenge.

Worshipping God is an everyday duty.

It means loving the difficulties.

Being a slave of God...

means loving the hardship.

Thank you.

Where are you going?

I'm going to the spring, for an immersion.

There's Sabbath dinner. Aren't you coming?

Do you want me to come?

Yes.

Then come with me to the spring.

I can't. I promised Rivka to be home to help before Sabbath begins.

When did you last leave Jerusalem?

Don't you want to come in?

Come in.

Is the water not too cold? - Freezing.

The waters are good.

Dad has arrived! - Dad, who is he?

Yaakov, give me a hand.

Where did you study?

In "Or Vachesed".

It's all delicious.

Give me a little piece.

Aaron doesn't eat much meat and fish.

Give me a little bite. - Eat as much as you want.

It's too much.

Take a piece of it.

That's it.

Yaakov, take more. Why don't you eat?

I don't like it.

Everything your mama makes is delicious.

You have a beautiful family.

Thanks.

So, what are you doing in Jerusalem?

Saving some money, working...

Where do you live?

In the small room at the butcher shop.

In the storage room?

It's only temporary.

Do you have family here? - No.

And what about a wife?

With God's help, when the time comes.

I see... If you need something, don't be shy, OK? Just tell us.

Cut that in smaller pieces.

These ones? - Yes.

One by one. Separate them.

Not like that. Never cross your arms.

The knife is always pointing towards the board. Strong.

Why do you smile? Have you ever seen a butcher smiling?

The knife is your tool, you must respect it.

We need to put the meat in the slicer.

I'll do it.

No, you can't do it on your own. Wait for me.

Shalom Alechem...

Shalom to you!

Shalom.

People are waiting for us, Reb Aaron.

Waiting, waiting...

All this is for me?

That's for you.

Ah... my steaks.

Go by yourself. I'm very busy.

I don't have a driving license, Reb Aaron.

But I'm busy.

That place is at the end of the world.

It's OK.

You can go, I'll do it.

Shouldn't you put a bandage on it?

He's from Sefad... - Who?

Your apprentice.

I know, he studied at "Or Vachesed".

I know. He was thrown out.

Why?

He did too many good deeds...

Nothing good can come out of this. Send him away.

What about the community's duty of charity?

My father would have hired him. It is his shop.

I help him to get closer to God.

Your father would have hired him? Are you sure?

He helps me to get closer to God.

What?

You don't know him.

People are talking about him. I'm concerned about you.

It's OK.

I don't care what people say about him.

With all your knowledge and wisdom,

you should understand this.

God gave Ezri life and substance. And Ezri's work of worshipping God

can only be accomplished by Ezri.

Look at this loser.

Israel Fisher.

He was seen around with Mordechai's daughter,

Sara.

Another trouble-maker.

What's up?

What's up?

Does this place inspire you?

Sometimes.

I didn't want to interrupt you. Carry on painting.

It's drawing. You're not disturbing me.

Carry on.

Could you draw me?

Sit down.

Take the hat off.

Relax, be natural.

Relax, be natural.

Relax your face, too.

So, why did you come here?

Were you looking for me?

No. I forgot something in the shop.

Restrain yourself.

Restrain yourself.

We have an opportunity to rise,

to overcome, to fulfill our destiny in this world.

This challenge wouldn't have come to us if we couldn't face it.

Why did God create lust?

For the catharsis of the soul.