Rosa's close friend who attempts to arrange a marriage between Rosa and the tradesman Eli. Her brief matchmaking subplot highlights societal expectations for widows in their community, though Rosa politely declines the proposal.
Aviva's mother, described as troubled. She is part of the family circle that influences Aviva's personal life.
Mona Mesika is concerned about Herzl as he becomes heavier and increasingly escapes into the sumo project. Her worry reflects the uncertainty surrounding his claim that a person can be both fat and happy. She represents the doubts of those around Herzl as his new identity begins to affect his personal life.
Levana Finkelstein has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Signature works include Safe Space, The Farewell Party, I Love You Rosa. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.