Chanshi is an Israeli series that has gained much love since its release back in December 2022. The writer Aleeza Chanowit portrays a glimpse into the Jewish communities of Brooklyn and Israel as well as the experiences of the pious female immigrants who straddle both worlds, pleading to just be in touch with themselves, frequently by letting go of their repressed sexuality.
She does this through her character and for other women who have felt alone around her. Chanshi will interact with a wide range of people as she investigates immigrant life and sexuality among Jewish women in Jerusalem’s Nachlaot district, including the religious, secular, as well as Palestinians and those part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
In addition to exploring sex and independence, Chanshi will also have to deal with her past trauma and deteriorating mental state due to her upbringing in a religious environment. Aleeza says, “when you’re Jewish, the world is a much smaller place.”; referring to the countless restrictions, one faces as a Jewish and a woman both. This bold series has been featured in Sundance 2023 in the Indie Episodes Event and has accumulated great success ever since.
Synopsis
Our main character, Chanshi, is a young, pious Jewish girl from Brooklyn who decides to leave everything behind and travel to Israel just before her wedding in spite of her family’s concerns. Chanshi sets off on a daring and thrilling journey to the Holy Land, but the sudden shift from life with well-defined rules to one that has no rules at all throws her into a flurry of new experiences.
Like the other young ladies in her Brooklyn-area observant Jewish neighborhood, Chanshi is headed in the presumably right direction. Even though she barely knows the man she’s about to marry, she will play the role of the good wife and give birth to at least six of his children.
She’s about to become a walking uterus, in essence. In contrast to her colleagues, Chanshi cherishes a fantasy that respectable religious women like her shouldn’t: Chanshi wants to have a lot of sex—but not with her future husband—but with Israeli soldiers.
Chanshi goes to Israel in order to surprise Noki, her best friend, who is also getting married shortly. When she gets there, Chanshi lets go of her self-consciousness and becomes the free, fearless person she was always intended to be.
When will Chanshi Season 2 be released?
While the first season of this raunchy series has come to an end at the beginning of February, a Season 2 has been suggested by Aleeza’s co-stars, hinting at a new season later in the future. According to Marina Schon in an interview, the actor playing Chanshi’s father, Hnery Wrinkler, wishes for a season 2 of Chanshi – “But you know he keeps saying that he wants to come back for season 2.
He wants there to be a second season, and he wants to come back.” (Schon, Deadline Studio). Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of more; they simply can’t get enough of this courageous main character who seeks to defy expectations for Jewish women’s behavior.
Cast of Chanshi
Chanshi boasts an amazing cast and crew, which largely contribute to the huge success of the show. With the director herself playing a role in this bold series, Chanshi’s popularity also comes from its actors.
Aleeza Chanowit
Aleeza Chanowit, the director of Chanish, is also the protagonist of the series playing the role of raunchy Chanish. She’s best known for her roles in Mushkie (2016) and Shabbos Kallah (2018). Chanish has been a breakthrough for Chanowit’s career.
Marnina Schon
Marina Schon plays the role of Noki, Chanshi’s best friend with whom she moves to Israel with. Schon is known for her role in Dollface and plays an excellent character as Noki in Chanshi.
Tomer Macloof
Tomer Macloof has starred in the very popular series Fauda and Tehran. Playing the role of David in Chanshi, Macloof shows great professionalism and skill as he plays the character.
Where to Watch Chanshi?
On streaming platforms like HOT 3, HOT VOD, and Next TV, you’ll be able to view all episodes of Chanshi. As of February 2, 2023, all of Chanshi season 1’s episodes, including the last episode, have been made accessible for viewing. Don’t miss out on joining our protagonist on this bold and daring adventure.
