Ushpizin [SEP] country of origin
convicts, one of whom knew Moshe in his earlier, non-religious life. The convicts become their guests ("ushpizin") in the sukkah, creating many conflicts and straining Moshe and Mali's relationship.
Cast.
- Shuli Rand as Moshe Bellanga
- Michal Batsheva Rand as Malli Bellanga
- Shaul Mizrahi as Eliyahu Scorpio
- Ilan Ganani as Yossef
Locations.
Ushpizin was filmed on location in Jerusalem, Israel. While a few scenes were shot in Haredi neighbourhoods, most of the film
of the festival, worshippers walk around the synagogue carrying the Four Species while reciting special prayers known as "Hoshanot". This takes place either after the morning's Torah reading or at the end of Mussaf. This ceremony commemorates the willow ceremony at the Temple in Jerusalem, in which willow branches were piled beside the altar with worshippers parading around the altar reciting prayers.
Special prayers "Ushpizin".
A custom originating with Lurianic Kabbalah is to recite the "ushpizin" prayer to "invite" one of seven "exalted guests