Phil, Ruth, and Barbara spend a day sightseeing together, and even join the celebration of Israel’s Independence Day (“Independence Day Hora”). Phil introduces Ruth to his daughter, Barbara, who has moved to Negev after marrying David, an Israeli farmer. Phil impresses her with his command of Hebrew Ruth confesses she only knows a single word ("Shalom"). Phil Arkin, an American visiting his daughter, defends the boy, and in the ensuing fracas he meets Ruth Stein, a tourist travelling with a group of widows from the United States. A police officer orders the boy to move his flock to a side street (“Sheep Song”). As Yemenites, Arabs, Hassidim, street vendors, and young lovers begin their day, a young Yemenite boy attempts to guide his flock of sheep though the city street. ![]() ![]() Early one morning in 1961, the streets of Jerusalem bustle with activity.
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