The Transit Camp
A comedy-drama starring Shalom Assayag, who also created the series alongside his son Daniel Assayag, and which feels like a spiritual prequel to their previous collaborative series, “The '80s” and “The '90s,” though this time without Meni Assayag as a writer. The plot goes back in time to 1950s Israel and follows Eliyahu Ben Simon (Assayag) and his family, who arrived from Morocco straight into the overcrowded, difficult, and precarious life of an immigrant transit camp. As they try to find their place in their new country, the family members are forced to deal with bureaucracy, neighbors, and a reality that doesn’t always match the dream that brought them here—but always with humor and a zest for life.
Cast: Shalom Assayag, Ruby Porat Shoval, שחר חיון
Season 1
9 episodes
1. A New LandEliyahu Ben Simon and his family arrive in Israel from Morocco, are sent to a transit camp, and are shocked by the conditions there. Gershon, the camp director, and his deputy, Giora, struggle to deal with Rahamim, the lone resident who refuses to vacate the large shack he was temporarily assigned. Noam, the Indian boy, falls in love with Eliza, Eliyahu’s daughter.CC46minMar 9, 2026- 2. It's all SugarAfter Salah starts selling sugar at his café, Matanya Boiler makes sure to stir up a feud between him and Victor, the grocery store manager. Eliyahu, who is struggling to find work, is forced to accept an offer from his Tripolitan neighbor Khalifa to work for him making alcoholic beverages, but lies to his wife and children, telling them he found a good job as a manager. Also: Mimon, Khalifa’s criminal brother, gets him involved in a shady deal.CC42minMar 16, 2026
- 3. A MovieDue to a regrettable mistake by Matanya, the Hajbi family’s shack was completely destroyed by fire. Eliyahu convinces Gershon to screen a movie at the transit camp to help the Hajbi family buy new supplies.CC46minMar 23, 2026
- 4. Blessed be the Healer of the SickWhen Dr. Yanush, the doctor, arrives for his monthly visit to the transit camp, Rahamim and the gang try to fake injuries so they can get plenty of medicine to sell later in the month.CC46minApr 2, 2026
- 5. Rahamim the LifeguardAfter a pipe that lets the children play in the water bursts, Rahamim and the gang come up with the idea of digging a pool in the transit camp. Gershon moves one of the residents to public housing, which angers the older residents.CC46minApr 9, 2026
- 6. Going with the flowEgyptian TV star “Laila Madar” is coming to the transit camp for an unforgettable performance. Noam is raising a snake right under Gershon and Giora’s noses. Also: Eliyahu, who’s out of work, decides to open a food stand in the transit camp.CC46minApr 16, 2026
- 7. BingoRahamim and the gang are organizing a bingo game at Salah’s café, and they plan to cheat to fund the opening of a new gaming club. Eliyahu is looking for a job as a teacher at a kibbutz. Also: When Ezra asks Salah to fund a photography studio for him, Salah challenges him to a bet in which he must sell photos for 50 liras within 24 hours.CC46minApr 23, 2026
- 8. Costume CompetitionThe Purim celebration is in full swing, and the residents of the transit camp are competing in teams in an internal costume contest, with the winners set to represent the camp in the regional competition and stand a chance to win a year’s supply of groceries. Vahu is persuaded by his friends to steal the bottles of alcohol his father is distributing to the neighbors from his Purim gift baskets, in order to sell them at the costume contest. Also: Eugene falls into a depression after his boxing gloves tear.CC46minApr 27, 2026
- 9. Sophie's ChoiceSolange tells Eliyahu that she wants to leave and live with her brother in France. Sophie is being courted by Mimon Debush, which draws Victor’s vehement opposition. Also: Gershon forces Giora to look after his troubled son, Reuven.CC46minApr 30, 2026
The Transit Camp
A comedy-drama starring Shalom Assayag, who also created the series alongside his son Daniel Assayag, and which feels like a spiritual prequel to their previous collaborative series, “The '80s” and “The '90s,” though this time without Meni Assayag as a writer. The plot goes back in time to 1950s Israel and follows Eliyahu Ben Simon (Assayag) and his family, who arrived from Morocco straight into the overcrowded, difficult, and precarious life of an immigrant transit camp. As they try to find their place in their new country, the family members are forced to deal with bureaucracy, neighbors, and a reality that doesn’t always match the dream that brought them here—but always with humor and a zest for life.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Shalom Assayag, Daniel Assayag
