Hanoch Daum Confronts Grief in Emotional Scene With Late Father

A new Israeli television series, "Life is a Difficult Period," set to air on Keshet 12 on Tuesday, features a particularly poignant scene where host Hanoch Daum encounters his deceased father, Rabbi Yechezkel Daum. The role of the father is portrayed by actor Lior Ashkenazi, creating an intimate and emotional moment between father and son.

The scene opens with Hanoch Daum sitting on a bench in a wheat field, opening his eyes to find his father beside him. "Dad?" he asks in surprise. "Hanochik," his father replies with a smile. When Hanoch questions his father's presence, the father simply states, "Dying." The dialogue continues as Hanoch grasps the significance of the encounter. "So what am I doing here?" he asks, to which his father looks at him and smiles. Hanoch looks down and remarks with his characteristic humor, "I knew sports weren't healthy." His father reassures him, "Well, at least we're together." The most emotional point arrives when Hanoch confesses, "I missed you."

Their conversation touches upon the time elapsed since the father's passing. "How long has it been since we saw each other?" Hanoch inquires. "Since I left," the father responds. Hanoch reveals, "You know I almost passed you in age? I was one day short." The father humorously replies, "That's how it is with us, we get stuck at 52." The scene concludes with Hanoch's quiet acceptance.

Rabbi Yechezkel Daum, Hanoch's father, was a well-known figure in the religious-Zionist community. His death at the age of 52 left a significant void in his family and community. The new series offers Hanoch a creative and emotional way to process his longing for his father and find closure. The series "Life is a Difficult Period" promises to be one of the season's most moving, blending humor, emotion, and profound messages about life, death, and family.