Two further prominent characters are Rabbi Levy (Christopher Benjamin in the pilot – he reappeared in a later episode as Dr Shapiro – Cyril Shaps in series 1 to 4, David Nettheim and Jonathan Burn as Rabbi Stone in series 5) from the local synagogue, and Father Ryan (Denis Carey in the pilot, Eamon Kelly in series 1 to 4) from the local Catholic church. The Romanian-born Meier Tzelniker also makes several appearances as Israel Bloom.
Two other prominent figures are Rabbi Levy (initially portrayed by Christopher Benjamin, later by Cyril Shaps), a Jewish community leader, and Father Ryan (played by Denis Carey in the pilot, then Eamon Kelly), a Christian church figure. The Romanian-born actor Meier Tzelniker also makes guest appearances as Israel Bloom.