The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
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The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
In 1919 Jerusalem, poor but determined Rosa finds work at a deli, where she's drawn to the owners' son. But he's already in love with a forbidden woman.
1920: Rosa tries to be more alluring in hopes of giving Gabriel a son. 1937: Two surprises โ one joyful, the other hateful โ unfold at a Purim party.
1937: Ephraim is arrested, testing Luna's loyalty to her family. 1922: Rochel now has a husband, but Gabriel finds a way to lure him away from her.
1923: Gabriel must choose between his child and Rochel. 1937: In jail, Luna is pressed harder to name the bomber, and Rachelika is recruited for a cause.
1923: An investment offer comes Gabriel's way, and Mercada finds a distraction for her son. 1937: Rachelika agrees to help her uncle escape from prison.
1923: In Beirut, Gabriel finds ways to ease his longing for Rochel. 1938: Rosa tries to thwart Luna's budding romance with David, and Luna lands a job.
1938: A nun takes an interest in Luna and her dream of a career in fashion design. 1924: In Beirut, Gabriel awakens to discover he's been robbed.
1924: When Rosa's mental health takes a turn for the worse, she summons her brother. 1938: Rachelika suddenly finds herself in over her head with Tzachi.
1929: Ephraim and next-door neighbor Victoria become close. 1938: After seeing Luna in an ad, Tzachi's interest turns from Rachelika to her older sister.
1939: As Luna and Itamar's romance intensifies, Tzachi spies on his old gang and gives James a tip. 1929: A dispute over the Western Wall sparks riots.
1929: Gabriel returns home from Beirut to find Luna catatonic. 1939: Luna learns Itamar has been arrested and takes a desperate step to try to save him.
1939: A gift from her family shakes Luna out of her depression over Itamar. 1929: Ephraim's heroic act draws the attention of a recruiter โ and a woman.
1929: Rosa suffers familiar symptoms and suspects the worst. 1940: When David is selected to go to a dance contest, Luna sets out to become his partner.
1940: Rachelika confesses to her father that Luna is in Tel Aviv. 1930: Ephraim hides dangerous ammunition at home, and makes amends to Victoria.
1930-31: Victoria gives the gun to the police, and Gabriel learns Rochel's spouse recently died. 1941: The matchmaker sends a suitor to meet the Ermosas.
1941: Mr. Zacks decides to sell his shop, and opens Luna and David's eyes to recent events in Europe. 1931: Morduch, who swindled Gabriel, returns.
1931: Mercada orders her son to sell his car. Ephraim exacts revenge on Morduch. When baby Becky develops a severe rash, Jilda makes a grim diagnosis.
1931: A rash-covered Mercada returns to Jilda, who channels an accusation from the grave. 1941: Luna warns Victoria her son wants to go fight in the war.
1941: Mercada returns from Spain, and letters from David arrive. 1936: As Gabriel spends recklessly on gifts for his family, Luna and Matilda grow close.
1942: When Gabriel falls behind on his payments, a loan shark pays him a personal visit. Luna asks Jilda if David is alive. Rochel returns to Jerusalem.
As Luna and David enjoy their honeymoon, Gabriel searches for a private eye to hunt down his missing son. A dangerous weapons run is intercepted.
David opens up about his time on the frontlines in Europe. Gabriel notices something missing and tracks down the thief. Rosa reunites with her brother.
Shloimeleh and Rochel receive charity from a shepherd and his daughter. Luna is invited to a gathering of British socialites. Gabriel is out of work.
Luna and David get a lesson in matrimony from her grandmother. Rosa cooks up a scheme of her own to help make ends meet around the house.
Rosa's business selling food to British officers thrives, sparking the envy of a rival. Gabriel discovers a dark secret about his son in law.
Rosa takes matters into her own hands to win back her husband's delicatessen. Shloimeleh hatches a plan to avoid scrutiny and marry the woman he loves.
Gabriel sets David up with a new job as a butcher. Shloimeleh comes clean to Amalia about his parentage. Meanwhile, Ephraim plots an assassination.
Ephraim struggles with his hostage. David and Luna are wined and dined by British officers. Shloimeleh explains his reluctance to marry Amalia.
Gabriel gets a visit from Rochel, who tells him their son is in the hospital after being assaulted. Rosa pays a tormented Ephraim a visit.
Rochel pressures Gabriel to give Shloimeleh his name. David is called in for questioning. Luna receives an offer to open her own store in London.
Rosa is accused by Ephraim of collaborating with the British. Gabriel meets his estranged son, Shloimeleh. Luna is followed home by her husband.
Luna recovers from a violent attack as David tries to apologize. The family deliberates what to do as Luna heals from her wounds.
The family brings in an arbitrator for the dispute between Luna and David. Amalia surprises Shloimeleh in Jerusalem with news of her upcoming marriage.
Luna returns to the store for the first time since her fight with David. Shloimeleh learns that he can marry. Rosa discovers Gabriel's secret.
Shloimeleh learns that his mother is terminally ill. David finds Luna at work and threatens her. Merkada learns about Gabriel's secret son.
Gabriel pushes David to sign divorce papers. Rosa pays a visit to her husband's former love. Luna sets things straight with her husband once and for all.
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