The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem - Season 1

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.

In 1920, Rosa tries to be more alluring in hopes of giving Gabriel a son. In 1937, two surprises - one joyful, the other hateful - unfold at a Purim party.

In 1937, Ephraim is arrested, testing Luna's loyalty to her family; in 1922, Rochel now has a husband, but Gabriel finds a way to lure him away from her.

In 1923, Gabriel must choose between his child and Rochel. In 1937, Luna is pressed harder to name the bomber while in jail, and Rachelika is recruited for a cause.

In 1923, an investment offer comes Gabriel's way, and Mercada finds a distraction for her son; in 1937, Rachelika agrees to help her uncle escape from prison.

In 1923 in Beirut, Gabriel finds ways to ease his longing for Rochel; in 1938, Rosa tries to thwart Luna's budding romance with David, and Luna lands a job.

In 1938, a nun takes an interest in Luna and her dream of a career in fashion design; in 1924 in Beirut, Gabriel awakens to discover he has been robbed.

In 1924, when Rosa's mental health takes a turn for the worse, she summons her brother; in 1938, Rachelika suddenly finds herself in over her head with Tzachi.

In 1929, Ephraim and next-door neighbour Victoria become close; in 1938, after seeing Luna in an ad, Tzachi's interest turns from Rachelika to her older sister.

In 1939, as Luna and Itamar's romance intensifies, Tzachi spies on his old gang and gives James a tip; in 1929, a dispute over the Western Wall sparks riots.

Gabriel returns home from Beruit in 1929 to find Luna catatonic; in 1939, Luna learns Itamar has been arrested and takes a desperate step to try to save him.

In 1939, a gift from her family shakes Luna out of her depression; in 1929, Ephraim's heroic act draws the attention of a recruiter and a woman.

In 1929, Rosa suffers familiar symptoms and suspects the worst; when David is sected to go to a dance contest, Luna sets out to become his partner.

In 1940, Rachelika confesses to her father that Luna is in Tel Aviv; in 1930, Ephraim hides dangerous ammunition at home and makes amends to Victoria.

Victoria gives the gun to the police; Gabriel learns Rochel's spouse died; in 1941, the matchmaker sends a suitor to meet the Ermosas.

Mr. Zacks decides to sell his shop and opens Luna and David's eyes to recent events in Europe; Morduch, who swindled Gabriel, returns.

Mercada orders her son to sell his car; Ephraim exacts revenge on Morduch; after baby Becky develops a severe rash, Jilda makes a grim diagnosis.

A rash-covered Mercada returns to Jilda, who channels an accusation from the grave; Luna warns Victoria her son wants to go fight in the war.

Mercada returns from Spain in 1941; letters from David arrive; in 1936, Gabriel spends recklessly on gifts for his family; Luna and Matilda grow close.

After 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.