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 and one 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 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.