The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem Episode Rating Graph

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 — one joyful, the other hateful — 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 — 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.