As an artist, wife of a Modern Orthodox rabbi, and the mother of two sons, Emily Horowitz is used to disorder. However, a spontaneous move to Dublin throws her completely off balance. What was her husband thinking, taking a new job in Dublin of all places? And all without first consulting her! 
 
When she arrives in Ireland, Andrew, who prefers to be called Mordechai, ignores her more than ever. Emily misses her friends and family terribly. Then, she suddenly meets Joshua, who she has more in common with than she would like. 
 
As long-held family secrets surface, chaos ensues.