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Young Benji accompanies his Bubbe Rosa around New York City to collect ingredients for Shabbat dinner. Bubbe Rosa is impatient and easily overwhelmed with what's happening around her, crankily expressing her opinions about young people, while Benji patiently guides her and helps her find what they need. Along their walk, Bubbe Rosa remembers details about her life, including memories from Nazi persecution and an old romance, giving readers insight into her behavior. Though they come from different generations, Benji's bond with Bubbe Rosa transcends her negativity and is solidified when they return home to prepare for their shared family meal.