Jaffa Changes Its Face
Ze’ev Smilansky
1906
We must emphasize the impact Jews are having on the town of Jaffa. Those who knew Jaffa in the past can testify that the town owes a lot to the Jews; its appearance has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Jewish immigrants have infused it with new life, and their presence is felt everywhere, especially in the northern part…
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