Jaffa

Jaffa is an ancient port city near Tel Aviv in Israel. Jaffa is known for its association with the biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and Saint Peter as well as the mythological story of Andromeda and Perseus, and later for its oranges. Today, Jaffa is one of Israel's mixed cities, with approximately 37% of the city being Arab.  We had a chance to visit Jaffa and meet with our Latvian friend there at the start of 2023 during our latest trip to Israel.   Jaffa is a fascinating destination for…