#jaffa
4 stories
תפוז יפו | Jaffa Orange
Anastasia Chrome•2 min read
An Arab-Israeli artist and a Jewish gallery owner clash over politics—then collide in passion in the ancient streets of Jaffa.
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The Architect's Return
Layla Khalidi•3 min read
After twenty years in Dubai, architect Samir returns to restore his grandmother's house in Jaffa—and finds preservation specialist Maya has already started without him.
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The Citrus Grove
Layla Khalidi•4 min read
When Lama returns to restore her grandparents' abandoned citrus grove near Jaffa, she finds caretaker Mahmoud has kept more than just the trees alive.
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The Orange Blossom Spring
Layla Khalidi•2 min read
Every spring, the orange groves of Jaffa bloom with intoxicating fragrance—and every spring, diaspora daughter Leila returns to find old flame Sami waiting among the trees.
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