- Jaffa - Wikipedia
Jaffa was contested during the Crusades, when it presided over the County of Jaffa and Ascalon It is associated with the 1192 Battle of Jaffa and subsequent Treaty of Jaffa, a truce between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, as well as a later 1229 peace treaty
- Jaffa | Meaning, Israel, Palestine, History, Oranges | Britannica
Jaffa is an ancient Mediterranean port that is now part of Tel Aviv–Yafo, Israel Its earliest known settlement was by the Canaanites, but it passed hands frequently between ancient rulers In the 19th century it became one of the most important cities in Ottoman Palestine
- Jaffa - See The Holy Land
Picturesque Jaffa, on the Mediterranean Sea just south of Tel Aviv, is where the apostle Peter received a crucial vision that changed his mind about accepting gentiles into the early Christian Church Peter was staying in the seaside house of a tanner called Simon and went up on the roof to pray
- Jaffa (Joppa) - Life in the Holy Land
Jaffa is called "The Port of Jerusalem," but has no proper harbor, and it is only under favorable circumstances of wind and wave that a vessel may come to anchor and ship her freight for the city
- Visiting Jaffa In 2025: A Comprehensive Guide For Travelers
Jaffa’s story stretches back over 4,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest port cities Mentioned in the Bible as Joppa – where Jonah set sail before encountering the whale – Jaffa has been a gateway to the Holy Land for pilgrims, traders, and conquerors
- Jaffa (Yafo) - Tourist Israel
Jaffa (or Yafo) is the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown, filled with fascinating galleries, shops, and eateries
- Jaffa: Where Ancient Meets Modern — A Kosher Traveler’s Guide
Let’s talk food — because Jaffa is a dream for kosher foodies You’ll find everything from street-style sabich to elegant Mediterranean cuisine, all within a few minutes’ walk of each other
- Jaffa | Jewish Virtual Library
In 1950, Jaffa and Tel Aviv were officially combined into one city Today, Jaffa is a popular tourist destination because of its beautifully restored old quarter filled with galleries, shops and restaurants
|