by Susan de la Fuente
The Jordan Valley is in the Afro Syrian Rift and runs
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from Beit Shean to Jericho. Using biblical, geographical and historic references, this article talks about what has been achieved in the area despite agricultural problems.
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by Susan de la Fuente
People traverse China by bus, boat, train, taxi, and
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cable car. Extremes abound: history and modernization, affluence and poverty, upscale malls and small markets, classic Chinese gardens and snow-covered mountains, watchful authorities and accommodating citizens. Contrasts are everywhere.
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by Susan de la Fuente
Lod, a city close to Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport,
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is slowly changing its image.
Home to many Ethiopian, Arab and low income families things are being changed for the better. Disused public buildings have been rebuilt for communal use, a pre-army facility and daycare centers have been established, as well as the revitalizing of poor areas. New areas are under construction attracting young, mainly religious, families into the town.
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by Susan de la Fuente
Susan de la Fuente writes about an ESRA hike to the
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Ashdod area in Israel’s southern lowlands where the early spring flowers were in bloom. The area has many biblical connections, archeological sites and geographical features .The focus of the tiull was Tel Tsafit the ancient biblical Philistine city, where David overcame Goliath
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by Susan de la Fuente
The author describes her family's adventurous 9 week
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trip starting in Washington DC, as they transverse America. They experience the natural scenic beauty visiting a number of America's glorious National Parks on this extended trip .
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by Susan de la Fuente
An account of two "exciting months" touring the United
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States from coast to coast. The couple, who keep kosher, are welcomed and helped, whenever necessary, by the local Jewish population. Their trip begins in Virginia, and continues through New Orleans, Texas and San Francisco.
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Susan de la Fuente was originally a Brit and has always been an English major and passionate about Israel. She graduated from the Hebrew University and then spent time in New York. She returned to Raanana in 1984, where she works as a writer, editor, translator and English tutor.
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