Couple Finds Unexpected Home and Love in Ashkelon
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Eli and Hirala Sarfati, after years of travel and living abroad, settled in Ashkelon at their children's suggestion. Despite initial unfamiliarity, the couple fell in love with the city and now consider it home. Eli Sarfati stated he wouldn't leave even if he won a large lottery prize, finding the city "amazing."
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Eli and Hirala Sarfati found an unexpected home in Ashkelon after returning to Israel.
- The couple fell in love with Ashkelon despite initially not knowing the city.
- Eli Sarfati stated he would likely stay in Ashkelon even if he won 20 million shekels.
- The couple previously lived in Jerusalem, traveled Israel, and spent years in New York.
Eli and Hirala Sarfati, who married in Jerusalem and traveled extensively throughout Israel and lived for many years in New York, decided to return to Israel. Their children found them an apartment in Ashkelon, a city they were unfamiliar with. Despite initial concerns, the couple fell in love with the city.
Eli Sarfati expressed his deep affection for Ashkelon, stating that even if he won 20 million shekels in the lottery, he would likely choose to stay. He recalled an earlier sentiment, "If you want to kill me, take me to Ashkelon," contrasting it with his current desire to remain in the city, which he described as "amazing."
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