They came to Israel alone, six women from Arab countries and one from Poland, leaving behind comfortable lives for a barren desert “development” town that none expected would be their new home. The women from Arab countries not only endured economic hardship but discrimination as well. Their language, traditions, and often their skin color were different from their Ashkenazi brethren. They stood apart and, as such, were treated as second class citizens. Yet by dint of character, these women succeeded in creating productive lives and blurring the gap that separated them. DIMONA TWIST is their remarkable story.