About Shimona from the Palace
Born in London, the UK, I came on Aliyah in my teens and now live in Jerusalem, where I practice law.
I am a firm believer in the words of Albert Schweitzer: "There are two means of refuge from the sorrows of this world - Music and Cats."
To that, you can add Literature. To curl up on the sofa with a good book, a cat at one's feet and another one on one's lap, with a classical symphony or concerto in the background - what more can a person ask for?
It seems I have been so busy lately, I haven’t had time to post more than once a month. April has been no less hectic than the last couple of months and we are not even two thirds of the … Continue reading →
A week and a half ago, on March 21st, we marked the first day of Spring. Here, in Israel, that delightful season made an appearance at the beginning of the month already, in time for a delightful tiyul in the Hills … Continue reading →
February was scarcely less busy than the previous month – starting with a concert, continuing with an opera the very next day, then another field trip, and ending with a very special party. I will start with the concert. As … Continue reading →
Posted in Archaeology, Daily Life, Music, Photography, Tourism, Uncategorized
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Tagged Beit Guvrin, Israel Opera, Israeli music, Jerusalem Oratorio Choir, Maresha, Shalva Centre, Un Ballo in Maschera, Yemenite wedding
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Apologies to Tommy Roe for the paraphrase but… My stepmother warned me that, after I retired, I would find myself busier than ever I was while I was working. What can I say? The last few weeks have been so … Continue reading →
Posted in Archaeology, History, Music, Nature, Photography, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized
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Tagged Dead Sea, Ein Feshkha, Einot Tzukim, Gilbert and Sullivan, Israel Opera, Nabi Musa, Wadi Nuhil
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2018 ended with some pretty cold, rainy weather but 2019 got off to a good start with several sunny days in succession – at least in the east of the country, which is the focal point of the current series … Continue reading →
Posted in Archaeology, History, Nature, Photography, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized
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Tagged Amiad Yisrael Ish-Ran, Assam Barghouti, Beit Shean, Galilee, Harod Stream, Israel, Jezreel Valley Railway
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At the end of my last post, I wished you all a Happy Hanukkah, as we were due to light the eighth and final Hanukkah candle that night. Alas, there was to be no Hanukkah miracle for 21- year-old Shira … Continue reading →
As I have mentioned before, this academic year, I am taking part in a series of field trips with Yad Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, concentrating on the eastern part of Israel. These trips take place, on an average, about once a month. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dead Sea Scrolls, Elijah the Prophet, Essenes, Israel tourism, John the Baptist, Qasr el-Yahud, Qumran
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