Category Archives: Music and literature

Songs for the Sabbath

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

One of the interesting things about Israeli “popular” music is the way in which musicians – singers and composers – have been drawn to Hebrew literature in their search for lyrics. I doubt that you’ll see a song set to … Continue reading →

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Books, Lights, Festivals

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

Summer is the time for festivals of all kinds. Besides the the Abu Ghosh Vocal Music Festival at Shavuot, the Israel Festival – which ended yesterday, June 14th – and the Opera Festival at Masada, last Thursday saw the start … Continue reading →

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The Hour of the Muses

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Shimona from the Palace

  Okay, I did more or less hint that my next blog entry would be about the Obama visit, the so-called "Roadmap to Peace", the Arab-Israel Conflict, etc. but you know what? My blood pressure needs a break and if … Continue reading →

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