Category Archives: Technology

The Corona Chronicles – A Night Like No Other

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Shimona from the Palace

As is the case throughout much of the world these past few weeks, Israel is in virtual lockdown due to the continuing COVID-19 Crisis. In order to ensure that people didn’t go spending the Passover Seder with their extended families, … Continue reading →

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The Lost Hour

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Shimona from the Palace

It would probably have been more correct to entitle this article “An Hour Gained”, inasmuch as this Motzaei Shabbat, at 2 a.m. in the morning between Saturday and Sunday, we will be putting the clocks back one hour and the summer … Continue reading →

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Worth the Wait?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

Today, I made my first journey on the new Jerusalem Light Railway. Yes, it’s finally here for real and (since August 19th) actually carrying passengers. During the run-in period, which is to say, till tomorrow, it’s free. Personally, I think … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday (or: What’s in a Name?)

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

The day got off to a bad start. I had set my alarm clock for five  to seven , as the taxi which was to take my brother to the airport had been ordered for seven and I wanted to … Continue reading →

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