Tag Archives: Dead Sea Scrolls

In the Footsteps of Dreamers

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Shimona from the Palace

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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“The high mountains are for the ibex; the rocks are a refuge for the hyrax”: A Trip to Ein Gedi and Nachal David

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Shimona from the Palace

This month’s field trip with Yad Ben Zvi saw us exploring the area of Ein Gedi, in the wake of King David and the Book of Psalms. As many of you no doubt recall,  when David – not yet king … Continue reading →

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The Herdsman of Tekoa

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Shimona from the Palace

I have been wondering what would be the best subject for my last post of 2016. I had intended to present my readers with a round-up of some of the books I have been reading over the past twelve months. … Continue reading →

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