Tag Archives: Kate Belshé

Endings

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Shimona from the Palace

The second half of June saw the end of many things. For example, the last lecture in the Bible course I am taking, which involves reading one chapter of the Hebrew Bible every weekday. The final lecture in the course … Continue reading →

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Charms To Soothe A Savage Breast

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Shimona from the Palace

“Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak.” William Congreve (1670-1729) From The Mourning Bride (1697) It has been a pretty horrible few weeks since my last post – what with massacres at … Continue reading →

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An Unknown Jewel

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Shimona from the Palace

In the heart of Jerusalem, in Hillel Street, lies a beautiful and little-known museum, the U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art. I would describe it as a boutique museum. If you are pressed for time, you can see the … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Shimona from the Palace

Shalom everybody. Once again, it’s showtime. That is to say – concert time. Last Friday (June 26th), my choir, the Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir, of which, as you know, I am justifiably proud 🙂 , ended the 2014/15 season with … Continue reading →

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A Musical Interlude

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Shimona from the Palace

With Chanucah starting tonight, it’s time to take a break from wars, terrorism and election politics and devote some time to those things which make life bearable – music, literature, things like that… Last Saturday night (December 13th), the Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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