Tag Archives: Shavuot

The Corona Chronicles – We’re Not Yet Out Of The Woods

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Shimona from the Palace

I hate it when people say “I told you so” but – I told you so. A month since the government gradually started to ease the lockdown restrictions here in Israel, and a fortnight after they rashly allowed schools to … Continue reading →

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The Corona Chronicles – Loosening Up

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Shimona from the Palace

As the number of COVID – 19 patients continues to fall, Israel is gradually moving out of lockdown. I wish I could be sure that the decrease in new cases was not merely due to a drop in the number … Continue reading →

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The Hostess With the Mostest

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

A few years ago, I started a Shavuot tradition of hosting my family for a buffet lunch. A buffet, because my apartment is too small to host large numbers of people to a sit-down meal, and lunch, because it gives … Continue reading →

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Shavuot

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

Two years ago, I blogged about one of my few attempts at hosting a large  party. Since then, I have turned my Shavuot buffet lunch into a family tradition.  However, I still worry every time that something may go wrong. … Continue reading →

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