And the Rat Laughed
And the Rat Laughed is a five-part novel dealing with the horrors of the Holocaust and the influence of this harrowing chapter of human history, on man’s relationship with God, on the understanding of human nature, on the need to forget in order to survive, and on the need to…
Australian Wedding
Nava Semel travels as far as Australia to meet her 28 years old son Iyar, who has been living "Down Under" for the last four years. Following his army service, Iyar chose Australia as his place for studying music, in order to fulfill his desire to experience an entirely different…
The Bell Maiden
The Bell Maiden was inspired by a well-known ancient Chinese tale that has been passed down from generation to generation. It left its mark on me when I first read it as a child. In my version, the legend is revealed to the daughter of Israel's ambassador to China while…
If I only knew the way This is what I might say... * Give me a little more time before the circus begins. the clamor, the crowds the crush, the rush. I'm here. It's me. Get up, sit down, feel free. But I need attention, can't you see? I'm dazzled, I'm dizzy, and going back is an impossibility. * When I'm fast asleep, my feet like to peep from under the blanket, light and warmth all around. Dear world, please let me tread on solid ground. * When I was alone, I didn't know it. Now, when you leave my room, and close the door behind you I think I can see the difference between ‘you' and ‘me'. * How…