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…
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…
Becoming Gershona
"Out of the blue they told me that grandpa was coming the next day and I never ever knew I had a grandfather." These are the opening lines of the book "Becoming Gershona". The year is 1958, the place is Tel-aviv. Gershona, an only child, is named after her mother's…
An old man is a burden, I know. Not that a child isn't, but at least in his case there are things to look for; Bar Mitzvah, finishing high school, university degree, career, wedding, parenthood. But what is there to expect from an old person? He is like the bumper on the road, slowing the pace. Get off the fast lane! No time for old junk. Why do the young think that old people should be hidden? Perhaps because they are freaking out by the thought that one day they too would catch this disease. And who cares if an old person today is wearing Jeans and sneakers. My generation too - we were certain we will forever stay young.…