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Andrea Simantov

Andrea Simantov

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Ido and the Jellyfish

The water was turquoise, cold, and calm. Like an energetic eight-year-old, I dropped my gear and raced into the ocean, tears of joy mixing into the...

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Andrea Simantov

Eurotrash and disco

Until I moved to Israel almost 31 years ago, I had never heard of Eurovision. Not recognizing the annual music festival which enthralls everyone on...

07.06.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Andrea Simantov

Of sirens and supper

Fear is getting to me. Running into shelters is getting to me. Not seeing my children and grandchildren for weeks on end is getting to me. Piles of...

05.04.2026 90

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Andrea Simantov

Of Masks and Mirth

(Please note: Written and submitted for publication before the current situation) Humor is entirely subjective. My parents loved to laugh and were, in...

04.03.2026 80

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Andrea Simantov

The blink of an eye

11.12.2025 50

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Andrea Simantov

The Morning After

07.11.2025 60

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Andrea Simantov

What Miracles Cost

18.08.2025 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Andrea Simantov