Sara Katz Reflections of Jerusalem in the Works of David Shahar. Tel Aviv: Am Oved Pubishers Ltd, 1985. 9651303093 168 pages. Softcover volume, measuring approximately 5.5" x 8.5", is in fine condition. Text is in Hebrew (Author, title and publisher given in English on copyright page). David Shahar (1926-1997) was an Israeli fiction writer, translator, and editor best known for his depiction of old Jerusalem in the multi-volume historical saga The Palace of Shattered Vessels (1968–94).