A debut collection of short stories that provide glimpses into contemporary Israeli life, including the tale of a scheming tech start-up executive whose ambition has dire consequences and an army platoon of the elderly looking for purpose.

"Translation copyright 2021 by Daniella Zamir. Originally published in the Hebrew language as Chof HaYam Shel Yerushalayim by Iddo Gefen. Copyright 2017 Kinneret, Zmora-Bitan, Dvir - Publishing House Ltd."--Title page verso

The Geriatric platoon --Exit -- The Jerusalem Beach -- Neptune -- The Girl who lived near the sun -- Debby's dream house -- 101.3 FM -- The Meaning of Life Ltd. -- Three hours from Berlin -- How to remember a desert -- Anita Shabtai -- Lennon at the Central Bus Station -- Flies and porcupines.