Bios

Palestinian Jerusalemites have made myriad and diverse contributions to their city’s history and community fabric. Here we profile some of those people—past and present; famous and obscure—whose lives and work and stories have helped shape the larger Jerusalem Story over time.

Zulaykha al-Shihabi

A fierce feminist Jerusalemite who devoted her life to advocating for women and supporting the national cause

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Sama Aweidah

A renowned Palestinian women’s rights activist

Zahira Kamal

Educator, warrior for women’s rights, founder of women’s organizations, and trailblazing political leader and activist

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Jack Persekian

An artist, curator, and cultural institution builder who believes that Jerusalem is more than a symbol of holiness