Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
Education Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi: Jerusalem’s Cornerstone of Culture and Education Endures despite Challenges

The cornerstone of culture and education is fighting to remain.

Closure and Access to Jerusalem Jerusalem’s Old City Reopens, but Residents Worry It May Not Be for Long

Israel finally allows Jerusalem’s Old City a respite after nearly six weeks of closure

What Is Jerusalem? Jerusalem in the Age of Possibilities

In 1900, Jerusalemites felt they were part of a city whose municipality was improving their quality of life in measurable ways. A book review.

Blog Posts

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? “Humankind Is My family”: Mahmoud Jiddah Reflects on the Connection between Jerusalem and Its People

Mahmoud Jiddah struggled for years to define his identity. Eventually, he found the answers.

Surveillance and Detention Gaza War: Escalating Israeli Abuse of Palestinian Prisoners Is Hidden Front

Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners before and after the October 7 Hamas attack is taking a toll.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? From a Traumatized Teen to a Trauma Healer and Yogi: Ashira Ramadan’s Story

Traumatized and paralyzed as a teenager, an intrepid journalist found healing through holistic medicine and yoga.

Surveillance and Detention A Love Story from East Jerusalem: Majd and Fatima

An East Jerusalem love story that survived more than 20 years of involuntary separation