Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
Spiritual and Religious Life Somber Christmas in Jerusalem’s Holy City

The Old City of Jerusalem’s streets are empty this holiday season.

Spiritual and Religious Life Jordan’s Role Is Vital in Safeguarding Jerusalem’s Holy Sites

The ties that bind Jordan and Jerusalem

The Aftermath of a Home Demolition

A visit with the Ayed brothers two weeks after their homes were forcibly flattened

Blog Posts

Israel Quietly Waging War against Silwan

Residents of a targeted neighborhood wait in dread for the bulldozers

All in the Family: al-‘Amad lil Halaweh’s 100 Mouthwatering Years in Jerusalem’s Old City

The go-to place for halaweh in the Old City

Spiritual and Religious Life Somber Christmas in Jerusalem’s Holy City

The Old City of Jerusalem’s streets are empty this holiday season.

Spiritual and Religious Life Christian Jerusalemites Reflect on Hopes and Wishes for a Better Year in 2025

A second mournful Christmas in Jerusalem in the shadow of ongoing genocide in Gaza

Community and Tradition Are on the Table for the Feast of Saint Barbara, Cherished in Jerusalem

The times remain heavy for Christians in Jerusalem, but they find comfort in December by connecting over an ancient festival.

Spiritual and Religious Life Jordan’s Role Is Vital in Safeguarding Jerusalem’s Holy Sites

The ties that bind Jordan and Jerusalem

The Aftermath of a Home Demolition

A visit with the Ayed brothers two weeks after their homes were forcibly flattened

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Razzouk Tattoo Unites the Spiritual and Worldly, Inking Pilgrims for 28 Generations

The oldest family-run business in the Old City