Jerusalem Notebook

Blog Posts

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Under Enormous Stress, Palestinian Jerusalemites Share Concerns about Societal Unravelling

East Jerusalem is under so much stress that Palestinians fear their society may be eroding.

The Settler versus the Native: Why Demographic Trends in the City Don’t Bode Well for Israel

Who’s staying firmly rooted in Jerusalem, and who’s leaving?

What Is Jerusalem? Indians at Herod’s Gate

A history of the Indian community in the Old City and the hospice it has long maintained there. A book review.

Spiritual and Religious Life In the Midst of Darkness, Palestinian Jerusalemites Observe Eid al-Adha

Despite the ongoing misery, Jerusalemites find joy in Eid rituals. 

Young Palestinian Artists Showcase Their Artwork in Jerusalem, Despite Political Muzzling and Curtailed Mobility

An exhibit of Palestinian art opens in Jerusalem, despite myriad challenges

Jerusalem Day 2025 Is Openly Genocidal, but Also Echoes Years Past

An annual orgy of violent racism grows even more virulent.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Jerusalem Stands Alone

A loving portrait of a city and its people, mindful of a past that isn’t really past. A book review.