Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
Culture, Art, and Heritage Creating a Jaow: The Jerusalem Troupe’s Zaffeh Vibe

Keeping the Palestinian Jerusalemite jaow (vibe) alive: music, zaffeh, and community

Culture, Art, and Heritage Hakayet Turath: Affirming Palestinian Presence by Blending Craft, Archaeology, and Art with Daily Life

Local educators, designers, artists, and archaeology researchers highlight the magic in everyday objects.

Neighborhoods beyond the Wall A Virtual Tour of Kufr ‘Aqab and a Project That Offers Hope for Reimagining Its Future

How do you imagine Jerusalem without the Separation Wall and checkpoints?

Blog Posts

What Is Jerusalem? Fear and Anxiety Permeate Palestinian Life in Jerusalem

Palestinian Jerusalemites share fear and anxiety about their lives and future amid increasing political violence and difficult economic conditions.

Losing Houses but Staying Home in Jerusalem

The long wait for demolition vs. the persistence to stay

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.

Health and Health Care In an Emergency, Palestinian Jerusalemites Call Iman

She saw a need—inadequate emergency services for Palestinians—and in addressing it found her mission in life.

Health and Health Care Luma Tarazi: “People Are More Aware Now That Investing in Mental Health Care Increases Resilience”

Post-traumatic stress disorder is hard to diagnose among Palestinians, because the trauma is chronic.

Health and Health Care The Arab Counseling Center for Education: Supporting Jerusalem’s Palestinian Community through Challenging Times

A local organization meets a critical need by healing the hearts and souls of a traumatized community.

Health and Health Care Palestinian Women Share Little-Noted Hazards of Prolonged Closures: “The Checkpoints Strained My Bladder”

The right to medical treatment and even to relieve oneself are compromised by Israeli checkpoints, especially when extended closures are enforced.

Mohanad Darwish: “I’ve Never Been Surrounded by This Many Rifles in My Entire Life”

What is it like to come of age in Jerusalem as a Palestinian male?