Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
Education Al-Quds Graduates Shine with Research Publication on Rare Genetic Disease

Four Palestinian graduates of Al-Quds University contribute to knowledge of a rare and serious disease.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Traces of Presence: Palestinian Female Artists Show Off Their Art

Traces of Presence: Exploring memory through art

Sundos al-Rajabi Uses Art to Eternalize Jerusalem’s Depopulated Palestinian Villages

Depopulated, but never forgotten

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.

Settlements US Backs Settler-Led Archaeological Tunnel Project in Jerusalem

By inaugurating Pilgrims’ Road, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blessed Palestinian displacement.

On World Tourism Day, Tourism in Jerusalem Is “Virtually at a Standstill”

For World Tourism Day, read the reflections of Jerusalemite tourism leaders on the waning tourism in the city.

Jerusalem Hotel: A Journey into History, Heritage, and Arabic Poetry Just Steps from Damascus Gate

From 19th-century family home to iconic Jerusalem hotel

On World Tourism Day, Tourism Has Evaporated in Jerusalem

After nearly a year of war, the city is a shadow of its former self.

Spiritual and Religious Life Announcing Heritage Tours of al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Again Shifts the Status Quo There

Israel plans to sponsor tours of al-Aqsa Mosque for thousands of Jews and tourists.

The Unusual Origins of an Iconic East Jerusalem Hotel

A Palestinian “Pasha’s Palace” became a haven for traumatized evangelical Christians who served the community for decades and founded a storied hotel.

The Old City Shops Are Reeling after Weeks of Closure Due to War

Jerusalem shop owners are determined to remain open, despite Israeli measures placing the Old City off limits to most Palestinians, which kills business.