Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
A Photograph Is “Not Just Memory”

An exhibit of Khalil Raad’s work reminds us that photography is a tool for reimagining and resistance.

Fresh Ingredients and New Connections through Cultural Activities in Jerusalem’s Old City

The Old City Hub welcomes heartwarming cultural activities and new connections.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Fawzi al-Bakri: An Acerbic Local Poet Who Gave Voice to the Poor of Jerusalem

A caustic poet who was at the heart of the city’s intellectual life in the 1980s

Blog Posts

A Photograph Is “Not Just Memory”

An exhibit of Khalil Raad’s work reminds us that photography is a tool for reimagining and resistance.

Settlements US Backs Settler-Led Archaeological Tunnel Project in Jerusalem

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

Fresh Ingredients and New Connections through Cultural Activities in Jerusalem’s Old City

The Old City Hub welcomes heartwarming cultural activities and new connections.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Fawzi al-Bakri: An Acerbic Local Poet Who Gave Voice to the Poor of Jerusalem

A caustic poet who was at the heart of the city’s intellectual life in the 1980s

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.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Jerusalem’s Sunday Special: Soup with a 500-Year-Old Recipe

The heart of Jerusalem sustains a community.

An Architecture Tour Highlights the Role of Women in Building Jerusalem

A tour in Jerusalem’s Old City evokes a sense of grandiose and wonder.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Weaving Straw Stools: An “Artistic Escape” and Homage to a Family and Levantine Tradition

A visual and heritage-based artist in Jerusalem finds herself in the craft of her predecessors.