Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.

The Orient House: The Heart of Palestinian Political Presence in Jerusalem

The story of the Orient House reflects the bleak reality of Palestinian political sovereignty in Jerusalem.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? The Torchbearer of Light

The man who changed the Status Quo by becoming the first to carry the flame

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? The Art of Pressing Sesame: A Family Honors Its Tradition and Devotion to Craft

The al-Jebrini family has been running the famous sesame press in Jerusalem’s Old City for over 160 years.

Blog Posts

Settlements Israel Expanding Settler Footprint in Sheikh Jarrah with Yeshiva

A new assault on the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah

Land Jewish National Fund Secretly Registered More than 100 Palestinian Homes as Its Own

Yet another means of grabbing Palestinian homes in Jerusalem comes to light.

What Is Jerusalem? Uncovering the Other Jerusalem

A view of Jerusalem, not as a symbol of religiosity and conflict, but rather as a living city. A book review.

Prominent Palestinian Activist’s Home Bulldozed as Demolitions Spike in Jerusalem

He campaigned against home demolitions. Then they came for his.

Israel Approves Funding Plan for East Jerusalem—with an Ominous Condition

The government approved a continuation of Decision 3790 funding for East Jerusalem with a 50 percent increase—but with what real intentions and what ultimate results?