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? A Nun Recalls Living through the 1967 War in Jerusalem and the Changes Since

A nun who’s been in Jerusalem since before 1967 observes a changed city and growing harassment of Christians.

Culture, Art, and Heritage Imad Muna: “When Cultural Activity Disappears, the Pulse of Daily Life Recedes and the Space for Expression Narrows”

Cultural institutions in Jerusalem need to be saved.

Closure and Access to Jerusalem Jerusalem’s Old City Reopens, but Residents Worry It May Not Be for Long

Israel finally allows Jerusalem’s Old City a respite after nearly six weeks of closure

Spiritual and Religious Life “A Real Emptiness”: Catholic Christians of Jerusalem Are Deprived of Their Holy Week

No one is spared this holiday season, including Christians in Jerusalem.

Closure and Access to Jerusalem How Old City Shopkeepers Are Facing an Unprecedented Closure: Voices from the Souks

Resilience in the face of attempted erasure

Closure and Access to Jerusalem Perspective: Is the War Inside the Old City? A Solemn Walk through Damascus Gate

Chronicling a ghost town

Eid al-Fitr: Palestinians Stage Mass Prayer Protests Showing Hope and Resilience amid Unprecedented Challenges

As Israel assaults Palestinian worshippers amid the ongoing closure of al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalemites share concerns and hopes for their city.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? The Resilience of Palestinian Jerusalemites amid Deeply Unsettling Times

Finding blessing and abundance through community during war