Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.

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

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

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

A safe haven for children within the Old City walls

Sharing legends and paranormal activities may be crucial for preserving the collective memory of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem-based studio Sabreen has been supporting Palestinian musicians since the 1980s.

Since 1948, the East Jerusalem YMCA has offered activities aimed at youth to help them cope with the chronic stress of living under occupation.

Within the Old City walls, Burj al-Luqluq provides an open space for sports, culture, and youth empowerment.

Zakaria Odeh has spent most of his professional life advocating for Palestinian rights in East Jerusalem and beyond.

This women-initiated community project evolved into a facility that nurtures children from nursery school through grade 8.

A welcoming space for women of all ages in Sheikh Jarrah, cherished for more than a century.