Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
Sundos al-Rajabi Uses Art to Eternalize Jerusalem’s Depopulated Palestinian Villages

Depopulated, but never forgotten

Manbat: A Bold New Civil Society Research Platform Takes Root in Jerusalem

Two Palestinian women launch a research platform and community hub in their cherished hometown.

What Is Jerusalem? RIWAQ’s Restoration of Qalandiya’s Historic Center Revitalizes Village and Wins Major Award

A shining example of genuine community-based restoration work in the fraught political Jerusalem landscape

Blog Posts

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

Community and Tradition Are on the Table for the Feast of Saint Barbara, Cherished in Jerusalem

The times remain heavy for Christians in Jerusalem, but they find comfort in December by connecting over an ancient festival.

Closure and Access to Jerusalem For Jerusalemites, Family Celebrations Are Often Marred or Canceled by Israeli Military Checkpoints

Family events and celebrations are rarely stress free, thanks to ever-lurking checkpoints and soldiers’ whims.