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

Jerusalem’s Palestinian Youth Are Earning an Income and Energizing the City during Ramadan

Jerusalem’s youth are boosting the community’s economy during Ramadan.

Spiritual and Religious Life At the King’s Iftar Table

Every year, Jerusalemites covet an iftar invitation to the royal palace with the king to discuss their city’s condition.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? The J&J Design Project in Jerusalem: Modern Jewelry with a Touch of Palestinian Heritage

Jerusalemite jewelry designer is preserving Palestinian heritage through her designs.

Palestinian Narratives Silenced: The Story behind Israel’s Bookstore Raids

A military censor. Social media threats. Israel’s raid of the Educational Bookshop is just one more effort to silence Palestinian voices.

Precarious Status Despite Israel’s Ban, UNRWA Hangs On in East Jerusalem

What’s happened since Israel’s ban on UNRWA took effect January 30, 2025? 

“Jerusalem through the Eyes of Its Artists” Exhibit Opens at Yabous

Jerusalem as seen by its artists

Palestinians in East Jerusalem Facing Record Levels of Displacement, Study Reveals

Israel is increasingly making Jerusalem unlivable for Palestinians.

The West Side Story “My Destiny to Live in Jerusalem Was a Great Privilege”: John Rose and the Armenians of Jerusalem

British Palestinian Armenian John Rose recounts his long history in Jerusalem in a memoir. A book review.