Jerusalem Notebook

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Arts, Crafts, and Poetry in Jerusalem’s Yabous Cultural Centre

Jerusalem’s Yabous Cultural Centre provides a space for Palestinians to express their creative talents and exhibit their handmade arts and crafts.

Spiritual and Religious Life Jerusalem the Spectral and Fantastical: In Conversation with Ahmad Nabil

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

Police Shut Down Screening of Gaza Films at Yabous Cultural Centre

Freedom of expression in East Jerusalem is narrowing.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? At a Little Shop in the Old City of Jerusalem, Textile Designs Have History to Tell

Bilal Abu Khalaf sells exceptional fabrics and shares intricate details about their importance throughout history.

“The World Is a Stage”: Challenging Reality through Art

A humorous play depicts the unhappy result when two adults marry to fulfill their socially assigned roles.

“We Do Not Describe Jerusalem—We Interpret It”: Raed Saadeh and His Model of Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a mosaic of faiths, cultures, and communities, so much larger than the labels given to it.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Crafting Arabesques in Jerusalem

A retired Jerusalemite writer and researcher creates his own Arab architecture museum in Ras al-Amud.

Spiritual and Religious Life The Splendor of Eid al-Fitr in Jerusalem, Despite the Sadness

A deep sadness cloaked the city, but the Eid al-Fitr rites were observed, including visiting the dead and saying prayers for their souls.