Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
What Is Jerusalem? Storyteller Majeda Subhi Captivates Audience at Khazaaen, Sharing Memories and Traditional Folktales

Every bundle Palestinian women carry tells a story.

“The Will to Run, Little Space to Move:” Jerusalemite Palestinians Make Headway at the Palestinian Marathon

Talent in motion, opportunity on hold: Palestinian marathoners from Jerusalem run in Bethlehem

Economic Hardship Weighs on Jerusalem Families as Unemployment Rates Soar and Poverty Rises

Palestinian families in Jerusalem are struggling amid a worsening economic and political climate.

Blog Posts

What Is Jerusalem? Storyteller Majeda Subhi Captivates Audience at Khazaaen, Sharing Memories and Traditional Folktales

Every bundle Palestinian women carry tells a story.

The Jerusalemite Youth Cultural Forum: An Oasis of Hope for Jerusalemites

A rare space for creative expression for Palestinian youth in the city

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.

Tala Sandouka: A Jerusalemite Artist Weaving Memory from Straw

Reviving the straw art of her grandparents’ generation

Jerusalem’s El-Hakawati Theatre Scales Up Fundraising to Avoid Potential Closure

Amer Hlehel calls for financial support for El-Hakawati.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Traces of Presence: Palestinian Female Artists Show Off Their Art

Traces of Presence: Exploring memory through art

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.

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Beyond the Brew: A Jerusalem Space for Community, Culture, and Expression

One cup at a time: how a tiny café tells untold stories of loss, endurance, and survival.