Jerusalem Notebook

Blog Posts

A Cry from Jerusalem: Banat al-Quds Honor Gaza in a Moving Concert

Giving tribute to Gaza and Shireen Abu Akleh, the choir sings in hope, pain, and pride.

Spiritual and Religious Life Jerusalem’s Shared Status Quo Is Being Shattered by Jewish Nationalist Conquest

A holy season that should have been a celebration of shared religious heritage was marred by Jewish extremists.

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.

Jerusalem’s Public Kitchen: What It Says about Ottoman Governance

Documents setting up a 16th-century public kitchen in Jerusalem reveal much about the city’s social and economic conditions at the time. A book review.

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.

Spiritual and Religious Life Maqluba: A Meal of Defiance and Steadfastness

The deeply rooted heritage and symbolism of maqluba for Palestinian Jerusalemites