Religion

Blog Post Uncovering the Other Jerusalem

A view of Jerusalem, not as a symbol of religiosity and conflict, but rather as a living city. A book review.

Blog Post Jordan’s Role Is Vital in Safeguarding Jerusalem’s Holy Sites

The ties that bind Jordan and Jerusalem

Photo Essay From Pilgrimage to Festival to Uprising: The Evolution of the Nabi Musa Tradition

How a local religious tradition became a cornerstone of Palestinian cultural and political life

Feature Story Ben-Gvir’s Incendiary Moves and Statements about Jewish Prayer at al-Haram al-Sharif Raise Alarm over Status Quo

Jewish aggressions toward Islam’s third holiest site escalate to new heights.

Feature Story Israel Detains Muslim Spiritual Leader Sheikh Ekrima Sabri and Bans Him from Entering al-Aqsa Mosque for Six Months

An utterance during a prayer leads to detention and banishment. 

Bio Augustine Lama

A prodigious composer and organist who served Jerusalem’s holy sites for 70 years through his music

Blog Post Jerusalem Suffers in Silence on Eid al-Adha

Palestinian Jerusalemites find it impossible to celebrate this Eid al-Adha.

Blog Post Feeding the Needy on Eid al-Adha in Today’s Jerusalem: A High-Risk Endeavor

For Palestinian Jerusalemites, even fulfilling religious obligations is fraught with risk under Israeli occupation.

Photo Essay Sacred Seasons: Tracing the Holy Calendar of Jerusalem’s Palestinians

The sacred traditions of Jerusalem’s Palestinians through time and faiths