Armenians

A lifelong photographer of Jerusalem

Tracking anti-Christian bigotry in the holy cityTracking anti-Christian bigotry in the holy city

Feature Story Hate Crimes against Christians Spiking in Jerusalem

From stabbings to harassment, Israeli attackers are emboldened by the far-right government.

Blog Post “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.

Blog Post Pediatrician Adrineh Karakashian: Serving Jerusalem’s Neediest Children for More than Half a Century

A community mourns a beloved pediatrician who treated generations of children.

Feature Story Israeli Police Return to Cows’ Garden, Inflict Damage on Behalf of Xana Gardens

The Armenian community’s concerns escalate over repeated police interference on the ground without legal authorization.

Feature Story Armenian Community Steps Up Resistance to Land Deal as Xana Gardens Intensifies Violent Takeover Efforts

Armenians in Jerusalem organize a peaceful, round-the-clock sit-in to guard their community’s property.

Video Hagop Karakashian on How the Art of Armenian Ceramics—Unique to Jerusalem—Came to Be

Hagop Karakashian’s grandfather was one of a trio of artists who originated the art of Armenian ceramics in the city of Jerusalem over a century ago. How did this come about?

Photo Album The Armenians of Jerusalem

Armenians have centuries of history in Jerusalem and have made important contributions to the city’s societal and cultural fabric.