Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi

Photo Album Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi: A Photo History

A visual story of the Jerusalem institution that shaped generations and became a living part of the city’s collective memory

Photo Album The Quiet Architecture of Hind al-Husseini’s Life

A visual journey tracing Hind al-Husseini’s life and legacy in Jerusalem

Bio Mahera Dajani

An educator who has been leading Dar Al-Tifel for over 30 years

A snapshot from the documentary produced by Dar Al Tifel Al Araby of an indoor class
Video Dar Al Tifel Al Arabi Institution—A Documentary

Dar Al Tifel Al Arabi, founded in 1948 by Hind al-Husseini, embodies resilience and dedication to preserving Jerusalem’s Arab and Jerusalemite identity.

Bio Salim al-Husseini

Mayor of Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century who paved the streets and built the city’s public sewage system

Bio Hind Taher al-Husseini

A formidable figure who dedicated her life to the care of orphans, education of girls and women, preservation of Palestinian culture, and social service

Bio Anwar al-Khatib al-Tamimi

A lifelong public servant who served as mayor and governor of Jerusalem, and held the latter post when East Jerusalem was occupied in 1967