Culture

Blog Post Sunbula: The Fair-Trade Crafts Store Connecting Palestine to the World

A labor of love that empowers artisans and preserves heritage

Blog Post The Fourth Annual Jerusalem Arab Film Festival (JAFF), September 2024: “Our Story Lives On”

A subdued edition nonetheless draws large audiences to view films from the Arab world.

Blog Post Al-Ma‘mal Foundation for Contemporary Art: A Hub for Palestinian Art and Culture in the Heart of Jerusalem

Opening minds and spaces for creativity to take seed and grow

Bio Rania Elias

An advocate for freedom of speech and women’s rights who works to preserve Palestinian heritage and identity

Blog Post Arts, Crafts, and Poetry in Jerusalem’s Yabous Cultural Centre

Jerusalem’s Yabous Cultural Centre provides a space for Palestinians to express their creative talents and exhibit their handmade arts and crafts.

Blog Post Jerusalem the Spectral and Fantastical: In Conversation with Ahmad Nabil

Sharing legends and paranormal activities may be crucial for preserving the collective memory of Jerusalem.

Blog Post Police Shut Down Screening of Gaza Films at Yabous Cultural Centre

Freedom of expression in East Jerusalem is narrowing.

Blog Post At a Little Shop in the Old City of Jerusalem, Textile Designs Have History to Tell

Bilal Abu Khalaf sells exceptional fabrics and shares intricate details about their importance throughout history.

Photo Samia Halaby

Where the magic happens: Palestinian artist Samia Halaby’s creative space