Heritage

Feature Story Only in Jerusalem: The Zaffeh Procession and the Hajmeh Descent

The zaffeh and the hajmeh are integral to Jerusalem’s Orthodox Easter celebrations, reflecting Christianity’s ancient traditions.

The man who changed the Status Quo by becoming the first to carry the flame

Blog Post 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.

Blog Post 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.

Blog Post Maqluba: A Meal of Defiance and Steadfastness

The deeply rooted heritage and symbolism of maqluba for Palestinian Jerusalemites

Photo Essay Jerusalem’s Initially Tense Old City Slightly Eases on Second Week of Ramadan

Despite everything, Jerusalemites observe Ramadan traditions and rituals.

Blog Post At the King’s Iftar Table

Every year, Jerusalemites covet an iftar invitation to the royal palace with the king to discuss their city’s condition.

Blog Post The J&J Design Project in Jerusalem: Modern Jewelry with a Touch of Palestinian Heritage

Jerusalemite jewelry designer is preserving Palestinian heritage through her designs.

Blog Post All in the Family: al-‘Amad li-l-Halaweh’s 100 Mouthwatering Years in Jerusalem’s Old City

The go-to place for halaweh in the Old City