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To Bethlehem: A Journey That Should Take 45 Minutes
A drive from Ramallah to Bethlehem should take 45 minutes. Last weekend it took four hours. Yesterday, it took five. We left Ramallah to attend a funeral, but spent hours waiting at checkpoints, wa...
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Reigning Terror in the West Bank
Every day, families across the occupied West Bank are living with fear, uncertainty and violence. Behind every handmade piece from Palestine is an artisan trying to keep their craft—and their livel...
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UPDATED INFO | Our US Tour Ends Soon: Last California Events
Our US Tour Ends Soon! Our last stop is California. Check out the events below - we’d love to see you there!
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Come Home: What We Found On The Road This Summer
This summer, one of the greatest gifts of our US tour wasn't just meeting new allies—it was meeting Palestinians from the diaspora who are finding their way back to their roots. Through stories of ...
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The Nakba did not end in 1948. For Palestinians, displacement, violence, occupation, and injustice continue every day. This Nakba Day, we remember not only the past, but the ongoing suffering and r...
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Pay Your Zakat Through Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees
Give your Zakat with intention this Ramadan. Our Ramadan Gift Box for Refugees supports displaced families while keeping resources rooted in local Palestinian businesses.
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What Is So Special About Palestinian Medjool Dates?
Palestinian Medjool dates have long been part of the tradition of breaking the fast. Grown in the Jordan Valley and cherished for their natural sweetness and nourishment, they are a meaningful stap...
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Giving Tuesday: Centering the Heart of the Season
This Giving Tuesday, Handmade Palestine invites you to return to the heart of Advent. Reflect with powerful voices from Palestinian Christians and support the livelihood of women artisans in Palest...
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People & Small Business Saturday
On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People—and Small Business Saturday—we honor Palestinian resilience and uplift artisans creating against immense odds. Your support, your ...
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We’re Going Black on Black Friday — But First, One Day of Solidarity & Support
Today only, Handmade Palestine is offering powerful solidarity discounts before we go dark on Black Friday in protest of American colonial support for the genocide in Palestine. Shop our BFCM coll...
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Solidarity with Palestine + 6 Ways To Show Our Support!
A growing movement of solidarity with Palestine is bringing artists and ordinary people together to speak up, show support and turn solidarity into action.
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Refreshing Carob Juice: A Timeless Tradition in Palestine
Carob juice, or kharoub, is a beloved Palestinian drink. Naturally sweet and caffeine-free, it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, and calcium. Made by simmering crushed carob pods, this refreshing ...
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The Watermelon as a Symbol of Palestine: History, Meaning, and Why It Matters
Few symbols in recent years have traveled as far or as fast as the watermelon. From protest marches to social media, from gallery walls to jewelry, the image of a watermelon slice red flesh, white ...
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