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The Nakba: Remembering the Dispossessed Palestinian Villages

The Nakba, or catastrophe, took place 75 years ago on May 15. This day marks the mass expulsion of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, the destruction of around 530 villages, and the murder...

Top 10 Must-Try Recipes from Our Favorite Arab Recipe Blogs

For Arab Food Month, we want to share some of our top 10 favorite recipes from a few of our favorite food blogs! These blogs are bringing the food of Palestine to tables all across the world, so we...

Easter in Palestine: A Holy Week of Tradition for Christian Palestinians

With the Easter story originally taking place in Palestine, the Christian Palestinian traditions for celebrating this week have created a reverent and celebratory atmosphere in order to remember an...

Five Ramadan Cravings from the Old City of Jerusalem

When walking around the Old City of Jerusalem, the sights and smells of food and drink are nearly irresistible.  Here are 5 of our favorite things you should pick up in Old Town while you’re headi...

Ka'ek Recipe: The Famous Sesame Bread from Jerusalem

Ka’ek (or sesame) bread is a ring-shaped treat that can be eaten by itself or enjoyed with za’atar, eggs, cheese, and even hummus. And today we’re sharing a recipe so you can make your very own ka’...

The Meaning of Keffiyehs to Palestinians | 6 Ways to Wear Your Keffiyeh

The keffiyeh holds a great amount of significance for many Palestinians. With its symbolic embroidery and history, the keffiyeh has become an emblem of resistance, perseverance, and unity in everyd...

Meeting the Artisans: Domari Society of Gypsies in Jerusalem

The Domari Society of Gypsies was established nearly 20 years ago, in 2000, by Ammoun Sleem with a vision to preserve the gypsy culture carried by the Dom (gypsy) people who came to Palestine over ...