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Palestinian Christians

Palestinian Christians are considered the “living stones” of Christianity because they are direct descendants of the

Rower Mark Gerban

A quintessential example of peaceful co-existence between Arabs and Jews, professional rower Mark Gerban was born to a

Poet, Playwright, and Writer Nathalie Handal

Originally from Bethlehem, the multi-cultural poet has lived in Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America and

Former Belize Minister of Foreign Affairs Assad Shoman

One of Belize’s foremost historians, Assad Shoman wrote, “Thirteen Chapters of a History of Belize.”  Born in Belize to a

National Artist Ismail Shammout (1930-2006)

An art historian and artist, Ismail Shammout chronicled the dispossession of the Palestinians through art.  He painted with

Artist Steve Sabella

Born in Jerusalem, Steve Sabella was named “An Artist to Watch,” by the ArtTactic Middle Eastern Report in 2010. The

Fashion Designer Rami Kashou

His designs have been worn by Queen Rania, Penelope Cruz, Rihanna, Heidi Klum, Jessica Alba, and so many in the celebrity

Women and Race Car Driving

Race car driving in Palestine started out as an underground delight.  According to the Palestine Monitor, “Racers would

Princess Haya of Jordan

The daughter of the late Palestinian Queen Alia and the late King Hussein of Jordan, Princess Haya is the first Arab to serve

World Literary Critic and Author Edward Said (1935-2003)

Born in Jerusalem and raised in both Jerusalem and Cairo, the well-respected and articulate Palestinian Christian Columbia
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Mar Saba Monastery

05 Nov 2013

Distinct Palestinian Heritage

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04 Nov 2013

Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies

08 Sep 2013

Palestinians and Soccer

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