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Wahat al-Salam Neve Shalom is a cooperative village jointly founded by Israeli Jews and Arabs in an attempt to show that the two peoples can live side by side peacefully, as well…

Even 70 years later, May 15th, 1948 denotes stark differences amongst communities. For Palestinians, it is known as the ‘Al-Nakba’ or the catastrophe. As consciousness dawns, the…

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert to serve when entertaining as it can be made up to two days ahead and stored in the fridge. Creamy, delicate and not too sweet, it can be…

Infused in red wine, seasoned with ingredients like onions, garlic, fresh thyme, carrots, and tomatoes, this recipe will literally melt in your mouth. Big hunks of meat slow…

Tala Atrouni's life experiences have driven her to rise above the challenges, and pursue her passion for art. She is now on her way to becoming one of the Middle East most…

Based in New York City, Lubna Abura is a single mother of twins, who never imagined herself in the kitchen making some of the finest za’atar crackers out there. She is now in the…

Recently I was inspired to create yet another fabulous cauliflower dish, that is not only super nutritious but delicious. This pasta dish combines golden crispy roasted…

Kamal Boullata is a treasured Palestinian painter, writer and art historian. In his great work he emphasizes the division in Palestinian identity and living in exile through…

My Olive Roots is a platform dedicated to telling stories that reflect the richness of the culture and heritage of Palestine and diaspora across generations; it’s impossible not…