Jerusalem

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Jerusalem Through the Eyes of a Palestinian

2018 Articles, Tales of Diversity, Wasan Abu-Baker

by Wasan Abu Baker

I am a Palestinian American who now lives in the USA, times have changed, and Jerusalem has changed, especially since Trump's announcement. This week the U.S. officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem as dozens of Palestinian protesters were killed in Gaza.

Santa Claus in Palestine

2018 Articles, Tales of Diversity, Wasan Abu-Baker

by Wasan Abu-Baker

I grew up in a Muslim home in Palestine. My father was a dentist, politician, community leader, and civil rights activist. My mother was a Liberal Arts professor who taught poetry and Arabic language in An Najah University.
When I was a young girl in Palestine, I grew up embracing the three Abrahamic faiths: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.