A Palestinian Elder Addresses the Annapolis Conference By Ibrahim Dakkak

As an elder within the Palestinian community, I am proud to address you today - you who purport to be interested in a just peace for this country. At the outset, however, I must warn you that there has been much criticism lev more

Beit Ummar: Where Dreams Come True Aging with Dignity in Palestinian Villages By Dr. Ali Qleibo

As the road meanders among the grape vineyards of the Hebron Mountains, and past el-Arrub Refugee Camp, Beit Ummar straddles the gently sloping mountain. The village, known in the Bible as Maarath, is surrounded by its orchards th more

The Golden Age in Palestine Reality, Reflections, and Aspirations By Nora Kort

Ageing begins with day one in a person’s life. In the Palestinian areas where conflicts, civil unrest, and insecurity prevail and financial resources are scarce, ageing is of grave concern to the majority of people who dread the more

Our Palestinian Elderly: A Sociological View By Dr. Bernard Sabella

The other night I saw the movie Le Jardin de Jad, or the Garden of Jad, by Georgi Lazarevski. It is a touching movie about elderly Palestinians who live in a home for the elderly that is run by the Sisters of Notre Dame of more

Al Kasaba International Film Festival November 17–30, 2007

After the big success of Al Kasaba International Film Festival 2006, Al Kasaba Theatre and Cinematheque in Ramallah is pleased to announce its International Film Festival II, which will take place on November 17-30, 2007. more