Syriacs of Bethlehem
George Kiraz discusses the importance of the Syriacs in Bethlehem and their contribution to the artistic and religious life of Bethlehem, as well as his recently published book, Water the Willow Tree – Memoirs of a Bethlehem Boyhood.
Outside looking in: 19th century exploration of Bethlehem
Jacob Norris, Maxim Sansour and Khalil Shokeh will discuss a remarkable period of western exploration of Bethlehem in the mid-1800s.
Water the Willow Tree Book Launch
George Kiraz will be in discussion with Sarah Irving and Jacob Norris with an introduction by Mahmoud Muna from the Educational Bookshop.
Nine Quarters of Jerusalem - Online Book Launch
Matthew Teller author of Nine Quarters of Jerusalem will be in conversation with Mahmoud Muna of the Educational Bookshop – joining us straight from Jerusalem.
Notes from the Diaspora: the Bethlehemite communities of Latin America
Panel discussion/roundtable about migratory experiences of Bethlehemites and their descendants in the Americas.
Palestine through 4 womens work
Carol Mansour, Carol Sansour, Huda al-Imam in conversation with Lucy Lyon
Lives between the Lines - Reflections on a lost Levant
Michael Vatikiotis in conversation with Toby Ash and Anthony Gorman.
Arts and its place within the community
What is ‘Beautiful Resistance,’ and what role can cultural activity play within the community? Abdelfattah Abusrour, Brigid Keenan and Charlotte Eagar discuss their work in refugee camps across Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon.
“Power is the ability not just to tell the story of another person, but to make it the definitive story of that person”
A discussion between Iraqi writer Haifa Zangana and journalist Victoria Brittain about Palestinian women who have written about their experiences as ex-prisoners. They also discuss The Palestine Book Awards, and how it offers an important platform for Palestinian voices.
Planet Bethlehem - Unexpected tales from a small town!
Historian Jacob Norris and film maker Leila Sansour talk about launching an online archive of the city. Photo display and Q&A with Mandy Turner.
