Permission To Narrate

– Edward Said

The late Palestinian scholar, Edward Said, remarked that Palestinians had been denied permission to narrate their history and speak of the day-to-day experiences of life in the margins. Here, we reclaim that permission to narrate our own stories.

Save the Date: The Jerusalem Fund’s 47th Anniversary Gala (Dallas)

The Jerusalem Fund’s 47th Anniversary Gala We are thrilled to announce that The Jerusalem Fund will be celebrating its 47th Anniversary Gala in the heart of Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. This year, our gala is devoted to supporting The Jerusalem Fund’s Gaza Emergency Appeal, amidst the heart-wrenching plight of our brothers and … Read more

Unity and Aid: A Ramadan Appeal to Save Gaza from Starvation

Dear Friends, As we continue our mission in 2024, the gravity of the crisis in Gaza compels us to reach out for your support once again. The devastating genocide has plunged the Gaza Strip into an unprecedented humanitarian emergency, with over 500,000 people at risk of imminent famine. During this holy month of Ramadan, children … Read more

3/4/2024 | Total War Between River and Sea: The Dynamics of the Gaza War in the West Bank and Within the Green Line

Since Israel waged its genocidal campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, its aggression has also affected Palestinian communities in the West Bank and within the Green Line. Beginning October 7th, Israeli forces have arrested thousands, while settler aggression, supported by the Israeli military, continues unabated. Within the Green Line, Palestinian citizens of Israel and … Read more

2/23 | Gaza at the Hinge of History: The Global and Regional Dynamics of the Gaza War (Virtual Event)

Join The Jerusalem Fund’s educational program, the Palestine Center, and Just World Educational for a discussion featuring Muin Rabbani, Helena Cobban, and Dr. Edmund Ghareeb as we explore the consequences of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, which has significantly influenced international relations and geopolitical and economic dynamics worldwide. The conversation will focus on the major … Read more

Watch Now: Cultural Heritage Under Attack in Gaza

In this conversation, Dr. Akram M. Lilja discusses the severe impact of Israeli bombardment on Gaza’s cultural heritage. UNESCO has reported the damage to 22 significant sites as of January 25, including religious sites, historically important buildings, cultural property repositories, a monument, a museum, and archaeological sites. Key locations like the historic Great Al-Omari Mosque, … Read more

2/15 | Cultural Heritage Under Attack in Gaza

As of January 25, UNESCO has confirmed damage to 22 cultural heritage sites in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli bombardment. This includes the full or partial destruction and damage of five religious sites, ten historically and/or artistically significant buildings, two repositories of movable cultural property, one monument, one museum, and three archaeological sites. Notable … Read more

1/23 | Digital Rights Under Siege: Combating Online Censorship of Palestinians

Join us next week for a conversation with Nadim Nashif, the executive director and co-founder of 7amleh: The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media. 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media works towards a free, fair, and safe digital space for all Palestinians. However, since the beginning of the … Read more

Exposing the Truth of Israel’s ‘Less Intense’ Genocidal Campaign in Gaza

Author’s Update: Subsequent to the publication of this article on January 9, the following number of Palestinian casualties have been reported in Gaza as a result of Israel attacks and bombardment: These figures have been reported by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in their flash updates numbered 88 to 95 and … Read more

(Applications Closed) Job Announcement – Program & Communications Manager

Organization: The Jerusalem Fund, Washington, D.C. Job Type: Full-time (on-site) Openings: 1 Application Deadline: Open until filled Experience Level: 2+ years (Entry to Mid-Level) About Us: Learn more about our work at www.thejerusalemfund.org   Role Overview: As the Program & Communications Manager, you will lead and manage our programs and events, ensuring their successful execution … Read more

The Jerusalem Fund Internship Program – Spring 2024

About The Jerusalem Fund  The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development (The Jerusalem Fund) is an independent, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Jerusalem Fund aims to foster greater awareness about Palestine, in the United States and abroad, and to ameliorate the lives of Palestinians in Palestine and the diaspora.  The Jerusalem Fund accomplishes these goals through … Read more

Urgent Appeal: Stand with the People of Gaza

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An unprecedented and devastating tragedy is unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Ongoing bombardments have wiped out entire neighborhoods, claiming over 24,000 lives and injuring tens of thousands. The onslaught is ongoing. Israel’s genocide has displaced more than 1.9 million Palestinians, marking the largest mass exodus of Palestinians since 1948. Gaza, a symbol of hope and resilience, confronts unimaginably heartbreaking challenges.  … Read more

Jerusalem Fund Executive Director Highlights Gaza’s Plight at Harvard’s “Censorship & Consciousness” Conference 

On March 22, 2024, Jehad Abusalim, the Executive Director of The Jerusalem Fund, delivered the keynote speech at Harvard University, at the Censorship and Consciousness Conference organized by the Bell Collective for Critical Race Theory. This address, set against the backdrop of the Fifth Annual HLS Critical Race Theory Conference’s theme, “Freedom Dreaming for a … Read more

How the World Failed Gaza: The Great March of Return Six Years On – A Conversation with Dr. Norman Finkelstein

This year, March 30th commemorates the sixth anniversary of the Great March of Return, a mass mobilization effort initiated in Gaza in 2018. This March of Return aimed to highlight the dire circumstances faced by two million Palestinians in Gaza, 70% of whom are refugees, living under a severe blockade that has rendered the Gaza … Read more

Flames of Conscience: America’s Tipping Point on the Gaza Genocide?

When Aaron Busnell, a US airman, committed the act of setting himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., his final declaration was a refusal to “be complicit in genocide.” As flames consumed him, his cries of “Free Palestine” pierced the air, marking an act of ultimate sacrifice. The act of self-immolation, a path … Read more

The Jerusalem Fund’s Executive Director Sheds Light on Palestinian Perspectives at University of Richmond

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development made a significant impact at the University of Richmond with a compelling lecture delivered by its Executive Director, Jehad Abusalim. Addressing an engaged audience that included the University’s Provost and over 60 students and faculty members, Abusalim provided a detailed exploration of … Read more

Rafah and the Specter of Expulsion 

The window for a ceasefire in Gaza is rapidly closing, with unimaginable consequences on the horizon. Netanyahu, with the staunch support of the Biden Administration, appears unyielding in his pursuit of the genocidal campaign Israel launched in Gaza. This stubbornness persists even as Israel fails to meet any of its publicly stated objectives, notably the elimination … Read more