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Ma’moul: Toward a Philosophy of Food

Ma’moul: Toward a Philosophy of Food

Bethlehem chef and writer Fadi Kattan muses on the philosophy of food and faith, choosing local tradition over...

15 APRIL 2022 • By Ella Shohat
Recipe for a Good Life: a Poem

Recipe for a Good Life: a Poem

British Iranian sound artist Fari Bradley has sorted out the important things in life.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Mehnaz Afridi
The Law and Politics of Food Sovereignty

The Law and Politics of Food Sovereignty

Cultural anthropologist Matthew Canfield explains the socio-legal basics of food sovereignty and sustainable farming.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Matthew C. Canfield
“Breaking Bread, Building Bridges”: a Film Review

“Breaking Bread, Building Bridges”: a Film Review

Mischa Geracoulis reviews an Arab-Jewish food for peace documentary shot in Haifa.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Alia Mossallam
The Scandal of Ronit Baranga’s “All Things Sweet and Painful”

The Scandal of Ronit Baranga’s “All Things Sweet and Painful”

Philosophy professor David Capps discusses our perception of Israeli sculptress Ronit Baranga's controversial art.

15 APRIL 2022 • By David Capps
Libyan, Palestinian and Syrian Family Dinners in London

Libyan, Palestinian and Syrian Family Dinners in London

London-based journalist Layla Maghribi recalls her family dinners in Libyan, Palestinian and Syrian culinary traditions.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Fari Bradley
The Angels of Desire

The Angels of Desire

Youssef Rakha meditates on dreams and desire, and why he might just be ready to die for a...

15 MARCH 2022 • By Youssef Rakha
Chewing Viagra Gum, the Audio Version!

Chewing Viagra Gum, the Audio Version!

Malu Halasa performs Mai Ghoussoub's groundbreaking essay, "Chewing Viagra Gum."

15 MARCH 2022 • By Rana Asfour
Carlo in Belgrade (in which a father loves a son)

Carlo in Belgrade (in which a father loves a son)

A father's love for one of his sons is almost ineffable, in Hanif Kureishi's journal intime and travel...

15 MARCH 2022 • By Hanif Kureishi
Desire and the Palestinian Kitchen

Desire and the Palestinian Kitchen

A take on desire from a masterful cook and Bethlehem chef, Fadi Kattan.

15 MARCH 2022 • By Ella Shohat
Your Wish is My Command: A Concierge’s Story

Your Wish is My Command: A Concierge’s Story

A young Arab American concierge working at the iconic Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills recalls what it was...

15 MARCH 2022 • By Gilbert Achcar
“Gluttony” from Abbas Beydoun’s “Frankenstein’s Mirrors”

“Gluttony” from Abbas Beydoun’s “Frankenstein’s Mirrors”

Lebanese poet-novelist Abbas Baydoun reflects in an autobiographical mode on the melancholy of language and existence, while contemplating...

15 MARCH 2022 • By Abbas Baydoun
 
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