Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from May 2003

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from May 2003

Editor's message.(issue about Palestinians and Israelis)
May 1, 2003... Dear Reader, This month takes us to the Middle East. This region of the world is often in the news. Palestinians and Israelis have been involved in a conflict for many years, resulting in the loss of many lives on both sides. The conflict...

Palestinians. (At a Glance).
May 1, 2003... Location: Most Palestinians live in the region known as Palestine, which is now a part of Israel. Others are in other countries in the Middle East, including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and Kuwait, and in Europe and the...

Palestine. (Only In).(Palestinian viper)
May 1, 2003... The word "viper" is derived from the Greek and usually refers to a poisonous snake. The Palestinian viper (scientific name Vipera palaestinae) is just that. During hot days, it quietly hides in the shadows under houses and barns,...

In the know.(Glossary)
May 1, 2003... Look for the following people, places, and things in this issue. Arab: Term used to describe a group of people who usually share a common language (Arabic) and religion (Islam). Middle East: Region that usually includes predominantly...

Being Palestinian.(includes related article on Palestinian Christians)
May 1, 2003... "Sometimes it is hard to be Palestinian. Most of the time it is beautiful," says Rantia, a 9-year-old girl who lives with her brother and parents in Ramallah, south of Jerusalem. The Palestinians are a people without a country. They are trying...

Palestinians. (Through Time).
May 1, 2003... 3000 B.C. The Canaanites inhabit Palestine and establish the city of Jericho. 2000 Palestine is invaded many times by Hittites and Humans, and the Canaanites are forced to fight. 1125 Hebrew tribes, called the Israelites, invade and...

Ibdaa: the creation of something new.(dance project in Palestinian refugee camp)
May 1, 2003... In the Dheisheh refugee camp, children learn to express themselves through dance. It becomes a temporary escape from the miseries of daily life. The Dheisheh camp is home to about 11,000 people; more than half are children, living in less than...

Dabke dancing.(traditional Palestinian dance)
May 1, 2003... Long ago, Palestinian houses had flat roofs made of tree branches covered with mud. The roofs would crack and leak with the changing seasons. By the time spring came, they needed repairs. The owners would call in their neighbors to help them....

Seeds of Peace: international camp.
May 1, 2003... Every summer since 1993, teenagers of war and conflict have gathered in Otisfield, Maine, for a special camp called Seeds of Peace where they learn about each other in hopes of creating a more peaceful future. The goal of the program is to help...

A lesson in hope.(Hope Flowers School in Israel educates Israeli and Palestinian children together)
May 1, 2003... A symbol of hope can be found in the desert near Bethlehem. Located in the Palestinian village of Al-Khader, it is called the Hope Flowers School. Hussein Issa founded the school in 1984. He grew up in a refugee camp. Instead of making him...

Al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock.
May 1, 2003... "The Holy City," "Al-Quds," is the Arabic name for Jerusalem. For Muslims, the 35-acre area of Jerusalem called "Al-Haram Al-Sharif" (ill-hah-RAHM ish-shuh-REEF), "the Noble Sanctuary," is their third holiest place, after the cities of Mecca...

Design your own mosque.
May 1, 2003... Muslim architects have designed unique, beautiful mosques around the world. You can design your own by combining the basic elements found in many mosques. 1. Draw a rectangle in the middle of the page--2 inches high by 5 inches long is one...

From despair to perseverance: an orphanage and a remarkable woman.(Hind Husseini builds orphanage and school after attack on Palestinian village )
May 1, 2003... The village name of Deir Yassin invokes sad memories for Palestinians. On the morning of April 9, 1948, the peaceful hilltop village located near Jerusalem was attacked by Jewish terrorist militiamen from the Irgun and Stern gangs. Although...

Messages in thread: Palestinian embroidery.
May 1, 2003... Daliah (her name means "Grapevine" in Arabic) is a Palestinian American, born in the United States. When she joins her mother and grandmother to practice al-tatreez, she is following a long tradition of Palestinian women's embroidery, the art...

Palestinian foods.
May 1, 2003... Walk down any Palestinian main street and you will see color-full displays of pickles and salads in the street stalls and on the vendors' trays. These mesas are eaten as appetizers or as a meal in themselves. At bakeries and sweet shops, syrupy...

Halfling.(Short Story)
May 1, 2003... Once there was a wealthy man who had two wives, but neither gave him children. Then he heard that the ghouls who lived in the mountains might know a secret to put an end to the family's childlessness. Off he went to the hills. Soon he met a...

Another World. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... Another World Open a page, Step into another world. Listen to thoughts, Listen to dreams. Meet strange creatures, Meet remarkable people. Go to another country or town. See ideas, hopes, laughter, tears....

Thunderstorm. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... Thunderstorm Electric pulses moving up and down. Fascinating! Gloomy skies with pouring rain, A crackle, then a painful screech. A blare of light and a booming crackle is all that you will sense. Matt...

The New Kid. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... The New Kid Curious voices, Staring faces and questions, Yet fame never lasts. Janice Matlon Whippany, New Jersey

Flowers. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... Flowers Beautiful, lovely Blooming, growing, living Petals, stem, leaves, roots Destroying, killing, sprouting Kills, ugly Weeds. Blair Emanuel Suffern, New York

Family. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... Family Family Family is Family is important Family is important enough Family is important enough to Family is important enough to love Family is important enough to love and Family is important enough...

Friends. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... Friends They're one of the most important things in life, When you're in trouble or in strife. They help you along when you're feeling down, Or take the blame when you've acted like a clown. Finding the right one is...

Softball. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2003... Softball Throw, catch, hit! I'm ready for the game. Throw, catch, hit! I hope I don't end in pain. Throw, catch, hit! I hope I slide into home. Throw, catch, hit! I won't win this game alone. A team...

Face facts.(minaret facts)
May 1, 2003... The tallest minaret in the world is part of the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. The minaret soars to 656 feet and can be seen for miles.

Books. (Further Exploring).(books about Palestinian and Israeli relations)(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... Samir and Yonatan. by Daniella Carmi Samir, a young Palestinian boy who lives in the occupied West Bank, dreads an operation in an Israeli hospital so much that he wishes for anything to happen--even a bombing--so he won't have to have...

Organizations. (Futher Exploring).(universities and colleges that offer resources about the Middle East)
May 1, 2003... Middle East studies centers at colleges and universities throughout the United States provide a wealth of Middle East teaching resources for students of all ages. While each center has its own special expertise, most have outreach programs,...

Palestinian Academic Society for the study of international affairs. (On-line).(web site)
May 1, 2003... The society, located in Jerusalem, presents a Web site with interesting information from the Palestinian perspective. Of particular interest on this page is the information about the Palestinian flag and links to the historic photography...

Think about it....(peaceful coexistence; refugee camp life)
May 1, 2003... * In "A Lesson in Hope," read about a school that is dedicated to the peaceful coexistence of Palestinians and Israelis. Palestinian students are encouraged to learn about the Jewish faith and interact with Israelis. Think about groups in the...