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Palestine Emergency Appeal: Stand with the Steadfast Palestinians

The ongoing genocide in Gaza has resulted in catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with over 41,000 deaths and around 1.9 million people, nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, displaced. The assault has resulted in one of the fastest death rates, highest rate of starvation, largest group of child amputees, and unprecedented levels of destruction in recent conflicts. Contaminated … Read more

2024 Annual Conference: Gaza Genocide and the Continuation of the Nakba

This year’s conference, Gaza Genocide and the Continuation of the Nakba, emphasized the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza as part of a broader historical trajectory of ethnic cleansing, violent displacement, and land dispossession dating back to the Nakba. Panel discussions explored the role of Palestinian unity in mobilizing for liberation, as well as the … Read more

Screening and Discussion of “The Palestine Exception”

Join us for a special screening of The Palestine Exception, followed by an insightful discussion with Fault Lines correspondent Josh Rushing and producer Amina Waheed. Date: Monday, September 30Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PMLocation: The Jerusalem Fund (2425 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037) The Palestine ExceptionFault Lines investigates the suppression of Palestine advocacy on college … Read more

The Jerusalem Fund Internship Program – Fall 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

The Absence of Palestine in Children’s Literature and Why This Matters

Join us at the Palestine Center for a talk with Dr. Alice Rothchild, moderated by Said Arikat Tuesday, July 306:30 – 8:00 pm EST Location: The Jerusalem Fund2425 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 Dr. Alice RothchildPhysician, Author, and Filmmaker Moderated bySaid ArikatWashington Bureau Chief at Al Quds Daily Newspaper Much of US children’s literature … Read more

Diabetes is Rising, the PDI is Responding: Be the Urgent Help We Need!

The ongoing genocide in Gaza has led to a marked surge in violence throughout Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, raising significant concerns about the escalating health crisis in Palestine. Socio-economic constraints, increased movement restrictions, attacks on healthcare infrastructure, and psychological stress arising from the Israeli occupation are obstructing access to healthcare in Palestine. … Read more

Badlands: America’s Wars from Chicago to Gaza

A book talk with Dr. Osamah F. Khalil, moderated by Said Arikat Wednesday, July 10, 202412:00 – 1:00 pm EST (LIVE ON ZOOM) FeaturingDr. Osamah F. KhalilAssociate Professor of History and author of A World of Enemies: America’s Wars at Home and Abroad from Kennedy to Biden Moderated bySaid ArikatWashington Bureau Chief at Al Quds … Read more

Jerusalem Fund Executive Director Resigns

The Jerusalem Fund announces the resignation of its Executive Director, Jehad Abusalim, effective June 15, 2024. Mr. Abusalim joined the organization shortly before the outbreak of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. During his tenure, he and The Jerusalem Fund and Palestine Center team, worked diligently to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians in … Read more

The Jerusalem Fund’s 47th Anniversary Gala Sponsors – Chicago

The Jerusalem Fund would like to give a special thanks to our Gala sponsorsfor their generous contributions! Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh ($20,000) Mr. Edward Hassan of Edwards Realty Company (Pledges $10,000) Dr. Khaled Abughazaleh ($5,000) Dr. Ghaffar Kazkaz ($5,000) Mr. Ammar AlMasri (Pledges $5,000) Ghaffar Kazkaz ($5,000) Dr. Manhal Khilfeh ($5,000) Mr. & Mrs. Ibrahim & … Read more