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Letter from the Guest Editor

Letter from the Guest Editor

Ryah Aqel
Blog, Film, From the Editor, Palestine in America, Print Issue, You Should Know, Podcast

Through this edition, I have offered you readers a mere glimpse into the rich world that is Palestinian film–there are so many artists, producers, curators, editors, and more that I would love to share with you, but we only had so much space and time. That said, I am thrilled to be able to offer you a piece of my teachers and peer practitioners who are rebuilding the Palestinian image archive.

Palestinian you should know: Samir Mogannam

Palestinian you should know: Samir Mogannam

Palestine in America
Blog, food, Food Edition, Palestine in America, Podcast, Print Issue, You Should Know

Samir Mogannam, who began as a sous-chef and has dabbled in an array of cuisines, opened San Francisco-based Beit Rima —an ode to his mother — in 2019 and now is working on a cookbook with her to help preserve Palestinian identity.

In our interview with the Palestinian chef, we discussed his family, his thoughts on cultural preservation and his advice for any Palestinians considering joining the food industr

Food Edition: Letter from the Editor

Food Edition: Letter from the Editor

Jinan Deena
Food Edition, Blog, food, From the Editor, Palestine in America, Podcast, You Should Know

I never set out to be a chef.

I know it seems like a lie. My parents owned a restaurant for most of my life, and I know the ins and outs of the business. I also worked in other restaurants over the years, and I have so many friends and family in the industry. When I moved to Washington, D.C. in 2017, I started hosting dinner parties, sometimes for up to 50 people. I was never happier than when I was feeding people and seeing the joy on their faces as they took that first bite.

Ahmad Ibrahim: “The Palestinian Golden Boy”

Ahmad Ibrahim: “The Palestinian Golden Boy”

Nader Ihmoud
Palestine in America, Print Issue, Q&A, Sports Edition, You Should Know, Blog

Last year, in a match surrounded by controversy, Ibrahim dethroned Adam Rothweiler, who held the title for the previous three years. In an interview with Palestine in America for our sports edition and our podcast, the 25-year-old described what it takes to become a pro fighter, wanting to defend his title this year, and the drama that ensued before and after winning the WBC title.

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