#Palestinianwomen

[reemnj]

In the heart of occupied Palestine, the dreams of innocent women are torn away by the merciless hands of the Israeli occupation. These women—mothers, university students, daughters—each of them bound by their unwavering love for their homeland, their thirst for knowledge, and their yearning for freedom. Their only "crime" is daring to live with dignity in a world that seeks to deny them even that. But the occupation, in its fear of their unbreakable spirit, tries to shackle their bodies, believing that walls and chains can suppress their power. Yet, behind the cold iron bars, their courage remains fierce, their hope burning brighter than ever. The darkness of their cells cannot dim the light of resistance they carry within. These chains are temporary; the oppression will crumble. For the freedom that pulses in their hearts is inevitable, unstoppable—an eternal flame that no prison can ever extinguish.

[splendidmoments]

Could anyone recommend memoirs by Palestinian women? Also, graphic novels and graphic memoirs by Palestinian women?

[lisablasstudio]

Monday's image: October 30, 2023

Olin Dows, Bread Sellers, Woodcut on paper, 17.5 x 11.4 centimeters, 1933, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

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[gazanarchive]

A Palestinian woman carrying vegetables to sell in the markets of Al Quds (1905) Photograph by Charles A. Hornstein -from Jerusalem Caught in Time by Colin Osman.

[sheroo-beroo]

To Love a Palestinian Woman When you love a Palestinian woman,  the essence of resistance seeps into your existence;  you comprehend  the meaning of persistence.  In her eyes you may see  residues of a tear,  but never  a sign of fear.  When you love a Palestinian woman,  your heart is tuned  to the beat of a heart  that can never forget.  You travel far;  you walk the narrow streets of Jerusalem,  in the footsteps of Jesus,  carrying his cross, cleaning his wounds, wiping his sweat.  When you love a Palestinian woman  you love every wave  that kisses the shores of her land,  every olive tree in Galilee,  every particle of salt  in the Dead Sea.  When you love a Palestinian woman,  you love a smile  mysteriously mixed with pain unknown to others;  and a laugh that was choked  when the land was separated from its faithful lovers.  When you love a Palestinian woman  you love a spirit  that inherited the will to stand,  and eyes  that terrify guards at check-points,  in a way no man can.  How can any man love  but a Palestinian woman?  Ehab Lotayef  Montreal, February 2003 Reposted from @tatreezandtea (@get_regrann) - She has a book giveaway going on now for Tatreez & Tea ✖️✖️✖️ Repost @doonz____ ・・・ “Tatreez tells the truth about our history as Palestinian women, and will continue to do so as long as we continue to tell our stories in fabric.” ___________________________________________ “Each cross stitch, each threaded needle, and each cup of tea is the lifeline to our Palestinian ancestors and their ways of life.” ___________________________________________ #currentlyreading : Tatreez and Tea By: Wafa Ghnaim ___________________________________________ #tatreez #tatreezandtea #tatreezfalahi #falahiah #palestine #palestiniangirl #palestinianfood #palestinianwedding #palestinianwomen #palestinianembroidery #embroiderydesign #embroideryhoop #culturvation #culturapopular #stitchery #stitchlovers #wafaghnaim #booksandbeans #booksandshares #booksandtea #booksandcoffee - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_CSL9hAom/?igshid=na2sr4qc63km

[stella-nisreen-kanaan]

🌻🌿🍅 I have been working the past 3 years on our new project. I am happy to announce that I will be finally be able to share it with all of you on January 17 2020 at 16 o’clock at Beauty Avenue. SAVE the date 📆 One of my greatest inspiration for this project has been my grandmother, Shahira 👵🏼. This photo shows us together in Cyprus, in 1986 in her organic garden. My grandmother’s passion and love for nature goes back to many generations before her, when my family lived in Haifa, Palestine, before 1948. I remember vividly how she always had a prescribed herb for any given ailment. I cherish every moment I shared with her in that garden. She never had a chance to go back to her land. I dedicate this project to her. Teta: this is your key to the promised land, a land without borders 🗝. Welcome home ❣️ • #herbalist #ancientwisdom #herbalistsofinstagram #herbs #plantemedicin #healthybeauty #urtemedicin #urter #urtekærlighed #palestine #palestinianwomen #tetashahira #herbalmagick #herbalmagic #witchesofinstagram (at Limassol, Cyprus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6pwGnQB_gb/?igshid=7c7zgorcpiac

[rebelwithacauze]

The bravest are those who sees the danger before them but still fearlessly , go out to meet it. Image: A #Palestinian woman and Israeli security officer taking photos of each other on the streets of #Jerusalem. Photo credit: Ahmad Gharabli This image has been chosen Photo of the Year 2019 in the Istanbul Photo Awards #fearless #brave #courage #palestinianwomen #photooftheyear #instagram #instaphoto #instacool #girlpower #resistance #until #victory #freepalestine https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FdbGXhc1G/?igshid=xhcqxpfwfxcp

[hamzadeamman]

Beautiful pieces by @sasha_nassar 👌 #palestinianwomen #palestine #jaffa #hebron #kuffieh #pattern #fashion #mode #design #Paris #France

[palestinianspodcast-blog]

What about the women?

By: Nadia Abuelezam

Having just released a three-part series on three generations of men from the same family, many have asked me, what about the women? What about the female Azzam family members? 

Believe me, they have not been, nor can they be, forgotten or ignored.

The Azzam family’s women are actually at the core of many of the stories told in Episodes #14, #15, and #16. Here are just a couple examples (among many):

Sara Azzam: I had the honor of meeting Sara when interviewing Moneer for the podcast at their lovely home in the Boston suburbs. I was initially in awe of Sara’s stunning blonde hair and blue eyes, but then immediately struck by her knowledge of the Azzam family’s history, of Palestinian history in general, and her ability to connect the struggles of the Palestinian people to the struggles of families with American roots, like her own (you really should listen to the end of Episode #15 if you haven’t yet!). I also had the pleasure of walking with Sara and Moneer during last year’s 1for3 Walk for Water in Cambridge, MA. She donned a kuffiyeh around her neck and a great deal of enthusiasm despite the pouring rain we found ourselves walking in. As Hani Nicholas (Sara’s son) mentions in the latest episode (#16), his mom, despite not being born with Palestinian heritage, has taken on that identity with a fervor and may be the most Palestinian one in the family. And you can see the admiration and respect all members of the Azzam family have for their mother and leader. Hani’s story frequently made reference to her guidance in his life. When telling his story live on stage at Palestinians, Live! in October of 2016, Hani mentioned the last time he smiled from ear to ear was when he was able to celebrate his mother’s birthday.  

Alexandra Azzam: Alexandra, Sara and Moneer’s daughter and Hani’s younger sister, has been described to be as the “firecracker” of the bunch and a “formidable” member of the family. Hani Nicholas insisted when we sat down for the interview that it wasn’t him I should be talking to but rather his sister, who was much more eloquent on issues related to Palestine and identity. Hani describes his experience in his grandfather’s home with his sister by his side (see picture below), heightening the contrast between the current resident and the previous residents. While I have not had the pleasure of meeting Alexandra, I hope to meet her soon and interview her for the podcast! 

Azzams in front of their family’s home on Mt. Carmel. Left to right: Alexandra, Dean (Moneer’s brother), Moneer, and Hani Nicholas. 

So, what about the women? The women are present, active, and necessary to the stories told by Hani Tawfiq, Moneer, and Hani Nicholas. Despite their voices not being heard in the episodes themselves, they are an essential part of the Azzam family story. They make us proud to call them Palestinian women. 

[cameronfreealexander]

Palestinian girls: is it possible to hook up with them?

Dating a Palestinian girl may be something you considered extreme just yesterday. But today you can think twice and finally make this step because it’s worthy of efforts!

Arab women progress more nowadays. They get a better education and prestigious professions, they order fancy colorful hijabs online, and… they start to date men.

Of course, this occurrence isn’t welcomed in Arabic culture, still. Virginity is treasured a lot and girls do everything to keep it till the marriage. They date only secretly and try other caresses but not intercourse itself. If you and a Palestinian girl liked each other and decided to get closer, she will greatly appreciate your ability to hide from public and do things quietly. Doesn’t matter how much you want to demonstrate your exciting closenesswith her – it’s not appropriate at all and even dangerous. So it’s better to respect Palestinian beliefs and the difference of their mentality.

However, it’s easy to fall for those hot girls as they are often naturally beautiful, extremely feminine, playful, sensual, and… bored to death. Yes, they like to laugh and have fun but their culture expects them to be cold and restrained. That’s why they will be so relieved to talk with a foreigner, smile and flirt!

Palestinian women take a great care of their gorgeous silky hair, the skin, nails, and other beautiful parts. Their eyes are huge, dark and mysterious. Sometimes Arab women have green or blue eyes which is pretty, too. They use sensual sweet perfumes and their natural smell is very alluring too. They are submissive to their men even if they are in fact leaders at work. For sure, all these qualities are enough to intrigue you and throw you to their arms!

They are extremely optimistic and will always support you with a joke or a piece of advice. It’s better if you respect them in return, be gentle with them and tell as many compliments as you can otherwise local men will do that for you! By the way, always make sure your chosen one isn’t under a local man’s protection, or you will get into trouble. It can be her fiancée, her uncle or brother – in any case, better stay away and find another beauty!

It can happen that she brings a friend or a family member to the meeting with you, not telling you this in advance – don’t be shocked as Palestinian girls are obliged to have a “third person” on such dates. However, if she’s a mature woman, let’s say a widow, rules can be different. Just never be surprised and accept those different customs until she can secretly reward you for your patience.

There is one Arab woman on a million who is seeking adventure. All the others want to get married, please their parents, and make babies. Of course girls-students have desire and find time to just date and then part, but most of them are having great hopes about marriage. Family is everything in their culture. But not depending on the final goal and purpose of your relationship, you are the luckiest man because the response of her passionate body is unique. Palestinianwomen have a huge unrealized potential in a bed as they used to be a tool for a man’s pleasure but no one explored their own ability to enjoy so far. Be one of those happy explorers!

However, we won’t be saying she is miss Perfection without any flaws. She surely has some. Palestinian women can be very jealous, short-tempered, always searching for enemiesto fight with, moody, complaining, and addicted to their mothers. Not fun anymore, right?

The best way is to ask her more questions and learn about her progressively before entering into any relationship. When you see her reactions on other people, you will be able to predict how she reacts on your own actions in future. That’s why it’s better if you two are co-workers or colleagues: you will know her personality much better than just by meeting her on the street. It’s also wonderful to meet her on a party of some common friends. The less surprises about her character and situation –the more pleasure your communication will bring. That’s all you have to know about Palestinian girls before you actually try to approach them.

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[gazanarchive]

Illustration of a Palestinian woman, by @hhhinar. 

My Ezidi princess @7eyrani​ has surprised me with that magnificent illustration for the Palestinian woman! Look at the details! How amazing! I recommend following her on Instagram @hhhinar to enjoy this angel's breathtaking works!

[intifada2]

Aya Zinati: “We Are Not In The Same Boat. A Letter to Israeli Feminists”*

By Aya Zinati

  [dikf translation / Hebrew original below / מקור בעברית בהמשך]

To Israeli feminists and activists I say clearly and emphatically: No, we’re not in the same boat, and we’re not partners in the same struggle.

Such partnership is not possible because we don’t undergo the same oppression. We can’t be partners because you (and to be fair, I’ll say the crushing majority of you) don’t…

[taitaleila]

#Repost @nooryg and her Taita looking great! ・・・ A special occasion needs a special garment. And what occasion is more important than visiting your Taita. So thankful for the awesome team @taita_leila for the amazing top embellished with embroidery by the women of Bir Sabaa, Palestine. Check them out at www.taitaleila.com #taitaleila #palestinianembroidery #palestinianwomen #birsabaa #palestine #taitalove #grandma #amman #jordan

[uprootedzaytouna]

[image-politique]

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Vacuum by Raadah Saadeh (2007, video)

[mona-palestinephoto]

#Soon #palestinianwomen #photoshooting