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Five Cool Things You Never Knew About the Arab Tea Ritual

Aug 30, 2017

By John Mason/Contributing Writer 1. Tea is not Just about Sipping a Drink As part of my research as an anthropologist, I visited many people's homes around the Arab World. Interviewing folks did not simply involve sitting down and questioning(...)

Why American Muslims are Becoming More Liberal

Aug 30, 2017

By: Meriam Helal/ Contributing Writer American Muslims are one of the fastest growing populations in the United States, yet they are the most misunderstood. Pew Research Center and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) took a rare look(...)

The Future of Palestine in the Age of Trump: Is there Hope?

Aug 29, 2017

By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and presidential advisor, met with both Palestinian and Israeli officials on August 24 to discuss what some are hoping will produce a comprehensive peace initiative to be implemented in the future.(...)

6 Reasons Why ISIS is Not Islam

Aug 23, 2017

By: Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer The Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (Syria) that declared itself a caliphate in 2014, has become infamous with its brutal murders in Syria and Iraq in recent years. This movement is associated with videotapes with(...)

Arab Americans are Increasingly Running for Public Office

Aug 23, 2017

By Dan Gil / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most integral and intrinsic aspects of our democracy is the right to vote. In order for the entirety of a diverse society's needs to be represented, a significant portion(...)

Arab World Foundations Enriched Understanding of Eclipses

Aug 23, 2017

By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer For most people in the United States, the total solar eclipse yesterday was a chance to marvel at our vast universe and science. However, for a select few, it was a reminder of achievement,(...)

The Astonishing Benefits of the Magical “Trio” in Arab Cuisine

Aug 23, 2017

By Myrna Daher/Contributing Writer We, as Arab Americans, take the win for our extensive use of the magical Trio: lemon, olive oil and garlic. This trio is the key to making signature dishes within the Arab diet. Delicious ways to(...)

American Israel Education Foundation Pays for Fifty-Three Congressmen to Visit Israel

Aug 23, 2017

By Jonah Gellman/Contributing Writer The American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), a branch of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), paid for fifty-three Congressional representatives to visit Israel at the beginning of August. AIEF lobbies for AIPAC, raising the moral(...)

In Gaza, we get four hours of electricity a day — if we're lucky

Aug 22, 2017

SOURCE: LOS ANGELES TIMES BY: ABIER ALMASRI http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-almasri-no-electricity-in-gaza-20170820-story.html Some friends threw me a surprise birthday party last month. They placed a chocolate cake lit with candles before me and told me to make a wish for the year ahead.(...)

20-Year-Old Moroccan Gets Life-Changing Operation Due to Efforts of American Woman

Aug 22, 2017

SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: AMIRA EL MASAITI Rabat – Betsy Allen took her mission to help a 20-year-old Moroccan suffering from clubfoot to heart. After years of persistent effort and patience from the American teacher, the young man traveled all(...)

Top Middle Eastern Recipes for Beginners

Aug 21, 2017

SOURCE: THE SPURCE BY: SAAD FAYED We all have to crawl before we walk - it is the same principle in cooking. These recipes are basic, yet delicious, and will give you an introduction to cooking Middle Eastern food. The trick is to(...)

Japan comes to the rescue of Gaza's hospitals

Aug 21, 2017

SOURCE: AL-MONITOR BY: AHMAD MELHEM RAMALLAH, West Bank — On Aug. 3, Palestinian Minister of Health Jawad Awad authorized the installation of solar panels in public hospitals in the Gaza Strip, financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Awad, Takeshi Okubo, the Japanese(...)