By Elissa Odeh

“Aside from just trying to survive, you’re also dealing with culture shock, the expectations of living in America, language barriers and isolation. All of it only delays the healing process.”

By Ragad Ahmad

At the heart of this transnational olive oil network sits one man: Jamal Al-Zaghloul, who has earned the nickname "the FedEx of the West Bank" among Philadelphia-area Palestinian families.

By Ragad Ahmad

For Saif Manna of Manna Bakery, his grandmothers represented contrasting approaches to Palestinian cuisine, and each influenced his food philosophy.

By Elissa Odeh

Organized by church volunteers, the festival has become a highlight of the year for both the Lebanese American community and Philadelphians interested in Middle Eastern culture.

By Elissa Odeh

At Majdal Bakery, Kenan Rabah strives to serve Philly a taste of his heritage, helping him reshape his identity from one lost in political conflict to one rooted in history and tradition.

By Elissa Odeh

For Samar Dahleh, the community element of tatreez is what draws her to it the most. “You are supposed to sit like the khaltos (aunties) used to, do tatreez together, chatter and enjoy a cup of tea,” she said.