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.

By Ragad Ahmad

After years of American individualism, where success is measured by self-sufficiency and connections often feel transactional, the interdependence I found in Palestine felt like rediscovering a language I had forgotten I knew.

By Ragad Ahmad

For many Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) women across Philadelphia, cultural garments serve not merely as clothing, but as living threads connecting them to their ancestral heritage.

By Ragad Ahmad

For some MENA students, studying abroad offers experiences that are not available to them in the U.S.—along with some unexpected rewards.

By Elissa Odeh

Holy Week activities at Arab American churches throughout the Philadelphia area provided opportunities for congregants to continue centuries-old traditions while observing the holiest days in their faith.