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Stories from Jerusalem / Al Quds

Kristel
Cultural Heritage
Palestinian Culture
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Nakba
Gaza
Trauma and Resilience
Jerusalem
History
Collective Trauma
A House In Jerusalem
Palestinian Heritage Museum
Education
Christianity
Palestinian Community
Amwaj Choir
Palestinian Identity
Displacement
Family History
Trauma
Water As Memory

As a tour guide in Jerusalem, I have developed many tours with different themes, that take you all around the city and sometimes we travel further out to other interesting historical places.

If you have an interest in the history of Jerusalem, then you should definitely enjoy these stories and hopefully you will join one or more tours with me in the future!

E-mail: kristelguide@gmail.com

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For International Women's Day, today on the 8th of March, I prepared a tour in the old city of Jerusalem, that takes you through the history of Jerusalem with women as the main characters! 

Unfortunately the old city is closed to visitors due to the... more

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My name is Kristel, I studied history and tour guiding in the Netherlands and I have a tour guide license from the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and from the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism. During the Covid pandemic I created the podcast Stories from ... more

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A couple of years ago I received three pieces of embroidery that used to be the chest pieces of Palestinian dresses. The Palestinian dress is called a 'thob' in Arabic. The person who gave them to me said she had received them from an Israeli woman w... more

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A couple of years ago I received three pieces of embroidery that used to be the chest pieces of Palestinian dresses. The Palestinian dress is called a 'thob' in Arabic. The person who gave them to me said she had received them from an Israeli woman w... more

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Recent Guests

Bahar Joba
Curator at the Palestinian Heritage Museum
Palestinian Heritage Museum
Episode: Thob and tatreez, the Palestinian traditional heritage dress
Danya Maali
Coordinator at the Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy.
Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy
Episode: Young Palestinian leaders shaping the future of Palestine
Danyam Ali
Part-time coordinator and intern at the Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy.
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Episode: Young Palestinian leaders shaping the future of Palestine
Raneen Shwaiki
Graduate of media technology with experience in graphic design and feminist media projects.
Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy
Episode: Young Palestinian leaders shaping the future of Palestine
Malek Abou Ayash
Intern lawyer studying law.
Episode: Young Palestinian leaders shaping the future of Palestine
Niveen Manasra
Agricultural engineering student currently training at the Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy.
Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy
Episode: Young Palestinian leaders shaping the future of Palestine
Nada Samih-Rotondo
Palestinian American educator, writer, and mother of three; author of "All Water Has Perfect Memory"
Author
Episode: All water has perfect memory, interview with author Nada Samih-Rotondo
Muayad Elayyan
Palestinian filmmaker known for his sensitive portrayal of Palestinian narratives in film
Episode: A house in Jerusalem, interview with filmmaker Muayad Elayyan
Amira Kisya
Activist and former family member of the Qasiyah family, fighting to reclaim their land
Save Al Makhrour
Episode: A visit to the Makhrour valley

Host

Crystal
As the main host, Crystal is a licensed tour guide who shares her firsthand experiences and insights into Palestinian culture and heritage. She engages with various guests to explore a wide range of topics pertinent to Palestine.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Missing this podcast. And I wonder and worry if the host and her partner are ok.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenaKadd
    United States2 years ago
  • Great stuff

    Found the podcast when looking for stuff on Petra, and the whole show is great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rakkar
    Australia3 years ago
  • Well done & so informative!

    I am really enjoying listening to this podcast! I’m Irish Canadian & my knowledge of Palestine is so tiny. My boyfriend is Palestinian & I have learned so much from him & now from this show! I can’t wait to hear about the tour you went on. Would have loved to join you! Please share all about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maura McFly
    Canada3 years ago
  • Handala

    My father had a thick book of Naji Al-Ali’s cartoons mostly with Handala’s image. It was image after image without much writing describing the imagery. I was a little girl when I learned about him and my father did his best to describe the political statements Naji expressed in his cartoons. I was amazed with the meaning behind so many simple pictures. You shed more light on this piece of Palestinian history. Just amazing. Thank you for your passion and care in encapsulating Naji Al-Ali and the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beesan Jaser
    United States5 years ago
  • Next best thing to being there!

    Absolutely loving each episode, rich in information, culture and history. It’s a great medicine for those longing to visit Palestine (again)!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boooohoooooooooo
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many express gratitude for the opportunity to learn more about Palestine, its history, and cultural significance through engaging narratives and interviews.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature and personal storytelling of each episode, finding the content diverse and enriching.
Some reviews highlight the emotional depth of the conversations, with newcomers feeling welcomed and enlightened about Palestinian issues.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Palestinian children's choir Amwaj
Q: What opportunities do they have to perform?
They perform regularly in the West Bank and have had opportunities to tour abroad, including in France and Italy, helping them grow as artists and individuals.
Palestinian children's choir Amwaj
Q: What are the things that they are learning from the choir?
In addition to singing, they learn performance arts, languages, teamwork, and social values, creating a model of society within the choir.
Palestinian children's choir Amwaj
Q: How do you recruit the children?
We started the program in the summer of 2015, focusing on children from both the old and new city of Hebron, navigating the challenges and dangers they face in their daily lives.
A house in Jerusalem, interview with filmmaker Muayad Elayyan
Q: How do you see your film in relation to the current events in Gaza?
Many viewers have drawn direct connections between the film's themes of displacement and trauma with the ongoing situation in Gaza, emphasizing the continuity of these experiences for Palestinians.
All water has perfect memory, interview with author Nada Samih-Rotondo
Q: Did your father read the book?
I think so, but English is not his first language, so I don't know how much he absorbed.

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2. Danya Maali
3. Danyam Ali
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