Jerusalem in Exile — Tangible Memories

30Jun06

What is the image of Jerusalem that dwells in your mind ?

Is there a particular image that takes shape in your mind when you remember Jerusalem? Try to describe this image in words, while being as specific as possible. Describe the visual details that are connected to this image—there are no limitations in length or form, express yourself freely!

Please do not hesitate to include any written texts or personal testimonies that might help complete your elaboration and description of your relationship with Jerusalem, or the issues of Exile, Palestine, Belonging, Home or any other related subject.

A collection of the above texts will appear on this web site, and approximately 100 contributions together with the artistically ‘materialized’ images will form the book “jerusalem in exile – tangible memories”.

You can write in the language of your choice.


Explore the mental images Palestinians have of Jerusalem

Participations will be accepted for a period of

one year - till May 2007

L E T T H E J O U R N E Y B E G I N

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2 Responses to “Jerusalem in Exile — Tangible Memories”


  1. 1 Ola Posted June 30th, 2006 - 3:10 am

    Very interesting! Something to ponder… thanks for sharing

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