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How a Palestinian Dentist Set Up Jerusalem’s Book Club

  • January 3, 2015
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In coordination with the only Palestinian public library, a 25-year-old dentist set up the Dar Issaf al-Nashashibi Book Club in East Jerusalem, a haven for young Palestinians to breathe inspiration and express themselves.

In a city where basic infrastructure is a luxury and welfare is nearly inexistent, the initiative aims to create a space where culture and literature can flourish. “[The youth] lack an escape or breathing space. They don’t have playgrounds, sports or leisure clubs, or options for extracurricular activities,” the book club’s founder Ahmad told El Balad. According to a report by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, 75.3 percent of Palestinians in Jerusalem live below the poverty line.

The book club is composed of two circles: a 22-to-30 year old main group and another one for 30-year-old women and above, hoping to target 10-18-year-olds in the near future. The club focuses on a wide range of genres based on popular demand, some of them Arab and some by international authors as well.

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Valentina Primo

Journalist, globetrotter, and determined idealist. Since Valentina left her home country of Argentina, she has searched for ways to build bridges between cultures and foster dialogue. Her previous work in international organizations in Italy and Germany fed her passion for the world of development, while her 8-year journalistic experience in Argentina and Egypt increased her curiosity for everything that challenges the stereotype. She holds a BA in Journalism and a Masters in Peace Studies with a specialization in Human Rights.

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