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Reviews by Ghassan Rubeiz on Memoirs Written by Arab Women
Sep 20, 2023
Fida Jiryis and Kathy Saad Feghali. By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Contributing Writer Commentary on two books by Arab women: Glass Cedars by Kathy Saad Feghali, N D Press, 2023; Stranger In My Own Land by Fida Jiryis, C Hurst, 2022. This summer(...)Pathbreakers of Arab America--Fourteenth in Series: Huda Kattan and Sisters Mona and Alya
Sep 20, 2023
Huda (middle), sisters Mona and Alya -- Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fourteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science,(...)Can the Western Perception of the Middle East Evolve Beyond its Perceived Danger?
Sep 20, 2023
Map of The Middle East. Photo: WikiMedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Middle East, a region rich in history, culture, and diversity, has long been a focal point of global attention. Unfortunately, in recent decades,(...)To Wear or Not To Wear The Hijab
Sep 20, 2023
Woman Wearing Hijab Photo. Credit: needpix.com By: Saba Jobah / Contributing Writer Modern Feminism turned Aggressor Often muslim women wearing the hijab will find themselves as the victim of modern feminism. How could that be? Instead, it has become extremely(...)"The Prophet", by Lebanese-American Poet-Philosopher Kahlil Gibran, Celebrates its 100th Anniversary on September 23, 2023
Sep 20, 2023
Photo Credits: Kindle By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Profound Impact On September 23, 1923, the world welcomed a literary gem as Gibran Kahlil Gibran, the celebrated Lebanese writer and poet, unleashed "The Prophet" upon readers. This(...)Arab Culture being a High Context Culture
Sep 20, 2023
Photo: Pixabay By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The phrase "high-context culture," which was first introduced by anthropologist Edward T. Hall in the 1970s, is frequently used to describe Arab culture. While low-context cultures focus more on explicit(...)Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Potomac to Host 38th Annual Mediterranean Festival Sept. 22-24
Sep 15, 2023
(POTOMAC, MARYLAND) Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in Potomac, Md. will proudly host its 38th Annual Mediterranean Festival the weekend of September 22-24. Festival hours will be as follows: Friday, Sept. 22, from 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23,(...)The Stigma Behind Therapy in Arab Societies
Sep 13, 2023
Photo: commons.wikimedia.org By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab societies have a rich history, characterized by their traditions and tightly-knit communities. However, within the context of this vibrant cultural heritage, a concerning pattern has persisted: the stigma surrounding(...)Pathbreakers of Arab America--Thirteenth in Series: Ralph Nader
Sep 13, 2023
Photo --By Don LaVange (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wickenden/) - Flickr(https://www.flickr.com/photos/wickenden/474602694/), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3251720 By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the thirteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business,(...)Bahbah: Without Palestinian and Arab “Enemies,” Israel Could Self Destruct
Sep 13, 2023
Israeli President, Isaac Herzog. Credit: WikiCommons By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Over the past decades, many believed Israel could self-destruct without their unifying focus of battling Palestinian and Arab enemies. As relations between Israel and Arab countries(...)Adapting Strategies to Local Values in the Arab Market
Sep 13, 2023
Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab market includes a complex and dynamic economic environment that spans several cultures and countries. Global businesses must modify their tactics to align with the regional values and preferences(...)Art in a Time of War: A Look At the Artwork On Arab Borders
Sep 13, 2023
Photo Credits: Atlantic Council By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Different Mediums of Expression Art has long been a medium for expressing cultural heritage, identity, and societal narratives. From ancient civilizations to modern-day societies, artwork has played a(...)4,030 Results (Page 21 of 336)