Jwarieh
What’s the idea of the magazine?
Jiwar. Mujaawarah. Jwarieh.
The idea of the magazine is to create relations through interacting with and publishing of texts, in the sense that the writer is immersed in their surroundings, context, self and those around them, coming into close contact with them to relay the stories and experiences that are lost in the intensity and frequency of unfolding events, tales which hold and document our histories.
In addition, through the selection of texts we hope that writers will engage with each other and those coordinating the magazine, working together to edit texts for publishing.
Aljwarieh is also an invitation to anyone who wants to begin writing and sharing their story. You can reach out to us to begin together, whether with an idea or developed texts.
Our goal is to document and transfer everything that is happening to us, the oppressed people, the resolute, the resisters in Palestine and the rest of the world, so that our words gain power and our voices are raised louder.
We want our words to be free, which is why we’re starting with what is available to us in terms of people’s support through different means. So this is an invitation to people and organizations to support our efforts, as we’re not seeking donor funding. We hold faith to the idea as a way of life, doing what is possible to bring it to fruition. We believe that this work is priceless, grateful to do what we can and hoping that you will see value in supporting our efforts.
AlJwarieh Genres
(Gaza, Mujawwarah, Tales, Blend)
Gaza
What’s happening in Gaza ,the hope its people hold onto, and the suffering that stands in the way of their dreams.
Mujaawarah
When one person or one place comes into proximity with another, to tell the story of that closeness and the connection formed.
Tales
Places seen through the eyes of their people: dialects of different regions, authentic stories, the uncovering of historical theft and falsification by the occupation, the lived experiences of communities, moments of learning, and archiving the past through oral storytelling and traditional proverbs.
Blend
The cultural and historical ties between Palestine especially Gaza and the broader Arab world, including shared narratives, occupation, and collective stories passed between generations and borders.
Who Can Write With Us:
Anyone who has no voice but holds a real cause, anyone standing against colonial oppression and systemic injustice. This is for those who want the world to hear their personal story.
Contact:
Email: esam.hajjaj96 [at] gmail [dot] com
The genres of Jwarieh
Gaza
What is happening in Gaza — the hope its people hold, and the suffering that blocks their dreams.
Read the pieces →Mujaawarah
One person, or one place, coming close to another — and telling the story of that closeness.
Read the pieces →Tales
Places seen through the eyes of their people: dialects, true stories, and the oral storytelling that carries them.
Read the pieces →Blend
The cultural and historical ties between Palestine — Gaza above all — and the wider Arab world.
Read the pieces →