Arab and Jew. Naturally these words are meant to be opposites. Their definitions both consist of years of struggle, resistance, and animosity. For some, these words are simple synonyms for hate and disgust. However, this summer I attributed a new translation to this unwilling word combination. My translation was not built form words reported in the media, pictures posted on Zionist websites, or from the terrorist activity currently happening in Israel. Instead, it is based on my own experiences, my own conversations, and my own memories. Read the entire essay
Natalie Bakhshi
March 13, 2014