Philadelphia Palestinian Americans

Together we can make the difference

To empower and support the Palestinian community in Philadelphia by promoting cultural heritage, fostering unity, advocating for social justice, and facilitating access to resources and opportunities. We strive to sustain our Palestinian identity and roots, celebrate diversity, and work towards a just and equitable society for all Palestinians in Philadelphia and beyond.

To unite and empower the Palestinian American Community.


 To create a Palestinian-American Cultural locus in Philadelphia.


To promote cultural and humanitarian programs that support our diaspora and compatriots in our homeland.


To develop programs and functions that will serve and improve our community’s standing.


To foster cross-cultural exchange and mutual solidarity to support and uplift all communities in struggle.

Our objective

The Palestinian community in Philadelphia aims to achieve its goals through various initiatives and activities.

‘We never left’

"We are the Jews and the Christians and the Muslims; we lived, converted between religions, settled from pilgrims, left and returned, mixed with our conquerors, died by their swords, and nourished her soil with our bodies. But we never left. But we never left. But we never left ".

A poem by Susan Abulhawa 

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Latest Updates


By Mohammad Abulaban October 12, 2024
Where Olive Trees Weep The Interfaith Pillar of CAIR Philadelphia Invites you to attend a screening of the powerful film "Where Olive Trees Weep" followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Ashira Darwish. Tickets are free, but please click on "Get Tickets" to ensure your seat! In lieu of a ticket fee we are asking (if so moved) for donations to the Non-Profit HEAL Palestine, HEAL Palestine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the humanitarian needs of children in Palestine. Our four main pillars of Health, Education, Aid, and Leadership will help both now and into the future to support children. donations can be made directly here: https://healpalestine.app.neoncrm.com/forms/144 Special Thank you to our event sponsors: Interfaith Peacewalk for Peace and Reconciliation and Prayers for Peace Alliance Disclaimer: Montgomery County Community College is not affiliated with the event, and the College should not be contacted regarding the program.
September 19, 2024
We invite you to join Prayers for Peace Alliance, Nonviolence International and our partners for Every Life, A Universe, a three-day vigil and call to action on October 6th , 7th, and 8th . Together, we will remember and renounce the violence that has impacted both Palestinian and Jewish communities. Event Details October 6: Solidarity Walk On this day, we remember that history did not begin in 2023. For 75 years, Palestinians have lived under systems of martial law, occupation, apartheid, and siege. Join us at Cottman Avenue and Castor Avenue at 4:00 PM to hear stories from Palestinian community members and walk in solidarity with them. October 7: Memorial Vigil We mark the anniversary of a traumatic day for the Jewish people, within the broader context of all that has come before and since. We invite you to join us at Fairmount Water Works at 6:00 PM as we grieve the atrocities together, committing ourselves to safety through solidarity. October 8: Peace Action On October 8th, we renounce Israel’s genocidal attack on Gaza and escalating aggression towards Palestinians. Faith leaders will gather at City Hall at 6:00 PM to demand “Not Another Bomb” be sent from the United States to the Israeli military. We call for an end to the violent systems of ethnic cleansing, occupation, and apartheid that continue to fuel suffering. Whether in person or from afar, your participation matters. Together, we can stand against violence and create momentum for a future of peace, justice, and equality for all.
Family from Gaza in Philadelphia by HEAL Palestine
August 21, 2024
Family from Gaza in Philadelphia by HEAL Palestine
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