CURRENT ISSUE ISSUE 4, February 2004 The Olive Tree, Part II : The Blessed Tree From wood carvings to soap, products from the olive tree enrich Palestinians' lives.

Welcome to Asalah, a magazine devoted to the culture and traditions of the Palestinian people. "Asalah" is the Arabic word for authenticity of heritage and traditions, an important value in Palestinian society. We invite you to experience the world of the Palestinians - a world vaster, and far richer, than the one portrayed on evening news broadcasts.

To repeat a phrase one hears whenever entering or leaving a Palestinian home, "Ahlan wa sahlan"... Welcome. Come, experience for yourself the extraordinary generousity, vitality and dignity of the Palestinians.

ISSUE 3, July 2003 The Olive Tree, Part I The Olive Tree figures significantly in Palestinian culture, history and food.

ISSUE 2, September 2002 Palestinian Embroidery Once a traditional craft practiced by village women, Palestinian embroidery has become an important symbol of Palestinian culture.

ISSUE 1, August 2002 The Palestinian People - Faces from our Past A collection of photographs in celebration of the rich culture and traditions of the Palestinian people.