January & February 1999 Guest List
Hello everyone, I just want to say hello to everybody and
wish you all the best. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in
cleveland this summer, it should be a great convention (not as
good as chicago was!) but itll be a blast. Anyway, I love this
sight and the idea that we all can communicate this way. So send
me an email and keep in touch everybody.
Richard T. Mufarreh <rmofreh@netscape.net>
Chicago, IL. USA - Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 21:33:50 (PST)
Hey everyone just thought I would say HELLO and I hope to
see everyone in Cleveland this summer for the convention. It's
going to be fun, but not as fun as Detroit. Love ya all.
Maha Faris <aham529@aol.com>
MI USA - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 15:51:31 (PST)
I just wanted to thank the Washington DC community for
their warm hospitality and that they did an excellent job hosting
this year's Mid Year meeting. I had a great time!! Hope to see
all of you at this years convention.
JuJu <XJuJuX@aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 21:02:27 (PST)
Thanks to everyone who attended the Mid-Year meeting in DC
this past weekend. We enjoyed having all of you here and we were
excited to unite as a family once more. Thank you for making the
meeting a success and we look forward to seeing you in Cleveland.
Keep in touch.
Georgette Tawil <gojet@hotmail.com>
Centreville, VA USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 16:09:09 (PST)
Hello Cousins!!! Hust wanted to let ya all know that I
can't wait for Cleveland. IT is gonna be fun. Well if anyone has
AOL send me an instant message or e mail and we'll keep in touch.
Love ya all with all of my heart.
Jordan Ghannam <Shtawook@aol.com>
Northville, Mi USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 11:35:35 (PST)
Hello to everyone!! just to say that I like this
guestbook!! Congratulations !!
M. Garip Chahin <mgarip@hotmail.com>
Santo Domingo, SD DR - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 17:12:48
(PST)
Hello everyone, My name is Jacqueline Khoury, All I would
like to say is I really like thiis guestbook and I like reading
what you all said. If you want to keep in touch just e-mail
me!!!!
Jacqueline Khoury <B0ssa14>
Lincolnwood, IL USA - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 11:19:01 (PST)
Hi everyone. My family is from Ramallah; from the Dar Awad
family. I was born in Washington D.C. in 1947, and visited
Ramallah in the summer of 1963. It is so amazing to think that
most all of us here who signed the guest book are related in some
way. After reading your notes, and remembering many of your sir
names that linger in my mind, I have this wanting urge to meet
all of you ... to see you ... just to be with you and share
together the feelings our families before us once felt. Maybe
e-mailings can be a substitute for enjoying the personal touch
with our relatives. I am a Amateur radio operator (HAM radio
operator) and just found out this week that the World
Communications Conference assigned the radio call prefix, E4, to
Palestine. This is good news as it shows the individual identity
of Palestine. Take care, and may we enjoy meeting each other and
finding how we are related, and to whom we are related. Our
Blessings and love to all our Ramallah families, Joe and Peggy
Saah
Joe Saah, Jr.
<wb5zpq@ipass.net>
Garner, NC USA - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 18:39:55 (PST)
If there is anyone out there that has NOT received their
1999 CLEVELAND CONVENTION INFO please contact me A.S.A.P. send
your name & address and i will send it out to you
immediately. see you in CLEVELAND 1999!!!
Juwanna <XJuJuX@aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 19:48:51 (PST)
Great sorrow at the passing of King Hussein ibn Talal ibn
Hussein of Jordan. He shall be greatly missed. Although I did not
always agree with his policies, I have always respected and
admired him as a wise leader of all Arabs. My heart goes out to
the people of Jordan and peace-loving people throughout the
world. I also wish to offer support to new King Abdullah II. May
his reign be as long and prosperous as his father's, Inshallah.
Richard Fawal <rfawal@io.com>
Austin, TX USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 08:11:02 (PST)
My deepest sympathy to the family of our mayor, he will
always be remembered in our hearts. Glad to know of this web
site, great job, keep up the good work. I can relate to family,
my roots. Would like pen pals, who I can relate to, anyone just
email me anytime. GOD BLESS!
Mary <cutiecari>
Dearborn Heights, MI USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 00:28:08
(PST)
As a Palestinian American I want to take this opportunity
to express my grief for the loss of one of the most prominent
rulers in the Middle East, King Hussein. The world weeps over the
loss of such a wonderful leader. I am touched by all of the
support that Jordan has gotten by many leaders around the world.
It gives me chills to see Israel, France, England, Palestine and
many other countries flying their flags at half mast in honor of
King Hussein. Although his death is hard for us to deal with, we
must be optimistic and pray that this new era will bring the best
for all Arab nations. Peace and prosperity will one day become a
way of life in the Middle East.
Sabrina M Bateh <coconido@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 14:27:47
(PST)
I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and I'm
hoping to see all my cousins and friends in June and July. Where
do you ask In Cleveland of course. Please join us in Cleveland
for the Ramallah convention so we can get to know each other as a
people, as a family, and as friends. See you all in June. And if
anyone would like to contact me and send me e-mail right to
Chuck49105. One love One Ramallah One People.
Alfred George Eways <Chuck49105>
Chantilly , va USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 10:28:21
(PST)
Hello everyone, I just want to say that I love you all and
I cant wait till we are reunited once again at this years annual
convention. We are gonna have lots of fun. For those of you on
aol, please send me an instant message, we can chat. I would also
like to say hi to all my realtives and friends in other states.
Just remember that, Palestine is not only a place, but a happy
thought that lives in the hearts and minds of many.
Patrick J. Qatsha <tubyullah@aol.com>
Novi, MI USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 20:12:43 (PST)
My wife Elizabeth and I are moving our family to Cairo this
summer. We would love to meet any other Ramallahites living in
Egypt. Perhaps a Ramallh Club can be set up. Send us an e-mail.
Emeel S. Ajluni <ajlunie@aol.com>
Farmington Hills, MI USA - Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 21:24:18
(PST)
Hi to all of you, just wrote to wish you all nice life and
to say that this webpage so great and I LOVE it so much. thanks
and GOD bless. zahran jaghab
Zahran Jaghab
<zahranj@planet.edu>
Ramalah, PALESTINE - Friday, January 29, 1999 at 14:41:51 (PST)
I live in Amman Jordan . I was born in Jerusalem . My late
father is from Ramallah from the Ibrahim Clan. Iam glad and proud
to know that there is a federation of the people of Ramallah in
the U.S . My regards to all the members of this federation.
Rafik Wadi Salameh <lyamab@go.com.jo>
Amman, Jordan - Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 13:47:38 (PST)
I am so thrilled I found this web site. I am an
Arab-American living in Ca. I was just in Ramallah this past
summer with two of my children. This was my kids first trip to
Ramallah. I must say that this was their most enjoyable trip.
They had a blast, they didn't want to come back to the U.S. When
we did return my daughter told her father she wanted all of us to
move back to Ramallah and live there forever. This trip had such
an effect on my 6 year old daughter so when she was asked to
write a book report about a special place in the world, she
wanted to write about Ramallah. That really makes me happy that I
took her to see it and I encourage everybody with young children
to take them also. It was much different than when I lived there.
This is a great web site. Keep up the good work. One last thing,
I would like to wish my cousin SUHA BABA, best wishes & good
luck on your marriage to RICHARD ELIAS. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!! I
LOVE YOU, NAJWA BABA
Najwa Baba <Najwa33>
San Bruno , Ca USA - Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 20:45:35 (PST)
Hello everyone! Does anyone know about the Debka Contest in
Cleveland? Has cities started praticing yet? I am clueless on
thissubject if anyone can fill me in. Can't wait to see eveyone
in Cleveland. My love goes out to all of you in Detroit and Jaxs.
Nadia <Nads109@aol.com>
Livonia, MI USA - Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 18:01:09 (PST)
Here I am sitting in my college dorm room and it makes me
happy to know that I can connect to my extended arabic family
online. Keep up the good work all!
J. J. S.
Bay Area, CA USA - Monday, January 18, 1999 at 12:23:48 (PST)
HELLO EVERYONE. I WOULD TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND
CONDOLENCES TO THE ZIADEH FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF DR. ISSA
ZIADEH. ALSO TO THE GHANNAM FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF THE BELOVED
UMO FUAD GHANNAM. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
JENNIFER A. <PLOBUDTA>
DETROIT, MI USA - Sunday, January 17, 1999 at 19:03:26 (PST)
Hello people,I enjoy this site it realy shows some deep
thinkers(cousin Julie etc. etc.)The one most important thing we
have in life is the power to choose.Always put the power of your
mind before your heart,and nothing will get in your way.
Marwan Eadeh <Marwan@worldofstereo.com>
SaN Fransisco, CA USA - Sunday, January 17, 1999 at 06:22:29
(PST)
I am an Arab American living here in NM, and was I ever
pleased to find this website!! Great Website!!! I lived in
Ramallah as a young child and attended Friends Girls School for
three years before my family made the decision to leave the
country and come to the US. I would like to hear from anyone
interested in becoming pen pals. May God bless Ramallah and our
beloved homeland and be with all of us Palestinians wherever we
are scattered in the world. Peace! M. Alawi
Margaret Alawi <airwoman23@yahoo.com>
Holloman AFB, NM USA - Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 12:00:44
(PST)
Hello everyone just thought I would pop by to say
"HI". To comment on Mr. Scorpion he is right, just
think about it 4 months until we can say Palestine is our land,
our country. Lets all pray to GOD that is goes ok, and we the
Palestians declare our land. I would love to her your comments
please e mail me or just sign the guestbook with your comments.
Take Care everyone!!!!!! :)
MAHA <AHAM529@AOL.COM>
MI USA - Thursday, January 14, 1999 at 19:21:06 (PST)
4 months to go to declare the state of Palestine..May God
help us all. My website is about the Middle East
Mr. Scorpion <factscomment@hotmail.com>
Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at 07:17:11 (PST)
Hello fellow palestinians, I've been searching for a book
that a Dr. Shaheen wrote. Its a book about the ramallah family
tree. I need this book......there is only one problem, I can't
find it. If anybody has any information that could help me I
would be thankful. My e-mail address is camel422@aol.com. And for
the people from ramallah, Please say hello to all the Martha,
Samaan, and Natour families for me, thank you. Let God be with
you all.
Tony Martha <camel422@aol.com>
Lexingon, KY USA - Saturday, January 09, 1999 at 21:37:00 (PST)
Just updating my e-mail address.
Sami Bishara Mashney
<Sami@Mashneylaw.com>
Anaheim, CA USA - Saturday, January 09, 1999 at 20:58:16 (PST)
Palestinian Soul ------------------------------- Several
years after taking out Canadian Citizenship, A Kuwait-born,
Palestinian origin Canadian - at times I still find myself
brooding over the issue of my national identity: How Canadianized
have I become? What is a Canadian? Am I a Canadian? Where do I
fit in the Canadian Mosaic? Now: a woman in my thirties, I still
don't have the answers. On paper , everything seems simple,
clear-cut. Nationality: Canadian. Country of birth: Kuwait. No
identity crisis; no existential angst. Outwardly, the only signs
of my foreignness are my name, which I've never even considered
changing or anglicizing, and my accented French and English.
Never once have I regretted my decision to become a Canadian. To
travel to the country of my birth, where I lived for more than
half of my life, I need a visa. Officially, I am not a Kuwaiti;
officially, I'm a Canadian. In reality, though, I don't feel
Canadian or Kuwaiti in the same way I feel Palestinian, which I
realized after an absence of twelve years. I discovered that
while I now inevitably see things from a Canadian perspective, I
remain basically Palestinian in the way I feel, think, react. I
face concerns how I perceive my place in this society and how
others perceive me. To Palestinians, however, there was something
foreign about me (un je ne sais quoi) that made people ask me if
I really was a Palestinian. Was it my Arabic accent grown stale
and dated through disuse and lack of contact with the spoken
language? No: It was something deeper than this superficial sign:
I was Canadianized. I do not fit, I face a sense of displacement,
a feeling of isolation in what I consider home. But I still
regard myself as a Canadianized Palestinian, not yet
metamorphosed into a Canadian for I don't feel Canadian in the
same way I feel Palestinian. A refrain that keeps ringing in my
mind. Throughout the years, I've taken an active role in my
Canadianization. No adult can undergo acculturation merely by
osmosis, or against her will. The desire, the determination, the
commitment, have to be there. It's the same with acquiring a new
language. No adult can ever master a new language without a
persevering, painstaking, obstinate effort - not to mention
fervor, devotion, passion, obsession. In my case, both
experiences have vastly expanded my horizons and enriched my
life. In my quest for this elusive, mysterious abstraction - the
Canadian soul I've explored the history, the geography, the arts,
the literature, the economy, the political system of this
country. I go on picnics on Canada Day; I wear a poppy in my
lapel in November; I vote in every elections; I hold a degree
from a Canadian university; I belong to a Canadian professional
association (Accountants), I speak, read, write and understand
French and English. I've lived and worked in QuŽbŽc and
Ontario; I've tried unsuccessfully to become interested in
hockey, curling, lacrosse; I watched the juno awards; I'm a fan
of Canadian movies; I've traveled from coast to coast by train; I
drink rye; I don't care for maple syrup; I enjoy life in Canada.
I love this country and yet, notwithstanding all my efforts, the
Canadian soul continues to elude me. The PALESTINIAN SOUL IS
PERSISTENT : the bits and pieces that form the Palestinian
culture, love and longing are permanently fixed in their position
in accordance with some preconceived design, and it's this
fixity, this permanence, this lack of fluidity, this foreordained
positioning that separates me from my Canadianization. The coming
Canada Day I will hold an olive branch in one hand and the maple
leaf in the other hand, might help me in my quest for my national
identify. In a lot of ways, I have had the opportunity to reap
the benefits of two cultures: a heritage as rich as dynamic as
the Arab's, and the material well-being of the West. Merci!
Rana <abd@istar.ca>
Ottawa, Onatio Canada - Saturday, January 09, 1999 at 17:54:43
(PST)
HELLO TO ALL MY FELLOW PALESTINIANS. THIS SITE IS REAL
COOL. I ENJOY MEETING PEOPLE FROM RAMALLAH THAT LIVE IN THE USA.
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ANYTIME. AND I HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU AT
THE NEXT CONVENTION.
EHAAB ZABANEH <ZABANEH73@AOL.COM>
BRIDGEPORT, CT USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 21:42:02 (PST)
Hello peoples. I do a lot of reading and I came accross a
quote from Victor Hugo and I wanted to share it with you all. It
goes, "An Army cannot defeat an idea whose time has
come." Much love to my boyz in Detroit. You know who you all
are.
Jordan Ghannam <Shtawook@aol.com>
Northville, Mi USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 07:18:39 (PST)
SAVE OUR BLOOD...Build a disease free Palestine...Now is
the chance to do it from the USA Dear friends, Please note that 2
of our doctors from Ramallah and Jenin are currently (January
5-25, 1999) touring many US destinations to fundraise for a
National Blood disorder Treatment and Evaluation Center. Please
visit our web pages for more information. Where you will find
contact numbers of our representatives in the US and how you can
assist us. http://www.phelesteen.net/visitusa
http://www.phelesteen.net/hemophilia
Palestinian
Hemophilia Association and Thalassemia Patients Friends Society
<hemophilia@phelesteen.net>
Ramallah, West Bank Palestine - Thursday, January 07, 1999 at
10:54:58 (PST)
I just want to take this opportunity to express my deepest
sympathy and condolensces to Dr. Ziyadeh's family and the people
of Palestine, not only to the people of Ramallah . Palestinians
have lost another great icon to their cause, and future
development. Dr. Ziyadeh was a trusted name in the medical and
political arena, locally and abroad. May Allah bless him.
Amjad Jadallah
Altawil <amjad.jadallah@phelesteen.net>
Detroit, MI USA - Thursday, January 07, 1999 at 10:45:09 (PST)
No comment for now.
Edward A. Misleh <EdMisleh@aol.com>
Melbourne Beach, FL USA - Thursday, January 07, 1999 at 04:31:16
(PST)
I am writing abook on Muslim-christian relations (Monarch
Publ;ishers) basaed on the life of Francis of Assisi and Islam.
It deals with intolerance due to stereotypes and will have a
focus on Palestine. I am looking for stories where Muslims have
experienced inolerance in the West due to stereotyping and also
stories of the continuing affects of past heasdloine events in
the Mid East on family life today:; education, financial, family
separation, forced emmigration. Thanks for your help
shuran\gezilan
Christine Mallouhi <mazharmallouhi@compuserve.com>
Melbourne, Australia - Wednesday, January 06, 1999 at 18:50:41
(PST)
i born in nazareth in a very small family..my grandfather
said that we have a related ppl in ramalla...he told me alot
about it..but after his dead i visited ramalla and i saw how
wrong was my dear grand father..ramalla is not a bueteful
city..it is th most fantastic and atractive city in th middle
east..she is th city of all of us..th palestnine nation...
eyad albrghuty <eyadb@rannet.com>
nazareth, - Wednesday, January 06, 1999 at 17:02:13 (PST)
Deepest sympathy to the Ziadeh family in Ramallah,
Palestine and the U.S. for the loss of Dr. Issa Ziadeh. May his
soul rest in peace.
Faris Totah <faris.totah@sf.frb.org>
Concord, CA USA - Wednesday, January 06, 1999 at 00:16:40 (PST)
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Dr. Ziadeh's
family. Your home page is impressive.
Rimon Kassis <Rimon318@aol.com>
Garden , MI USA - Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 19:11:51 (PST)
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family
of Dr. Issa Ziadeh, Mayor of Ramallah. May he rest in peace. And
god be with his family and friends at there time of mourning.He
will be deeply missed!
Freddy & Amy Khalaf <Aqua6533>
Houston, Tx USA - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 20:48:01 (PST)
The passing away of Dr. Ziadeh,our beloved Mayor, is a
great loss for Ramallah, and the Palestinian People. Our sincere
condolences to his family, and to all. Dr.Ziadeh was, sincere,
hard worker,capable and a lover of his city and its citizens. A
true leader,that was loved and respected by all. His dedication
was exaplery, serving his people ,and city till the very last
minute. We will miss him.
kareem shihadeh <911law@palnet.com>
Ramallah, Palestine - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 07:57:36 (PST)
My deepest sympathy to the Ziadeh family, Dar Ibrahim, and
all the Ramallah and Palestinian people for the sleeping in the
Lord of Dr. Issa Ziadeh, Mayor of Ramallah. He was our family
doctor and a dear friend. Having been his pastor and patient, I
developed a close relationship with Dr. Ziadeh. May His Soul rest
in Peace and his memory be eternal.
The Very Reverend George Makhlouf & Family <gmakhlouf@aol.com>
Yonkers, NY USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 19:44:33 (PST)
Hi, I'm a Palestinian American who has lived in SF my whole
life and recently made the choice to go live in Ramallah and
study at Birzeit University. For the first time in my life I have
a full appreciation and love for my homeland, and my people. I've
always had a hard time finding other Palestinians, so while I'm
back here in San Francisco I was hoping to meet some people or
get involved with something, or even when I go back to Ramallah
in February. Hope to hear from you all out there, and my
commendations for a great web site here. By the way, Ramallah has
been looking great recently despite the frequent conflicts, and
is actually more fun than ever. If anyone can give me info on
something to get involved with in Ramallah as an arab-american
who wants to help, please do. I'd love to hear from my fellow
Palestinians.
Lubna <melotonin@juno.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 19:32:22
(PST)
I would like to also express my deepest sympathy to the
Ziadeh Family for the death of Dr. Issa Ziadeh. I had the chance
to attend his daughter's wedding in Ramallah last June and meet
his family. May his memory be eternal! From one olive branch many
new shoots are created...I'm sure Dr. Ziadeh's branch will have a
whole forest full.
Emeel S. Ajluni <ajluni_es@hotmail.com>
Detroit, MI USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 19:07:32 (PST)
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family of
the mayor of our beloved City of Ramallah Dr. Issa Ziadeh who
past away yesterday in Ramallah. May His Soul Rest in Peace.
Jim Ajlouny <ajlouny9@idt.net>
Troy, MI USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 17:21:01 (PST)
I discovered a web site of Palestinian newspapers. Go to
Yahoo Search Engine and type newspapers+ middle east. Exactly
like that. I found the "Palestine Times" and other
titles of newspapers. Try it. Let me know what you think. For all
on the East side that are snowed in and stuck at home....Be
creative. AND SAFE!!!
Diane Mufarreh <IDNJDM@AOL.COM>
Livonia, MI USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 06:51:41 (PST)