I just wanted to say "Hi" to all my couisns and friends! Summar and
Laila I love you both and Miss you soooo much! I can't wait to see you
both again. If you don't come visit during Christmas I kick your butt eventhough
I'm younger than you both! Happy Birthday Jordan and Pat! Paul I will miss
you when you go to Ann Arbor! My lil' brother Raymond I love you soo much
and can never ask for a better brother. Lucy say away from that chocolate
and I still think that "Nadia" is a good name for your niece! Love Nadia
Nadia Shahin <Nads109@aol.com>
Livonia, Mi USA - Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 17:30:37 (PDT)
I found my way to your website in the midst of some research about
Palestinian-American organizations; it's very impressive. The beautiful
pictures are especially helpful for jogging my memories of several visits
to Ramallah, thank you.
Jacob Fisher <jfisher@mail.wesleyan.edu>
Ne w York , NY USA - Monday, August 10, 1998 at 09:06:39 (PDT)
Hi, from Cleveland we are hard at work preparing for the 1999 convention
and look forward to having you all come to our home. We have waited a long
time to return the favor and our community can't wait. I would like to
give you some information on some of the events we are currently working
on. The first exciting event we are planning is the first ever national
Debka contest. We challange all clubs to participate, We will be awarding
a $2000.00 grand prize to the winning debka group, we feel this is a good
way to get more people involved in the convention and something to look
forward to, we will be sending out complete information to your local club
presidents, so please get your debka group ready.... We have put together
a special treat for the women, a beauty trade show, with more then 30 companies
so far. If any of our brothers and sisters out there have any ideas or
comments for us to better our convention and your stay with us, please
feel free to contact me or fill out the convention survey. CLEVELAND 1999
Sami Harb <shakfah@aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 20:42:56 (PDT)
RAMALLAH, RAMALLAH OUR MOTHER------ Ramallah, Ramallah, you beckon
me to your arms----- You cry out my name along your fruit farms--------
Eat of thy fruit and you hand me a succulent fig----- It is green, wet
and juicy and rather big------ Ramallah, Ramallah, you are most generous
and kind------ I left you as a child leaving my heart behind------- I remember
you o'so very well------ Of you within my mind is where I dwell-------
Ramallah, Ramallah, you are the jewel crown------- For the Manarah is the
center of your town------- The garden restaurants are a breathe of fresh
air------ We eat, drink and speak of peace as we dare------ Ramallah, Ramallah,
you should be proud------ For your children have proclaimed your name out
loud------ We have not forgotten you all these years------ When we left
you we were in tears------ Ramallah, Ramallah, your children are all one
family------ Organized, charitable and full of hospitality------- Each
year we gather ourselves in a convention------ All in your honor to maintain
our heritage and tradition----- Ramallah, Ramallah, you are full of bliss
------ They call you the bride of Palestine no less------ We call you our
mother with all your beauty------ Leaving us serene and happy by your mercy------
By: Attorney Fadi Zanayed, 1998 (No part of this poem may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system\, or transmitted in any form or be any means--electronic,
mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise--without the prior permission
of Fadi Zanayed or MaryAnn Publishing, Inc. ------
Fadi Zanayed <FZanayed@aol.com>
Frankfort, IL USA - Friday, July 31, 1998 at 05:09:55 (PDT)
I am a Palestinain American student who attends Radford University
in southwestern Virginia. I am not as involved in the Ramallah community
as I would like to be but find it absolutely remarkable the lengths that
our people have come. I have been to a couple conventions and was too young
to appreciate the family atmosphere. I have been raised with strong family
values and a deep routed love for our culture. I would like to hear from
other Ramallah students. Salaam:) PS: My dad will accept any marriage offers
from a Rammallah lad. Really, just kidding!
Laura George <lgeorge@runet.edu>
Radford, VA USA - Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 18:06:57 (PDT)
TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON, THIS WAS A GREAT CONVENTION! THE FUNNEST
THAT I HAVE BEEN TO, I REALY ENJOYED IT, ME AND MY SISTER HAD A GREAT TIME,
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ORLANDO GOD BLESS EVERYBODY PLEASE EMAIL WE WILL
TALK!
BOULOS SHUNNARAH <BOULOS@WWISP.COM>
BIRMINGHAM, AL USA - Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 20:01:43 (PDT)
hi everyone! the cruise that is set up for the 9th of january is
rolling. we almost 20 people who have signed this week. if you think that
you are interested in going don't dally. book your spot and make sure that
you have a spot. don't miss out if you want to go space is limited. look
on the home page for details.
victor joubran <joubran@aol.com>
mclean, va USA - Friday, July 24, 1998 at 20:06:59 (PDT)
Hello to all the arab young adults out there. I am writing this to
encourage every young adult to join Project Hope next summer! I was a member
of Prjoject Hope this year and it was a blast! Not only do you finally
get to see your hometown that you keep hearing about from your parents,
you also help Ramallah become a clearner, more beautiful city. It was one
of the best experiences of my life! Please contact your local club president
for an application! I am going again next year, so see you there!
Paul (boulous) Saba <Shabasaba@aol.com>
livonia, mi USA - Friday, July 24, 1998 at 12:11:14 (PDT)
I am not Palestinian, but my boyfriend is and I have been looking
at the different pictures and websites about Palrstine. I just wanted to
say hello and that I think that it is great that you have a place to be
in touch with and learn about other Palestinians.
K.
San Francisco , CA USA - Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 13:07:44 (PDT)
Hey everyone. I just got back from the Houston convention and had
a great time, but personally I think that the Detroit depke troup was much
better. Well hope to see everyone next year. Johnny I love you....
Heather <plogirl99>
Livonia, MI USA - Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 17:19:22 (PDT)
I just got back from the Houston convention and I had a great time,
as always. Everyone there was great, and it makes me proud to be a member
of our federation. This website is great I will tell all my relatives.
My AOL screen name is Rmofreh. Feel free to say hello, anytime.
Richard Mufarreh <rmofreh@puma.dpg.devry.edu>
Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 23:22:23 (PDT)
This is the first Ramallah convention my brothers and I have had
the great pleasure of attending. We had a great time. Everyone did a great
job preparing for this great reunion in Houston. Hopefully, we will keep
in touch with our peers so that we will see even a greater turnout in future
conventions. God Bless You All and Long Live Ramallah and Its People!
Judy Farah Dahu <jfdahu@clarksdale.com>
Clarksdale, MS USA - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 11:48:44 (PDT)
my wife linda and i have set up a cruise with the endorsement of
the federation to enable our people to have an opportunity to get together
in addition to the convention to continue the friendships that started
at the convention as well as to foster the opportunity of forming new ones.
the cruise is intended for young professionals to network and develop further
in formulating friendships. it is intended for people from the age of 25
to 40 give or take a little. it is for strictly r and r. singles, couples
and young families are welcome. our daughter christina is going to hast
the group along with several cousins and friends. space is limited and
several people have already booked. so don't be left out if the idea sounds
attractive to you. the price is great and the group is going to be even
better. so make up your minds quickly and let me know if you want to go
on this trip. don't wait too long to make up your mind. let me know if
you have any questions.
victor joubran <joubran@aol>
mclean, va USA - Monday, July 13, 1998 at 20:52:21 (PDT)
Thank you for such a beautiful web-site!
Peter Nazzal <peter.nazzal@gte.net>
Tacoma, WA USA - Monday, July 13, 1998 at 20:41:48 (PDT)
Hello everyone I just got back from Houston- just wanted to say hello
to all the wonderful people I met these past few days and to those I had
the pleasure of meeting in Detroit last year. It's difficult out here in
Buffalo because there really aren't many arabic youth to identify with.
The four days of the year that I spend at the conventions are really precious
to me. I'm counting down to Clevland already! :-) I miss everyone already.
So to all my wonderful friends and cousins, I Love you!! keep in touch!
(aol users- my screen name: Ama1ie) Love, Amal
Amal Harb <amalharb@acsu.buffalo.edu>
Bu ffalo, NY USA - Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 20:04:37 (PDT)
Thank God this Web site exists! I was raised in Detroit, blonde and
blue-eyed in a wonderfully diverse neighborhood of Arab American and African
American people. And now, all these many years later, I am married to a
generous, devout, and loving man from the proud city of Ramallah. My dear
husband endured years of imprisonment for defending his homeland. Like
many youth of Ramallah, he received a sub- standard education for this,
spending his days in a cell instead of a high school classroom. EDUCATION
is absolutely essential to the liberation of Palestine. Fight for the equal
education of Palestinian youth! Peace to you all.
Britt Verstegen Dalalsha <bverstegen@hotmail.com>
Gallup, NM USA - Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 13:47:39 (PDT)
I am an American Christian who fully supports Palestine. I would
like to hear from students in Ramallah who could tell something about their
city and what life is like there. I hope to visit Ramallah someday.
Tom <beirut62@hotmail.com>
Italy - Thursday, July 09, 1998 at 01:49:19 (PDT)
I love this website, it makes me more an more excited about this
convention in Houston. Last years convention in Detroit was my first, and
I am hooked. I hope to meet all you wonderful arabs out there, and get
the party started. See ya there!
Patrick Qatsha <flip435565@aol.com>
USA - Monday, July 06, 1998 at 22:22:18 (PDT)
I would like to welcome all palastines to our convention in houston.
hope you have a great time. See you there
Jamal Khalil Eadeh <Bodyman416@AOL.COM>
Houston, tx. USA - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 15:35:32 (PDT)
Sorry for the previous error message. I just want to wish you all
a happy and successfull convention in Houston.
Faris Totah <faris.totah@sf.frb.org>
Concord, CA USA - Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 00:47:00 (PDT)
This website is great, I been printing all these photos and documents
for my parents to look at and read. We haven't been to Ramallah since we
came here-about 20 years ago.
Samer Ahwal <sahwal@us.dhl.com>
Redwood City, CA USA - Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 15:56:26 (PDT)