Anna Gass at Blossom Hill’s Mother’s Day Bazaar! Known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes, Anna Gass has influenced millions around the world. Her widely acclaimed first book, Heirloom Kitchen – Heritage Recipes and Family Stories From The Tables of Immigrant Women published in 2021 was featured on Rachael Ray and Today. Anna […]
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Experience the vibrant passion and spirit of Iran through Afsaneh’s stunning paintings at the Blossom Hill Mother’s Day Bazaar! Iranian-American artist Afsaneh Djabbari-Aslani translates the universal emotions of her homeland onto canvas with breathtaking color and life. From lively still lifes to vivid landscapes to soulful portraits, her works overflow with energy and feeling. Whether […]
Healing Through Creative Writing
Helen Ramos Child Development April 4, 2024
Healing Through Creative Writing Blossom Hill Fellow Rami Khader’s Makan Center in Bethlehem recently initiated a 20-hour creative writing workshop for children impacted by conflict. The goal? Provide a safe space to express fears, hopes & ideas through the therapeutic power of words. Initially hesitant, the children slowly opened up in our supportive environment. It […]
Mahmoud*, a 17-year-old refugee from Afghanistan, had been homeless for months in Greece when he came across Blossom Hill Fellow Michael Kientzle Mobil Info Team (MIT) at a local food distribution. Initially distrustful of organizations, he slowly began trusting the team and disclosed that he had left the unaccompanied minors shelter where he was staying. […]
Dana, 18, was born in Jordan
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous April 1, 2024
From an artsy kid fiddling with tech to aspiring to transform Sudan’s digital future! Dana, 18, was born in Jordan to Sudanese parents who fled their country due to conflict but her heart yearned for her ancestral home. Her childhood passions? Curiosity, creativity and all things technology. “I wondered how I could merge my love […]
Breaking News : Anna Gass at Blossom Hill’s Mother’s Day Bazaar! Known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes, Anna Gass has influenced millions around the world. Her widely acclaimed first book, Heirloom Kitchen – Heritage Recipes and Family Stories From The Tables of Immigrant Women published in 2021 was featured on Rachael Ray […]
Afghan women lived freely
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous March 26, 2024
Before Aug 2021, Afghan women lived freely – going to markets, hospitals and schools. Education and careers were open to them. But when the Taliban took over, everything changed. Women were pushed back into their homes, their public presence fading rapidly. Though some navigated limited areas, their freedom was severely curtailed. Education and work became […]
Women’s History Month
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous March 21, 2024
In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, let’s pause to pay tribute to the extraordinary strength, resilience, and unwavering courage demonstrated by the women and girls of Afghanistan. In the face of overwhelming challenges, they continue to stand tall, their spirit unbroken and their determination unwavering. As we reflect on their remarkable journey, we […]
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