Talking to the creator of "From Brooklyn to Beirut"
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Talking to the creator of "From Brooklyn to Beirut"

The Lebanese Jewish demographic is rarely discussed and many Lebanese youth are surprised to learn that 'Lebanese Jew' isn't...

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The incredible magic of a Lebanese Christmas [2016]
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The incredible magic of a Lebanese Christmas [2016]

Welcome to Lebanon, land of the spectacular Christmas decorations. From Anfeh to Tyre - no city disappoints this time of year.

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Talking to the design agency behind the new Lebanese passport
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Talking to the design agency behind the new Lebanese passport

Handwritten passports are a thing of the past... except in Lebanon, where they were still officially issued to citizens until mid-2016. ...

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After moving countries, a Lebanese home décor designer took her business to Etsy
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After moving countries, a Lebanese home décor designer took her business to Etsy

When Beirut-based designer Faten Baassiri made the move from to New York City, she had to build her career from scratch. Her starting po...

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Listen to the adorable children's animation that invigorates the Arabic alphabet
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Listen to the adorable children's animation that invigorates the Arabic alphabet

When you first look up "Arabic alphabet" on YouTube, the top result is a hyper-religious video where each letter corresponds...

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The artisan, stitch-bound notebooks created by Syrian refugees
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The artisan, stitch-bound notebooks created by Syrian refugees

It's no secret that Lebanon is one of the countries with the largest influx of Syrian refugees. But with rampant racism and a hars...

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