16 stories
The Keffiyeh Vendor | بائع الكوفية
She buys a keffiyeh in Jerusalem's Old City. He's the vendor who sells it. Between negotiations, they negotiate something far more complicated.
בלוז בן יהודה | Ben Yehuda Blues
A street musician on Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda Street falls for a religious woman who stops to listen every day—but never speaks.
אבן ירושלמית | Jerusalem Stone
An archaeology student and her married professor discover ancient secrets—and forbidden desires—in the tunnels beneath the Old City.
קסם מחנה יהודה | Mahane Yehuda Magic
In Jerusalem's famous shuk, a bartender and a street artist paint their love on walls—and in each other's hearts.
סכך סוכות | Sukkot Shelter
In a sukkah in Jerusalem, two neighbors discover that temporary walls can create permanent bonds.
The Al-Quds Professor
PhD student Mira travels to Al-Quds University for research, finding her dissertation advisor Dr. Khalil offers lessons far beyond academic discourse.
The Antique Dealer of Jerusalem
In Jerusalem's Old City, dealer Mahmoud sells artifacts of a vanishing world—until curator Lina walks in looking for a piece and finds something priceless.
The Baklava Kiss
At a sweets shop in East Jerusalem, assistant Sami catches the owner's daughter Hana stealing baklava—and offers to keep her secret for a price sweeter than honey.
The Falafel Queen
Hana runs the best falafel stand in East Jerusalem, and food critic Sami comes to write a review—leaving with much more than a story.
The Jasmine Seller
Every evening, Umm Khalil sells jasmine garlands at Damascus Gate—until businessman Fadi stops to buy, and finds her scent intoxicating in more ways than one.
The Jerusalem Guide
American tourist Jordan hires local guide Mariam to show him the real Jerusalem—and discovers the ancient city has lessons to teach about more than history.
The Last Keymaker
Abu Salim makes keys for locks that no longer exist—until historian Jana discovers his workshop and learns some doors should never be closed.
The Midnight Baker
Insomniac Layla discovers a bakery open at 3 AM—and baker Khalil, whose nocturnal rhythms match hers in more ways than one.
The Qanun Player
At a private concert in Jerusalem, music journalist Rania interviews qanun master Adel—and discovers his seventy-eight strings can play more than notes.
The Spice Merchant's Daughter
Leila inherits her father's spice shop in Jerusalem's Old City—and finds that competitor Samir next door has a recipe for more than just trade wars.
ישיבה בירושלים | Yerushalayim Yeshiva
A yeshiva student questions everything he believes when he falls for his study partner—another man.