Taybeh Oktoberfest is Happening Right Now! Religious leaders offer blessings at the opening of the annual Taybeh OktoberFest which celebrates the Fall harvest and the local economy of the Palestinians living in one of Palestine’s few Christian hubs. The festival is popular among Christian Palestinians, and also many Muslims, to show support. By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. …
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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Entertainment, Food, Israel, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & JordanChristians , Entertainment , Fall harvest , Festival , Oktoberfest , Palestine , Palestinians , Taybeh , Taybeh Brewery , Taybeh wine , West Bank Taybeh Oktoberfest to rock the West Bank this weekend Nadim Khoury and David Khoury, co-founders of Taybeh Brewing Company, announce the 14th annual Taybeh Oktoberfest will take place at the Taybeh Brewery, on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9, from 1 pm until 11 pm on both days. The festival has been a unique and…
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Arab World, Entertainment, Features, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlightbrewery , Entertainment , food festival , music festival , OctoberFest , Oktoberfest , Palestine , Palestinian festival , Taybeh , Taybeh Beer , Taybeh wine , West Bank A Taybeh Day for Saint George By Dr. Maria C. Khoury Today was a wonderful celebration for our Patron Saint George with Archimandrite Fr. Jack-Nobel, our Taybeh parish priest of St. George Great Martyr Church of the Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchate celebrating the feast of St. George in our village with His Excellency the new General Patriarchal Vicar in…
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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, religionCanter Jack Rabah , Christian Arabs , former Taybeh Mayor David Khoury , Holy Services , Israeli-occupied territories , religion , representatives of Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem , Taybeh , Taybeh Mayor Nadim Barakat Taybeh kicks off OktoberFest this weekend One of the most popular festivals in Palestine kicks off this weekend Sept. 16 and 17 in Taybeh, Palestine just north of the Holy City of Jerusalem. Taybeh is one of the Middle East’s few remaining Christian villages and also the home to the world famous Taybeh Brewery By…
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Arab World, Baby Boomers, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Events, Features, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & JordanChristian Village , Oktoberfest , Palestine , Palestinians , Taybeh , Taybeh Beer , Taybeh Brewery Taybeh OktoberFest promises wide range of entertainment Dr. Maria C. Khoury Taybeh Oktoberfest has been the stage for new musicians to be introduced to the world. In staying true with this tradition that started in 2005, a very interesting new band that has formed this year is Maqdess, the handsome trio from Jerusalem. All young…
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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Features, Israel, Maria Khoury, Middle East, News, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, PhotographsChristians , Edmon Imseeh , Oktoberfest , Palestine , Palestinians , Taha Othman , Taybeh , West Bank Taybeh’s annual OktoberFest to be held Sept. 16 & 17 OktoberFest is more than about drinking alcohol. It is a part of the Christian heritage. Consumed in moderation and with the spirit of fellowship and Palestinian comradery. This year, OktoberFest will be celebrated on Sept. 16 and 17th in Taybeh, one of the most important…
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Taybeh Oktoberfest is Happening Right Now!
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Taybeh Oktoberfest is Happening Right Now! Religious leaders offer blessings at the opening of the annual Taybeh OktoberFest which celebrates the Fall harvest and the local economy of the Palestinians living in one of Palestine’s few Christian hubs. The festival is popular among Christian Palestinians, and also many Muslims, to show support. By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. …
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