CBRL had the privilege of participating in the Jerusalem Conference 2: Jerusalem… To Where? which took place on the 14th and 15th of May 2025 in Amman under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Emir El Hassan.
Around 100 scholars, academics, cultural heritage professionals, and representatives of institutions gathered together from across the world. Over two days of lectures, participants explored Jerusalem’s historical evolution, contemporary challenges, and prospects.
CBRL was represented by Rudaina AL-Momani (our Amman Senior Librarian) and Qasem Abu Harb (our Jerusalem Librarian & Archivist). Abu Harb spoke about CBRL’s activities and projects in Jerusalem & Amman, including our ongoing work to digitise our unique archives and rare book collections.
During the event, CBRL representatives held a discussion with His Highness Emir El Hassan, who expressed his appreciation for the role the organisation plays including our valuable efforts towards cultural preservation and academic engagement in Jerusalem.
The conference provided a unique opportunity for CBRL to showcase our work and expand our network with professionals, scholars, and academics from around the world. The team engaged in constructive discussions and established new connections with individuals and organizations interested in future cooperation, and helped to raise awareness of CBRL’s research, heritage initiatives, and collaborative efforts in the region.
Conference objectives
The conference offers an important platform for promoting awareness of the history, present and future of Jerusalem, seeking to highlight the history and cultural identity of Jerusalem through the presentation of new research that contributes to documenting the historical narrative of the city, to discuss the role of Jerusalem in different civilizations and its impact on Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity, and to develop intellectual frameworks that contribute to shaping a future vision for preserving the city’s identity.
It is also a space for intellectuals, historians, scholars, and researchers concerned with Jerusalem and its history from around the world to present their future research projects on the city and the prospects of their studies, to meet an interact with their peers, to present findings on various aspects of Jerusalem’s history, and to enhance academic cooperation among them.
There was also the opportunity to cooperate and network with historians, Archaeologists and researchers in the academic field to produce high – quality joint studies that reflect the significance of Jerusalem.
The conference was an inspiring and energizing event, bringing together diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to safeguarding Jerusalem’s rich heritage. Participants left with renewed motivation, valuable connections, and a deeper appreciation for the city’s enduring cultural and historical significance.
