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BFA is the largest collection of original documents belonging to a single Palestinian family and the living memory of Mahrous Bseiso, chronicling Palestinian life from 1906-1977.

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This archive is a unique repository of important family materials that illuminate important aspects of the history of Palestine. I would recommend it to students, researchers, and historians.

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Rashid Khalidi

Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies

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This archive is a unique repository of important family materials that illuminate important aspects of the history of Palestine. I would recommend it to students, researchers, and historians.

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Rashid Khalidi

Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies

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Archive

Archive

Excerpts around the law, people, and places of historic Palestine contextualize our collection.

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Documents

Explore Mahrous Bseiso's vision through land he owned, worked, and developed for the Beersheba community in Palestine.

Stories

Stories

Read about Palestinian culture, art, and daily life.

Meet Farah Bseiso

February 25, 2025

Meet Farah Bseiso

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Farah Bseiso is a talented Palestinian actress known for her powerful performances and heartfelt presence on screen. Born in Kuwait to a Palestinian family, she has touched audiences across the Palestinian world with roles that dive deep into family struggles, personal pain, and bigger social issues. With her natural talent and strong voice, Bseiso has built a loyal following and continues to stand out as a symbol of strength and creativity. Recently, Bseiso reached an even wider audience with her role in the Netflix and A24 series Mo, created by and starring comedian Mo Amer. She plays Mo's mother, Yusra, a Palestinian refugee trying to build a life in the U.S. Her performance is full of warmth, strength, and humor, showing both the hardships and hopes of displaced families. Through Mo, Bseiso brings real stories to life, helping people understand the struggles of refugees while celebrating Palestinian identity. With every role, she uses her talent to highlight important stories, making her a powerful voice in both Palestinian and global entertainment.

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Deira - Saint Levant

January 27, 2025

Deira - Saint Levant

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News

News

Elevating official UN statements and other milestone events for BFA along our journey for justice

Executions and Mass Graves in Tantura

February 27, 2025

Executions and Mass Graves in Tantura

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The occupation and destruction of the Palestinian village of Tantura in May 1948 by Israeli forces are described in detail. Testimonies from survivors and historical evidence reveal accounts of massacres, forced expulsions, and the systematic clearing of the village. Despite these attempts to erase history, the survivors and the land continue to bear witness to the events of 1948.

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Media

Media

Listen to interviews, original compositions, and other contributions from the Bseiso family and community

Shouting at the Wall - Mc Abdul

Shouting at the Wall - Mc Abdul

Khabib Praises Ireland for Supporting Palestine

Khabib Praises Ireland for Supporting Palestine

Deira - Saint Levant

Deira - Saint Levant

Wake Up - Llunr

Wake Up - Llunr

Palestinian Embroidery

Palestinian Embroidery

A Cry For God

A Cry For God

Desert Swan

Desert Swan

A Palestinian Life

A Palestinian Life

The Story of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid: The Sword of Allah

The Story of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid: The Sword of Allah

Palestinian Soap

Palestinian Soap

Ancestry

The Bseiso Family Legacy, Introduction to Ancestry

Learn about the origins of the Bseiso family name, a branch of the noble Kayali family.