The history of coexistence between Jews and Arabs seems to have always been a story of conflict between two irreconcilable cultures. But is that really the case? Menachem Klein explores the shared life of Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem, from the 19th century to the present day. He describes a society where there was once an intense exchange between the two populations, ranging from vibrant business relationships to mixed marriages. The increasing alienation that culminated in the founding of the Jewish state in 1948 continues to resonate today. In his cultural history of this fascinating city, Klein brings together the voices of Jews and Arabs into a mosaic of impressive stories, vivid experiences, and the personalities that have shaped this exchange over the past 150 years.