Friday, July 7, 11:00 AM EDT

The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development, its Board of Directors, staff, and members of its Palestine Center Committee are profoundly saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. Halim Barakat (1931-2023), an esteemed member of our community and a towering intellectual figure.

Full Statement from the Jerusalem Fund: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Halim Barakat: Statement & Memorial Details - The Jerusalem Fund

As we mourn the loss of Dr. Halim Barakat, we also celebrate his life, legacy, and the indelible mark he left on the world. His profound contributions to our understanding of Arab society and culture will continue to inspire generations of scholars, readers, and thinkers.

The memorial service for Dr. Barakat will be held on July 7, 2023, at 11 AM at St. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, Potomac, MD. The church service will start at 12 PM that same day and the internment will be at 2 PM at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. He will rest next to his wife Hayat Barakat.

Service will also stream on YouTube: Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church - YouTube