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We are excited to announce an upcoming Encounter trip to Bethlehem: December 29–30, 2009. This trip will offer rare and powerful opportunities for access to Palestinian life and thoughtful dialogue among Jewish leaders and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, on the basis of first hand encounters with Palestinian influential and ordinary people. Click here for information about a similar trip in February 4–5, 2010.
Trip in Bethlehem
for lay leaders, Rabbis, and other Jewish communal leaders
December 29 – 30, 2009
This program does not represent a particular political perspective.
We offer participants the opportunity to listen, discover, and integrate
new perspectives into their Jewish identities.
Learn, through personal encounters, about key challenges facing Palestinians.
Discover steps that grassroots, non-violent activists are taking to meet them.
Go beyond newspaper headlines and television sound bites.
Examine the social and ideological realities of contemporary Palestinian life.
- Meetings with prominent Palestinian activists dedicated to non-violence and co-existence.
- Cultural evening of dance and music with local Palestinians.
- Personal and political presentations from Palestinian perspectives — examining issues such as the separation barrier and peace negotiations.
- Confidential, facilitated dialogue within the Jewish group.
- Choice of lodging at a hotel or home hospitality with Palestinian families.
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Kosher food available and several davening options.
The programs will take place in Bethlehem, Beit Sahor, and surrounding areas within 15 minutes of Jerusalem.
Cost: $100 — $400 Sliding Scale (All Inclusive). A limited number of scholarships are available.
Orientation in Jerusalem: Sunday, December 27: 7:00pm — 9:30pm
Debriefing in Jerusalem: Sunday, January 3: 7:00pm — 9:30pm
*All Encounter programs include an orientation and debriefing which are mandatory for all participants.
Space is limited. Registrants are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here to apply.
