Our East Jerusalem program explores the unique “in between” status and circumstances of Palestinian permanent residents of Jerusalem. Participants tour the city and meet prominent East Jerusalem leaders who reflect on how their experiences and needs compare to those of Palestinians in the rest of the West Bank.
East Jerusalem Schedule (Sample)
| 8:00am | Depart from parking lot of Liberty Bell Park / Gan Hapa’amon |
| 8:30am | Arrive at the home of Hajj Ibrahim Abu El-Hawa on the Mount of Olives |
| 8:30am — 9:00am | Opening Circle |
| 9:00am — 9:30am | Visit with Hajj Ibrahim Abu El-Hawa |
| 9:40am — 11:40am | Bus Tour of East Jerusalem with Ashraf Khatib, PLO Negotiations Support Unit |
| 11:40am — 12:00pm | Walk through downtown East Jerusalem from Damascus Gate to Salah ad-Din Street |
| 12:00pm –12:45pm | Lunch at Bu Ali Restaurant |
| 12:45pm — 1:30pm | Walk to the American Colony Hotel |
| 1:00pm — 1:30pm | Minhah and Dvar Torah |
| 1:30pm — 3:00pm | “East Jerusalem: Present Situation and Future Visions.” Presentation by Walid Salem, Director of the Center for Democracy and Community Development |
| 3:00pm — 4:00pm | Small Group Discussions |
| 4:15pm — 5:45pm | Cooperative Games and Interactive Activities with East Jerusalem residents, led by Lama Mashni of Seeds of Peace |
| 6:00pm — 7:00pm | Dinner in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood with all speakers from the day |
| 7:15pm — 8:30pm | Closing Circle in West Jerusalem |
