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Israel Discovered – Perspectives Trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories is an in-depth exploration experience of life in Israel and the Palestinian Territories for a select group of student leaders from the University of Maryland.
The purpose of this trip is to give students an opportunity to participate in and discover the beauty and complexity of the land, and to give everyone the resources to create their own opinions and understandings of Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Over Winter break each year
Next Trip: December 2024-January 2025 (10 Days)
Fill out our 2025 trip interest form
*Important note: due to the ongoing war, we are proceeding with caution. We hope things are different on the ground in January, and are happy to discuss with you any updated policy and safety protocols. With that said, if the trip were to happen tomorrow, we would not be able to go to the West Bank, but would be sure to visit Palestinian/Arab Israeli villages and towns in Israel as well as East Jerusalem. If you are at all interested in joining us, I highly recommend filling out our interest form so we know to be in touch with you.
We’ll learn about current events, shining an international light on its complexities and nuances, in an immersive and experiential method. The students will meet with politicians, activists, civic leaders, academics, artists, Israelis, Arabs, Palestinians, Jews, Muslims, Druze, Bedouin, Christians, clerics, and humanitarians who can offer diverse perspectives on the societal and political underpinnings of the region.
Opportunities will be provided to reflect upon and understand issues relating to the region and to gain an appreciation of the political, religious, cultural and historical factors that form the politics and complexity of the Middle East today.
If you have any questions, email Adam Bershad.
The price to participate in Israel Discovered is $250, as well as a refundable $200 security deposit, both due at the time of completion of the application form.
If you are not accepted into our trip, you will receive a full 100% refund.
There are grants available to cover this fee on an at-need basis. The program will cover round-trip airfare to/from Israel, accommodation, transportation, two meals a day, admission fees for all scheduled activities in Israel, and overseas travel accident insurance.
Students will be responsible to pay for:
