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Israel Discovered – Perspectives Trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories is an in-depth exploration experience of Israel 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 Israel’s beauty and complexity in an individual way. The group will travel places such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Rawabi, Ramallah, the Dead Sea, and more.
Over Winter break each year
Next Trip: Jan 2024
We’ll learn about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; 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, 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.
If selected to participate, a $200 payment is required to secure a place in the program. 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:
