When does one have the opportunity to cross boundaries and visit a retired IDF officer working for Peace Now, former Gush Katif residents living in caravans, religious and secular settlers, and peace activists living in Sderot – all in the span of 36 hours?
Perspectives Israel offers this opportunity to post college students studying in Israel, in the form of an interactive two day program focusing on the stories and narratives of the people one meets. Read more about Perspectives here.
The first Perspectives trip took place in March 2010 with 14 participants from eight different post college Israel programs. To see what the program looked like click here.
“I found the speakers to be very powerful and to represent a myriad of different views. Each and every one of the speakers said something that challenged me and something that I sympathized with” Lilach, Dorot Fellow
Click here to read more about the March pilot trip.
Click here to see the Perspectives journal.
The next Perspectives trip is tentatively planned for Fall 2010. Please email Chaim for more information.
Are you a
Rabbinical student? Jewish educator?
Jewish social entrepreneur/activist?
Are you interested in
hearing a variety of viewpoints on the conflict
in an open and non-judgmental setting?
Do you want to
go beyond theory and op-eds and
get to the human dimensions of the conflict?
Personalize the people and faces of the conflict beyond the headlines
Experience firsthand elements of the conflict by leaving the classroom
Explore the relevancy of Jewish values, ethics and morals surrounding the conflict from multiple perspectives
Challenge and form your own perspectives about the conflict through exposure to differing views
When: Thursday – Friday March 4-5, 2010 (orientation on Thursday evening February 25, debriefing Monday evening March 8 )
Cost: 200 NIS including meals and overnight accommodations
For questions please contact Chaim Landau, 054-753-9943
Perspectives Israel serves as a platform for future Jewish leaders to engage with the Jewish-Israeli side of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Presenting a kaleidoscope of viewpoints, in a safe and non-judgmental setting, enables participants to further develop their own perspectives on the conflict, with a more nuanced conception of the complex challenges facing Israel and its people..
This website is new and still under construction. New features and sections will be added in the near future.
When does one have the opportunity to cross boundaries and visit a retired IDF officer working for Peace Now, former Gush Katif residents living in caravans, religious and secular settlers, and peace activists living in Sderot – all in the span of 36 hours?
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