Politics, Culture and Security in Israel

Summer Session II

Overview

Thurs July 14 and Mon July 18 Class meets in the evening at 1717 Mass. Ave

Saturday July 23Students arrive in Israel

Sun July 24 - Fri July 29 Class meets in Israel

IMPORTANT! There is a $500 non-refundable deposit for this course.  Students who register for the course and then withdraw will not be eligible for a full refund.  Please register for this course only if you are SURE that you can attend. 

Sunday July 2410AM - Class meets at the Haas Promenade for a geographic overview of the city, including both Jewish and Arab portions.

Hebrew University on Mt. Scopus

Shaul Shenhav – Lecture on the Israeli Political System

Efrat

SLEEP IN JERUSALEM

Monday July 25

Knesset - Home of Israel's Parliament • Yochanan Plesnner (Kadima)• Ahmad Tibi (Ta’al)

The Israel Museum - Second Temple Model - Shrine of the Book

Merom Benvinisti / Gadi Taub

SLEEP IN JERUSALEM

Tuesday July 26Organized tour of East Jerusalem emphasizing the points of conflict between the Israeli state and Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem. Includes visits to Arab neighborhoods and the barrier wall.

Lunch in East Jerusalem

A walking visit to the Old City of Jerusalem, including the Arab marketplace, the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Evening - Dinner and a Movie

SLEEP IN JERUSALEM

Wed July 278 AM Depart from Jerusalem

Massada

Lunch and Dead Sea

3 PM Leave for Golan

Kibbutz visit and light refreshment

Majdal Shams

SLEEP IN GOLAN

Thursday July 28Wake up in Golan

Lecture and discussion about strategic value (observation point Hermon)

Lunch and Winery

Arrive in Haifa

Lectures• Stella Maris talk• Minority relations

Walk from the Carmel to the Lower City

SLEEP IN HAIFA

Friday July 29

Leave Haifa for Ceasaria.

Back in Jerusalem: Lecture/ discussion on Religion and the State

OPTIONAL - Dr Roth will lead interested students to see Friday night Jewish services welcoming the Sabbath at the Western Wall.

AccommodationsJERUSALEMHotel Grand Court

MAJDAL SHAMSHotel Narkis

HAIFAHotel Nof

Estimated CostsAIRFARE July is the peak travel time for Israel and fares from the United States to Israel (TLV) will cost around $1500-1700.

INSURANCE Students must purchase travel insurance if it is not provided by their current health insurance carrier.  This will likely cost less than $100.

HOTEL / TOUR FEE Students must pay a $1500 fee to JHU.  This will cover hotels and breakfasts, charter bus, entrance fees, guide fees and tips.

FOOD Breakfasts, except in Majdal Shams, are included in the hotel fee.  Lunch and dinner will need to be self-funded, and students should expect to spend at least $30 for meals per day. 

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST (not counting tuition): $3380