2015 Summer Half-day tours in Jerusalem
Explore Jerusalem with NIF!
Join us this summer in Jerusalem to meet inspiring Israeli activists who advance democracy and social justice. Two half-day tours will be led by our New York/Tri-State Director Stephanie Ives. Together, you will explore the issues of religious pluralism, shared society, and civil and human rights in Israel today.
Schedule:
Thursday, July 9th (3pm-8pm followed by optional dinner) ) REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!
Tour includes an intimate conversation with NIF Board Chair Talia Sasson, author of the Sasson Report on the state’s role in settlement expansion; a tour of East Jerusalem with the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI); and a briefing with the new pro-democracy think tank, Molad.
Friday, July 17th (Early morning - 2:00pm) REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!
Tour includes a visit to the Women of the Wall for their monthly gathering; an exclusive briefing with the Israel Religious Action Center; and a tour of the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan with archeologist-activists from Emek Shaveh.
Please note: NIF reserves the right to cancel a tour in two instances: a) if an insufficient number of travelers have signed up, or b) if NIF deems there are safety concerns that require trip cancellation. In either case, NIF will refund entire fee.