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In Israel alone, there are over 200 groups working for peaceful
coexistence between Palestinians and Jews. Listening with the Heart
invites you to come into this very region, so well-known for its
conflicts but less well-known for its peacemakers, to learn how
to be part of the process. You'll meet these activists and be empowered
as a peacemaker in your own right. These visits include Compassionate
Listening training as well as excursions to various parts of the
country to participate in real-life peacemaking.
Next Delegation:
November 5 - 13, 2010
Program opens in Jerusalem at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 5
Program ends in Jerusalem at 6 pm.m on Nov. 13
Approximate Cost: $2,000.
This includes:
- eight nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast,
- coach transportation,
- entry fees,
- professional guiding coordination of the tour itinerary and
- honoraria for speakers.
Airfare is arranged by you separately.
Our itinerary will include a cross section of Israeli and Palestinian society, with ample opportunity to meet and listen to many inspiring people, famous and not. "Listening with the Heart" strives to strike a balance of perspectives and provide a rich experience to our participants. A detailed itinerary will be provided six weeks before the trip.
A sample itinerary would begin with a morning Compassionate Listening
workshop.
Over the next eight days, we'll have opportunities as a group to reflect on our experiences each day. Our itinerary will typically include:
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1) Listening to people from all sides of the conflict(s) here
in the Middle East. This will give us a chance to practice our
deep listening skills, even when it's difficult; |
| 2) An introduction to the work of peace and reconciliation
organizations. This is not only invaluable in terms of fact-finding,
but it will also provide us with incredible inspiration; |
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 Photo by Yael Petretti |
Photo by Yael Petretti |
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3) Touring some of the fascinating sites! Israel is home to
thousands of years of history, archeological sites, four warm
seas and one of the most diverse concentrations of humanity
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Cancellations and Refunds:
Cancellations must be received (and acknowledged) in writing or by email. Cancellation policy is as follows:
- 90 days or more:$300 will be retained;
- 30 - 90 days: 50% of the trip cost will be retained unless you find someone to take your place.
- less than 30 days before the start of the trip (and "no-shows"): refunds are not possible because of nonrefundable reservations with hotels/coach companies, etc. have already been made.
- Likewise, since the trip is a package, it is not possible to give partial refunds for unused hotel rooms, meals or other scheduled activities.
"Listening with the Heart" reserves the right to cancel a trip in the very unlikely event that the political situation on the ground is dangerous or if we do not have a minimum of 15 registrations. In this case, your payment will be refunded less the $300 deposit and you may apply $150 to any future delegation. If you have already purchased your ticket and we have to cancel the trip for any reason, airfare will be refunded according to the policy of the airline.
Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance which generally includes: trip cancellation, baggage, medical and/or emergency evacuation insurance. Baggage may be lost or damaged and some medical insurance (including Medicare) will not provide coverage outside the U.S. Travel insurance is not expensive and can be obtained either from your own travel agent or online.
If you or your group would like to be a part of the change
we want to see in the world, please contact Yael at: listening@cl-middleeast.org
or call +972 54-534-1545. |
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