Summer Session II
Thurs July 14 and Mon July 18 Class meets in the evening at 1717 Mass. Ave Saturday July 23 Students 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.
10AM - 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
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
Organized 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
8 AM Depart from Jerusalem Massada Lunch and Dead Sea 3 PM Leave for Golan Kibbutz visit and light refreshment Majdal Shams SLEEP IN GOLAN
Wake 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
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.
JERUSALEM Hotel Grand Court MAJDAL SHAMS Hotel Narkis HAIFA Hotel Nof
AIRFARE July is the peak travel time for Israel and fares from the United States to Israel (TLV) will cost around $ 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