Peace Activist Tour

Itinerary

Day One - Mon. May 7th
On Flight

Day Two - Tues. May 8
Arrival to Israel
We will enjoy lunch on the way to our first stop - Nazareth

Foundation of the Three Religions
After our spiritual opening program,we will visit the Church of Annunciation dedicated to Maria with sacred mosaics from around the
globe, and continue to the inspiring White Mosque, only 100 meters away, leading example of religious tolerance. We will learn
about the modern expression of Arabic creativity and meet with co-existence peace leaders to be inspired by their stories of courage.

Overnight : Nazareth - Galilee

Day Three - Wed. May 9th

Israel-Palestinian Wall & Co-Existence Response
Wadi Ara, where the last Intifada (mideast uprising) began, has evolved over the past several years into an active center of
peace activism. We will visitwith innovators at Kibbutz Metze, who have adopted a co-communal economic and ecological project
with Arab Israeli community Maisir and Keifin, the Palestinian village on the other side of the separation fence.
We will continue to the Palestinian village of Bartaa, to experience the health initiative organized by the volunteers of
Middleway peace association. After our lunch in Um L Fahem, we will drive to Safed, home of Ancient Jewish Mysticism.
After visiting the ancient synagogues and historical sites, we will enjoy a dinner in the artists quarter and experience a
mystical healing and transformational music program based upon ancient Hebrew sources of Kaballah.

Overnight : Galilee

Day Four – Thur. May 10th

Human Aspects of Living Peace in the Galilee
At Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, we will visit Beit Yigal Allon to experience the
present, past and future Seeds of Peace: an innovative program
comprised of Jewish, Christian and Muslim students.
We will visit the site where Jesus created the miracle of the Fishes
and the Loaves, and the ancient synagogue at Kfar Nahum.
We will enjoy a traditional eastern lunch
feast at Hani's Tanourin in Magdal, site of the well of Mary Magdalene.
Following lunch, we will learn about an innovative new community of
Jews and Arabs in the Galilee, continuing to the ancient port of Akko.
In Akko, we will be introduced to the Jewish-Arab Akko Theatre
experience and afterwards enjoy dinner at the port.

Overnight :Galilee.

Day Five - Fri. May 11th

Sabbath In Jerusalem
We'll travel through the Jordan Valley, bordering
with Jordan, to Jerusalem. After enjoying a breathtaking view of
over the Mt of Olives observation point,we will partake in a
welcome ceremony with the local Mukhtar. Muslim participants
may opt to participate in a noon prayer session. Lunch will be
enjoyed in the Old City. After lunch we will visit the Western
Wall, sacred to Jews in Israel and the Diaspora. Jewish
participants may opt to participate in a traditional Friday evening Shabbat services
in one of the many synagogues dotting the city.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day Six- Sat. May 12th

Old City of Jerusalem - The Abrahamic Religions
Free morning to explore the City of Gold on your own.
In the afternoon, we will meet on the Via de la Rosa for
a special peace meeting with Shekh Bukhai at the Interfaith Friends Sufi Center, Armenian quarter
After dinner, we will enjoy a special evening of peace cultural programming, produced especially for our group.

Overnight : Jerusalem

Day Seven - Sun. May 13th

Jerusalem – Two Capitals
We will visit the Western, new side of the city, making a stop at Yad V'Shem museum, memorializing the holocaust of 6 million
Jews during the second world war. At lunch y ou will be free to enjoy the local produce and delicacies of Mahne Yehudah
market place. In the evening we will meet with David Francental, a moderate settler from the territories.

Overnight : Jerusalem

Day Eight - Mon. May 14th

The Occupation
IN the morning we will learn about the house demolitions and what is being done to prevent it. We will visit with other ICHAD – Tour
political advocacy leaders as well. From there we continue to Bethlehem in the Palestinian Authority, where we will learn about life in
Palestine. The evening will be spent with families in Bethlehem with an overnight stay in private family homes so you can get to
know your host personally, as well as learn about day to day life in Palestine.

Overnight : Bethlehem - Home Stay with Families

Day Nine - Tues. May 15th

The Negev, The Gaza Strip and the Bedouin Plight
We will drive to eastern Mt. Hebron to meet with Palestinian
Cave Dwellers, recognized internationally as a sociological phenomenon due to their
ancient way of life. The political situation has endangered their lifestyle threatening to
destroy this unique human treasure. From there we will meet with the Bedouin and
learn about their struggle for preserving their nomadic culture. We will lunch in Lakiyeh
and learn about a special women's carpet weaving cooperative, which is helping
the Bedouin women to financially support their families and preserve their rich heritage.
From there we will visit the unrecognized villages and learn about their struggle for autonomy.
In the evening we will enjoy Bedouin hospitality.

Overnight : Ashkelon

Day Ten - Wed. May 16th
Continuing our travels, we will drive to Sderot , the Kasam bombed town, and meet with activist
Rabbi Zion Cohen. From there, we will continue to the Dead Sea and Qumran caves where the Dead Sea
scrolls were found. At Kalia beach we will have lunch and have time to experience floating in the Dead Sea
or enjoying a mud bath. We will follow with a concluding ceremony and then head for our last nights rest at
Neveh Shalom, the mixed Jewish, Christian, Muslim community.

Overnight : Neveh Shalom

Day Eleven - Thurs. May 17th

We will say our goodbyes to Neveh
Shalom and head for
the airport and our flight back home to
the US. Life will never be the same
again.

This once in a lifetime opportunity to
make a true contribution to peace, is
being led by co-founder and peace activist Steven
Puzarne. For pricing and registration
click below to contact him.

Steven Puzarne, Director, Breeyah