The Israeli and Palestinian Neighborhood
Teacher Training for PD Credit - NY State CTLE and reciprocating states (65 hours)Dates
Teacher Training
Summer 2026 dates TBA
Location
Israel & Palestine
Itinerary & Overview
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This course travels to Israel and to Palestine to negotiate and draft a peace agreement between prominent Israeli and Palestinian think tanks. We will mediate between influential research centers that directly advise their respective governments on policy matters. Discovering this ancient land and immersing ourselves in its diverse cultures are both sweet and essential to our mission.
Evening in Ramallah
Tel Aviv
Ramallah souk
Yad b'Yad School, Wadi Ara
Nakhlat Binyamin, Tel Aviv
Bakery in Al Bireh
sitting on the Dead Sea
Class, Nazareth Café
We will tour the region, closely examine current peacemaking models, meet grassroots activists, interact with ordinary folk, and attend college seminars on geostrategy and conflict resolution.
In order to mediate effectively, this course will chronicle Arab-Israeli relations predominantly (but not exclusively) defined by conflict, by presenting a comprehensive range of agendas and arguments regarding how Arab-Israeli relations developed, where they currently stand, and the multitude of future possibilities. Special focus will be applied to Israeli-Palestinian relations. The Israeli and Palestinian Neighborhood features extraordinarily diverse cultures and historical narratives which we will examine to establish contextual background.
We will be conducting tête-à-tête sessions with Israelis and Palestinians (separately) to learn their perspectives firsthand. As the range of agendas and their mutual collision points become defined to us, we will attempt what the international community, including 15 successive U.S. Presidents have failed to accomplish – to solve the conflict! As a team, we will try to reconcile Israelis and Palestinians into a mutual agreement which we will draft. A variety of recreational activities and very much fun are of course part of the experience. Open to students, educators, and other groups. No background on the subject is necessary.
The Palestinian and Israeli Neighborhood is strictly an academic endeavor which is firmly unaffiliated and unaligned with any advocacy organizations, political agendas, or religious ideologies.
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Dates
2026 Teacher Trainings TBA
Expeditions for dedicated groups may be customized to align with your calendar.
Open to student groups and to educator groups (k-college).
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Location
Across very much time and scant space, this land continues to feature extraordinary diversity in geography, climate, wildlife, and cultural elements such as language, religion, tradition, cuisine, music, stories, thought and opinion. There are many lenses through which this land and its people are viewed. Diversity is one of our favorites.
We will be splitting our time between Israel and Palestine to develop an authentic appreciation for these communities’ hospitable cultures, compelling perspectives, and complex narratives. Be sure to bring your questions, inquiries and perhaps stories of your own to exchange with our hosts and interlocutors.
Itinerary & Overview
Course dates may be customized to align with your institution’s calendar.
FAQs
Is it safe?
Yes, absolutely. Understandably, news headlines may cause apprehension among prospective participants. However, here are some important points to consider: Safety and security is the number one priority. We closely monitor the situation in the Middle East on a constant basis and the program would be adjusted, postponed or cancelled if we felt that we could not properly ensure participant safety and well-being. The majority of violent incidents that have taken place have occurred in particularly tense areas of the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip. Policy dictates that we do not go to Gaza or restricted areas. We will travel in the Palestinian Territories in the West Bank which are safe for tourist travel and lodging. If violence flares during the program we will of course make all necessary adjustments. Safety is enhanced by the fact that we are in a structured environment. We use our own vehicles, not public transportation. Group leaders are reachable at all times.
Will my participation and grade be recorded on my transcript?
The course meets the curricular and instructional time requirements of most secondary education institutions. Participants will receive a course grade upon completion which will appear accordingly on the transcript pending approval of the institution they are currently enrolled in. Participants should confirm with their schools in advance of enrolling in the course. Prospective participants and school administrators are invited to Contact Us for further details on curriculum, assessments, diversified instruction, DEI, and how they align with your school’s requirements.
Can I extend the return flight or depart to a 3rd destination after the course?
Yes, at the arrangement, expense, and notice from a parent or legal guardian (for minors) prior to the conclusion of the course. No supervision, guardianship, or services of any kind will be provided after the course concludes.
Must I be a affiliated with a school to participate?
No. This course is open to individuals and groups of students, faculty, and staff from all educational institutions including independent schools and home-schools pending they meet qualifications specified on the Program Application.
Are scholarships available?
Advancement efforts have been launched to raise scholarships which will be announced upon availability. Currently, there are no guarantees that scholarships will be available, and applications should be submitted with the assumption that program costs will be unsubsidized.
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