We’ve witnessed a historic day as Palestinians formally requested the United Nations Security Council to grant it full membership as a state. Israeli and American leaders opposed this direct move, reiterating that the only way to achieve long-term peace and to create a state is through a negotiated settlement.
Have you ever wanted to better understand this intractable conflict that perennially occupies the world stage? Have you wondered if there were reasons for hope amidst the headlines of despair? We invite you to go to the source—to meet directly with Israelis and Palestinians from all walks of life and backgrounds, and to learn how you can make a difference in an issue that directly affects Americans—and the world.
We have two exciting ways for you to visit the region this winter.
- Euphrates’ three week trip to Israel and the West Bank, “Connecting Global and Personal Transformation” is from January 2-20, 2012. The deadline to register is just one week away, September 30! (Trip in partnership with Educare Unlearning Institute.) Register today!
- Our student semester abroad to Israel, West Bank, and Jordan, mid-January-April on “Peace and Sustainability in the Middle East,” in partnership with the Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL).
Click here for more information and join us for either of these grand adventures!
Additional Information:
Middle East Trip: Connecting Global and Personal Transformation
January 2–20, 2012
Interested in joining Euphrates and Educare for a deeply transformative program taught on the shores of the Galilee, and applied and reinforced immediately by a two and a half-week trip throughout Israel?
In keeping with our mission to build bridges with the Middle East by focusing on what unites rather than divides us, we are partnering with the Educare Learning Institute to face transformation as we meet locals, professional peace builders, and visit historic Bible sites.
All participants will attend a tailored program called Living Beyond Our Stories taught by Sandy Wilder, Janessa Gans Wilder, and her husband Forrest as we tour Israel and the West Bank.
Living Beyond Our Stories focuses on Personal Awakening and Interpersonal Communication so the content learned will be reinforced by immediate opportunities for application in a setting that is yearning for peace. We will take a deep look at how our self-concepts are formed and how we unconsciously live in “stories” that determine our view of reality. Through a process of unlearning we will learn to release the beliefs, concepts, opinions and stories that create limiting self-images, views of others and worldviews.
We will explore and practice a listening/communication model that allows us to deeply listen to others. Through this listening we will learn to help others deeply inquire and tap into their own space of clarity and inspiration.
Equipped with our deepened self-awareness and listening abilities we will meet with Israelis and Palestinians as they share their individual stories based on their history and collective narratives. We will understand and experience:
• The foundational beliefs behind the longest running continuous conflict in the world today. • Why the violence continues. • The history of the conflict, what happened, how, why? • The stranglehold the past has on their present view of reality. • The cycles of victim and victimizers on both sides.
More than cognitive learning and an awareness of history, we will use our daily experiences to reflect deeply so as to allow grace to release whatever reinforces our own belief in separation. We will find ourselves listening through new eyes and an open heart as we watch our natural compassion and clarity pour forth, increasing our desire for connection and oneness with all life.
Click here to view a detailed description of the itinerary from January 2 to 20, 2012.
Registration deadline is September 30, 2011. Our program allows for 10 – 17 participants, so register today to reserve your spot! For more information regarding pricing, age and fitness, trip leader biographies, and detailed registration, visit our website.
Register today! (scroll to “Middle East Trip” at the bottom)
Middle East Program Student Semester with CELL/Euphrates
January – April 2012
Are you interested in:
- Learning about the possibilities of peace and sustainability in the Middle East?
- Visiting fascinating historic and scenic areas of Israel, Palestine, and Jordan?
- Gaining understanding and a first-hand appreciation of the religious, historical,political, and cultural background of the region and the conflict?
- Volunteering with peace and/or sustainability organizations, including some cross border cooperative sustainability initiatives?
- Taking a leadership role in peace/sustainability once you return home?
- Receiving 15 college credits while integrating classroom knowledge with real-life applications?
- Making a difference and being changed in the process?
If so, we invite you to join us for a transformative learning adventure in the Middle East!
CELL’s Middle East program focuses on a theme of sustainability and peace building. Explore the work of various organizations in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Jordan. See inspiring peace building efforts as well as environmental sustainability initiatives, some of which involve cooperative efforts across boundaries. You will visit and learn about some of the peace and sustainability initiatives in the region, including those which bring cross border cooperation through focus on sustainability. You will also visit some of the many historic and scenic areas as well as learn more about the religious, historical, political, and cultural background of the region and the conflict.
How do I apply?
For information on CELL’s application process, see the How to Apply page.
For more information, e-mail Sue Oakes or call +1 (207) 975-9711. We look forward to having you join us for this unique sustainability/peace program.
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Don’t forget to check out our upcoming Summit Our World Beyond 9/11 on Oct 27th and 28th, and register today!
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