July 6
Amichai - The Golan: Past and Present
What is the strategic importance of the Golan? Is it
negotiable in peace talks?
The day began with a hike at Banias, a spectacular nature
trail and water fall. This was followed by a climb at Mount
Bental from where it is possible to experience first-hand the
strategic position of the Heights. They continued to the
ancient city of Katzrin where there is a historical re-creation
of what the town was like in the days of the Mishna and
Talmud (about 200 CE).
July 7
Amichai - Living Together and Cooperation in
the Galil
What's it like to be 'the other'?
The group participated in an Arab-Jewish encounter
program at Moshav Shorashim. They had an
opportunity to meet Arab-Israeli teens their own age,
in a relaxed, non-politicized setting to see their culture
and life-style, and explore issues relating to Israeli
Arabs. Everyone was able to sit together in small,
mixed groups and simply get to know one another on a
more personal level. They visited the fascinating Druze
community in Dalyat El Carmel where they
enjoyed home hospitality and heard about the
Druze religion and culture. In the evening they
will enjoy a cruise on the Kinneret with Senesh
and Agnon.
July 7
Yesterday was very fascinating. I had my first
Arab Jewish dialogue, which had a lot of really
unexpected discussions in it. We visited a
drewish village and had some of their food. Then
we went to tiberias and I had dinner with some
friends and went on a cruise for a seminar party.
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