Nurturing Justice: RHR Human Rights Trip to Israel November 9-19, 2008

TEN-DAY HUMAN RIGHTS TRIP TO ISRAEL & THE WEST BANK

with Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR-NA)

Led by two extraordinary guides and social activists: Rabbi Brian Walt, Executive Director, RHR-North America and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Author and Spiritual Leader, with Merle Feld, Author and Director of the Rabbinic Writing Institute.

November 9-19, 2008

Join Rabbis for Human Rights on this unprecedented, hands-on trip to Israel and the West Bank. Experience for yourself the reality of life on both sides of the Separation Barrier, and expand your viewpoint by seeing and studying many sides of the issue with the help of great thinkers and activists. Most importantly, PARTICIPATE with RHR and its partners in the work of fulfilling the dream of an Israel that embodies the prophetic vision of justice, peace and dignity for every human being. This trip will change your life.

You CAN make a difference!

• Harvest and plant olive trees with Palestinian farmers in the West Bank
• Do community service in Sderot; talk to Israelis traumatized by Kassam rockets
• Bear witness at Palestinian checkpoints with Maschsom Watch
• Tour Hebron with Israeli Soldiers of Conscience, Shovrim Shtikah
• Visit Israeli settlements and learn settlers' viewpoints
• Meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, political analysts and journalists
• Daily meditation, prayer, reflective writing, and in-depth study on justice and peace
• Celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem
• Sleepover in Bethlehem with Palestinian families
• Time provided to walk, shop, and visit

Price: Land Cost is $1,895 and includes lodging, ground transport, programming, and guides.

Flight: To arrange flights call Rivka Grinberg at Polk Majestic Travel at 303-302-2507 or 800-748-2059 or Laurie van Esschoten from Ontario Travel Bureau ( Phone 800-893-5617).

Meals :Breakfast, Shabbat meals, and 6 other meals (lunches and dinners) are also included.

Lodging: At the Little House in Bakah; single supplement available.

Plus: Bring your friends and community along symbolically! Invite them to sponsor you with donations for RHR's powerful work on both sides of the Separation Barrier.

For more information: office@rhr-na.org; 508-696-1880. To register, please complete the form below and send it with your deposit of $250.