Brit Tzedek v'ShalomJewish Alliance for Justice and PeaceActivities Sponsored by Israeli Peace and Coexistence OrganizationsAlternate Tours in English—Tours in English is a social enterprise that works with several organizations providing alternative tours that are informative and analytical, covering the political geography of the region. Many of the tours visit sites of historical, cultural and religious interest, placing them within the context of the ongoing analysis provided by the guide. For more information, email or call 011-972-2-622-2858. B’Tselem—Offers a variety of opportunities for volunteer activity and public involvement to increase awareness of human rights issues in Israel and the occupied territories. For more information send an email or call 011-972-9-777-0020 or in the US call 1-800-809-7913. Bustan—For information on upcoming activities and events email or call 011-972-523-711-800. Breaking the Silence—A group of discharged soldiers who believe that service in the occupied territories has distorted and harmed the moral values on which they were raised, offers educational talks and tours of Jewish Hebron. For more information, contact Mikhael Manekin, Administrative Director by email. Coalition of Women for Peace—Offers “Reality Tours” that are conducted along the length of the Separation Wall in Jerusalem, Qalqilia and other locations. For more information, call 011- 972-505-682-795. Combatants for Peace, a group of former Israeli and Palestinian combatants who have come together to work non-violently for the establishment of a Palestinian State, alongside the State of Israel, organized lectures and tours. For more information, contact Suleiman Al Hamri, Palestinian International Foreign Affairs Coordinator by email or call 011-972-599-211-363. Geneva Initiative—Offers weekly tours to Jerusalem explaining the solution reached at Geneva, discussing borders, the current political situation, and the separation wall. For more information, email or call 011-972-3-693-8302. Ir Amim—Offers “Jerusalem Study Tours” that take a comprehensive look at Jerusalem as a city shared by two peoples and three religions. For more information, email or call 011-972-2-622-2858. The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions—Offers “Alternative Tours” arranged upon request according to several categories of interest. For more information, email or call 011- 972-2-624-5560. Shuafat Refugee Camp Women's Center—in metropolitan Jerusalem offers tours of the Refugee Camp and the Women's Center. For more information, email Jihad Abu Zneid, President or call 011-972-54-730-1049. Kibbutz Metzcer—which has worked with the neighboring Israeli Palestinian village of Meiser and is now working with the neighboring Palestinian village of Qafin to create an organic spices and olive oil cooperative, welcomes tour groups. For more information, contact Dov Avital, Kibbutz Secretary at email. Machsom Watch—For information on upcoming activities and events, email or call 011-972-545-300-385. Neve Shalom-Wahat al-Salam—Welcomes visits from groups and individuals, and offers workshops, lectures, and customized programs. For more information, email or call 011-972-2-991-5621 ext. 101. New Israel Fund—Offers four different weeklong trips covering Israel’s social change movement. For more information, email or call 202-842-0900. Peace Now—The largest and oldest extra-parliamentary peace movement in Israel, sponsors activities and tours. For more information, email or call 202-728-1895 (DC)/011-972-3-602-3300 (Israel). Rabbi’s for Human Rights—For information on upcoming activities and events, email or call 011-972-2-648-2757. |
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