SAMPLE PROJECT INTERCHANGE ITINERARY
An AJC Project Interchange delegation is a journey through both Jewish history and the contemporary Jewish state, accompanied by AJC staff who are experts in each respective field. Project Interchange is committed to open discussion and dialogue on issues facing Israel, including identity, geopolitics, religion, and Jewish life. Project Interchange participants will gain direct, in-depth insight into Israel’s diverse population, democratic system of government, complex strategic and social dilemmas, and vibrant culture through exposure to leading Israeli figures and experts, senior Arab-Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and visits to historic, strategic, and religious sites. Below is a sample Project Interchange itinerary, which gives an idea of topics discussed and the intensity of a typical Project Interchange delegation.
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| Arrival to Israel | |
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Welcome and Orientation |
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Opening Dinner |
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| Monday - Day 2 | |
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Overview of Modern Israeli History and Society |
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Israel and Its Neighbors, Geo-Strategic Overview |
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International Law and Israel |
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Innovation and The Start Up Nation |
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Tour of Old Jaffa/HaCarmel Market |
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Group Dinner |
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| Tuesday - Day 3 | |
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Experience Israel from the Sky: Helicopter Security Tour of Israel’s Northern Border |
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Understanding Israel’s Security Concerns on the Northern Border |
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Arab-Israeli Shared Society |
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Visit Religious Sites in the Galilee |
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Free evening; dinner on own |
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| Wednesday - Day 4 | |
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Understanding Israel’s Security Concerns on the Southern Border |
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Visit a Kibbutz near the Border and meet with residents |
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Inside Israeli Politics, meeting with Members of Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, and discussion with representatives for the coalition and the opposition |
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Group Dinner, Review and Reflection |
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| Thursday - Day 5 | |
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Civil Rights and Religious Law in Israel |
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Proceed to Ramallah, Palestinian Authority, with Palestinian Guide |
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Palestinian Politics and Society, Meet with Palestinian Experts |
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Meet with Palestinian Hi-Tech Leaders |
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Israel’s Foreign Policy and International Cooperation |
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Religious Diversity and Judaism in Israel |
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Group Dinner |
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| Friday - Day 6 | |
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Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum |
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Tour the Old City of Jerusalem |
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Closing Session and Evaluations |
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Shabbat Dinner |
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Depart Israel |
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I have participated and designed these kinds of educational programs for over 20 years...and I must say that this is the best program and execution I have ever experienced.
JAMES KIM
SENIOR FELLOW, THE ASAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES