Legal Education in Israel and the West Bank

The day started early in the morning, with a quick breakfast and a departure from the hotel at 7am. The drive to Shaari Mishpat is a long one, compared to most drives we have in the small State of Israel. It is also a fascinating drive. The…

Balance

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Elliott E... This is the second time I've come to Israel, the first time being on a Jewish sponsored trip called Birthright. On Birthright trips, the leaders explain to us that…

Experiencing the Old City

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Caitlan R.... Exploring new cities, countries, and cultures has always been fascinating and fun. I have traveled all around the world, but having the opportunity to travel to…

Comparing Conflicts

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Sha'na H... During our first day of class at Shaari Mishpat College, we discussed Zionism and the tension between Israelis and Palestinians. Honestly speaking, I was not aware…

Day One – Exploring the Old City

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Maison H...   When I first heard Valpo was going to offer a study abroad trip to Israel, I knew it was something I had to do. The idea of being able to see the places…

Learning from the Past, Living for the Future

Sheryl Olitzky, Founder and Executive Director of Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, wrote an article for Huffington Post about their trip to the Balkans with MEJDI Tours this past January! In the article, Sheryl says, We met many people during…

Interfaith Trip Offers Lessons in Coexistence

The New Jersey Jewish News recently released an article about our trip to Albania and Bosnia with Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom this past January. In the article, it states - “Albania was the only country in Europe where the number of Jews…

In the Balkans: to learn the meaning of “Besa”

Rabbi Kerry Olitzky joined our Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges to Albania and Bosnia trip. He wrote an article about his experience on Big Tent Judiasm. He shared: I raised this question again and again in both countries: “What…

Last Day in Sarajevo

Today's blog post comes from Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges to Albania and Bosnia traveler Inas Younis... Today we departed from the beautiful city of Sarajevo , but not before we were treated to another spectacular day filled…

Day Three – Bosnia

Today's blog post comes from MEJDI Travel Planner Kelly, who is on the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges trip to Albania and Bosnia...   We started our day at the largest Mosque in the Balkans, the Bey Mosque. The ottoman…