Valparaiso University law students are traveling with MEJDI Tours for about 2 weeks, interspersing their touring days with classroom lecture days. Below, enjoy some group photos from Valparaiso University’s group tour in Israel and Palestine, March 2015.

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Valparaiso University law students on their first full day in Jerusalem.

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The group poses in front of the Dome of the Rock.

Shannon Kendrick on a camel at the Mount of Olives.

Shannon Kendrick on a camel at the Mount of Olives.

Group picture with Justice Barak-Erez.

Group picture with Justice Barak-Erez.

The group at the Supreme Court.

The group at the Supreme Court.

Out on the town in Jerusalem celebrating Chidi's birthday!

Out on the town in Jerusalem celebrating Chidi’s birthday!

The group enjoying the view at Mount of Olives.

The group enjoying the view at Mount of Olives.

Chidi taking a seat on the steps of the Supreme Court of Israel.

Chidi taking a seat on the steps of the Supreme Court of Israel.

Enjoying dinner at Mahane Yehuda Market.

Enjoying dinner at Mahane Yehuda Market.

Valparaiso University law students meeting with Israeli students, and celebrating Chidi's birthday!

Valparaiso University law students meeting with Israeli students, and celebrating Chidi’s birthday!

Students teaching Professor Telman how to take a selfie!

Students teaching Professor Telman how to take a selfie!

The group on their way to their first class.

The group on their way to their first class.

The Palestinian version of Starbucks

The Palestinian version of Starbucks

Resident of Sheika Jarrah giving a tour to of her home in West Jerusalem.

Resident of Sheika Jarrah giving a tour to of her home in West Jerusalem.

Tour of the Separation Wall and observing a checkpoint in East Jerusalem

Tour of the Separation Wall and observing a checkpoint in East Jerusalem

Checking out a cave that was previously used by Shepherds to hold cattle in Bethlehem.

Checking out a cave that was previously used by Shepherds to hold cattle in Bethlehem.

A panoramic view of the Golan Heights, where the group learned about the 6 Day War.

A panoramic view of the Golan Heights, where the group learned about the 6 Day War.

The group skipping rocks in the Sea of Galilee after learning about St. Peter and Capernaum.

The group skipping rocks in the Sea of Galilee after learning about St. Peter and Capernaum.

Professor Telman engaging in conversation with Valparaiso Law students Aly Spartz, Jonathan Eassa, and Aladin Asker.

Professor Telman engaging in conversation with Valparaiso Law students Aly Spartz, Jonathan Eassa, and Aladin Asker.

Guide Ala'a discussing history prior to their exploration of Lifta.

Guide Ala’a discussing history prior to their exploration of Lifta.

Tour guide Hadas engaged in conversation with student, Dino.

Tour guide Hadas engaged in conversation with student, Dino.